The Tanzanian Children’s Fund (TCF) is dedicated to
improving the lives of marginalized children in the Karatu region of Northern
Tanzania. The Rift Valley Children’s Village (RVCV) was created in 2003 to
provide a loving home and a life of opportunity for orphaned children. Today,
more than 100 children lead happy, healthy lives at the Children’s Village.
They receive far more than food, clothing, and shelter – each child at the
Children’s Village grows up securely knowing that they are loved and that they
are an integral part of this unique community. They are not up for adoption;
the Children’s Village is their permanent family, nurturing them to become
productive citizens and future leaders. In short, this may be the most
difficult and the most rewarding work you have ever done!
improving the lives of marginalized children in the Karatu region of Northern
Tanzania. The Rift Valley Children’s Village (RVCV) was created in 2003 to
provide a loving home and a life of opportunity for orphaned children. Today,
more than 100 children lead happy, healthy lives at the Children’s Village.
They receive far more than food, clothing, and shelter – each child at the
Children’s Village grows up securely knowing that they are loved and that they
are an integral part of this unique community. They are not up for adoption;
the Children’s Village is their permanent family, nurturing them to become
productive citizens and future leaders. In short, this may be the most
difficult and the most rewarding work you have ever done!
If you have chosen to volunteer with us, then you
are clearly someone who loves children, likes to participate and take
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are clearly someone who loves children, likes to participate and take
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tiative, doesn’t mind getting dirty, and who thrives in a group setting. Our
days begin early (6:00 a.m.) and do not end until our last child has been put
to bed (about 7:30p.m.) The “work” you will be asked to do may vary
according to what you are assigned to. Volunteers are assigned to a specific
job(s) during their time here based upon his or her skills and interests and
our needs, but are expected to pitch in whenever a need arises.You are rewarded
daily for your efforts – a smile on a child’s face, a group hug from the kids,
an appreciative word from other members of the staff – whatever amount of
yourself you choose to give, you will get back tenfold in so many wonderful
ways.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Rift
Valley Children’s Village, please keep in mind the following policies:
Valley Children’s Village, please keep in mind the following policies:
- We are unable to host volunteers who are under
21 years of age without a chaperone. - Our minimum length of term for volunteers is 3
weeks and our maximum is 6 months.
How to apply
To apply to volunteer at RVCV, please email our
current volunteer coordinator Heather Sibet at volunteer@tanzanianchildrensfund.org.
You will additionally need to fill out our volunteer application, sign our
release agreement, and provide Volunteer Fees for Room & Board,
Administrative Fee, and the Tanzanian Residence Permit.
current volunteer coordinator Heather Sibet at volunteer@tanzanianchildrensfund.org.
You will additionally need to fill out our volunteer application, sign our
release agreement, and provide Volunteer Fees for Room & Board,
Administrative Fee, and the Tanzanian Residence Permit.
- Note: We
need volunteers between August 5th – December 20th, 2014. You can
come for just 3 weeks, but if you can stay between 2-4 months, it will be
a huge help to us and you won’t regret it!
