Community Education Development Volunteering and internship in Africa

Community Education Development in Africa

Art in Tanzania empowers educational programs in the village nurseries, primary and secondary schools as well as runs adult vocational training activity in Tanzania. All activities are assisted by international volunteers and interns. The Art in Tanzania Educational program is part of our Children’s Agenda approach implemented by a coalition including UNICEF and Save the Children, among others. The adult vocational training program's focal point is the women. The program also includes classes for children living with disabilities. Participants are specifically needed to cover subjects for which the schools’ abilities to provide education are weak. Areas of development include English, arts and music, mathematics, and physical education. Interns also raise awareness for subjects such as HIV/AIDS, health, and hygiene. Debate-based English training is a very popular subject. Tools in the classrooms are scarce and the number of pupils in the classroom can be over 40. Energetic and innovative educators are much needed.

Placement Description

Daily Tasks

A common day is morning hours of practical fieldwork in the schools and communities. You assist the teachers to perform the school curriculum. Afternoon if not teaching tasks you conduct planning, reporting and produce social media advocative content. Your placement is tutored by the academic-level team leader.

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.