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Tanzania is in East Africa and is bordered by
Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic
Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Malawi and
Mozambique. It also borders the Indian Ocean to
the east. A visit to Tanzania will offer you
unforgettable travel experience. The Tanzania
Volunteer Summer Program from Volunteering
Solutions starts with an
orientation and dinner. It covers informative
session on the needs of local communities,
language, currency, and how to be safe in
Tanzania. As a part of program, you will have
opportunity to camp by the 'Dar es Salaam' beaches
and enjoy the cool sea breeze. You will also visit
Bagamoyo and other old historical sites. In
addition, there will be a photo stop and a visit
to unique cultural centers and sculptures market.
Program Details & Itinerary
Day 1 - July 1st 2008 - Orientation and Welcome dinner for
the group at night.
Arrival
will be at Mwalimu Julius Nyerere International Airport,
Dar es Salaam. You will be met by Volunteering Solutions
co-coordinator in Tanzania as well as local staff. You
will then be transferred to your host for some rest. You
will have opportunity to email or call friends and
relatives to let them know you have arrived safely.
In the
evening, you will leave for orientation and dinner. These
will take place at Slip way Masaki Restaurant. The
restaurant has a superb cuisine. A wide range of foods are
available. Specialties include a big choice of fish, all
freshly caught and cooked. A variety of vegetarian dishes
as well as steak and poultry are also available. A
selection of desserts and drinks will be on offer.
Day 2 - Culture Program & Orientation with language.
In this
meeting, the volunteer coordinator will give you important
information about many things including safety, malaria,
Tanzania food, shopping, clothing, cultural restrictions,
money etc.
Orientation manuals will be distributed and a review of
other material such as maps etc done. Information and
profiles of the home-stay hosts will be introduced in this
meeting.
In
addition, you will be introduced to the profile of local
communities where you will work. Issues such as
eradication of poverty, combating HIV/AIDS, skills
deficiency, business and economic development will be
discussed.
You will
also be introduced to basic Swahili phrases. If the
volunteer would like to learn more Swahili, an optional 2
hour interactive language session can be arranged at a
local language centre.
Day 3 – Culture program and visit to the malls
Volunteers will visit Kijiji cha Makumbusho for a cultural
immersion program. Different aspects of Tanzanian culture
are displayed at Kijiji cha Makumbusho.
At Kijiji cha Makumbusho, you can also get an
insight of the lifestyle of ethnic groups such as Masai,
Chagga, Meru, Nyamwezi, Sukuma, Makonde, Gogo, Pare, Haya
and Kuria. You will also enjoy a fun lunch of traditional
Tanzania cuisine such as wali, ughali, chapatti, pilau
etc.
Volunteers will also visit major malls in Dar es Salaam
including Mlimani City, May Fair Plaza, Millenium Tower,
Heiderry Plaza and Shoprite.
Day 4 – Dar es Salaam and surrounding areas sight seeing
Starting
from Dar es Salaam, volunteers will drive to Bagamoyo and
get opportunity to see the majestic scenery of the ancient
city. Volunteers will then drive down the Badeko Beach
Resort for lunch. You can relax in the afternoon, swim,
surf or enjoy a boat ride, and the cool ocean breeze.
Dinner
and overnight stay will be by the Badeko Oceanside
(camping). The nice coastal Taarab music and disco are
live at night for those who would want a little
indulgence.
Day 5 – 3 weeks volunteering at an orphanage
On day 5,
volunteers will be taken to the project site – Oysterbay
Children’s Home. You will be met and greeted by orphanage
manager. You will receive some orientation as well as
details about the orphanage.
Duties at the orphanage include:
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Teaching the children English and helping with their
homework after school.
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Organizing educational and creative activities for the
children (games, art, music, etc.)
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Building structures, painting, assisting in maintenance
and keeping the children’s home clean.
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Assisting children with preparing for school in the
morning, as well as helping with and monitoring their
cleanliness of the children.
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Assisting with the cooking, washing of dishes, laundry,
etc.
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Teaching the children common courtesies, moral education
etc.
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Helping
the Children’s home management to improve the general
conditions of the home.
Last 2 days –
Jungle Safari
& farewell dinner.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to visit the
breathtaking beach at Kipepeo beach club which is one of
Tanzania’s most popular beach as most species of oceanic
creatures found in the country including the “Big sea
shells” live here. Overnight stay will be at the beach.
Volunteers will also be shown Makonde market and other
places where they can purchase souvenirs and other special
gifts.
The
opportunity to witness the lifestyle and culture of the
Tanzanian people will give you an exhilarating and
unforgettable Tanzanian volunteer experience.
Program Fee
For the program of 4 weeks $1895 per person
(After 4 weeks of program duration for
extra per week for volunteering only $195 per week)
Cost Includes
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Following services are included:
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Meeting and pickup at the
airport.
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All
transfers with private or public transport for:
a)
Introductory week
b) Local sightseeing programs
c) All excursions included in the programs
d) Local transport to project premises
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Nairobi
sightseeing during the introductory week.
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Accommodation provided by Volunteering Solutions on
twin/triple sharing basis during the program.
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All meals - during the introductory week
and working.
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Filtered water - during the introductory
week and working. All
materials such as colored pencils, paper, sports
equipment etc that are needed for the various activities
throughout the program.
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Jungle Safari 2 days.
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Information for independent excursions during the
weekends
Apart from the program fee
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