Volunteer roles available in Tanzania

Recruiter       Raleigh International

Posted        30 October 2012

Location     Tanzania

Sector        Charity, Construction, Education, Engineering, Housing, Public Sector, Social Services, Travel &

                  Hospitality    

 

Contract Type   Contract  

Hours   Full Time

Salary    Unpaid voluntary

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Further information

Raleigh International, the youth and sustainable development charity is seeking volunteers to work in rural Tan- zania on education, sanitation and environmental projects. Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in the world, with many of its people living below the World Bank poverty line. You can help to make a genuine difference to rural communities as well as protecting Tanzania’s unique environmental heritage.
About the Role:
Raleigh International is seeking committed, enthusiastic volunteers to join expeditions in Tanzania. You will work as part of the team, with local project partners and NGOs on projects crucial to marginalised rural communities in Tanzania.
Essential Skills:

• Interest in other cultures and sustainable development
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Effective and clear communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Skills you will develop:

• Advanced communication skills
• International leadership skills
• Problem solving
• A global mindset
• Resilience, adaptability and perseverance

During a 10 week expedition to Tanzania, you will complete an environmental project, a community development project and take part in an exciting and challenging adventure which will help your personal development.
You will meet people of many different ages and backgrounds, whilst making a positive impact upon rural Tanzanian communities and developing your own employability skills.
Your team work, communication, leadership and problem solving skills will all be tested in this uniquely challenging environment; sure to impress any future employe