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Daycare and Pre-School Assistant

location
4 - 26 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+

rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
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Frivilligprojekt med højeste kvalitet. Dette projekt tilbyder den højeste kvalitet, der sætter standarder - langt over gennemsnittet.

Højdepunkter

  • Support the Team of local care takers and teachers with daily tasks in the Daycare.
  • Learn about the important work our daycare centers do to best support families affected by poverty.
  • Plan exciting projects and activities with the children
  • Experience life in Tanzania first hand and make friends for a lifetime.
  • Learn from the community you live in and make a lasting impact.

Særligt velegnet til

Alder 18+
Singler
Par
Familier
Grupper
50+
Kørestolsbrugere

Om programmet

Teach children from vulnerable backgrounds in Arusha the basics for a successful start to school using a playful approach and simply be there for them. 🎨

The need for childcare for children of kindergarten and pre-school age is huge in Tanzania. While there are also free public schools for children from primary school onwards, there are hardly any comparable offers for younger children. Although there are many private daycares in Tanzania, the ...

Om programmet

The need for childcare for children of kindergarten and pre-school age is huge in Tanzania. While there are also free public schools for children from primary school onwards, there are hardly any comparable offers for younger children. Although there are many private daycares in Tanzania, the majority of families from vulnerable backgrounds cannot afford them. 


As a volunteer, you will work with us in daycares that are run by non-profit organizations and offer childcare completely free of charge or for a very small fee. Families affected by poverty and illness know that their children are in safe care while the parents or guardians can pursue an education or work or look after relatives in need of care. 


In Tanzania, from the age of around 3, children are prepared for formal schooling and so everyday life consists not only of playing but also of playfully teaching the little ones the basics of reading, writing and counting as well as familiarizing them with the English language.


We have been supporting several Daycare Centers in Arusha for many years, with whom we have built up an intensive and trusting partnership and who are very happy about the helping hands of our volunteers. It is very important to us to support our daycare centers in a sustainable and meaningful way. Many facilities are supported by European partner associations, many of which were set up by our former volunteers. So if you are interested in continuing to support “your” daycare beyond your time as a volunteer and maintaining your new friendships with the team, then you are in the right place with us. 


During your preparation, we will work with you to decide which of our daycare programs is right for you. For a longer stay, you are also welcome to combine working in two different daycare programs or other of our meaningful projects. We look forward to welcoming you! 


Tasks for volunteers

Volunteers can get involved in many different ways. Here we listed some of the tasks volunteers can do:

  • taking care of younger children (playing, feeding, singing, learning, …)
  • assisting the teachers (planning lessons, preparing learning materials, playful learning, …)
  • playground constructions and beautification of the premises

Project needs / Wishlist
  • Teaching and learning materials
  • Games and educational toys
  • Food
  • Used Clothes in good condition to give to the children and their families
  • Renovation and construction work
    • painting classrooms
    • outside playground
    • furniture for classrooms

 


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Further important Information: 


Preparation
Preparing for a volunteering assignment abroad isn't always a simple task as there is a lot to keep in mind. Our team will be there for you along the way. We have our own STEP Africa Volunteer Area. Once you apply and we confirm your application you will get online access to this area where you find a detailed preparation handbook as well as many further updates & information and the contacts of other volunteers travelling at the same time as you. In case of any questions you will always be able to reach us via E-Mail or Phone / WhatsApp. 

On the Ground Support and Emergency Availability
The whole STEP Africa Team is on the ground in Tanzania. We are like an extended family and you will always be able to talk to us in case of any problems, questions or if you simply want to have a chat. We are there for you! Of course we are available 24/7 in case of any emergency.

Vaccinations/ Medical Care in Tanzania
We recommend that you consult your trusted travel doctor for individual advice on travel vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis. There aren't any mandatory vaccinations for entering Tanzania and the risk of contracting malaria is considered very low in Arusha due to the altitude. If you plan a trip to the island of Zanzibar, you will need to get a yellow fever shot as it is mandatory there. 

Arusha has some good private medical facilities, so in case you fall ill you will be in safe hands. 

Booking of Flights and Insurances
Booking your flights and respective travel insurance is not included in our fees and will be your own responsibility. This however is an advantage for you, as you will be able to scan for the best and most affordable offers from your home country or country of residence. Of course we are always happy to help and offer advice in case you are unsure what is the best solution for you. Our arrival day is Thursday and our departure day is Wednesday. Please take this into account when booking your flights.

