A truly unique opportunity for Volunteers!
Are you fed up of mundane life and want to experience
something unique to help disadvantaged children in Africa? Are you dreaming
about adventure of your life, living in rich natural environment among rural
community of Africa! Here is the opportunity you have been awaiting!
something unique to help disadvantaged children in Africa? Are you dreaming
about adventure of your life, living in rich natural environment among rural
community of Africa! Here is the opportunity you have been awaiting!
Introduction of Islamic Help
Islamic Help is a UK registered
charity and
international NGO established in 2003 by a group of young people determined to
make a difference to the lives of those afflicted by poverty and suffering.
Islamic Help is non-patrician and believes in serving afflicted humanity
irrespective of cast, color, nationality or religion.
Islamic Help has been working in Tanzania since 2007
striving for sustainable development of communities through various projects
covering, sustainable livelihood, food security, water supply and sanitation,
environmental sustainability, education, orphan care and sponsorships and
emergency relief. Islamic Help Tanzania’s life changing initiatives not only
support beneficiaries, but also contribute towards Tanzania’s national plan of
action for the most vulnerable children and Millennium Development Goals
(MDG’s). Please read more at http://www.islamichelp.co.tz/
striving for sustainable development of communities through various projects
covering, sustainable livelihood, food security, water supply and sanitation,
environmental sustainability, education, orphan care and sponsorships and
emergency relief. Islamic Help Tanzania’s life changing initiatives not only
support beneficiaries, but also contribute towards Tanzania’s national plan of
action for the most vulnerable children and Millennium Development Goals
(MDG’s). Please read more at http://www.islamichelp.co.tz/
Orphans in Africa
The HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa has
orphaned a generation of children – and now seems set to orphan generations
more. Today, over 25 million children under the age of 15 living in sub-Saharan
Africa have been robbed of one or both parents by HIV/AIDS. Tragically, the
number of orphans in sub-Saharan Africa will continue to rise in the years
ahead, due to the high proportion of Sub-Saharan African adults already living
with HIV/AIDS and the continuing difficulties in expanding access to
life-prolonging anti-retroviral treatment. But, it is not inevitable that these
children should be left to suffer twice, denied their rights because they are
orphaned.
orphaned a generation of children – and now seems set to orphan generations
more. Today, over 25 million children under the age of 15 living in sub-Saharan
Africa have been robbed of one or both parents by HIV/AIDS. Tragically, the
number of orphans in sub-Saharan Africa will continue to rise in the years
ahead, due to the high proportion of Sub-Saharan African adults already living
with HIV/AIDS and the continuing difficulties in expanding access to
life-prolonging anti-retroviral treatment. But, it is not inevitable that these
children should be left to suffer twice, denied their rights because they are
orphaned.
The Tanzanian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
estimates that there are 2.5 million orphans and vulnerable children in
Tanzania, of which only about 6% receive external support. In most cases these
orphans are passed over from one relative to other and at the end are left to
mend for herself/himself or serving as house maid. There is an urgent need to
increase access to and improve the quality of essential support services for
orphan and vulnerable children. These essential services include, shelter;
nutrition supplements; education and health; and psycho-social counseling.
estimates that there are 2.5 million orphans and vulnerable children in
Tanzania, of which only about 6% receive external support. In most cases these
orphans are passed over from one relative to other and at the end are left to
mend for herself/himself or serving as house maid. There is an urgent need to
increase access to and improve the quality of essential support services for
orphan and vulnerable children. These essential services include, shelter;
nutrition supplements; education and health; and psycho-social counseling.
Children Eco Village:
Children’s Eco Village is truly innovative and unique!
Situated at Kisemvuleu village in Mkuranga District
just an hour drive from Dar Es Salam in Tanzania. The Children’s Eco village is
a green, clean, pleasant and productive village for 160 orphans aims to provide
a homely environment where the care and affection through the ‘mother’ and the
community spirit of the village will enable the character of the child to be
molded to adopt the emerging global environment with a unique personality. The
village is self-sufficient in food, solar electricity, based on 16 proposed
housing units, covering an area of 30 acres.
just an hour drive from Dar Es Salam in Tanzania. The Children’s Eco village is
a green, clean, pleasant and productive village for 160 orphans aims to provide
a homely environment where the care and affection through the ‘mother’ and the
community spirit of the village will enable the character of the child to be
molded to adopt the emerging global environment with a unique personality. The
village is self-sufficient in food, solar electricity, based on 16 proposed
housing units, covering an area of 30 acres.
