VOLUNTOURISM PROJECT - African Impact
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VOLUNTOURISM PROJECT ONGULA – YA- NETANGA NAME: This place was a forest inhabited, the nearest settled village was Omapumba from Ongula. There was a man called Netanga who used to travel every morning from Omapumba to look for water.
At dawn, Netanga would always travel into the forest,
he discovered a place where he dug a well and found water.
Every now and then his
fellow villagers use to say: Netanga with his dawn, where did he go. After he discovered water, many people settled at this place and the Chief of the area named the Place Ongula Ya- Netanga meaning the Dawn of Netanga recounting the early hours Netanga use to travel and the success that has brought in discovering water. That well has been the one supplying all the villagers with water until 2011 when the government installed water pipe.
ABOUT THIS PROJECT Join us at Ongula Village Homestead Lodge for your volunteer program, has been in existence since 2012. Ongula Village Homestead Lodge strategically situated between Ondangwa (one of the oldest towns in the northern region) and Eenhana, built alongside an active Owambo Homestead (or Village). Ongula Village Homestead Lodge situated in the heart of Owambo North of world famous Etosha National Park offers you the perfect add-on to your classic Namibia journey.
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It is the first lodge in Namibia to offer an introduction to the traditional lifestyle of our Owambo people. In the village, close to the lodge, we have two schools with children who need an extensive help in English in order to be enrolled in universities across the globe. These children also need help in Mathematics, and computers.
As part of Ongula social responsibility, we do support communities; initiates or provides the necessary foundation to the future leaders of tomorrow. We support an initiative of the Queen of Oukwanyama Traditional Authority, the Queen’s Community Kindegarten.
OPTIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS The options range from teaching to English proficiency, life skills, creative arts and computer literacy lessons. You can choose to either focus on one or two, or even combine all in order to broaden your volunteer experience.
SCHOOL CALENDER Term
School Calendar
School Days
First Term
Mid-January to Mid-April
66
Second Term
Mid-May to Mid-August
61
Third Term
Beginning of September to 68 Beginning of December
After school program During school days, volunteers will help to plan and implement fun and educational games which always have an emphasis on developing important life skills such as team work and leadership. You may also be involved in homework support, craft making, gardening, and reading clubs. You may also be involved in the English proficiency and mathematics lessons. Computer lessons will also be part of the programs that you may also be involved in.
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Literacy and Mathematics support program This takes place at the volunteers’ class area in the classrooms where children from grade 3 to grade 7(other children from other grades can join if they are still struggling in mathematics) participate in fun, educational activities. Volunteers will plan and implement small group activities aimed at addressing areas the children are struggling with, whilst also encouraging their strengths.
Queen Mwadinomho’s Community Kindergarten
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The Queen’s Community Kindergarten accommodates close to 40 kids over and above the 20 kids that lives in the homestead. The Queen of Oukwanyama Traditional Authority made a call to the public not to dumb babies but to bring them to her house for shelter. Since then, a lot of young women visit the house for social assistance with the kids. Volunteers will have the opportunity to visit the queen’s kindergarten and help in playing with the kids, helping them with all the love and care they need, educate them too. This program is continuous through out the year during the day.
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The government of Namibia has prioritised the early childhood development as an important foundation for every Namibian child. The community is trying to complement government by establishing private early childhood centres. Many of the centres are just playing centres or a place where kids are given an opportunity to develop their skills. The managing of private run early childhood centres lack the basic educational materials. Ongula in partnership with the queen’s community kindergarten is to coordinate or welcome any donations, especially in kind, such as reading and playing materials.
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Life Skills Education Rural young women out of school needs to engange in some life skill lessons or just spend time learning about HIV/AIDS and how to live positively or Breast Cancer awareness. This will also help in keeping them away from alcohol or getting in any troubles or crime. We will also do various exchange visits to other similar community projects in other communities to boost confidence in them.
Teaching The aim of the Ongula Volunteers’ teaching project is to educate, support and empower the disadvantaged children and youth through a sustainable approach to community development.
As a volunteer, you are an essential part of Ongula Edu-tour team, assisting our efforts in providing children and youth with a better education and a brighter future. Throughout this experience you will have rewarding opportunities to help prepare, and implement and evaluate weekly learning activities.
