HIV / AIDS Volunteer Projects in Tanzania, Africa

Volunteers help with the following activities
· Care for and encourage HIV/AIDS patients.
· Counseling and education in hospitals and communities.
· Encourage young men and women by involving them to actively participate in HIV/AIDS preventive education in the district
· Help various HIV/AIDS organizations in their community outreach programs such as hospice care, recreational and educational programs, voluntary HIV counseling and testing, seminars and conferences on the virus within the community.
· Counseling for the caretakers and distributing medication and food supplies.
· Assist with homecare visits to HIV positive people. Medical training is not necessary for all aspects of the program, but a background in HIV/AIDS and basic healthcare is preferred.

Volunteers without medical background will help to educate and entertain children and other practical tasks. You will almost certainly be asked to help with informal teaching for children and adults. Your role could include activities in nurseries, children’s homes, with HIV/Aids victims, helping adults to practice their English and arranging fun activities. Volunteers will need to be pro-active in organizing activities they particularly want to get up and running.

Volunteers generally are accommodated with host families in local communities or they stay at the volunteer house. Host families are active community members who are trained and experienced with international volunteers. You will get a single or shared room with another volunteer. Your host will provide three meals a day.

Volunteer in Africa on HIV / AIDS Prohects with Maasai International Challenge Africa, for more information please e-mail: info@micatz.org or view the profiles below.