NGO Management Africa Volunteering international Internship

NGO Management in Africa

Art in Tanzania is a self-sustainable non-profit charity NGO in Tanzania. We have performed community-based development work and run self-sustainable operations since 1996. Our community-based programs are focused on empowering the local communities and individual people. You experience the daily life and culture in Tanzania while also having the opportunity to witness the growth of one of the fastest-growing African economies. Students will participate and develop the daily operations of the NGO. We commonly have 15-40 students from different parts of the world, from over 400 universities we co-operate with and represent a variety of professions. All this needs to be managed, including personal weekly plans and reports of each student, making budgets and accounts, developing ongoing community programs, and planning new approaches.

Placement Description

Daily Tasks

You will work assisting the NGO staff in their daily operations. Tasks include managing volunteers and interns, assisting in the meetings and
performing digital marketing, the development fund application process, and similar tasks.
This is a great opportunity to learn to work w2ith the African societies and cultures.

Networking

Art in Tanzania co-operates with the other NGOs for the program tasks. We are involved in several NGO consortiums to fight for children's rights and to develop nursery schools and orphanages. We have also been part of the EU Commission-funded Volunteer and Internship Development program EVOLVET.

Accommodation

Art in Tanzania volunteer eco-compound can accommodate up to 50 participants. We have single, double, and dormitory rooms. Each room is self-contained. We have office facilities and a garden canteen bar serving you at the idyllic African village surrounding.

Charity VISA

Interns: When staying less than 3 months (13weeks) you are to apply for a volunteer student visa (C2) and the fee is USD 50. Volunteers: You apply for an Ordinary VISA (C1) when not exceeding 3 months (13 weeks) and the fee is USD 50.

COVID - 19 and Malaria

Tanzania's COVID-19 situation is good. We have had participants in the programs since May 2020 without problems. COVID-19 tests are available, also at the airport for traveling.
We recommend to take malaria prevention although the tests and medical care are easily available and at a low cost.

Safety

Tanzania is a peaceful country to visit and in our village, Madale, you can safely roam around day and night. We have been operating around since 1996 so our activities are well-known and appreciated y the local communities. We also have third-party security facilitation at the compound.