VOLUNTEER

Being a Volunteer at Upendo Mjasiriamali Academy Child Centre

We can always use the help of an enthusiastic volunteer in helping our children. Below you can see what we expect from a volunteer..

  • A stay with the centre for a few weeks or a few months.
  • A contribution of € 75,- (accomodation in Upendo ) per week for accomodation and food and to fund the centre
  • Knowledge of the English language.
  • Experience in working with children is preferred.
  • But most importantly, a heart for children

What you will or can do

  • Play with the children in and outside of the centre
  • Help in Upendo Mjasiriamali Academy and the community
  • Read a bedtime story before they go to sleep.
  • Assist the housemothers in their daily activities.
  • Assist in teaching at the school of the children of Upendo centre.
  • Help the children with their homework.
  • Help in the Upendo garden.
  • Assist with small payment contributions for miscellaneous daily needs such as extra fruit, cloths for the kids, food parcels for the slums, etc (not necessesary!)
  • And generally help our centre in whatever and wherever you can, in the centre and the community.

What we offer to you

  • You can have your meals at the centre, provided by Upendo Mjasiriamali Academy centre.
  • You will sleep in the Upendo house in one of the two volunteer rooms with their own shower and toilet
  • You will learn about the African lifestyle, cooking, the Swahili language, and more
  • You can assist in the school or one of the hospitals around or the community
  • You can visit slums, and family of the Upendo children
  • You can help the children with food parcels and games
  • You can visit other homes and centres and even the university nearby
  • We can help you arrange trips or safaris
  • A great experience!

Guidelines for Volunteers

  • No smoking in the centre and no smoking around our children.
  • To use and possession of any drugs is strictly prohibited in Tanzania and therefore also on the UMA-premises.
  • Be moderate with the use of alcohol, as it sets a bad example for our children and might bring back bad memories. The use of alcohol in Upendo Mjasiriamali Academy (UMA)-premises is only allowed after consolation with the school management
  • Assist the housemother(s) and our children in all daily chores and activities.
  • Try to keep quiet in the when the children are sleeping when you at Upendo Mjasiriamali Academy centre.
  • Inform the housemother(s) in time if you don’t eat at Upendo.
  • You can go on safari or trips whenever you like but always inform the Upendo staff.
  • Be careful with spending your (sponsor) money or with giving away goods. Some people that ask for (financial) support might not really need it and take advantage.
  • When spending money or giving away goods, it’s best to work through organizations and projects known by Upendo Mjasiriamali Academy (UMA) such as , food parcels for various slums, ‘welfare for street children’, and last but not least UMA itself. You can assist UMA in buying clothing, shoes, toys and other utilities for the children and UMA. You can also take the children on trips or outings. We would be very grateful.
  • Try to take advice and listen to the housemother(s) and the school management.
  • If you go out after dark, always console with the manager or the housemothers
  • If you invite people to UMA-premises, always console with the school management first.

Interested?

Does this sound exactly like the volunteer job of your dreams? Please write a letter or send an email including your CV to:

Upendo Mjasiriamali Academy Children’s Centre
Physical Address: Changarawe Village at Mzumbe Ward in Mvomero District in Morogoro Region,Tanzania
Mailing Address: P.O. Box: 65, Mzumbe, Morogoro.
Tell: + 255 754015075, +255 754576164 or +255 717137699.
E-mail: upendomjasiriamali@gmail.com