VOLUNTEERS/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
1.0 WHY VOLUNTEER/INTERN WITH TEHDSO?
By volunteering or becoming an Intern with TEHDSO, you will be able to make a positive and significant difference and you will have an experience out of the ordinary. You will be exposed to a completely different culture and practice from your own, which will change your world's perspective. By living with an African family and by working alongside local community members, you will have the chance to experience the country as a local and not as a tourist and to discover new ways of living, working, thinking and sharing. The opportunities for picking up new skills and information, which will be extremely helpful in your future, are almost limitless so make the most of your chance to learn and experience what you wish. Be sure to confront yourself with new and formative situations, often quite different from what you might have envisioned before arriving to Tanzania.
2.0 WHAT ARE OUR VOLUNTEER/INTERN PROGRAM?
TEHDSO runs a flexible volunteer/ intern program with assignments built around the specific interests of the prospective volunteer/intern. Placements available include:
2.1 Health Program
2.1.1 Activities conducted include:-
i. Conduct health training in churches, schools, colleges and community centers through “Prepare people on health for future and productive community program” that focus on communicable and non-communicable diseases.
ii. Visiting the disabled and severely or terminally ill patients and provision of support. These include but not limited to counselling, clothes, food, medicine and nutrition supplements.
iii. Conduct health education and counseling to people facing psychological and physical problems.
iv. Promote voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC), HIV testing and counseling.
v. Create awareness to schooling youth concerning reproductive health, puberty and the likely dangers including sexual behavior, drug abuse, female genital mutilation and the use of family planning to prevent un-intended pregnancies and prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD).
2.1.2 Purpose of the program
Communities understand what life is on communicable and non-communicable disease.
2.1.3 Age group involved in this program.
The program involves different age groups (children and adults including young female adolescents and women).
2.1.4 What would be the duties of volunteers/interns under this program?
Under this program, the volunteers/interns are responsible to take the following duties
i. Prepare teaching materials/topics on communicable and non-communicable diseases.
ii. Conduct training on communicable and non-communicable diseases.
iii. Conduct home visit and serve to severely or terminally ill patients, disabled and mentally handicapped children/youths.
iv. Conduct diagnosis and treatment to some of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
v. Research available opportunities, looking for foundations and businesses that
routinely provide support (both financial and in-kind)
2.1.5 Hours of work per day / week
All TEHDSO staff is expected to work 40 hours a week (Monday - Friday). Office hours being 0800 hours to 1700 hours (from Monday - Friday), with one (1) hour lunch breaks between 1300 hours and 1400 hours.
2.1.6 Seasonal or ongoing program?
This is an ongoing program.
2.2 Environmental Conservation Program
2.2.1 Activities conducted include:-
i.Tree planting campaign (tree nursery raising and distribution to the communities)
ii.Participating in cleanliness campaign programs into cities.
2.2.2 Purpose of the program
Promote awareness for the communities on tree planting for carbon offset and environmental conservation so as to enhance good health (physical and mental) and reduce governmental cost on provision of health services.
2.2.3 Age group involved in this program.
The program involves school children and the communities in general.
2.2.4 What would be the duties of volunteers under this program?
Under this program, the volunteers are responsible to take the following duties
i. Participate in tree nursery raising and distribution to the communities.
ii. Conduct training on environmental conservation.
iii. Research available opportunities, looking for foundations and businesses that
routinely provide support (both financial and in-kind)
2.2.5 Hours of work per day / week
All TEHDSO staff is expected to work 40 hours a week (Monday - Friday). Office hours being 0800 hours to 1700 hours (from Monday - Friday), with one (1) hour lunch breaks between 1300 hours and 1400 hours.
2.2.6 Seasonal or ongoing program
This is a seasonal program.
2.3 Vocational training and job creation program.
2.3.1 Activities conducted include:-
i. Training the youth on entrepreneurship skills (children and adults including young female adolescents and women)
ii.Provision of credit services/ revolving fund for entrepreneurial activities
iii.Conducting the ICT training
iv.Conduct youth awareness meeting under the facilitation of professional, inspirational speakers and experienced trainers.
2.3.2 Purpose of the program
To reduce poverty and unemployment for youths (male and female) to strengthen their economic status for poverty reduction.
