About the project
This project will focus on supporting the children reach their full potential as early as possible by encouraging their development through sports. This is a vital community service that provides free sports education and sports clubs to primary schools and pre-school centres where where children learn team sport and develop their potential.
The Mission
Many bright and motivated volunteers have shone the light and shown the difference that can be made through volunteering. By providing time and project assistance, volunteers introduce new ideas, hope and development to the work already being done. Some have even gone on to sponsor children, providing them with funding for education until they finish school, giving children with a fighting chance at future.
Your role as a volunteer
Your role as a volunteer will be to assist the staff meet the children's development and social needs. The children require a lot of support and stimulation to learn throw play and social interaction.
General responsibility: Assisting in the sports project in Soccer/Football, Yoga or Physical Education.
Why this is important
Many of the children have special needs, disabilities and come from disadvantaged homes. These activities keep alot of the children off the streets and focused on extra curricular activity where they can join teams, play with others and achieve their goals.
Much deserved funds are desperately needed to help the centres progress and reach their full potential. Fundraise to donate directly to the project for extra equipment example: balls, shoes, sports equipment.
But will you make a difference?
Yes. Many bright and motivated volunteers have shone the light and shown the difference that can be made through volunteering. By providing time and care, volunteers introduce new ideas, hope at ground level, adding to the work already being done.
Your Stay
We provide safe, clean and comfortable accommodation, comfortable bedding, excellent breakfast and dinner and housekeeping. There is the option to upgrade to a private room. This will be a quiet and friendly neighbourhood only 15 minutes from the main hustle and bustle of town. You will have 24 hour gated security, a domestic/cook (who will happily do your laundry for a small fee) and a coordinator who will ensure you settle in quickly and comfortably into your new town. This is a shared home where you will be staying with other volunteers and guests from across the world, so you will never be on your own in your new environment. The house is impeccably clean, well kept, modern and spacious.
How will you get around?
The project is located in the outskirts of Arusha city (approximately 45 mins by public transport at $0.45c). The project is aimed at reaching the poorest communities and children who would benefit the most from this initiative. For your placement, you will travel like a local and walk or take public transport to the various pre-schools or children’s sports clubs you’ll be working with each week. You will need to set a small budget aside for this (around $1 per day by local minibuses, 4 to 5 days per week). It is important you are prepared and comfortable to travel around, this is a role that requires dedication.
Important VISA & Permit Information
You will be required to pay a for a VISA work assignment. Please note this is a legal requirement and your responsibility. Please enquire for details.
You will then be given specific duties within the project, either assisting organisation of activities or running your own activities with supervision.
Your day can be either very hectic and extremely challenging or slow and very quiet. You will need to be motivated, resilient and work well in a team in order to get the best out of your experience.
What will your schedule look like?
The rest of the day will be yours to relax and enjoy what the town has to offer you!
Arusha provides an array of activities to get involved in during your free time. Explore the numerous walking trails, enjoy the large amount of cafe's bistro's and local food in town and many more places to relax. There is a vibrant community life in Arusha, whether you want to enjoy a quiet meal, watch outdoor cinema or go dancing.
Siret Trip Adventures provide a unique opportunity for our special volunteers to experience more of Africa's beauty. Take a scenic weekend walking tour of the lush rolling foothills of Mt Meru or a breathtaking day trips to some the world's most admired national reserves. Arusha is packed with opportunity to experience unique and unforgettable outdoor adventures.
What else is there to do?
There are endless possibilities. Most volunteers rave about climbing Kilimanjaro. This usually takes about a week, so ensure you organise this with us before you arrive. Take advantage of this amazing tourist treasure.
Hot springs
The Waterfalls
Safari
EXCLUDES:
Our volunteers stay in a newly refurbished volunteer house with modern amenities for a comfortable guest house experience.
Private double bedrooms available on request.
Breakfast and Dinner:
And of course the kitchen is yours to use! We have a fabulous chef who can guide you to local supermarkets if you want to buy your own personal food and snacks!
During orientation you will be shown tasty and affordable places to get lunch during your work day. You will have a good variety of local and western food places. There are amazing cafe's, bistro's and affordable western restaurants to enjoy a burger, salad, seafood etc!
Placement begins on the first Monday of each week, except for the last week of each month. Placements still available during public holidays. Please book according to your arrival/landing date, to endeavour to arrive on a Sunday and start orientation on a Monday.
Children's Sports Education & Empowerment
Volunteer to work with a sports education team empowering underprivileged and deprived children in the community in football and physical education.
$127/week
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