ONEHEARTSOURCE is a student-led volunteer opportunity in Tanzania, Africa. Right now, it is estimated 25 million children are orphaned by AIDS. Tanzania alone is home to more than 2.4 million orphans, 1.1 million of whom have been orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. You can help turn this reality around.
Volunteer with One Heart Source, the first academic-intensive orphanage in Africa for children made vulnerable by the AIDS epidemic. Gain international experience working in Tanzania, learn Swahili, involve yourself in development & aid, global health, childhood education, and much more!
One Heart Source offers a variety of 4 to 8 week volunteer programs in spring, summer, and fall. Below are the range of dates for programs; check out the website for specific dates!
SPRING 2011: March 28 - May 13
SUMMER 2011: Programs ranging from May 23 - September 17
FALL 2011: October 3 - November 25
- Teach HIV/AIDS awareness/education, community health, and literacy atlocal schools as well as in the community.
- Act as a mentor to children living in local orphanages through planning
and implementing tutoring and after-school activities. - Work on community development projects such as health teachings at local hangouts, community agriculture initiatives, and school restoration and beautification.
- Live in a homestay with a Tanzanian family and become an integrated
member of the community. - Work with a dynamic team of international volunteers.
We are active members of humanity who refuse to believe in any explanation that validates the current reality in which millions of children do not have the basic right of LIFE. If you believe in a better way, now is the time to stand up and be the change you wish to see in the world. Join us in enacting lasting, positive social change!
Deadlines:
- Spring program applications due: January 5th
- Summer and Fall program applications due: January 26
For more information and to download the program application, please visit:
www.oneheartsource.org/volunteer
