HIV Project
Tanzania Volunteer Placement
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HIV is already a serious threat in Tanzania, with the potential to worsen. Many hospitals and clinics are battling this epidemic by offering HIV/AIDS testing, counseling, and prevention courses. Volunteers are needed to assist runnings these programs and activities.
Volunteers will be engage HIV-positive children and adults in activities to promote awareness and prevention. In addition, they will participate in counseling services and educational programs at local hospitals and clinics. The overall goal is to raise personal perception of the risk of HIV among men, women, and children in the community, by educating them about the dangers it poses. In addition, participants are expected to help with other factions such as hospice care, recreational programs, HIV testing, and seminars and conferences within the community.
Work Schedule: 30-40 hours/week.
Location of Placements: Dar es Salaam
Lodging: Host family
Requirements:
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Minimum commitment: 2 weeks.
- Minimum English level: Mid-Intermediate
- Compassion towards those suffering.
Important Things to Consider:
- You will be in direct contact with HIV-positive patients.
Other Comments:
The maximum number of volunteers that this organization accepts is 3-5.
(note: that we don’t know if positions are available until you apply).
Please be advised programs begin every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.
Program Fees:
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