Tanzania Volunteering-Conservation-Conservationist - Wildlife Conservation Society of Arusha

Description

Although the Arusha branch of the organization is fairly small, they still facilitate many important projects for the area. They can only afford to support two full-time staff members, who work on all administration, project development, communication with the main branch in Dar es Salaam, field work and community awareness.
They are currently focusing on their Greening Project in local schools. Through this program, school children will be educated on the importance of wildlife conservation. This project will also focus on improving the outdoor environment of the schools by removing garbage, laying grass and planting trees in the school yards. Volunteers are needed to create educational information and games to be played by the children so they remember the lessons.
Another campaign the society is working on is to protect the environment of the flamingos in the Lake Natron region. Their habitat is in danger due to industrialization. The WCST needs motivated volunteers to help continue these projects and ensure they are successful.
Volunteers working at this placement will be asked to organize information sessions and presentations for local schools as part of the Greening Program. Visual presentations and interactive games for the school children will help them better grasp and retain the information. Also through the Greening Program volunteers can work with the school children to plant trees in their schools yards and clean up waste.
Volunteers can also help with monthly information sessions that are held for local conservation organizations as well as members of the general public.
There is a Botanical garden in Arusha where volunteers can help by clearing paths and tending to the plants and animals, identifying birds, trees, and insects in the area and creating informative booklets and guides for visitors to the gardens

Requirements:
You must be comfortable in working closely with only one other person. You should be comfortable coming up with ideas and helping to implement them, sharing knowledge and learning from others. You should also be comfortable working hands on in the field and if necessary, camping during this time.

Requirements

Language

English