ABOUT US

UVIKIUTA is a Development Organization that values volunteerism as a tool for sustainable development. The organization was established in 1983 to respond to the needs of young women and men to raise their living standards through developing and enhancing social and economic capacities. Our goal is to contribute toward 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. UVIKIUTA–Tanzania is a founder member of the Eastern African voluntary service Network (EAVS–Network), formally EAWA, Long term partner with Service Civil International (SCI), ALLIANCE and NVDA. We work also very close with Various Government Departments, United Nations programs, various local and International higher learning institutions, Non– Government and Community based organizations.

SHORT TERM VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (International Work camps)

It is a unique cross cultural experiences program that connects people from around the world with local communities in Tanzania. The program offers a powerful vision built on our belief that volunteers has a vital role to play in development and in building a more just and sustainable world community. The program is a tool to demonstrate that, living and working together is not only possible but also rewarding. In this program we see the possibility Volunteers and the hosting communities exchange experience, and thus gain in–depth knowledge of other social, cultural and economic realities of the world.

3.1 General Participation Conditions:
a) Age: 16 years and above. No age limit. Younger volunteers can be accepted provided that they are accompanied by their parents or an authorized guardian(s)

b) Family, group, Senior, couples and disabled volunteers: Families, groups, couples, seniors and those with disabilities are encouraged to join volunteer projects. However, they should contact us in advance through their sponsoring organizations for proper environments that fit their special needs.

c) Application: Application will be received only through sponsoring/Sending organizations in the country of applicants’ resident at latest one week before the starting of the projects. Volunteer will be accepted only when free placements are available.

d) Duration of the program: 2–3 weeks’ maximum. However, volunteer can apply for more than one project and stay longer in the country. Volunteers are expected to arrival on time and stay to the end.

e) Language: Official Languages of the projects are English and Kiswahili. However, you do not need to be fluently, unless specified in the specific project.

f) Visas & Permits to stay in Tanzania: Volunteers need to have appropriate visas to enter the country. The recommended type is business visas which can be obtained at any boarder entry of Tanzania including Airports. Invitation letter might be necessary and it will be issued when the following information are confirmed. (Please fill the form and send it back).

g) Finances: Unless there are special arrangements with the sending organisation or indicated differently in the information sheet, Volunteers are expected to pay a non–refundable participation fee of €250. Participation fee does not cover the cost of medical/health services, all types of insurances, cost of transport to the community after the orientation, relevant Visas or permits, airport drop off on departure date, pocket money, free/leisure activities and other personal expenses. However; participation fee does cover the cost of meeting point pickups on arrival, orientation on arrival, food and accommodation during the project and general running cost of the program.