MUSHA CARE TRUST
Candle Light Preschool and Child Support Centre
Located in one of the poorest regions of Zimbabwe, Candle Light operates as both a preschool and child support centre, working with over 70 children living in the nearby area. It is the main project affiliated with Musha Care Trust and is where our volunteers spend most of their time.
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Founded and managed by Memory Sithole, the centre supports the less priviledged children in Sakubva, providing them with a holistic education as well as support and care for the children, giving them a safe place to play and interact with others.
Roles and Responsibilites of Volunteers
Main Duties
1. Assisting teachers during their activities with the children.
2. Helping the children with class activities.
3. Teaching basic English vocabulary.
4. Taking care of the children during playtime.
5. Helping serve food and drinks during break times.
6. Helping out in the kitchen.
7. Helping with other activities such as maintaining the garden, painting, and preparing teaching material.
8. Counseling and helping the children with social problems
9. Training and parenting support
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As a participant on this project you will be working with children that may have been abandoned and abused. It will be your role as a volunteer to support the staff by engaging the children in educational and recreational activities. Volunteers are encouraged to gear their activities towards education and using English as well as helping the children with homework and any other fun and useful activities.
Other Projects
As well as working with Candle Light preschool, which is our main project here at Musha Care Trust, we also work with several others. The nature of our programme will revolve mainly around Candle Light with shorter visits to the following:
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Early Pot Preschool
Clinical Day Centre
New Mars Preschool
Child Guidance Preschool
Jack and Jill Preschool
Memory Sithole and her Daughter Trish, who both run Candle Light Preschool