Please understand that Ongula Edu-tour projects are continuously evolving, being improved, and adapting to the needs of the local communities with which we are involved. As a result, involvement areas do change from time to time. Rest assured your work will be necessary, rewarding and exciting!
VOLUNTEERING HIGHLIGHTS o
Assist and conduct physical education lessons with disadvantaged children after school when it’s during school terms and during the day when it’s on school holidays.
o
Visiting the Queen’s Child Day Care and assist in all the help there can be with the orphans.
o
Assist in conducting HIV/AIDS and Breast awareness sessions to young women.
o
Coach and share ideas and skills with coordinators and help put together stimulating games, drills and lessons
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o
Immerse yourself in the Owambo culture by exploring the Ondangwa town’s many restaurants, museums and open markets.
o
Make friends for life with other international volunteers!
QUICK FACTS Location: Ongula Ya Netanga, Namibia. Age Limit:
Minimum 17 years, maximum decided on health of potential participant
Required Experience:
No specific prior experience is required for volunteers on
this project. Please speak to the Voluntourism Project Coordinator about this program. We encourage volunteers to do their homework on Namibia, Ondangwa and Ongula, and also take time to build a foundation of understanding the country and the HIV/AIDS epidemic
Project Duration: 2 – 4 weeks Project Start Dates: Every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month
FLIGHTS, VISAS & TRAVEL INSURANCE Flights You will fly into Windhoek International Airport where you will be met by a member of the Ongula Village Homestead Lodge team. We will also assist in the booking of the flight from Windhoek to Ondangwa which is an hour flight or with the transfer by road which takes 7 hours.
We will transfer you to the volunteer site at the lodge,
Ongula Ya Netanga from Ondangwa Airport or town if you come by road. Our arrival schedule is the 1st or 3rd Monday of each month and your flight must arrive between 7am and 5pm.
Visas Arranging your visa is your responsibility and the information we provide is to serve as a guideline only. We advise that you confirm this information with the embassy/ consulate of the country that you will be visiting in your country before departure.
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Travel Insurance Prior to your trip you will need to arrange medical insurance which will give you full cover for any medical requirements which may arise during your trip, including cover for full air evacuation in the unlikely event that this is necessary. Your medical cover also needs to include repatriation.
WHERE YOU WILL BE STAYING You will be staying in a fully furnished yurt situated in the campsite at the lodge. The accommodation is on a secure property and is comfortable and spacious place to call home while on your project. It is staffed with a cook, a house keeper and all bedding is provided (please bring your own towel). You may share your room with 1-3 other volunteers as on yurt caters for 4 and bathrooms are communal. Wi-Fi is available for a small fee as well as access to a small lock-up safe for your valuables, There are cooker shops within a walking distance.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A VOLUNTEER ON THIS PROJECT. You will be provided with three meals a day. Breakfast is on a help yourself basis consisting of cereals, oat porridge, yoghurt, fruit, toast, tea and coffee. Lunch and dinner will be will be cooked or prepared for you by one of our cooks at the volunteer site. On weekends you have the opportunity to take advantage of the food outlets in Ondangwa, you may cook your own meals at the campsite or you can order meals from the lodge restaurant way in advance for the kitchen to be prepared. Weekends are a great time for volunteers to partake in tourist activities and explore this magnificent town! Here is an example of a typical weekday on the project. This serves as a guideline only and we ask that you remain flexible as itineraries may change to best serve the community. Note: times may vary and working hours are at least six hours a day, five days a week.
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7:30a.m
Rise and shine! Eat breakfast of cereals, oats, toast, yoghurt, fruit, tea and coffee. Begin to get ready for your project.
8:30a.m
Get into a morning briefing. Collect necessary learning materials for the day from the volunteers’ office. Go to your work stations, either at the site or to a nearby school.
9:00a.m
Start work at your community project – you will be able to use lesson plans, resources and ideas created the previous week or previous day.
12:30p.m
Put together your working materials back to the office. Pick-up from your school for lunch at the volunteer restaurant or have your packed lunch.
2:00p.m
Collect working materials for the afternoon projects.
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End of working day! You will be taken back to the volunteers’ house. Take back all the working materials back to the office making sure everything is there. Evaluate the day’s activities and discuss the schedule for the following day. New suggestions are always welcome!
7:00p.m
Dinner at the volunteer restaurant. After dinner volunteers often relax and unwind around the area, watch movie or sit at the boma playing games.
