Nature and culture

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Work:

Volunteers will engage fully or partially in following listed activities:

• Community Gardens: Participate in establishment and management a community ecological garden, growing food using sustainable practices, fruits tree nursery to increase to provide shed and nutrition to schools and children centers in the community.
• Restoration: Participate in native tree and shrub planting initiatives to restore local ecosystems, incorporating knowledge of species with cultural importance. 
• Coastal Clean-ups: Organize regular community clean-ups of natural spaces like beaches discussing the cultural significance of clean water and natural environments. 
• Cultural Exchange Visits: Arrange visits between different communities or to a local indigenous village to learn about their unique relationship with the land, traditional practices, and way of life. 
• Traditional Crafts: Participate in sessions on traditional crafts that use natural materials, such as basket weaving and natural dye creation from plants.

Accommodation and food:

Accommodation will be at the Youth hostel. Volunteers should expect to share rooms. There is. Three meals will be provided at accommodation where volunteer will enjoy actively participation in meals preparation, dish washing and kitchen cleaning. For sustainability reasons, we will consume only food available in the area/Region. However vegetarian meals will be available.

Location and leisure:

Unguja Island is the largest and most populated island of the Zanzibar archipelago, also commonly known as Zanzibar Island. It is a hilly island separated from the Tanzanian mainland by the Zanzibar Channel. It is approximately 85 kilometers long and 30 kilometers wide at its widest point, with an area of about 1,666 square kilometers. It famous for its historical Stone Town, beautiful beaches, and rich nature. The capital city, Zanzibar town is located on Unguja, which serves as the main commercial and cultural hub of the archipelago. The Island is accessible both Ferry from Dar es Salaam and Pemba but also by air transport through Isles International Airport. The project will be hosted in Kibele community The community is located 20km away from stone town along the high way to South Zanzibar and can be easily accessible by public and private transport. The community is a home of Zanzibar University making it a fast-growing community. Due to its location it very easy to access most touristic site and other social and economic service while volunteering. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays will be free. However, you are advised as well to have an allowance of extra 2-3 days before or after the project to enjoy the most of what Zanzibar Island offers. The most enjoyable experiences in Zanzibar include exploring the historic Stone Town, relaxing on beautiful beaches like Nungwi and Kendwa, and enjoying water activities such as snorkeling, diving, and swimming with dolphins. Forodhani Gardens offers a vibrant food market experience, while a spice tour allows you to see and taste local spices in their natural environment. Other popular activities include visiting Jozani Forest to see the red colobus monkeys, taking a sunset dhow cruise, and visiting Prison Island to see giant tortoise.

Requirements: Travel information and motivation letter.

About the Organisation:

Uvikiuta is a youth development organization that values volunteerism as a tool to promote and enhance peace, solidarity and sustainable development. The organization was found in 1983 under the patronage of the late Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere, first president of the United Republic of Tanzania through the famous policy known as “Nguvu kazi”, which called the needs of young men and women to raise their living standards through developing and enhancing social and economic capacities. Our goal is to contribute in building sustainable and self-reliant communities through providing holistic experience that broaden minds, expand horizons and empower young people and their communities to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Fees: 300.00 Euros