Visa
In order to volunteer in Tanzania you will need a Visa for Humanitarian and Charity Activities which costs $100 for US-citizens and $50 for citizens of all other countries. This visa is valid for 3 months. Those planning to stay for up to 6 months will need a visa extension which costs $300 ($250 for non US-citizens respectively)

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We are STEP Africa – Exchange for Change, a Tanzanian volunteer organization that was founded in German-Tanzanian cooperation in 2014. We organize and supervise meaningful and ethical volunteer placements and internships in Arusha, Northern Tanzania. Till date we have hosted over 1000 interns and volunteers from all over the world.

With our programs we aim to contribute towards international understanding and give our participants intercultural and global ability to act. With the support of our participants we are committed to worthy projects and initiatives in Tanzania. We believe that working together in intercultural teams by exchanging ideas and viewpoints will let everyone involved, Organizations such as volunteers and interns, benefit in the long run.

Our team combines relevant qualifications and many years of experience in project coordination, volunteer mediation and social work in Tanzania and abroad. Our supervisors are available as contact persons on site at any time for our volunteers and projects. We offer our volunteers the opportunity to use their knowledge in Tanzania to get involved in meaningful projects and to gain valuable professional experience in different fields such as Social Work, Women’s Rights, Schools, Daycare Center, Health Care, Animal Welfare and Environmental Protection.

We firmly believe in the power of change through intercultural exchange. With our programs we promote and demand equal rights and cultural tolerance. We place our volunteers exclusively in projects in which they can gain valuable experience for their future. Our volunteers do not replace local employees. Volunteers are assistants who offer support to local staff and, for example, perform tasks for which there is otherwise too little time. It is important to us that we only place our volunteers in projects that share our values towards international volunteering.



Typisk dag

Working hours at the Daycare Centers are typically from 9am - 2pm from Monday to Friday.

Volunteers demand a lot of creativity and initiative. Fields of activity mainly refer to the teaching of preschool children in Maths and English and a meaningful leisure time with lots of fun and games. Here, ...

Typisk dag

Working hours at the Daycare Centers are typically from 9am - 2pm from Monday to Friday.

Volunteers demand a lot of creativity and initiative. Fields of activity mainly refer to the teaching of preschool children in Maths and English and a meaningful leisure time with lots of fun and games. Here, volunteers are welcome to bring their own ideas, and introduce alternative and kid-friendly teaching methods and sports, games and crafts. The design of the classrooms,  assistance in the kitchen but also in administrative tasks as well as  in the fundraising and public relations work can be tasks of volunteer helpers.

The focus is less on teaching and strict learning, but rather on fun activities and occupational opportunities, so that the centres become a place of joy and creativity for the children and offers them a change from everyday life.

This project is very varied and it never gets boring there! 


Fritidsaktiviteter

There are several free time activities in and around Arusha that volunteers can engage in. We help to organize Safaris, mountain climbs and shorter tours like hiking, horse riding, visits to a nearby massai village, trip to the hotsprings and waterfalls, coffee tours, etc. to the nearer surroundings ...

Fritidsaktiviteter

There are several free time activities in and around Arusha that volunteers can engage in. We help to organize Safaris, mountain climbs and shorter tours like hiking, horse riding, visits to a nearby massai village, trip to the hotsprings and waterfalls, coffee tours, etc. to the nearer surroundings at affordable rates. There are lots of things you can do during your free time or at the weekends in Arusha itself. There are different markets like second hand, fabric, spice and curio markets, as well as typical african restaurants and bars. Arusha is very beautiful and diverse, you can choose to do canoeing at a nearby crater lake, relax at the pools of nearby hotels or visit museums, snake parks, a giraffe education center and the list goes on...


Krav

Krav

Minimumsalder: 18 år

For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

Sprogfærdigheder

Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (intermediate level)

Uddannelseskrav

på High School niveau

Kontrol af kriminel baggrund

påkrævet

Nødvendige dokumenter

CV and introduction letter

Nationalitetsrestriktioner

Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

Andre færdigheder

Experience in childcare or educational field can be an advantage but everyone is welcome and love for children is the number 1 skill required.

Tidsforpligtelse

Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag fra 09:00 - 14:00

Hvad er inkluderet

Hvad er inkluderet

Tjenester af STEP Africa

The STEP Africa Program Fees include the following:

  • 2-way airport transfers
  • pre-departure support
  • preparation handbooks
  • briefing and orientation day 
  • Local SIM card 
  • project support 
  • STEP Africa T-Shirt
  • bed in a shared dormitory at one of our Volunteer Houses in Arusha
  • breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday
  • on-the-ground support and supervision by the STEP Africa Team (our office is in Tanzania!)
  • 24h emergency contact. 

