Pamoja Volunteer Project in Tanzania
Location: Tanzania: Arusha
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: All throughout the year. Program orientations will take place on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.
Global Village Volunteer Network
3773 E Brighton Ave Bloomington, Indiana 47401 United States
Call Us
Phone: 313-444-GVVN (4886)
Description
The Pamoja Project focuses on teaching and raising awareness of HIV/AIDS for community members and schoolchildren. Most of your time will be spent teaching, lesson planning, and training peer educators. You will also be involved in community assessment work within your village.
Peer to peer learning has proven to be an effective model for behavior change communication among adolescents. Peer education is a particularly powerful method for reaching young people. This educational program targets both government and private primary and secondary schools. Educators are nominated and elected by teachers and fellow students, and they are among the brightest, most outgoing students in their class.
Volunteers and program officers provide training for peer leaders, and a three day seminar for peer education teachers. Our partner and field officers stay in touch with schools and different community project stakeholders - helping peer educators organize special events such as sports days, exchange learning visits, and competitions within and among schools.
These students use dynamic education techniques such as songs; drama, debates, and poetry to engage other youths and ncourage them to think critically so they can choose behaviors that lower their risk of getting HIV / AIDS. This requires that we teach the basic biological facts about the virus, the progression of the disease in the Body, the primary modes of transmission, and the most effective methods of prevention.
Highlights
At Global Village Volunteer Network (GVVN), our programs are designed to accommodate a wide range of volunteers and different levels of experience, from individuals with no international volunteering experience to those who are seasoned travelers and volunteers. Whether you are looking for a volunteer placement where you will be guided step-by-step or a program that needs initiative from volunteers, we will make sure you are placed in a program that you will get the most out of and are able to contribute to the most.
It is our goal to provide volunteers from all around the world with the most affordable, safe, memorable and fulfilling experience as they help improve the lives of those less fortunate than themselves. Through ongoing research, correspondence and travel to different projects all around the world, we aim to find quality projects that allow volunteers to get involved where they are needed most. Coming from diverse backgrounds and having volunteered internationally many times, we understand the concerns and needs of international volunteers. We are and will continue do everything in our power to ensure a great experience for all our volunteers.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Starts at 100 for a week.
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
The program fee will cover local accommodation at a volunteer house, local host family, or at a pre-selected Hostel and includes all meals, plus transport between your accommodation and project (unless otherwise stated), airport pickup and drop- off, 24/7 in-country local staff support and supervision.
Additional costs:
- A registration fee of USD200 that covers 24/7 Support from GVVN staff, program promotion costs, administrative costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
- Visa, airfare, vaccinations, trips and tours while in Tanzania, spending money (USD25 is usually sufficient for basic weekly expenses.)
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- AIDS
- Arts
- Community Development
- Community Health
- Counseling
- Drama
- Education
- English Teaching
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Literacy
- Painting
- Recreation
- Social Services, Social Work
- Sports
- Teaching
- Tutor
- Writing
- Youth
- Youth Development
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Other
Participants Travel to Tanzania
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
5 daysGlobal Village Volunteer Network's Mission Statement
Global Village Volunteer Network's (GVVN) goal is to provide volunteers all around the world with the most affordable, safe, memorable and fulfilling experience as they help improve the lives of those less fortunate than themselves.
Year Founded
2010
