Women's Centre in beautiful Nacala, Mozambique

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  Description

  Hello, great to cross paths with you! I'm Laura a Kiwi (from New Zealand) living in Nacala, Northern Mozambique! I've been in Northern Mozambique 8 years as I am founder of a small grass roots, Christian faith based non profit .
  
  We work to empower and equip vulnerable young women with true identity, education, new skills and employment. We teach artisanal skills, hospitality, beauty, health, literacy, identity, and small business as our goal is to open social business for them in future for them to have employment.
  
  We're new to Nacala after relocating last year from and area further north currently effected by war. So we are looking for some specialised volunteers in the following areas to help us in the areas we work...
  
  - Mechanic - we have a 2001 Landrover Defender 110 that needs some help getting back on the road.
  - Barista
  - sewing / experienced in sewing and able to assist in teaching out local team specific new designs.
  - Gardener
  - Hairdresser - we plan on launching a hairdressing course and adding hairdressing to our salon. Someone experienced enough to train in an intensive block course washing, cutting, styling, treatments, and basic coloring.
  - Nail technician - to help us refresh our training across areas of our nail bar.
  - Cook/ chef/ baker - someone experienced in cooking and baking able to help teach the basics of a kitchen as well as New Zealand/ Australian brunch focused food and baked goods/bread.
  
  
  We're right on the Indian ocean which means swims after work on hot days, fresh seafood from the market, snorkelling or boat rides on weekends and ,a beautiful view. And we're only 2 hours drive from the beautiful historic Island of Mozambique with stunning Portuguese heritage homes and Mozambican culture! Here in Northern Mozambique it's summer all round!
  
  Myself and our team would would love to hear from you.
  
  PLEASE NOTE as we are a formal organisation working with vulnerable people we do have an application process for anyone wishing to volunteer their time with us. We assess every application, however placement as a volunteer within the organisation is dependent on an approved application and space within our volunteer program.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will be able to contribute your skill in setting up a women's centre that will serve our community for years to come by equipping and empowering vulnerable women, to have bright and free futures! You will have the opportunity to work alongside our local team, learn Portuguese or even the local language Makuwa. You will experience how to cook and enjoy local cuisine, visit local markets, and be part of coastal culture.

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  Help

  We are looking for some keen volunteers to help us in various areas within our programs and around our base. People who would like to volunteer by teaching a class or two (we prefer experience in this previously), or by assisting with skills such as basket weaving, loom weaving, sewing, hairdressing, barista skills, baking and cooking or even carpentry/building! We have lots of ways for people make a big impact for our community. Skills in any of the above areas will come in handy! Onsite we speak English and Portuguese.
  
  We are also needing a mechanic to work on diagnosing some problems in our 2001 Landrover Defender 110.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Portuguese: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  We have a bunk room and seperate small cottage on site. Men and women stay separately unless a married couple. You will share a bathroom with the others. Basic bedding will be provided, you may want to bring your own cotton sheets and bathroom and beach towel.
  
  Meals are self catering, Visitors are welcome to join in on the daily lunch meal Monday - Friday for $3 per day, we provide this to our team and it is basic local cuisine. We are all volunteers even our long term staff. We all come self supported. Joining our lunch time meals is optional
  
  We don't charge for accomodation but are always grateful for any contributions if visitors are able, towards power and water use. Costs assumed by the visitor include, visa cost, transportation to and from us and any weekend transport and leisure activities and meals - daily meals will be self catering.

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  What else ...

  In your time off you can swim, snorkel or walk on the beautiful beach at the bottom of our property - we are situated on the beach. if you enjoy fishing or diving there are opportunities to do this locally for an extra cost. Local Dhow boat cruises can also be arranged for weekend beach BBQ's. You can visit a local church for a vibrant and joy-filled experience. You can enjoy laid back weekend BBQ's and fire-pit evenings onsite with other volunteers or the local team.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week