Social Work Internship - Community Development Program in Tanzania
- Tanzania
- Arusha
About Program
The Small Things (TST) is a grassroots non-profit organization based in Arusha, Tanzania that integrates high-quality, loving, community-based residential care with a comprehensive family preservation program. Social work interns will be responsible for performing child development assessments; have the opportunity to create and revise child care plans; learn from our experienced outreach team by observing and participating in outreach and child reunification visits; learn about micro finance and business programs; create meaningful relationship with children by learning counseling techniques under the guidance of a licensed mental health counselor and Child Welfare Manager. The intern will also have the opportunity to engage in a variety of our community outreach programs including our outreach education program, social enterprise studio, sustainability projects, and community workshops. Throughout the internship, interns will get the chance to work with children ages 3 to 18.
Video and Photos
Program Highlights
- Ongoing 1:1 support, guidance and mentorship from licensed social workers, mental health counsellor, and community development workers, with a recommendation letter upon completion.
- Exposure to a grass-roots focused, international NGO and a gain holistic understanding of how the organization functions within the surrounding communities and beyond.
- Full time staff support, cultural activities, Swahili lessons, and the opportunity to experience Tanzanian culture in a respectful and engaging manner.
- Build relationships with amazing children and provide intangible vale to the Nkoaranga community at large.
- Highly affordable accommodation fees at only $350 per month and small, flexible fundraising goals with 100% guarantee that all money raised goes directly to our programs and kids.
Related Programs
Questions & Answers
Location
Arusha, a city in Tanzania, is nestled between Mount Kilimanjaro and Serengeti National Park among other reserves filled with wildlife.