Eco Village has some amazing feature, such as solar
energy driven houses and boreholes, tree house, thousands of trees including
passion, cashew nut, jacks fruit, food forest, bee-hives, many fish ponds,
chickens and duck farm, livestock’s and much more.
energy driven houses and boreholes, tree house, thousands of trees including
passion, cashew nut, jacks fruit, food forest, bee-hives, many fish ponds,
chickens and duck farm, livestock’s and much more.
The Eco village will provide individualized care to
promote the development, education and health of each child. Set in 30 acres of
lush green surroundings the village will have 16 homes, a sports ground, a
playground, a community centre, a library, a training centre and a permaculture
farm. With its emphasis on sustainability and almost total reliance on green
energy, the Children’s Eco Village will be truly innovative and
self-sustaining. We have completed two houses hosting 20 disadvantaged orphans
kids. Please follow the following link for further information
promote the development, education and health of each child. Set in 30 acres of
lush green surroundings the village will have 16 homes, a sports ground, a
playground, a community centre, a library, a training centre and a permaculture
farm. With its emphasis on sustainability and almost total reliance on green
energy, the Children’s Eco Village will be truly innovative and
self-sustaining. We have completed two houses hosting 20 disadvantaged orphans
kids. Please follow the following link for further information
Main responsibility:
Your presence will provide these orphaned children
with the attention and mental stimulation that all children need to develop
healthy social skills and self-confidence. Volunteer work in African orphanages
can make huge impact on both you and the orphans you live with.
with the attention and mental stimulation that all children need to develop
healthy social skills and self-confidence. Volunteer work in African orphanages
can make huge impact on both you and the orphans you live with.
These disadvantaged children are counting on
volunteers like you to help build their world, will look up to you for
guidance, while disadvantaged children might need your help to complete even
the simplest of tasks. There are a range of exciting programme at Eco village
which needs your attention to make it grow and self-sufficient.
volunteers like you to help build their world, will look up to you for
guidance, while disadvantaged children might need your help to complete even
the simplest of tasks. There are a range of exciting programme at Eco village
which needs your attention to make it grow and self-sufficient.
You will be overall in charge of the Eco Village
supervising 20 staff members working in different fields such as trees nursery,
food forest, security but more importantly you will provide motherly love and
care to orphan’s children living in the houses helping them grow confident and
productive human being. You are also supposed to raise resources for expansion
of Eco village facilities with help of Head of Programme and our fundraising
team in UK.
supervising 20 staff members working in different fields such as trees nursery,
food forest, security but more importantly you will provide motherly love and
care to orphan’s children living in the houses helping them grow confident and
productive human being. You are also supposed to raise resources for expansion
of Eco village facilities with help of Head of Programme and our fundraising
team in UK.
Specific role and responsibilities:
The Eco Village Director will be responsible for:
- Responsible for leadership and co-ordination of
all village activities - To work with the Eco village community adapting
and promoting a culture of Eco-friendly living - Develop and implement Eco-friendly alternatives
on building construction, energy consumption at affordable rates - To support the care-giver (mother) and ensure the
well-being of all the Eco-village families - To lead the financial and administrative
functions of the Eco-village - To promote personal and professional development
of the Eco-village workers and staff - To provide training, guidance and support to
workers - To implement Eco village SOPs and ensuring staff
understand and adhere to standards. - To recruit, replace Eco Village worker and review
their performance on regular basis. - Give one on one attention to the children at the
orphanage and assist with much needed life skills development - Get involved with fun sporting activities and
teaching children English language - Help create sustainable initiatives for the
growth and development of Eco Village - Play a role in the conservation efforts at Eco
village through conservation education - To represent the Eco-village in the community
Branding, networking and fundraising for Eco Village
· The Village Director will help set up exclusive
website for Eco village as per guideline from Head of Programme.
website for Eco village as per guideline from Head of Programme.
· T]he Village Director will use social media for
networking and raising funds, in kind aid from individuals, groups and
foundations.
networking and raising funds, in kind aid from individuals, groups and
foundations.
