Though the primary focus of our program is outreach through dance and art, there are other opportunities to make a difference. You do not have to be a dancer!
Some of the most important volunteers we utilize are peer health educators for our educational seminars. An important component is training local youth to carry on the program in their schools and communities to educate others about HIV/AIDS. We rely on the strengths and diverse skills of our volunteers to manage a variety of other outreach projects.
Some volunteers have opted to teach out-of-school village youth how to read, or assist with prop designs for the dance/dramas. Others want to be involved in community building projects such as assisting in the further construction of the Sankofa Center or other spaces such as parks, organic gardens, and community centers.
Past volunteers have also contributed to networking with other HIV/AIDS organizations to grow Sankofa Center to its fullest potential, and to continue working with other schools and villages throughout the region. Ideas for special projects are welcome.
