Tenteleni is an entirely volunteer-run charity that supports UK university students to travel to placements in Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland and Zanzibar. Volunteers work alongside staff in schools, children’s homes and non-governmental organisations to offer support, enthusiasm and friendship. Both the local communities and the volunteers themselves benefit from engaging in the sharing of skills and ideas. Tenteleni aims to create sustainable relationships and to work in partnership in order to enhance the educational experiences of vulnerable children. Some volunteers also have the opportunity to live with a local family, at an orphanage or street children's centre - an opportunity to really get immersed in the culture and community. Some volunteers can also be part of a programme called 'Shiriki' (meaning 'partnership' in Swahili), that pairs a UK-based volunteer with a local young person from the project country. They work together in their placement(s) each day. We are recruiting NOW for volunteers and Project Coordinators (PCs). PCs support volunteers during the project and deal with all logistical issues, as well as researching new placements and the future direction of the project. Being a PC offers you a unique opportunity to gain overseas project management experience." Come to our information evenings to know more. Join the facebook group: Tenteleni Oxford 09/10 Check the website: www.tenteleni.org.uk