Afhentning i lufthavnen i Kilimanjaro International Airport

Airport Pick-up is included in the costs. Volunteers can be picked up at any day and night time. Possible Arrival Airports are Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha Airport. Our arrival day is every Thursday and our departure day is Wednesday. Please take this into account when booking your flights.

Indkvartering

STEP AFRICA HOSTELS

Our STEP Africa houses are centrally located in the district of Njiro, Arusha, from where the projects can be easily reached. The houses are just a five minute walk from each other, so that volunteers can visit each other and spend time with the residents of the other houses at any time. 

Our “headquarters” in Arusha is the STEP Africa house on Rashida Street, where our office is also located. However, our volunteer supervisors divide their time between the houses so that our volunteers are well looked after at all locations. Each house has a team of lovely house mums who are responsible for cooking and cleanliness, as well as our night guards and gardeners.

What unites our volunteer houses is that they are located in the middle of Tanzanian life, central yet quiet. Bus connections, restaurants, cinemas, pharmacies, supermarkets and numerous other shops are located in the village, and the city centre is only 10-15 minutes away by bus. All our projects can be easily reached from here. In the STEP houses you will always meet like-minded people with whom you can exchange ideas and gather new ideas for your project. We serve a typical Tanzanian breakfast consisting of white bread and black tea and other side dishes such as eggs, fruits and mandazi and delicious local dishes for dinner (vegetarians/vegans are catered for separately!). We want you to feel comfortable in our accommodation, so we place a lot of emphasis on friendly interaction and a family atmosphere. In the cosy courtyards and gardens you can relax from work and the sometimes exhausting African daily life.

The STEP Africa houses each consist of shared rooms with bunk beds and double (+50€/week) / single rooms (+95€/week). In addition, there is a kitchen with its own refrigerator for our volunteers, an oven, bathrooms, common rooms equipped with comfortable sofas and TV facilities, as well as covered outdoor dining areas.

HOST FAMILIES (+50€ / week)

There is also the possibility to stay with a host family during your time in Arusha. Our host mamas Aisha and Salma offer a total of 18 spaces within their respective homes and have years of experience hosting international volunteers.

It will be easy to socialise with other volunteers and meet like-minded people. Aisha is located in the same district as our STEP-Africa Hostels while Salma’s home is in Kimandolu which is further from the other accommodation but a little more convenient to some of our projects. Our Host Mamas offer the volunteers a typical Tanzanian breakfast as well as a hot dinner. Large common areas invites you to sit together and exchange ideas after an exciting day. Living in a Host Family in Tanzania gives you an even closer insight into the lives of African families.

Mad og drikkevarer

Food (breakfast and dinner) is provided from Monday to Friday. The breakfast includes tea, white bread, butter, jam, peanutbutter and an african special of the day like Mandazi or cooked banana. Our house mamas cooks delicious typical tanzania dinner for you e.g. rice with beans or chapati. 

During the weekends volunteers can use the kitchen for cooking or eat in one of the several local and international restaurants in and around Arusha. 

Safe filtered drinking water as well as the fridges in the kitchen are available for all volunteers. Even as a vegetarian, you will not have problems either at the hostel, nor outside at local restaurants in Arusha.  

Internetadgang

God adgang til projektområdet

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Flybilletter

Den nærmeste lufthavn er Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) i Kilimanjaro. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Tanzania. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

Rejseforsikring

At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Tanzania giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

Vacciner

Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Tanzania, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Tanzania. VACCINE CHECKER

Oplysninger ved ankomst

Our arrival day is every Thursday and our departure day is Wednesday. Please take this into account when booking your flights. You can join our program throughout the year and on any month (availability provided!). Our driver can pick you from Kilimanjaro Airport at any day or night time. The airport shuttle is already included in our program fees, so we do not charge extra costs. The day following your arrival (Friday) you will receive a detailed briefing and orientation from us. Our supervisor will show you Arusha town, you will get a local SIM card, go together to an ATM and you will get the chance to go buy anything necessary at the supermarket. The weekday following your orientation day (Monday) is usually your first day at the project. On your first day you will be joined by one of our team members. 

Tilgængelighed
Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

Programgebyrer

4 uger (min. ophold) 660€
5 uger 775€
6 uger 890€
7 uger 1.005€
8 uger 1.120€
9 uger 1.235€
10 uger 1.350€
11 uger 1.465€
12 uger 1.580€
13 uger 1.695€
14 uger 1.810€
15 uger 1.925€
16 uger 2.040€
17 uger 2.155€
18 uger 2.270€
19 uger 2.385€
20 uger 2.500€
21 uger 2.615€
22 uger 2.730€
23 uger 2.845€
24 uger 2.960€
25 uger 3.075€
26 uger (max. ophold) 3.190€
Gennemsnitligt gebyr 143€/uge

Programgebyrer

143€ pr. uge 4 - 26 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

Betalingsmetoder

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Duration

4 - 26 weeks

Deposit

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Final Payment

Din endelige betaling vil blive aftalt med STEP Africa under ansøgningsprocessen. Almindelige løsninger er enten via bankoverførsel eller kontant betaling på projektstedet.