2.3.3 Age group involved in this program.
The program involves youths aged 13-25 years
2.3.4 What would be the duties of volunteers under this program?
Under this program, the volunteers are responsible to take the following duties
i. Prepare teaching materials on vocational training and job creation programs
ii. Conduct training on vocational training and job creation programs.
iii. Research available opportunities, looking for foundations and businesses that
routinely provide support (both financial and in-kind)
2.3.5 Hours of work per day / week
All staff is expected to work 40 hours a week (Monday - Friday). Office hours being 0800 hours to 1700 hours (from Monday - Friday), with one (1) hour lunch breaks between 1300 hours and 1400 hours.
2.3.6 Seasonal or ongoing program?
This is ongoing program.
2.4 Women’s empowerment program
2.4.1 Activities conducted include:-
i. Conduct training on Women empowerment programs.eg. Group formation, Management, Financial records and management etc.
ii. Provision of credit services/ revolving fund for income generating activities.
2.4.2 Purpose of the program
Promote income generating activities for economic sustainability and self-reliance for women.
2.4.3 Age group involved in this program.
The program involves women groups.
2.4.4 What would the duties be of volunteers under each this program?
Under this program, the volunteers are responsible to take the following duties
i. Prepare teaching materials on Women empowerment programs.
ii. Conduct training on Women empowerment programs.eg. Group formation, Management, Financial records etc.
iii. Accessing women group resources for empowerment.
iv. Research available opportunities, looking for foundations and businesses that
routinely provide support (both financial and in-kind)
2.4.5 Hours of work per day / week
All TEHDSO staff is expected to work 40 hours a week (Monday - Friday). Office hours being 0800 hours to 1700 hours (from Monday - Friday), with one (1) hour lunch breaks between 1300 hours and 1400 hours.
2.4.6 Seasonal or ongoing program?
This is ongoing program.
2.5 Orphans and Vulnerable Children support program.
Through “Watoto wetu Program” (Our children program), the organization provides support to the children’s into the areas of education and health care. Activities conducted include:-
i. Distribution of school uniforms, shoes and supplies (exercise books, pen, pencils)
ii. Provision of CHF card to cover for medical cost.
iii. Conduct training on psychosocial problem.
iv. Conduct counseling on youth behavior change and communicable diseases eg. HIV/AIDS, Sexual Transmitted diseases, early pregnancy etc.
2.5.1 Purpose of the program
To empower Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) and Children Living with HIV/ AIDS (CHAs) with education and life skills for the better future.
2.5.2 Age group involved in this program.
The program involves children aged 6-13 years.
2.5.3 What would be the duties of volunteers under this program?
Under this program, the volunteers are responsible to take the following duties
i. Prepare teaching materials on development of children.
ii. Help children establish the skills they’ll need to succeed in school and in life
iii. Conduct training on children behaviour change.
iv. Conduct home visit for children’s
v. Conduct training on psychosocial problem.
vi. Research available opportunities, looking for foundations and businesses that
routinely provide support (both financial and in-kind)
2.5.4 Hours of work per day / week
All TEHDSO staff is expected to work 40 hours a week (Monday - Friday). Office hours being 0800 hours to 1700 hours (from Monday - Friday), with one (1) hour lunch breaks between 1300 hours and 1400 hours.
2.5.5 Seasonal or ongoing program?
This is ongoing program.
2.6 Program for the disabled, sick people and people living with HIV/AIDS
2.6.1 Activities conducted include:-
i. Conduct local fundraising in churches (monetary and in-kind contribution eg. clothes, sheets, shoes etc) and distribute to the people of needy especially disabled, sick people and people living with HIV/AIDS.
ii. Distribution of derivable contributions for the targeted group
iii.Support with wheelchairs and tricycles for disabled.
2.6.2 Purpose of the program
Provision of emotional and material support for the disabled, sick people and people living with HIV/AIDS for their better life.
2.6.3 Age group involved in this program.
The program involves disabled, sick people and people living with HIV/AIDS (children and adults).
2.6.4 What would be the duties of volunteers under this program?
Under this program, the volunteers are responsible to take the following duties
i.Participate in distribution of support.
ii.Conduct psychosocial training for the group.
iii.Conduct home visit to severely or terminally ill patients.
iv.Research available opportunities, looking for foundations and businesses that
routinely provide support (both financial and in-kind)
2.6.5 Hours of work per day / week
All TEHDSO staff is expected to work 40 hours a week (Monday - Friday). Office hours being 0800 hours to 1700 hours (from Monday - Friday), with one (1) hour lunch breaks between 1300 hours and 1400 hours.
2.6.6 Seasonal or ongoing program?
This is ongoing program.