Project Orientation The day the volunteers arrive at Ongula Village Homestead Lodge, Namibia, the following orientation will take place: Introduction of Ongula village and the surrounding areas Overview of Ongula and the projects in which you will be working Introduction to all the project staff Familiarization of the surrounding area where you will be living Full induction into your role as a volunteer with African Impact at Ongula Village Homestead Lodge.
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Project Support Throughout your placement you will have the support and guidance of our experienced project manager and coordinators. They are part of our greater African Impact support team, which will provide you with components 24-hour field support and assistance.
PROJECT PRICING: 2015
GDB
1 week
USD
EUR
AUD
988
560
513
788
2 weeks
1 980
1 120
1 025
1 577
3 weeks
2 965
1 680
1 538
2 365
4 weeks
3 953
2 240
2 050
3 153
What’s included in the cost? Project fee – this goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. It facilitates funding for items such as resources, building materials, equipment and project supplies. It also covers operational costs such as housing, communication and project vehicles. Full board and lodging which includes 3 meals a day at the volunteer yurts (excluding weekends). All airport transfers from Ondangwa Airport upon arrival and departure. All road transfers from Ondangwa for the volunteers who come by road upon arrival and departure. All daily transfers to and from your projects during your stay. Weekly Laundry and housekeeping services. Comprehensive orientation program. Assistance and support from the staff and Project Manager.
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What’s not included in the cost? Transportation to Ondangwa from Windhoek. Visa fees Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement – must include cover for repatriation. All items of a personal mature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other). Email and telephone calls made during your placement. Any activities and excursions outside of your planned project itinerary. Soft drinks, between meal snacks, and weekend food.
Any extras I need to know? During school holidays activities may differ from the usual schedule but the work will be equally engaging and rewarding.
TRAVEL EXCURSIONS & OTHER ACTIVITIES: During your stay you will have the opportunity to enjoy some of the incredible attractions Owamboland has to offer. Volunteers often spend their weekends out and about exploring the town and surrounding regions and having fun in activities such as the homestead tour, Nakambali Meseum and the open market tour, or a trip to the Etosha National Park. These excursions are also a great time for volunteers to interact and get to know each other better.
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VOLUNTOURISM PROJECT ONGULA – YA- NETANGA NAME: This place was a forest inhabited, the nearest settled village was Omapumba from Ongula. There was a man called Netanga who used to travel every morning from Omapumba to look for water.
At dawn, Netanga would always travel into the forest,
he discovered a place where he dug a well and found water.
Every now and then his
fellow villagers use to say: Netanga with his dawn, where did he go. After he discovered water, many people settled at this place and the Chief of the area named the Place Ongula Ya- Netanga meaning the Dawn of Netanga recounting the early hours Netanga use to travel and the success that has brought in discovering water. That well has been the one supplying all the villagers with water until 2011 when the government installed water pipe.
ABOUT THIS PROJECT Join us at Ongula Village Homestead Lodge for your volunteer program, has been in existence since 2012. Ongula Village Homestead Lodge strategically situated between Ondangwa (one of the oldest towns in the northern region) and Eenhana, built alongside an active Owambo Homestead (or Village). Ongula Village Homestead Lodge situated in the heart of Owambo North of world famous Etosha National Park offers you the perfect add-on to your classic Namibia journey.
!1
It is the first lodge in Namibia to offer an introduction to the traditional lifestyle of our Owambo people. In the village, close to the lodge, we have two schools with children who need an extensive help in English in order to be enrolled in universities across the globe. These children also need help in Mathematics, and computers.
As part of Ongula social responsibility, we do support communities; initiates or provides the necessary foundation to the future leaders of tomorrow. We support an initiative of the Queen of Oukwanyama Traditional Authority, the Queen’s Community Kindegarten.
OPTIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS The options range from teaching to English proficiency, life skills, creative arts and computer literacy lessons. You can choose to either focus on one or two, or even combine all in order to broaden your volunteer experience.
SCHOOL CALENDER Term
School Calendar
School Days
First Term
Mid-January to Mid-April
66
Second Term
Mid-May to Mid-August
61
Third Term
Beginning of September to 68 Beginning of December
After school program During school days, volunteers will help to plan and implement fun and educational games which always have an emphasis on developing important life skills such as team work and leadership. You may also be involved in homework support, craft making, gardening, and reading clubs. You may also be involved in the English proficiency and mathematics lessons. Computer lessons will also be part of the programs that you may also be involved in.
