Reforestation and Trail Maintenance
NGO |
YAAPHA
YAAPHA needs volunteers in our conservation projects that aim to tackle environmental issues e.g. habitat destruction and sustainable development for local schools.
The volunteers in the reforestation and trail maintenance program work alongside local staffs and other volunteers on adventurous projects that search for practical and sustainable means to reach their goal.
Activity Description for this project are as follows:
1. Plant Trees
A reforestation and trail maintenance volunteer accompanies the local staff when they visit different schools and plant trees on the grounds of these schools. This would include getting the children in their schools to participate and encouraging them to continue with other conservation projects for their schools.
2. Tree Nurseries
The organization has their own tree nurseries at their centers and a reforestation and trail maintenance volunteer is required to help in these nurseries; be it to help in the care of the trees, maintaining the nursery structures or in the development of new nurseries.
3. Environmental Awareness
A reforestation and trail maintenance volunteer would be expected to assist staff in their environmental awareness educational endeavor conducted in different communities and schools. The organization has different methods of providing this awareness according to the community targeted. Many community members destroy the environment due to their lack of knowledge regarding environmental issues.
4. Soil Erosion Control
YAAPHA works in efforts to prevent soil erosion in farming communities, grazing lands and also around schools. A reforestation and trail maintenance volunteer is expected to work with the staff to educate the local farmers and pupils on improved methods and techniques that help prevent soil erosion.
5. Construction of Water Holes
In most dry areas YAAPHA has initiated water hole projects. The construction of these holes are for the use of the people in the local communities. A reforestation and trail maintenance volunteer would be expected to help with these projects.
Suitable for
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Wheel Chairs
Typical day
You may arrive at any day but we encourage all of our volunteers to arrive on weekends.
This program is available throughout the year. So feel free to apply at any time.
Details on Arrival
Arrival would be at Kilimanjaro International Airport, available time depends on the flights schedules.
Program 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).
Of course, there is an exception for children that are accompanied by their parents.
Language Skills
You need to speak
English
(basic level)
Health Declaration
required
Criminal Background Check
required
Required Documents
Cover letter, CV and Criminal Background Check
Nationality Restrictions
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Other Skills
The basic skills for a volunteer is to have passion on volunteerism.
Time Commitment
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from 08:00
- 14:00
Free-time activities
Free time activities provided to our volunteers are as follows:
- drawing and painting with children
- social activities like cleanliness to our schools, visiting people living with HIV/AIDS and elders (home based care)
- gym
- riding
- swimming
- cooking: Our volunteers will learn how to cook different type of Tanzanian food during their free time.
- sports
Note: During the free time the volunteer will do whatever he/she wants to do. It's not mandatory.
Swimming
Concert/Music
Safari/Zoo
Sports
Contact & Reservation
$279
/week
$279
/week
1 - 12
weeks
1 - 12
weeks
18+
age
18+
age
Airport Pickup
Housing
Food
Internet
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- Accommodation for the whole duration of the program
- Three meals a day at our apartment
- An intensive Swahili course
NB: Airport pick up cost has to be paid by the volunteer.
The responsible person for the airport pickup is a Project Coordinator or Volunteer and Youth Coordinator.
Self contained rooms with all facilities.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in your program fee.
Food at the house is a mixture of western and African meals, so you can expect dishes like rice and beans, chicken curry, vegetable/beef burgers with chips, sausages and mash, lentils and chapatti and a variety of other dishes. Breakfast tends to be based around bread, condiments, tea, coffee and either fruit, eggs or pancakes.
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Program Fees
1 week (min. stay)
$400.00
4 weeks
$650.00
6 weeks
$750.00
8 weeks
$900.00
12 weeks (max. stay)
$1,900.00
Average fees
$279.00/week
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