Description

Volunteers working at this placement will be asked to organize information sessions and presentations for local schools as part of the Greening Program. Visual presentations and interactive games for the school children will help them better grasp and retain the information. Also through the Greening Program volunteers can work with the school children to plant trees in their school yards and clean up waste.

Volunteers can also help with monthly information sessions that are held for local conservation organizations as well as members of the general public.

There is a Botanical garden in Arusha where volunteers can help by clearing paths and tending to the plants and animals, identifying birds, trees, and insects in the area and creating informative booklets and help guides attend to visitors to the gardens.

Highlights

Although the Arusha branch of the organization is fairly small, they still facilitate many important projects for the area. They can only afford to support two staff members, who work on: all administration, project development, communication with the main branch in Dar es Salaam, field work and community awareness.

They are currently focusing on their Greening Project in local schools. Through this program, school children will be educated on the importance of wildlife conservation. This project will also focus on improving the outdoor environment of the schools by removing garbage, laying grass and planting trees in the school yards. Volunteers are needed to create educational information and games to be played by the children so they remember the lessons.

Another campaign the society is working on is to protect the environment of the flamingos in the Lake Natron region. Their habitat is in danger due to industrialization. The WCST needs motivated volunteers to help continue these projects and ensure they are successful.

Qualifications

It is important that volunteers have an interest in conservation and/or the environment. A background in environmental science would be beneficial at this organization.
Also, experience creating brochures and charts for presentations as well as conducting presentations that are catered to children would be an asset. Photographing nature and tree planting experience would also be useful to volunteers interested in this placement.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Business Admin, Management
• Education
• Forestry

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 2.495 for 4 weeks, USD 250 each additional wk.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one - 4 weeks of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.

Experience Required

yes

You must be comfortable in working closely with only one other person. You should be comfortable coming up with ideas and helping to implement them, sharing knowledge and learning from others. You should also be comfortable working hands on in the field and if necessary, camping during this time.

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Depends on the placement

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hrs

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement

We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded

1998