Why Do We Need Volunteers
Without you, there would be no OMAWA
OMAWA is one of the ONLY non-profit organizations that is run by volunteers. We work hard to keep its costs and its fees as low as possible. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization for 2 key reasons. First of all, we need volunteers to teach our orphans, there’s nothing worse than a well-meaning volunteer leaving the project without anyone to take up their good work. If we don’t have volunteers, we have no choice but to stop the program until more volunteers arrive. With a consistent supply of volunteers, we can ensure education for disadvantaged children in Tanzania moves ahead without interruption.
The second reason is that OMAWA’s budget is comprised solely of volunteer fees and donations/grants. For some people, it may seem strange that you have to pay money when you are already donating your time. Since we are a small organization, volunteer fees account for the majority of our working budget. Our budget has to cover the operation of the sponsorship, purchase of our students’ supplies, running the Women’s income generating activities, running the Children’s Program, providing accommodation and food to volunteers, recruiting volunteers, and more. It is important for you to know that 100% of your volunteer fee (and every donation we receive) goes to running the programs and to enable the women start income generating activities. OMAWA is unique in this regard. We do not have large overhead or administrative costs since we are volunteer-run. Your money works harder OMAWA than it would at the vast majority of other charities.
Please learn more about how your volunteer fee is spent by reading the Where Does Your Money Go page.
Volunteering with OMAWA is a rich, rewarding, life-changing experience. You can read more from former volunteers by visiting the Volunteer Testimonials page.
“Wherever you turn, you can find someone who needs you. Even if it is a little thing, do something for which there is no pay but the privilege of doing it. Remember, you don’t live in the world all of your own.” —Albert Schweitzer