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STEP Africa

Excellent 4.8 rating (52 feltrapporter)

Agentur - grundlagt i 2014

Verificeret af Volunteer World

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Vært er

Juliane Döhler

Spoken languages: Tysk, Engelsk, Swahili

Om projektet

STEP Africa organizes ethical volunteering placements in Northern Tanzania since 2014. Learn from and with the local community and make a meaningful impact.

Mød din vært

Our programs are based on the principle of learning with and from each other in an increasingly globalized world. Broadening your horizons and looking outside the box is one of the most valuable experiences that will shape your future life. A trip to Africa opens your eyes to other realities and perspectives. We firmly believe in the power of change through intercultural exchange. With our programs we promote and demand equality and cultural tolerance. We know and love Tanzania like no other country and can tell exactly what is important when organizing your stay. As a sustainable organization, we support, with the help of our volunteers, selected projects and initiatives in Tanzania.

Step Africa - Exchange for Change Limited was founded in 2014 in German - Tanzanian cooperation. It is led as a social enterprise by Kira Uher as its on site director in ArushaWe place the utmost importance on organizing ethical volunteer work that benefits the local community in a long-term and holistic way. While Kira works hand in hand with her administration team behind the scenes, our volunteers are accompanied through their time in Tanzania by a wonderful German-Tanzanian team of supervisors. Our entire team is based on-site in Tanzania, eliminating the need for expensive administrative structures.  

Meaningful Volunteering

We only place our volunteers into projects in which they can gain a lot of valuable experience for their future. Our volunteers do not replace local workers. Volunteers are assistants who offer support to employees. They also use their expertise to teach their target groups new skills and to open new perspectives.

Reducing Prejudices

What many of us have learned about Africa in the media doesn’t always reflect the truth. In Africa there is more than just poverty and misery. Tanzania is a country full of ideas and resources, politically stable and of breathtaking beauty. 

STEP Africa wants to give people of every age the chance to get to know the beauty but also the difficulties and challenges of Tanzania with their own eyes. Internships are a wonderful opportunity to meet people and small aid initiatives on an equal footing, to learn how to work, to assist the local workforce and to develop long-term and sustainable friendship and cooperation through intercultural dialogue.

We know what we are talking about! Our team combines relevant qualifications and many years of experience in education and social work in Tanzania. 

Our team is looking forward to welcoming you in Tanzania!

52 feltrapporter · rating4.8

Helen Hutzenlaub rating5

2024 at Daycare and Pre-School Assistant

The time cannot be described in words - unforgettable. It was such a great trip! Tanzania is an amazing country and I learned so much about the culture. The people are also so lovely and open and I enjoyed working with the kids there. It was very interesting to meet so many new people. You realize ...
Chiara Mandrile rating4.8

2024 at Daycare and Pre-School Assistant

One of the most beautiful experience in my all life. The first period was a little bit hard because most of the volunteers here spoke German and I couldn't understand them, but they included me and then it was better. Now I leave with a lot of friendship with some amazing people and for me was ...
Claudia Baro rating4.6

2024 at Daycare and Pre-School Assistant

Unforgettable, eventful time that I wouldn't want to miss! Four weeks were too short, the time just flew by. Great encounters with wonderful people. The Simba Safari, the Moshi Tour and the Maasai Tour were perfect. There was a contact person available at all times . A time that shaped me and made ...
Carlotta Bellersen rating4.6

2024 at Daycare and Pre-School Assistant

I was in Arusha with STEP Africa for 4 weeks and I enjoyed my time there a lot. From the beginning on I felt most welcome in Tanzania and at the hostel. The whole staff is very friendly and warm-hearted and they do everything they can for your wellbeing. There is always someone you can turn to, no ...
Silja Haller rating4.6

2024 at Daycare and Pre-School Assistant

I really enjoyed my stay at STEP Africa. The kids were my personal highlight, they always managed to put a smile on my face, it melt my heart. But there were also some challenges, for example teaching the kids how to write or count. Especially for the younger ones (2-3 y.o.) the task was really ...
As a local volunteer with STEP Africa I can confirm the lasting and sustainable impact this organization is making. The team is so caring and qualified in their field. There are many volunteer organizations in Arusha and Tanzania but to me STEP Africa stands out through their professionalism on and ...

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