Apart from working direct with us on our programs, our operations are also linked to a number of Non Governmental Organizations – NGOs in Tanzania, with whom we develop volunteer programs to cater to the specific challenges these organizations face, while benefiting the indigenous communities they serve. Simultaneously, the programs provide gratifying experiences to the foreign volunteers as they witness the social and/or environmental changes that their work invokes.

The volunteers partake in projects developed and operated by Sichildren or our partner organization and their respective community councils. Volunteers have a unique experience of by actively participating in developing indigenous communities for a fairer world while creating a rich personal opportunity for cultural exchange.

The programs also provide training for volunteers and communities, generate income and employment, and do so in an open ethical manner by sharing the revenues with indigenous communities.

The Placements are specially developed according to the volunteer's abilities and interests. They are ideal for those who are keen to become a partner of a development project. Our individual programs take place in the city Arusha, Manyara region and Kilimanjaro. We have also scheduled some group programs in other regions of Southern and central Tanzania. The programs can last up to 24 weeks. Volunteers who stay longer will be more beneficial to the partner organizations and they will learn more from the experience themselves.

To avoid eventual misunderstandings, it is important to mention that Sichildren acts only as a facilitator in the placement and lodging process. The success of the programs depends on the volunteers' ability to plan what they are going to do before they come with a positive attitude.

Payments:
It is not necessary to send any payment in advance.
The volunteers may begin their placement only once they have paid the program fee in full and in cash upon arrival. This way, the volunteers do not need to think about money anymore and can concentrate on their programs and on the results achieved.

When?
The programs take place all year round and the volunteers should schedule their arrival day and length of their stay in advance

Program Length
From 2 to 12 weeks

Work Schedule:
It varies. Volunteers may work part time as well as full time from 10 to 20 hours per week. The schedule is defined together with the partner organization and the volunteer.

Transportation:
Upon arrival volunteers receive a complete guide with information about public transportation, drugstores, ATM machines, banks, restaurants, markets, shopping malls and other useful information.

Performance Indicators:
In order to ensure a rewarding and gratifying experience for the volunteers and for the partner organizations, specific benchmarks and objectives will be reviewed by all parties at the end of the internship. This will allow for ongoing future improvements as well as provide the volunteer with a measure of their impact on the development project during the internship period.