Volunteer In Tanzania with Winds of Africa
Winds of Africa (WoA or WINDS) is an international non-profit organization founded in 2006 and is committed to strengthening the human resource capacities in education, health, and economic systems in the communities of Tanzania.
We have a diversity of assignments and projects to which individuals on a volunteer basis may provide assistance. Currently, we have programs on community development, health and education in the Marangu and Bomang’ombe areas located in the Kilimanjaro Region and also at the Engikaret Maasai Village which is located at the base of Mt. Meru in the Arusha Region.
We offer short or long term volunteer positions for a 3 to 6 months stay.
Our Ambition
We believe that in order to ensure that future generations progress we must first teach our young to acquire moral values and to respect their common cultural and social customs. We motivate our youth to gain knowledge, skill and the attitude needed for survival and development and to use this wisdom throughout life to encourage future generations to continue in the fight for progress and harmony.
Our View
Tanzania, like many African countries, continues to loose active professionals such as teachers, doctors, medical staff and technicians due to the rapid growth in the HIV epidemic.
The educational system, formal and in-service training, is already experiencing a shortage of teachers and vocational trainers. Yet there can be no future for the youth without proper training.
Winds of Africa is striving to provide assistance to correct this situation. Our volunteers proposed is to be an ‘instructor to the instructors’ temporarily filling gaps opened up by the HIV crisis, hopefully speeding up the emergence of a new cadre of professionals for the country’s institutions.
WoA volunteer positions available
WINDS has a variety of opportunities for an individual to volunteer his or her time in Tanzania.
The positions available to volunteers are in the areas of health, education and community development, with a variety of positions open in each. The volunteer’s education, experience and interests will permit us to provide guidance in selecting where a volunteer might provide the best assistance to our programs.
The volunteer must be self motivated, flexible, and be willing to challenge themselves daily with a positive outlook and, importantly, to have strong organizational skills. It is a necessity that the volunteer be willing to learn about local culture and language. Limited language classes will be held during orientation for the volunteers. Below are descriptions of the positions and opportunities available and the recommended requirements for a volunteer.
Health Care Professional
Our goal is to expand and raise the profile of the Marangu Hospital in Marangu such that it will be able to compete in the greater Moshi-Arusha communities through advice and services from professional volunteers. We also hope to gain insight as to what is best for the hospital and particularly whether or not some specialty should be considered that would be beneficial to the entire region. We also want to make available an extension program to the surrounding communities for those that do not have access to the hospital or a clinic.
Volunteers will assist medical doctors and nurses in a clinical setting and/or in the community. Opportunities will be determined by the credentials and experience of the volunteer health care professional.
These positions require two years of medical school and two years of work experience in a health center or 3 years working in a medical institution and attending medical courses during employment. WOA will accept the applicant according to the professional experience she/he brings about to the position.
Community Development Programs
This position gives the volunteer the chance to work in partnership with the local people in the rural areas of Kilimanjaro and Arusha Regions. The population will vary in income, development and education.
The key is to assist the communities toward establishing a base to increase resources for community development in such areas as education, business and community activities. Essential skills necessary for each position include agriculture, teaching, writing, computer, business management; the ability to implement innovative ideas towards community growth is essential. A bachelor’s degree is preferred or no less than 3 years experience in one of the above areas.
For all positions we will take into consideration those that are, although limited in the educational areas we have described, knowledgeable in other sectors and are willing to share their abilities towards our programs and particularly in community development.
We are open to those months and time periods suitable for the volunteer to travel. We are available to offer advice as to making arrangements for air travel, the preferred time of service, the position you are interested in, and preparations for your stay in Tanzania.
Financial requirements; the volunteer is responsible for arranging and paying for their roundtrip airfare (airfares range from 1800 to 2100 USD; this may change during peek season for travel) as well as the program fees required to attend the volunteer program. The fees are for operational costs including housing, medical insurance, orientation which includes a language class, support contact, a monthly stipend, transportation to special outings and WOA administration costs. A breakdown of the financial costs are available, please review the section Volunteer Financial Breakdown.
Our offices are located in at the Flamingo Hotel, Arusha, Tanzania and in San Diego, California, USA. Please contact us for further information about all our programs. We are available to answer questions and assist to build the perfect journey an experience.
Please express the area of interest you would like to volunteer your assistance, select more than 1 and no more than 3.
Areas and positions under Health Care Professional:
The Marangu Hospital, Mt. Kilimanjaro Region; we are seeking individuals that are interested in sharing their knowledge while assisting the medical staff at the Marangu Hospital. We also hope to gain input as to what is best for the hospital and particularly if some specialty should be considered that would be beneficial to the entire region. We also want to make available an extension program for those that do not have access to a hospital or a clinic. If you are looking for a structured position where you can use your expertise and work with Physicians and medical staff from Tanzania and abroad this position is suitable for you.
The volunteer will live with a local family or in a guest house used by the hospital for volunteers in the town of Marangu.
Transportation to Moshi or surrounding areas can be reached by local transportation at a reasonable cost.