2.7 Nursery and Day Care center Program
2.7.1 Activities conducted include:-
i. Teaching children living with HIV/ AIDS(CHAs) and OVCs
ii. Counseling, treatment and guidance
iii. Computer skills training, creativity and innovation.
iv. Music dance, Drama, sports
v. Art work eg. Drawing, colouring etc.
2.7.2 Purpose of the program
Enhance the life of Orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs) and children living with HIV/AIDS (CHAs) through parental care, guidance and education.
2.7.3 Age group involved in this program.
The program involves children aged 3-6 years.
2.7.4 What would be the duties of volunteers under this program?
Under this program, the volunteers are responsible to take the following duties
i. Help a teacher prepare materials /topic for class.
ii. Help children establish the skills they’ll need to succeed in school and in life.
iii. Help foster children’s love for language and reading by sharing stories and books with him/her.
iv. Help children access materials, oversee the use of those materials, and encourage children to think and play creatively.
v. Research available opportunities, looking for foundations and businesses that
routinely provide support (both financial and in-kind)
2.7.5 Hours of work per day / week
All TEHDSO staff is expected to work 40 hours a week (Monday - Friday). Office hours being 0800 hours to 1700 hours (from Monday - Friday), with one (1) hour lunch breaks between 1300 hours and 1400 hours.
2.7.6 Seasonal or ongoing program?
This is an ongoing program.
3.0 HOW LONG IS OUR VOLUNTEER/INTERN PROGRAM?
Our program runs from a minimum of 2 weeks to a maximum of 1 year. The most common length of volunteering is 3 months, as this amount of time will allow you to get comfortable with your new life and have a deeper understanding of what it means to live and serve in Tanzania. We have experienced that long-term trips can be more challenging but at the same time can make a significant and long-lasting change in your life. If they wish, long-term volunteers can choose to work at multiple placements during their stay.
4.0 WHAT WILL BE VOLUNTEERS/INTERNS ACCOMMODATION DURING FIELD WORK?
In order to effectively experience the local life in Tanzania, you will be placed in a local African family into the village or near township depending on the location of our program implemented. You will be considered as part of the family, and as such you will have to follow the rules that the family sets. These rules are also put in place to ensure your maximum safety during your stay. As part of the fee that you will pay prior to your arrival, the CBO/family will provide you shelter and meals. Although we do not recommend it, there is also the option of staying in the village lodge or volunteer house which will be found by TEHDSO.
5.0 WHAT HAPPENS ONCE VOLUNTEERS/INTERNS ARRIVE?
After being picked up at the airport by our TEHDSO staff, you will spend your first two nights at the hotel, so you can rest after the long journey and adjust to the new environment. The next step is for the volunteer/Intern receives two days of orientation, that will include an overview of the organizations structure and leadership, resources, day-to-day office operations, expectations/outcomes and introduction to Government officials, be given basic knowledge of Swahili and of the country habits and rules. This orientation provides an opportunity for volunteers/Interns to get to know one another and meet with TEHDSO staff and Governmental officials. Finally, the volunteers/interns will be ready to start his/her adventure! If you are volunteering at the village, the program coordinator will bring you to your host CBO/family and will show you your program and meet by a member of your program at your destination.
6. WHAT IS OUR PROGRAM FEE?
All TEHDSO programs are designed to be immersive, authentic and comprehensive and to provide volunteers/interns with everything he/she will need to succeed. Our goal is to grant a positive and safe experience for all volunteers/interns; this is why we guarantee constant support from our team and host CBO/ family. You can choose between three different programs – volunteer, internship or volunteer & travel program. All internship and volunteer programs have the same cost, which increases by the length of stay. (Make sure your visa states the program)
ALL PROGRAMS include airport pick up and drop off, two nights in the hotel/lodge on arrival, two days orientation, Swahili language class, placement in the host CBO/family (including three meals a day), in-country transport, Up-TZ support before and during your stay and a program contribution.
The VOLUNTEER & TRAVEL PROGRAM additionally includes a unique and personalized travel experience suited to your budget, organized by TEHDSO. You can decide to combine multiple itineraries and the price will depend on the type of accommodation chosen - budget, mid-range or luxury - and the number of people travelling.
Volunteers/Interns are responsible for covering the payment of their flight, travel insurance and visa (for international volunteer/Intern and local volunteer/Intern if applicable).
7.0 OUR PROGRAM FEE
7.1 Volunteer Fee
One day pick up from Airport to a selected Hotel for one day $50
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