Red Sweater Project

The Red Sweater Project volunteer team comes to Tanzania from around the globe to work alongside community members and school staff. We offer short- and long-term volunteer positions in Tanzania and abroad.

VOLUNTEER IN TANZANIA

2013

English/ESL Teacher : July - December 2013 (6 months)

2014

English/ESL Teacher : January - December 2014 (1 year)

Math Teacher : January - December 2014 (1 year)

Office Manager : January - December 2014 (1 year)

VOLUNTEER IN THE UNITED STATES & INTERNATIONALLY

Public Relations Director

Programs Assistant Internship

Grant Writer

VOLUNTEER GROUPS

Red Sweater Project partners with numerous volunteer groups who wish to contribute their skills and expertise to Mungere Secondary School and the surrounding community. Contact us if your family, friends, colleagues or church group is interested in traveling to Tanzania and volunteering at Mungere Secondary School.

Other positions exist in many areas of expertise in both Tanzania and internationally. Email volunteer@redsweaterproject.org to inquire. These opportunities include:

• Public Health

• HIV/AIDS prevention and life skills education
• Environmental studies and sustainable farming practices
• Construction, architecture and engineering

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