Neigbourhood & Sustainability

Jambiani is a beach town in the south-eastern part of the island, characterized by its family and community atmosphere.
The objective of the project is to empower young people to become social leaders. Volunteers provide support to beneficiaries in their daily lives and during workshops, while also assisting with the needs of the community in general.

Neighbourhood & Sustainability Project Tanzania

Overview:

Location Jambiani, Zanzibar
Duration From 2 - 12 weeks
Dates All year round
Requirements
  • You must have an intermediate level (B1) of English.
  • Special skills: You must be physically fit, willing to work and to get your hands dirty.
  • Special skills: You must have compassionate heart and an interest in conservation & community work.
Minimum Age: 18
Your impact
Documents required Enrolment form, curriculum vitae, letter of motivation, police clearance certificate, passport copy, proof of medical insurance.
Day of arrival Friday
Day of departure Friday

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself fully into this tight-knit community.
  • Get involved with every environmental and educational task possible.
  • Help to better the environment in the area .
  • Slogan “Words can change Worlds” – encourage children, parents and communities securing a better education for children.
  • Leave a lasting impact in the lives of the children and adults you work with.
  • Experience amazing tours, beaches and adventures in Zanzibar.
  • You will make new friends from all over the world.

Project information

Volunteers committed to the project will work alongside the community, engaging various actors in society to ensure the fulfilment of everyone’s rights.

The Adult Community Centre and a group of young people dedicated to environmental and ocean conservation play a crucial role in Zanzibar. Environmental cleanliness and care for the surroundings are paramount in the community.
The community program will involve assisting the community depending on the inherent needs at the time of your stay. Therefore, activities will vary according to the community’s needs.

Your role
You will be expected to work from Monday – Friday, 5 hours a day.

Please note that the activity schedules may be both in the mornings and in the afternoons, varying on the community needs and period during your trip. Volunteers may engage in the following activities:

  • Beach cleaning & environmental maintenance
  • Awareness talks on the need for environmental and ocean conservation
  • English classes for adults: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the mornings at the community centre and in the afternoons at a local school in the area.
  • Collaborating in English classes for the women’s empowerment program
  • Assisting in local schools in the area if needed
  • Playing and teaching with children from the community in the afternoons at the community centre
  • Doing sports workshops in different villages with the community’s youth once a week.

It is important to note that this description serves as an example only. The daily tasks and challenges depend on the volunteer, the time of the year and the work that needs to be done. The final job description can therefore vary substantially from the above.

Accommodation

Our volunteer house offers numerous shared rooms for 4 to 8 people. The location is approximately a 10-minute walk from the beach. The house is situated in a very rural area where you can fully experience the authentic essence of an incredible island like Zanzibar.

You can use a “dala dala” bus to reach the closest big town, Paje, which is a 10-minute ride from the house. There, you’ll find ATMs, supermarkets, restaurants, and shops.

Meals
You will be provided with 3 meals a day, 7 days a week.
Vegetarian and special dietary options are available.

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