!2
Literacy and Mathematics support program This takes place at the volunteers’ class area in the classrooms where children from grade 3 to grade 7(other children from other grades can join if they are still struggling in mathematics) participate in fun, educational activities. Volunteers will plan and implement small group activities aimed at addressing areas the children are struggling with, whilst also encouraging their strengths.
Queen Mwadinomho’s Community Kindergarten
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The Queen’s Community Kindergarten accommodates close to 40 kids over and above the 20 kids that lives in the homestead. The Queen of Oukwanyama Traditional Authority made a call to the public not to dumb babies but to bring them to her house for shelter. Since then, a lot of young women visit the house for social assistance with the kids. Volunteers will have the opportunity to visit the queen’s kindergarten and help in playing with the kids, helping them with all the love and care they need, educate them too. This program is continuous through out the year during the day.
!4
The government of Namibia has prioritised the early childhood development as an important foundation for every Namibian child. The community is trying to complement government by establishing private early childhood centres. Many of the centres are just playing centres or a place where kids are given an opportunity to develop their skills. The managing of private run early childhood centres lack the basic educational materials. Ongula in partnership with the queen’s community kindergarten is to coordinate or welcome any donations, especially in kind, such as reading and playing materials.
!5
Life Skills Education Rural young women out of school needs to engange in some life skill lessons or just spend time learning about HIV/AIDS and how to live positively or Breast Cancer awareness. This will also help in keeping them away from alcohol or getting in any troubles or crime. We will also do various exchange visits to other similar community projects in other communities to boost confidence in them.
Teaching The aim of the Ongula Volunteers’ teaching project is to educate, support and empower the disadvantaged children and youth through a sustainable approach to community development.
As a volunteer, you are an essential part of Ongula Edu-tour team, assisting our efforts in providing children and youth with a better education and a brighter future. Throughout this experience you will have rewarding opportunities to help prepare, and implement and evaluate weekly learning activities.
Please understand that Ongula Edu-tour projects are continuously evolving, being improved, and adapting to the needs of the local communities with which we are involved. As a result, involvement areas do change from time to time. Rest assured your work will be necessary, rewarding and exciting!
VOLUNTEERING HIGHLIGHTS o
Assist and conduct physical education lessons with disadvantaged children after school when it’s during school terms and during the day when it’s on school holidays.
o
Visiting the Queen’s Child Day Care and assist in all the help there can be with the orphans.
o
Assist in conducting HIV/AIDS and Breast awareness sessions to young women.
o
Coach and share ideas and skills with coordinators and help put together stimulating games, drills and lessons
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o
Immerse yourself in the Owambo culture by exploring the Ondangwa town’s many restaurants, museums and open markets.
o
Make friends for life with other international volunteers!
QUICK FACTS Location: Ongula Ya Netanga, Namibia. Age Limit:
Minimum 17 years, maximum decided on health of potential participant
Required Experience:
No specific prior experience is required for volunteers on
this project. Please speak to the Voluntourism Project Coordinator about this program. We encourage volunteers to do their homework on Namibia, Ondangwa and Ongula, and also take time to build a foundation of understanding the country and the HIV/AIDS epidemic
Project Duration: 2 – 4 weeks Project Start Dates: Every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month
FLIGHTS, VISAS & TRAVEL INSURANCE Flights You will fly into Windhoek International Airport where you will be met by a member of the Ongula Village Homestead Lodge team. We will also assist in the booking of the flight from Windhoek to Ondangwa which is an hour flight or with the transfer by road which takes 7 hours.
We will transfer you to the volunteer site at the lodge,
Ongula Ya Netanga from Ondangwa Airport or town if you come by road. Our arrival schedule is the 1st or 3rd Monday of each month and your flight must arrive between 7am and 5pm.
Visas Arranging your visa is your responsibility and the information we provide is to serve as a guideline only. We advise that you confirm this information with the embassy/ consulate of the country that you will be visiting in your country before departure.
!7
Travel Insurance Prior to your trip you will need to arrange medical insurance which will give you full cover for any medical requirements which may arise during your trip, including cover for full air evacuation in the unlikely event that this is necessary. Your medical cover also needs to include repatriation.
