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2 people are interested
Kaya Volunteering for Teaching and Education in Zimbabwe
ORGANIZATION: Kaya Responsible Travel
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Teaching and Community Assistance in Victoria Falls
Volunteer on this project focused on teaching and community assistance in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and support a team working together with a number of small community initiatives to benefit the most vulnerable. Everyday life is challenging for many in Zimbabwe with shockingly high levels of unemployment, limits on food supplies and little savings, there is no sign of this easing any time soon There is no money to support schools, orphanages, the elderly or community initiatives. Staff and local volunteers are overstretched and under supported despite efforts to implement curriculum and goals to develop and protect the residents and environment.
This placement focuses on a range of activities agreed with community groups such as supporting local pre-schools, primary schools, an orphanage for children from all sorts of backgrounds including those who require additional economic and psychosocial support due to homelessness, physical disabilities, sexual abuse, poverty and parent mortality, as well as an old people’s home. The project provides support with education, refurbishment activities, assisting with community vegetable gardens to help improve nutrition and also environmental activities such as litter clearing of popular natural beauty spots. Volunteer with us and support the initiatives aimed to support the most vulnerable and their environment in this lovely Zimbabwean community.
More opportunities with Kaya Responsible Travel
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About Kaya Responsible Travel
Location:
The Arches, North Campus Incubator, Sackville Street, Manchester, M60 1QD, GB
Mission Statement
Kaya's mission is to promote sustainable social, environmental and economic development, empower communities and cultivate educated, compassionate global citizens through responsible travel.
Description
Responsible travel is about seeing the world in a manner that most respects and benefits local people, culture and the environment - it's travel in the real world, not tourism.
Every year thousands of people travel the globe looking to explore new environment and experience different cultures, with a spirit of adventure and a desire to learn more about the world.
As global travel becomes more accessible, and we look to visit further and more exotic locations, we often discover that the real world is not always easy to uncover, and often visitors don't get a chance to see beyond the window that tourism can offer.
As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to become a real part of the environments, lives and communities of the world's developing nations. And whether you chose to work on projects that benefit the wildlife, the environment or the people, you come away knowing that your being there has positively impacted those you have visited.
At Kaya, we pride ourselves on delivering only what is best for our volunteers and best for the communities which we are working with. You will find many volunteer organizations to chose between today, and many of these are also offering great placements around the world. But we believe that no-one works closer with their volunteers and with the receiving communities on the ground to make sure everyone can achieve the greatest benefits that volunteering has to offer.
For those of you who have skills that can benefit the projects, and even if you are looking to develop your professional skills in a developing country, your help is invaluable and Kaya staff will work with you to ensure your role matches your skill.
Internships, group ventures and specialist projects can be arranged by request.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Victoria Falls,Antelope Park,Bulawayo, NAZimbabwe
DATE POSTED
January 10, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A