Rural Community Development Assistant
Coordinator | Richard
Coordinator | Richard
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Highlights
Experience real rural Zimbabwe life and immerse yourself in the culture.
Make a real difference in peoples lives
Visit a local game park to view Zimbabwe's wildlife
Work with us and the community assisting with our community projects supporting the vulnerable and disadvantaged
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
We are looking for volunteers that can assist us running our community projects long term. Anyone that is eager to help coordinate and realise our empowerment projects is welcome to join us. If you would like to join us, but cannot stay for min 5 weeks, we offer a two weeks volunteer program as well!
Your work will involve assisting us with all our projects, these are many and varied and you will be working with and alongside locals.
1) Building refurbishment and repair, we have several buildings at our site including lodges, shops and outbuildings. We need to do work on many of them to get them ready for use by the trust. We could also be going into families homes and schools to help with maintenance and building projects.
2) Income generating projects, we run several projects at our centre including chickens, goats, rabbits and vegetable gardening. You will be shown how the projects work and how to manage the projects. You will be involved in training others and setting up the projects with families in the community.
3) At certain times of the year we are planning to hold holiday clubs for our sponsored orphaned children, you will be involved in running the club and interacting with the children and their families/guardians.
4) We will also be working with local schools and there could be the opportunity to work with the children assisting in classrooms and with games.
There may well be times in the year when you will be left in charge of the projects and asked to manage those working with you.
Free-time activities
We are in a very rural area, most of the time we make up our own entertainment, chill out in the evenings around a fire, bbq (braai), exchange stories & play games.
You can explore the local township and visit the local river. Possibility of local fishing.
You will be given time to go and explore other areas of Zimbabwe, Vic falls, game parks etc.
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Organisational skills
DIY
Handling animals
Good with children
DIY
Handling animals
Good with children
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
What's Included
Includes, transfer from airport, overnight hotel in Harare B&B, accommodation & food in Sanyati, return to Harare for
overnight hotel B&B and transfer to airport. (The cost of the trip does not include flights, insurance or visa).
We do ask that you raise additional funds to put towards the work of the trust
Included is a 2 night trip to a local game park, activities are bookable at the park.
Additional trips to other areas of Zimbabwe are at your own expense.
Harare Int Airport, overnight hotel in Harare, Drive to site is approx 4hrs
Accommodation is basic but comfortable, there is a toilet and shower ensuite (cold water only), we can supply hot water for washing in.
We have solar power.
Our centre is strictly non smoking
Please advise us of any dietary requirements. We generally eat from the land, using what we grow, poultry and livestock.
We will provide water & tea for drinking, any soft drinks and alcohol can be bought locally at low cost. Coffee is fairly expensive but available for you to buy.
You will have access to basic cooking facilities and have the option to cook for yourself if you wish.
At this time due to our rural setting we are unable to accommodate restrictive dietary needs - i.e Vegan. (Vegetarian is ok)
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Harare International Airport (HRE) in Harare. We assist you to find cheap flights to Zimbabwe.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Zimbabwe provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Zimbabwe you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Zimbabwe.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
You can start at anytime of the year - Hottest months are October - December, January and February are in the rainy season. May - July are cooler months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5 - 50 weeks
Program fees
5 weeks
(min. stay)
$1,600
6 weeks
$1,653
7 weeks
$1,707
8 weeks
$1,760
12 weeks
$1,973
20 weeks
$2,400
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$4,000
Average fees
$200
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Ratidzo Trust
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Rural Community Development Assistant
Work with us and the community assisting with our community projects supporting the vulnerable and disadvantaged
$200/week
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