· The Village Director will submit concept note and
proposal from organization/ institutions in consultation with Head of
Programme.
proposal from organization/ institutions in consultation with Head of
Programme.
Child Protection The village
director will ensure adhere/ implementation to IH child protection policy in
letter and spirit making sure all children at Eco village are in safe
environment.
director will ensure adhere/ implementation to IH child protection policy in
letter and spirit making sure all children at Eco village are in safe
environment.
What are we looking for:
We are looking forward to energetic and dynamic
personality who has genuine fondness of children, and who want to experience a
life-changing opportunity to help develop underprivileged children’s skills and
equip them for a brighter future in further education.
personality who has genuine fondness of children, and who want to experience a
life-changing opportunity to help develop underprivileged children’s skills and
equip them for a brighter future in further education.
You can impact the lives of numerous orphaned children
in Eco-Village by donating your time and energy for this great work. This is a
hugely fulfilling role.
in Eco-Village by donating your time and energy for this great work. This is a
hugely fulfilling role.
Eligibility:
- Minimum age 25 years. No maximum age limit.
- A criminal record check from the country of
origin. - Passionate like mother, leader and willing to
work hard to build the village as planned. - Willingness to learn permaculture and basic
agriculture to promote productivity of Eco Village. - Excellent spoken and written skills in English
and ability to produce simple situational reports as and when needed. - Ability to effectively use social media for
networking and fundraising for the Eco Village - Background in NGOs work would be an advantage or
education in agriculture, landscaping, civil engineering and
architectures.
What we offer:
- Visa for Tanzania
- Return ticket after once a year time
- Your food and monthly allowance of up-to 500 USD
per month - Accommodation: Volunteer house in the Eco house
and simple residence - Your transport to Our office in Dar Es Slaam and
back to Eco- Village - Laptop and internet for communication (USB
Internet) - Occasional visits to field areas of Islamic Help
Tanzania - Participation in occasional fundraising dinners,
team meetings, training’s.
Islamic Help will also facilitate you:
- Complete information about our organization and
Eco Village Project - Full support and weekly guidance from the Head of
Programme - In-country orientation or training on Child
Protection - Reimbursement for all your official assignments
Duration:
Minimum of one year commitment, but we would
appreciate long term commitment with the cause. The assignment will start from
January 2015.
appreciate long term commitment with the cause. The assignment will start from
January 2015.
Why to volunteer in Tanzania:
Tanzania is no doubt one of Africa’s most fascinating
countries, one of the most secure and peaceful in Africa in terms of aid work.
You will experience Masai life, head off for safari at the N’gorongoro Crater
and Lake Manyara, trek the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro and then chill out on
the beaches of Zanzibar or go hunting with the Hadzabe tribe. More important
you will enjoy unique natural environment at Eco Village and a truly amazing
bond with needy children.
countries, one of the most secure and peaceful in Africa in terms of aid work.
You will experience Masai life, head off for safari at the N’gorongoro Crater
and Lake Manyara, trek the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro and then chill out on
the beaches of Zanzibar or go hunting with the Hadzabe tribe. More important
you will enjoy unique natural environment at Eco Village and a truly amazing
bond with needy children.
Weather:
The climate of Tanzania is best described as tropical
although this varies from region to region. Along the coast the weather is
quite humid whereas further inland it is notably cooler, especially during the
evenings in the mountainous areas. The warmest time of the year to visit
Tanzania is December through to March with the cooler months being June through
October.
although this varies from region to region. Along the coast the weather is
quite humid whereas further inland it is notably cooler, especially during the
evenings in the mountainous areas. The warmest time of the year to visit
Tanzania is December through to March with the cooler months being June through
October.
Tanzania has two rainy seasons. The lighter short
rains fall during November and December and occasionally into January and the
heavier long rains have their downpour March to May.
rains fall during November and December and occasionally into January and the
heavier long rains have their downpour March to May.
Please read all the instructions carefully and send
your resume and motivational letter to (info@islamichelp.co.tz)
your resume and motivational letter to (info@islamichelp.co.tz)
For further queries please feel free to contact
directly Mr. Amjad Khan Head of Programme (Skype: amjad.tanoli ) or emails (amjadkhan@islamichelp.org.uk)
directly Mr. Amjad Khan Head of Programme (Skype: amjad.tanoli ) or emails (amjadkhan@islamichelp.org.uk)