WHERE YOU WILL BE STAYING You will be staying in a fully furnished yurt situated in the campsite at the lodge. The accommodation is on a secure property and is comfortable and spacious place to call home while on your project. It is staffed with a cook, a house keeper and all bedding is provided (please bring your own towel). You may share your room with 1-3 other volunteers as on yurt caters for 4 and bathrooms are communal. Wi-Fi is available for a small fee as well as access to a small lock-up safe for your valuables, There are cooker shops within a walking distance.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A VOLUNTEER ON THIS PROJECT. You will be provided with three meals a day. Breakfast is on a help yourself basis consisting of cereals, oat porridge, yoghurt, fruit, toast, tea and coffee. Lunch and dinner will be will be cooked or prepared for you by one of our cooks at the volunteer site. On weekends you have the opportunity to take advantage of the food outlets in Ondangwa, you may cook your own meals at the campsite or you can order meals from the lodge restaurant way in advance for the kitchen to be prepared. Weekends are a great time for volunteers to partake in tourist activities and explore this magnificent town! Here is an example of a typical weekday on the project. This serves as a guideline only and we ask that you remain flexible as itineraries may change to best serve the community. Note: times may vary and working hours are at least six hours a day, five days a week.
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7:30a.m
Rise and shine! Eat breakfast of cereals, oats, toast, yoghurt, fruit, tea and coffee. Begin to get ready for your project.
8:30a.m
Get into a morning briefing. Collect necessary learning materials for the day from the volunteers’ office. Go to your work stations, either at the site or to a nearby school.
9:00a.m
Start work at your community project – you will be able to use lesson plans, resources and ideas created the previous week or previous day.
12:30p.m
Put together your working materials back to the office. Pick-up from your school for lunch at the volunteer restaurant or have your packed lunch.
2:00p.m
Collect working materials for the afternoon projects.
ç
End of working day! You will be taken back to the volunteers’ house. Take back all the working materials back to the office making sure everything is there. Evaluate the day’s activities and discuss the schedule for the following day. New suggestions are always welcome!
7:00p.m
Dinner at the volunteer restaurant. After dinner volunteers often relax and unwind around the area, watch movie or sit at the boma playing games.
Project Orientation The day the volunteers arrive at Ongula Village Homestead Lodge, Namibia, the following orientation will take place: Introduction of Ongula village and the surrounding areas Overview of Ongula and the projects in which you will be working Introduction to all the project staff Familiarization of the surrounding area where you will be living Full induction into your role as a volunteer with African Impact at Ongula Village Homestead Lodge.
!9
Project Support Throughout your placement you will have the support and guidance of our experienced project manager and coordinators. They are part of our greater African Impact support team, which will provide you with components 24-hour field support and assistance.
PROJECT PRICING: 2015
GDB
1 week
USD
EUR
AUD
988
560
513
788
2 weeks
1 980
1 120
1 025
1 577
3 weeks
2 965
1 680
1 538
2 365
4 weeks
3 953
2 240
2 050
3 153
What’s included in the cost? Project fee – this goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. It facilitates funding for items such as resources, building materials, equipment and project supplies. It also covers operational costs such as housing, communication and project vehicles. Full board and lodging which includes 3 meals a day at the volunteer yurts (excluding weekends). All airport transfers from Ondangwa Airport upon arrival and departure. All road transfers from Ondangwa for the volunteers who come by road upon arrival and departure. All daily transfers to and from your projects during your stay. Weekly Laundry and housekeeping services. Comprehensive orientation program. Assistance and support from the staff and Project Manager.
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What’s not included in the cost? Transportation to Ondangwa from Windhoek. Visa fees Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement – must include cover for repatriation. All items of a personal mature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other). Email and telephone calls made during your placement. Any activities and excursions outside of your planned project itinerary. Soft drinks, between meal snacks, and weekend food.
Any extras I need to know? During school holidays activities may differ from the usual schedule but the work will be equally engaging and rewarding.
TRAVEL EXCURSIONS & OTHER ACTIVITIES: During your stay you will have the opportunity to enjoy some of the incredible attractions Owamboland has to offer. Volunteers often spend their weekends out and about exploring the town and surrounding regions and having fun in activities such as the homestead tour, Nakambali Meseum and the open market tour, or a trip to the Etosha National Park. These excursions are also a great time for volunteers to interact and get to know each other better.
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