Do you have a heart for volunteering?

Posted in the May 2024 Newsletter

As you know--Volunteers are part of the heartbeat of Wesley College Foundation as well as Wesley College in Tanzania. It is through volunteering that students learn, grow, and see those invested in their futures.

“I believe that volunteers are very important to our college, and through them I have been able to learn different ways of life and that have changed my perception about leadership and life generally."

- Gilbert Bagaya

David Dickens Kisare is one of those volunteers that is changing lives in Tanzania at Wesley College.

David joined the Advisory Board at Wesley College this past year and was eager to volunteer his time in part to what he witnessed Wesley College doing within the community in terms of leadership, accessibility, and entrepreneurship.

David is a sociologist who currently works for Compassion International as a Partnership Facilitator and finds fulfillment from transforming lives in communities.

He first heard of Wesley College from his nephew and was intrigued. He soon realized how special it is in preparing young people to be not only professionals in the community-- but more specifically entrepreneurs.

A big gap exists in Tanzania in terms of leadership. Most colleges in Tanzania prepare students for government and private sector employment and not self employment. This has created a big gap which is cannot be easily overcome. David sees how Wesley College meets that gap through Entrepreneurship and Business Administration classes.

"Wesley College students are well prepared because they are given practical skills which is very crucial for running their own entities."

- David Kisare

David sees the value of his work on the Advisory Board as having an impact on Wesley College-- but even greater- the communities in Tanzania. He knows the importance of education to the development of thriving communities and sees the opportunity Wesley College Foundation is giving students and families as vital. He stated: "Without scholarships- most Tanzanian families would remain illiterate, poor and without professions."

Thank you, David, for your vision for Wesley College and seeing how it is changing lives and communities through practical education that is accessible to many.

Do you have a heart for Volunteering, like David? Many gifts are needed and utilized for the greater good and here are some ways you can volunteer:

• Become a Board Member

• Sponsor a fundraising event (big or small)

• Become a student mentor

• Contribute to Curriculum Development or Teach on a Topic

• Work with churches to foster relationships

• Assist with media/communications

• Help other volunteers find their specialized gifts

There are many more ways YOU can volunteer with your specialized gifts to help Wesley College Foundation thrive and grow to create transformed lives in Tanzania.