Volunteer: Children/Orphanage, Youth Development & Social Work
About the role
Volunteer opportunity with Medical Intern Abroad in Arusha (hybrid). N/B: our programs and placements do not discriminate anyone based on religion, race, creed, economic background, sexual orientation, tribe or any form of discrimination. Overall Objective of the Placement: Both Interns and volunteers working with vulnerable children and youths is to aim to upgrade their daily living conditions and standards, offer emotional and emotional support, and seek to foster personal growth and development. Overall key goals include offering companionship to boost self realization and -esteem, participate in daily care (Hygiene, nutrition), assisting in education, and stimulate sustainable improvements within care and social development of the youth and children. Learning Objectives: Participate in support of children, orphans and vulnerable children through strategic and meaningful, hands on engagements Broaden your experience in a warmly home like welcoming environment designed to support participants throughout their duration of stay. Participate in providing quality education to marginalized youths and children, supporting to bridge gaps in access and opportunity locally and globally. Be part of wider families and community member in support and efforts that foster holistic child development and care Contribute to sustainable livelihood programs focused on education, agriculture, and health initiatives Highlights : Organize a mini Olympic game for the kids Make that memorable trip together with kids to attractive sites in Kenya, tour Maasai mara national Park and see the big five animals in the world, Mt. Kenya, lake Nakuru to see the flamingoes among many, in Tanzania, tour Serengeti National park, Mt. Kilimajaro , Ngorongoro Park among many. Cultural exchange, traditional dance among many Confidential private counseling sessions [if need be] Responsibilities for both volunteers and Interns (Interns with a background of child psychology, counseling, trauma management, social work, education, and teaching will play an extra role, mainly we request them to add their skills and talents and open to make change) Assist in creating moving, informative, energizing ,creative, educative, and thrilling agenda based activities for the children in care system Get involved and Aid with the coordination of other participants, interns or volunteers who are also part of the program Participate and get involved in daily or regular training sessions, team building workshops on enlightening topics (i.e. matters affecting children growth and development, trauma/post trauma informed care services, counseling methodologies, classroom based management) Get involved/assist in development of the children program, which can include partnership building, resource mobilization and communications Offer a broader networking inclusion for marginalized children through meaningful exchange, educational opportunities and support for them Participate/assist in research projects and advocacy initiatives related to social issues or education policies Requirements Within, enrolled or about to enroll in an academic program, background, or experience in sociology, psychology, social work, community development, education, or pedagogy [both interns and volunteers with passion for the placement] Personal passion working with children and care you don’t have to have any college or university degree but with good attributes Willingness to contribute and to the program agenda and objectives Willingness to assist with day to day operations tasks if called for interpersonal and communication skills Willingness to maintain confidentiality Openness to the culture, traditions and community Enjoy working with children and people of different cultures Interest in community projects Program Additional Details: Duration: 2 12 weeks Style: Both in person and Hybrid (Hybrid will be after the in person) Cost includes: Selection and Careful matchmaking to meet one’s desired expectation Pre departure information Accreditation for the university program Full board accommodation depending on your taste, either host family, tented, single room, guest house or an apartment. Airport transfers both arrivals and departure [we personally pick you up] Three meals a day and access to coffee or tea Access to internet connectivity, if you carry a personal laptop, tablet the better Routine daily transport to the project Directive information with your visa arrangement and other preparations including official invitation letter and we register our participants to our foreign department just for safety Development of an Internship/Volunteering Work Plan to help you reach your clear objectives and learning goals Onboarding with your supervisor Regular check ins Support from the Roots team remotely Post placement follow up [Hybrid interaction] A certificate of completion at the end of your internship or volunteering A reference letter upon request Tour local attraction at an a fordabl