Engikaret Maasai Village, Arusha Region, MT. Meru; step into an unsophisticated situation in need of a structured medical program and the materials/supplies to assist the medical team. This Maasai village has a dispensary close to the village primary school. The clinic has minimal usage because of the lack of medical staff and equipment. Your position would be to assess the needs and help make decisions on how to build a stronger medical clinic for this area. The village population is approximately 1800 to 2000 Maasai people. If you are looking for a challenge this position is suitable for you.
The volunteer will live close to the clinic in a small home shared with a teacher.
Transportation to Arusha or Longido and surrounding areas can be reached by local transportation at a reasonable cost.
Positions available in the medical field working in one of the area described above.
Doctor
RN
LVN
CNN
Home Based Care Specialist
Health Practitioner
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
X-ray Technician
Phlebotomist
If you have qualification besides the positions above that will be valuable to the any of the programs progress please contact us or send your information and suggested job description.
Community Development Programs
Bomang’ombe Vocational Training Center (BVTC)
Bomang’ombe, Hai District, Mt. Kilimanjaro Region
BVTC is a small vocational training center at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro located in a quaint village town about 15 minutes by local mini bus from Moshi Town. On a clear day the views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru spectacular.
BVTC trains youth and young adults that come from all regions and from the lowest income levels and/or single parent homes or were orphaned in Tanzania.
The population of Hai District has grown in the past 6 years because of a new water pipe line that opened in 2002 in the surrounding areas of the village town. The local people come from a variety of tribes and regions, but mostly the Mt. Kilimanjaro region, and are hard working and welcoming to visitors. The climate is generally hot and dry; the terrain is bush.
The poverty is severe; youth and young adults roam the streets seeking work to help support and keep their parents, siblings, family members and themselves from starvation. This has become a growing concern because of the population growth.
Teachers, with a variety of skills, are greatly needed at BVTC. The school has two teachers that assist the Director.
Subjects taught are Tailoring and Design, Computer, English, Math and Cookery. We would like develop our program by adding new subjects such as, Agriculture, Farming and Carpentry.
This is a challenging position. Most of the student’s finished Primary education, and if fortunate, continued on to secondary educating; however most of our students have not completed secondary education because of family issues and poverty.
They speak their native language, KiSwahili and some but minimal English. What is special about these students is that they thrive to learn and respond readily to the teacher. Your enthusiasm and devotion for teaching and creative skills is what you can deliver to the students and teaching staff at BVTC.
The volunteer will either live at the hostel with the Director, Mrs. Kitto and students or at local guest house in walking distance to the school. Transportation to Moshi or surrounding areas can be reached by local transportation at a reasonable cost.
Mengeni Teachers Resource Center; Marangu, Mt. Kilimanjaro Region
The Mengeni Teachers Resource Center (TRC) is located in the village town of Marangu which is abundant in vegetation with a backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
This position gives the volunteer the chance to work in partnership with the Principle of the TRC and the local teacher and village council. There are 23 primary schools locate in the Mengeni District. Your position would be to review, assess and formulate a program to restructure the TRC.
The volunteer will either live with a local family or in a guest house within walking distance to all community businesses.
Transportation will be available when it is necessary for long distance travel to perform your duties. Transportation into Moshi or to the surrounding areas can be reached by local transportation at a reasonable cost.
Marangu Tourist and Community Development Program:
Mt. Kilimanjaro is known for being the tallest free standing mountain in the world. It reveals a majestic glacier peak above the clouds for the local communities and travelers to view and be inspired daily. This peak fascinates the imagination and many people from all over the world come to challenge themselves by climbing to reach its peak; many have conquered and many have turned away in defeat. It is a powerful mountain. It’s resources feed the land and the people that inhabit its region.
The community of Marangu and the surround villages are interested in creating a location for the local public and visitors to explore the mountain with a variety of actives, social events, promoting it as a family destination for vacationers.
This position gives the volunteer the chance to work in partnership with local people in the rural areas of Kilimanjaro. The population will vary in income, development and education. The key is to assist the communities toward establishing a base to increase resources for community development in such areas as education, business and community activities.
You will bring to this project a keen outlook and sense of creativity, testing your skills daily, exploring the region and its resources.
The volunteer will either live with a local family or in a local guest house within walking distance to all community business. Transportation will be available when it is necessary for long distance travel to perform your duties.
Transportation to Moshi or surrounding areas can be reached by local transportation at a reasonable cost.
Positions available in the Community Development Program working in one of the area described above.
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Professor (specialty) |
Teacher (specialty) |
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Writer/Artist |
Creative Arts |
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Fashion Designer |
Cookery |
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Computer Technology |
Agriculture |
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Farming |
Business and Hotel Management |
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Forestry |
Marketing |
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Carpentry |
Electrician |
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Activities Director |
Camp Councilor |
If you have qualification besides the positions above that will be valuable to any of our programs please contact us or send your information and suggested job description.
Notice of Policy: WoA reserves the right to turn down any applicant if WoA is of the opinion that the applicant would not be correct for the WoA volunteer program.
It is a requirement that volunteers devote sufficient time in the view of WoA to the selected program. WoA also reserves the right to terminate early the service of a volunteer if circumstances dictate in the opinion of WoA.
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