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Volunteer Teaching in Tanzania - Arusha
Volunteer Teaching in Tanzania - Arusha

Arusha, Tanzania

Volunteer Teaching in Tanzania - Arusha

Trip Highlights

  • The Volunteer Teaching Project aims at educational development of underprivileged children in Arusha
  • English as a language yields high returns professionally and thus assisting students helps better their future 
  • Volunteers at the project are placed in different primary and secondary schools in and around the region of Arusha
  • During weekends, volunteers can travel around in Tanzania and explore the region with fellow volunteers 
  • Get to witness game drives and safaris at the world famous Serengeti National Park and also witness the Big 5 of Africa

Overview

Overview

Volunteer Teaching in Tanzania - Arusha aims at the educational development and enhancement of underprivileged children in Arusha. If you have a grip on English Language and wish to spread knowledge among the younger ones, so that they can have a better future, then you should definitely think of being a part of this.

Volunteers interested in working for the English Teaching Program are placed in different primary and secondary schools in and around the region of Arusha. The schools are short of well-trained staff and need the assistance of volunteers for teaching children. Since Tanzania’s economy is dependent a lot on tourism, speaking fluent English will play a very important role in getting good jobs in this sector. The tourism and safari sector in Tanzania is growing every year and fluent English speakers are required in abundance. During the school holiday periods, volunteers will have the option of working at the orphanages.

By volunteering for the teaching program in Tanzania, you'll be able to make a long-lasting impact on the lives of the children and the communities you'll work with. This will also give you a chance to being with the natives and know more about their daily lives, culture, and customs.


Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the time of joining the project. Participants should have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. Volunteers need to be flexible, open-minded and have a passion for working with children. You should also be proactive and have the ability to take initiative  All volunteers must provide a clean criminal background check report prior to joining the program. A parental consent form shall be required for Under 18 participants joining the program.


Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

  • Being a volunteer, you'll get to work alongside the English teachers and current staff in leading the classes in improving the pronunciation and conversational skills.
  • Make daily plans and keep the class engaged. You can also teach Maths, Geography, and Science.
  • Focus on the weaker kids, and see how you can help them out. Keep a tab on the growth of your students.
  • Help in improving the vocabulary of the students. Prepare test sheets for regular assessments.
  • The best would be to focus on interactive sessions and activity based learning methods.
  • Involve the students in 'out-of-the-class' activities, so that they can gain more practical knowledge.

Volunteer Work Schedule

Volunteer Work Schedule

As a volunteer for the Teaching Program in Arusha, Tanzania, your general schedule would be:

  • Sunday - Arrival at the destination (Arusha)
  • Monday - An orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering the major topics such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behavior, food, and other suggestions for things to do in Tanzania.
  • Tuesday to Friday - Volunteer work at the placement.
  • Weekends - Free to explore the city / Head out for wildlife safaris and much more.
  • Breakfast - 07:30 am onwards.
  • Working hours at the placement - 08:30 am to 12:30 pm and 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm.
  • Lunch - 12:30 pm onwards.
  • Dinner - 06:30 pm onwards.

The same work schedule continues from the second week onwards (Monday - Friday).

Note: Please note, the schedule may vary depending on the particular project the volunteer is participating on.


Living

Living

At Volunteering Solutions we try to provide best of the living arrangements to our international volunteers. So when in Tanzania, you do not have to worry about a single thing in the world and simply focus on your volunteer work. 

Airport Transfer

You will be met by our representative at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Kilimanjaro region from where you are transferred to the accommodations in Arusha. Volunteers can also arrive in Nairobi and take a direct shuttle or bus to Arusha. They will be picked up at the bus station.

Accommodation

Volunteer Accommodation is provided in a Volunteer Housing / Hostel type of accommodation. The accommodation will be shared along with other volunteers. The Volunteer housing is well equipped with comfortable facilities for the volunteers. The Volunteer house has a large common area for the volunteers to relax and socialize with other participants. The house has a seperate washing area where the volunteers can wash their clothes. For volunteers safety and security, the house is equipped with CCTV cameras and is guarded by a security guard as well.

Orientation

All volunteers will be provided with an orientation session by the local coordinator. Areas like safety, locations, transportation, things to see etc will be covered in the Orientation. After your orientation is over, you will be introduced to your project and given a tour of the local area and town.

Meals

Volunteers are provided with 3 meals in a day. Typical meals include Salads, Sandwiches, Ugali, Chapatti, Chai (Tea), Bread and rice, with vegetables and fruits. Breakfast and dinner are at the volunteer house while lunch is usually packed for you to eat the placement or can be taken if you are back at the accommodation.Meals provided to the volunteers are a mix of Tanzanian and western dishes usually.If you have any special dietary requirements, do let us know in advance.

During your Free Time

Typically most of the volunteers choose to travel outside Arusha on the weekends and go for Safari trips. You have the option to choose a 2 to 3 day Safari trips to Serengeti, Tarangire and Ngorogoro. You can also head to Moshi or explore the coffee plantations and waterfalls area near Arusha. Volunteers can also go for short hiking trips near Arusha.


Dates

Dates

2024

2025

January

07

14

21

28

February

04

11

18

25

March

03

10

17

24

31

April

07

14

21

28

May

05

12

19

26

June

02

09

16

23

30

July

07

14

21

28

August

04

11

18

25

September

01

08

15

22

29

October

06

13

20

27

November

03

10

17

24

December

01

08

15

22

29

January

05

12

19

26

February

02

09

16

23

March

02

09

16

23

30

April

06

13

20

27

May

04

11

18

25

June

01

08

15

22

29

July

06

13

20

27

August

03

10

17

24

31

September

07

14

21

28

October

05

12

19

26

November

02

09

16

23

30

December

07

14

21

28

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Costs

Costs

1 Week $295
2 Weeks $410
3 Weeks $520
4 Weeks $620
5 Weeks $740
6 Weeks $890
7 Weeks $1010
8 Weeks $1160
Extra Week $150

Please Note: -An application fee of $229 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment. (A 5% international banking fee is charged at the time of payment)

What are you Paying for?

  • 24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff
  • Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
  • Airport Pickup at Kilimanjaro Airport or Bus station in Arusha
  • Orientation
  • Food 
  • Accommodation at Volunteer House
  • Assistance in booking weekend safari trips and other tours
  • Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost)
  • Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)

What's NOT included?

  • Airfare
  • Visa and Work Permit Fee ($200 for Work Permit payable in country)
  • Return Airport Drop(Can be arranged at extra cost)
  • Local Transportation
  • Vaccinations
  • Personal Expenses

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