MIKULUNI COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL

Financial contribution • The project participation fee is Euro 250 per month paid upfront on arrival to the cover costs stipulated for the entire duration of the project. • Monthly payment of participation fees is not allowed for conventional purposes. • Volunteers accepted on MLTV project for one month will pay Euros 300. What is included in the participation fee? • Return transfers from the airport • Full board at the project (Accommodation and meals provided at the project) • Orientation, evaluation and monitoring • Volunteer mentorship What is not included in the participation fee? • Travel to and from the project. The volunteer will be required to pay for the bus tickets • Refreshments outside the project • Air ticket • Excursion • Visa, vaccinations and Insurance • Local travel • Personal effects Laundry and water: • Water is available at the hosting project and it is important to preserve water at all times due to its scarcity and cooperation with the hosts will be highly appreciated • There are no washing machines in the institution and the volunteer will be guided on how to wash clothes Medical: • Volunteers are expected to have their own medical insurance and other personal expenses and it is important to carry your own medical and travel insurances. MENTORING • Mentor for the volunteer from the hosting organisation: KVDA will designate its staff to play the role of mentoring and this is the vital link between the volunteer and the organization. The Mentor has the responsibility to enable the volunteer to efficiently execute their tasks with diligence. • Function of mentor: advise, educate, be a role model to the volunteers; providing problem solving, collaborative support, positive and non-evaluative feedback and emotional support for volunteers; to provide comfort, exposure, visibility and challenging assignments which directly support the volunteer’s personal and professional development; to provide counselling and friendship to support the volunteer’s self-image and competence and thus to listen, guide, advice, teach and offer professional support to the volunteers • The mentor will be available for the volunteer as a constant supporting person. However, he/she should not be directly involved in the daily work of the volunteer. What to carry: This is outlined in the detailed info sheet and includes, sleeping bag and mat, toiletries, torch, flashlight, sandals, mosquito net, national flag from your country, among others DONATION AND GIFTS: These are usually symbolic gestures to enhance the solidarity of volunteers and the hosting community. Kindly contact KVDA for details in case you are willing to support a worthy cause in the community either by offering a donation or long-term intervention on the project.

MENTORING: • Mentor for the volunteer from the hosting organisation: KVDA will designate its staff to play the role of mentoring and this is the vital link between the volunteer and the organization. The Mentor has the responsibility to enable the volunteer to efficiently execute their tasks with diligence. • Function of mentor: advise, educate, be a role model to the volunteers; providing problem solving, collaborative support, positive and non-evaluative feedback and emotional support for volunteers; to provide comfort, exposure, visibility and challenging assignments which directly support the volunteer’s personal and professional development; to provide counselling and friendship to support the volunteer’s self-image and competence and thus to listen, guide, advice, teach and offer professional support to the volunteers • The mentor will be available for the volunteer as a constant supporting person. However, he/she should not be directly involved in the daily work of the volunteer. • Mentor’s Experience with international volunteers: More than 3 years’ experience with international volunteers