"STARRY" HumAid Volunteering in Zanzibar

Description

Volunteers will work at Assalam International School, Vocational Training Center, Youth Center, and Children University Assalam International School: *Assist in library, lab, and art/science classes *Be co-teachers, teachers, or facilitators. *Help children care for their permaculture gardens. *Accompany children on excursions. *Support rehearsals for showcase performances in front of the president. Vocational Training Center: *Assist in training programs for women in Tourism and Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, Early Childhood Education, Sewing, and Permaculture. *Provide entrepreneurship skills training. *Organize trips and workshops. *Teach basic English. *Reach 50 women to support economic empowerment. Youth Center (Africamp): *Work in different camps (Orphan Camp, School Camp, Capacity Development Camp, Art Camp, Storytelling Camp, Leadership Camp). *Conduct 4-day camps focusing on leadership, teamwork, self-confidence, and problem-solving

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteers will stay in shared rooms (2 people per room). The accommodation has WiFi access. Volunteers will stay where they work so there Is no distance between the worksite. •Meals Provided: Yes, all meals are fully covered by Assalam Community Foundation. • Inclusions: Meals include breakfast, lunch, dinner. Tea, coffee and water will be available all day. • Food Allowance: Since meals are provided, no additional food money will be given to volunteers The travel cost will be covered. The pocket money is 500 EUR per month.

Training during the activity

Task-Specific Training • Teaching & Facilitation Skills – Methods for engaging children and youth in science, arts, and sports. • Vocational Training Support – Basics of tourism, hospitality, culinary arts, sewing, and permaculture. • Permaculture & Sustainable Agriculture – Hands-on training in organic farming and environmental sustainability. • Event & Workshop Management – Organizing educational activities, storytelling, and leadership camps

Participant profile

For Individual volunteering Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible countries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and not have participated before in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months. We are seeking dynamic, compassionate, and motivated individuals who are passionate about education, community development, women's empowerment, youth leadership, and sustainability. *Open-minded, adaptable, and culturally sensitive *Background or strong interest in education, community work, arts, social work, agriculture, or youth empowerment *Experience in teaching, facilitation, or youth work is an advantage, but not mandatory *Willing to engage in teamwork and clear, respectful communication.

Activity dates

A total of 43 week(s) during the period 13/10/2025 to 01/07/2026

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Activity location

Kizimkazi Zanzibar, Tanzania (United Republic of)

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Activity type

Individual volunteering

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Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye

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Activity topics

Social challenges

Environment and natural protection

Education and training

Employment and entrepreneurship

Creativity and culture

Physical education and sport

Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)

Nutrition and subsistence agriculture

Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise

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Deadline for applications

No application deadline

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