Zimbabwe Workcamps Association is a youth volunteer organization founded in October 1993. It is a non political, non sectarian, non religious, voluntary organization. Its membership is open to anyone above the age of sixteen years irrespective of nationality, gender, race, religion, political view or educational qualification. Zimbabwe Workcamps Association employs international voluntary services as a double aged sword namely education and community development. . Workcamps are proven developmental techniques aimed at encouraging local communities to do self-help projects, through the use of scarcely available resources in the raising of their socio-economic, cultural and physical standards of living. We strive to:
-To assist with community development, -Encourage the concept of voluntary service as a force in the search for peace, equality and international understanding, -Enable young people to encounter and understand different cultures -Organize and run voluntary workcamps in Zimbabwe and in the region either independently or in collaboration with other voluntary organization or government departments. -To promote peace, democracy, social justice, volunteerism and exchange of information, skills and best shared practices.
Work:
Volunteers will work at ZWA farm at Kintyre Estate, a farm which is providing educational farming experience for the disadvantaged youths in Zimbabwe. The main objective of this camp is to foster communication, tolerance and self esteem through nature and agricultural activities, as well as to help the youths to gain an understanding of our relationship with nature. Volunteers will be assigned tasks based on preferences, ranging from weeding, planting crops, harvesting and irrigation.
Accommodation:
Zimcamps Resources Centre.
Location :
Norton – Kintyre Estate 20km away from Harare.
Language:
English.
Special Remarks:
Desire to work hard on Agricultural Field.
Terminal:
Harare International Airport or Harare Road Port.
Workcamp Costs:
The workcamp participation fee is strictly 210 Euros. The participation fee covers accommodation, food and projects expenses. Please note that it does not cover travel costs to and from the camp, so participants are asked to reserve an extra amount of money for transport which is between 20 to 30 euros for a return journey.
Leisure Activities:
Weekends are meant for free tours that group/individuals can organize by themselves. You can decide to visit places of interest within the vicinity of the work cam. It has become a custom in all our Workcamps to have cultural nights. This affords each volunteer the opportunity to present her/his country and culture. Please bring with you your national flag and traditional dress if possible.
Critical and Crucial Points:
Participants should arrive at least two days before the camp starts for orientation and they should not go direct to the camp before coming to ZWA office. It is important to note that projects locations may change due to several reasons beyond our control. There might be few applications for participation, late cancellation by volunteers or the community failing to make its contribution to the project in the last minute, and finally insecure situations. Therefore volunteers are urged to be flexible and accept alternative options.
Zimbabwe Workcamps Association is a youth volunteer organization founded in October 1993. It is a non political, non sectarian, non religious, voluntary organization. Its membership is open to anyone above the age of sixteen years irrespective of nationality, gender, race, religion, political view or educational qualification. Zimbabwe Workcamps Association employs international voluntary services as a double aged sword namely education and community development. . Workcamps are proven developmental techniques aimed at encouraging local communities to do self-help projects, through the use of scarcely available resources in the raising of their socio-economic, cultural and physical standards of living. We strive to: - To assist with community development, - Encourage the concept of voluntary service as a force in the search for peace, equality and international understanding, - Enable young people to encounter and understand different cultures - Organize and run voluntary workcamps in Zimbabwe and in the region either independently or in collaboration with other voluntary organization or government departments. - To promote peace, democracy, social justice, volunteerism and exchange of information, skills and best shared practices.
Work:
Participants will harvest maize as well as clear the land for in preparation for winter crops. The work will be physical demanding, so volunteers should be ready to work long hours.
Accommodation:
Zimcamps Resource Centre.
Location:
Kintyre Estate, Norton.
Language:
English.
Special Remarks:
Participants should be initiative, With Strong interpersonal skills.
Terminal:
Harare Airport and Road Port Harare.
Workcamp Costs:
The workcamp participation fee is strictly 210 Euros. The participation fee covers accommodation, food and projects expenses. Please note that it does not cover travel costs to and from the camp, so participants are asked to reserve an extra amount of money for transport which is between 20 to 30 euros for a return journey.
Leisure Activities:
Weekends are meant for free tours that group/individuals can organize by themselves. You can decide to visit places of interest within the vicinity of the work cam. It has become a custom in all our Workcamps to have cultural nights. This affords each volunteer the opportunity to present her/his country and culture. Please bring with you your national flag and traditional dress if possible.
Critical and Crucial Points:
Participants should arrive at least two days before the camp starts for orientation and they should not go direct to the camp before coming to ZWA office. It is important to note that projects locations may change due to several reasons beyond our control. There might be few applications for participation, late cancellation by volunteers or the community failing to make its contribution to the project in the last minute, and finally insecure situations. Therefore volunteers are urged to be flexible and accept alternative options.
Volunteers will work with the Kintyre community members as well as local participants on cultivating and harvesting.
Accommodation:
Zimcamps Resources Centre
Location:
Norton, Kintyre Estate.
Language:
English
Special Remarks:
Mature volunteers are encouraged to apply.
Terminal:
Harare Airport or Road Port Harare.
Workcamp Costs:
The workcamp participation fee is strictly 210 Euros. The participation fee covers accommodation, food and projects expenses. Please note that it does not cover travel costs to and from the camp, so participants are asked to reserve an extra amount of money for transport which is between 20 to 30 euros for a return journey.
Leisure Activities:
Weekends are meant for free tours that group/individuals can organize by themselves. You can decide to visit places of interest within the vicinity of the workcamp. It has become a custom in all our Workcamps to have cultural nights. This affords each volunteer the opportunity to present her/his country and culture. Please bring with you your national flag and traditional dress if possible.
Critical and Crucial Points:
Participants should arrive at least two days before the camp starts for orientation and they should not go direct to the camp before coming to ZWA office. It is important to note that projects locations may change due to several reasons beyond our control. There might be few applications for participation, late cancellation by volunteers or the community failing to make its contribution to the project in the last minute, and finally insecure situations. Therefore volunteers are urged to be flexible and accept alternative options.
« I would recommend participating in a workcamp, especially with VAP, who ensured that I found a project to suit me and provided essential training for me in preparation for my trip. Being part of a workcamp really is a life-changing experience, oh, and it looks great on your CV! »
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