Description

The Pamoja Project focuses on teaching and raising awareness of HIV/AIDS for community members and schoolchildren. Most of your time will be spent teaching, lesson planning, and training peer educators. You will also be involved in community assessment work within your village.

Peer to peer learning has proven to be an effective model for behavior change communication among adolescents. Peer education is a particularly powerful method for reaching young people. This educational program targets both government and private primary and secondary schools. Educators are nominated and elected by teachers and fellow students, and they are among the brightest, most outgoing students in their class.

Volunteers and program officers provide training for peer leaders, and a three day seminar for peer education teachers. Our partner and field officers stay in touch with schools and different community project stakeholders - helping peer educators organize special events such as sports days, exchange learning visits, and competitions within and among schools.

These students use dynamic education techniques such as songs; drama, debates, and poetry to engage other youths and ncourage them to think critically so they can choose behaviors that lower their risk of getting HIV / AIDS. This requires that we teach the basic biological facts about the virus, the progression of the disease in the Body, the primary modes of transmission, and the most effective methods of prevention.

Highlights

At Global Village Volunteer Network (GVVN), our programs are designed to accommodate a wide range of volunteers and different levels of experience, from individuals with no international volunteering experience to those who are seasoned travelers and volunteers. Whether you are looking for a volunteer placement where you will be guided step-by-step or a program that needs initiative from volunteers, we will make sure you are placed in a program that you will get the most out of and are able to contribute to the most.

It is our goal to provide volunteers from all around the world with the most affordable, safe, memorable and fulfilling experience as they help improve the lives of those less fortunate than themselves. Through ongoing research, correspondence and travel to different projects all around the world, we aim to find quality projects that allow volunteers to get involved where they are needed most. Coming from diverse backgrounds and having volunteered internationally many times, we understand the concerns and needs of international volunteers. We are and will continue do everything in our power to ensure a great experience for all our volunteers.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starts at 100 for a week.

Program Fees Include:

The program fee will cover local accommodation at a volunteer house, local host family, or at a pre-selected Hostel and includes all meals, plus transport between your accommodation and project (unless otherwise stated), airport pickup and drop- off, 24/7 in-country local staff support and supervision.

Additional costs:
- A registration fee of USD200 that covers 24/7 Support from GVVN staff, program promotion costs, administrative costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
- Visa, airfare, vaccinations, trips and tours while in Tanzania, spending money (USD25 is usually sufficient for basic weekly expenses.)

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

5 days

Global Village Volunteer Network's Mission Statement

Global Village Volunteer Network's (GVVN) goal is to provide volunteers all around the world with the most affordable, safe, memorable and fulfilling experience as they help improve the lives of those less fortunate than themselves.

Year Founded

2010