Country
Category
Social
Starting period
Flexible
Minimum length of stay
3 weeks
Number of people
1-4
Study fields
Social work, Health care, Education, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech therapy, Administration, International Development, Child Development
Country
Category
Social
Starting period
Flexible
Minimum length of stay
3 weeks
Number of people
1-4
Study fields
Social work, Health care, Education, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech therapy, Administration, International Development, Child Development
On Zanzibar children and teens with disabilities are facing multiple challenges in our community, and struggling to do tasks that ordinary people do, as well as gaining an education and with a health care system which is very complicated. This program is designed to enable changes for the lives of those with disabilities by promoting disabled children’s rights, opportunities, decision making and access to the full benefits of our society.
Our local hosting partner Zanzibar Internship & Volunteer Organization (ZIVO) is created since 2007 by the shared ambition of a few local people to provide technical, educational, and hands-on volunteer support to grassroots community projects on the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania, to improve living conditions of its inhabitants. Zivo is providing this opportunity for volunteers and interns who are willing to spend time with children with disabilities, as well as providing health care, teaching sign language, etc.
Aim: to help change the lives of those with disabilities such as speech impediment, deafness, problems with legs, or multiple disabilities.
Will I be picked up at the airport?
Yes. We ensure that your program coordinator or an employee of the organization comes to pick you up and bring you to the accommodation.
Do I get a local introduction?
Yes. Often a day after arrival you will receive an introduction from our partner where you will be shown around the projects, contacts, complex and the required facilities and important information about the area.
What if I get sick during my stay?
Can I extend my stay on-site?
It is important to first discuss this with us and with the partner organization. Because of arranging visas, ticket changes and accommodation options in the country and at the accommodation.
Can I drink the water from the tap?
What are the different accommodation types?
Can I take pictures of local people and post these on Social Media?
What about on-site supervision and the level of supervision?
Guidance and supervision on-site is crucial, especially for interns. We have customized local supervision and supervision on every project. The level differs per project partner but is also often available at Bachelor and Master level.
Who is my supervisor on-site?
That is a reliable local contact person that we know personally.
When will I receive the contact details of the organization and supervisor?
After payment of the program costs invoice, we provide all contact details and names of our partners and supervisors. We expect that this will be dealt with discretely, also with reference to the new privacy legislation.
Challenge yourself by temporarily leaving your comfort zone
Make a difference via a local need-based project description
Work together with the local community for a better future
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