Help Build an Orphanage in Kilimanjaro

  Tanzania

Kilimanjaro,  Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 3-6 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: 12/1/08-12/1/09

Description: The Orphans of Kilimanjaro is looking for 12 individuals (couples welcome) who would like to live in the Garden of Eden for a period of 6 or 12 months and help build an orphanage in the Village of Lasso Kirua Vunjo. (capacity-200 children). Cost for 12 months for singles is $8,400 and $9,600 for couples. Cost for 6 months for singles is $4,200 and $4,800 for couples. This covers R&B and local transportation. Volunteers will have access to bicycles, motorcycles, and a Land Rover. Because volunteers from around the world are invited, round trip transportation to JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport) is not included.

The group of 12 individuals (or couples) will work with the Trustee Babu Bob in planning, supervising, equipping, and staffing the orphanage. All physical/construction will be done by local villagers, so volunteers may enjoy time off (as they choose) for trips to the Serengeti, The Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar, etc. The Arch Diocese of Moshi will supply the land for the project. Surplus funds generated through this Volunteer Program will be used to build and staff the orphanage.

The Orphans of Kilimanjaro Charitable Trust (OphansOK) of America assists in fund raising activities, Internet design and support, and recruitment of volunteers. Babu Bob Manire is Trustee of the Trust, a x-U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, a Tanzanian resident since 1993, and founder of Camp Kilimanjaro and The Paul Delilah Roch Charitable Trust. Additionally, OrphansOK supplies needed scholarships and educational assistance to orphans and children in need.

Highlights: As Founding Volunteers, each Volunteer is free to travel and enjoy the many parks and geographic wonders of Tanzania...The famous Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar, Lake Victoria, Kilimanjaro, etc.

Most Important - "This Adventure Will Change Your Life Forever". You Can Make a Difference.

Qualifications: There are no specific qualifications for Founding Volunteer positions. At this time Orphans of Kilimanjaro is looking for 12 Founding Volunteers (couples welcome) who will assist in planning, supervising, equipping, and staffing an orphanage in the Village of Lasso Kirua Vunjo.

Volunteers with Medical backgrounds (Doctors, Nurses, Med Techs, AIDS Coordinators, etc.) may choose to assist in the small medical clinic.

Volunteers with Educational backgrounds (Teachers) may choose to assist in the Lasso Secondary School.

Volunteers with Construction backgrounds may choose to assist in supervising the construction of the Orphanage or needed repairs at the Lasso Secondary School.

Volunteers with Marketing, Sales, Business, or Community Development backgrounds may work with the local business men and women, or the Village in better marketing products such as coffee. The Village of Lasso Kirua Vunjo is noted for it's superior AA Arabica Coffee.   

If you have other talents that would benefit the Village, email us with other suggestions.

This arrangement allows couples with diverse backgrounds to separately contribute to the welfare of the Village.

Cost in US$: $4200/$4800 - 6 months singles/couples

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Volunteers span the spectrum from new college graduates to retired individuals..,couples welcome

Age Range: 18-80

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Tanzania Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 1-11

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Orphans of Kilimanjaro's Mission Statement: The mission of The Orphans of Kilimanjaro (OrphanOK) is to build rural orphanages as small centers of hope, to house and care for the children in a familial environment. Each orphanage will be located near extended family members and friends where the children can attend local schools, churches, visit extended family members, and play with their childhood friends....thus preparing them to rejoin society and re-infusing Tanzania with healthy, aware, and productive individuals, eager to contribute to a brighter future.

Year Founded: 2008