Work For Educational Development

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4 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

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
  • Get to witness game drives and safaris at the world famous Serengeti National Park and also witness the Big 5 of Africa


Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Volunteer Teaching in Tanzania aims at the educational development and enhancement of underprivileged children and spread the knowledge among the younger ones

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 ...

About the program

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.

Typical day

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 ...

Typical day

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 in.

Free-time activities

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 days Safari trips to Serengeti, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro. You can also head to Moshi or explore the coffee plantations and waterfalls area near Arusha. ..

Free-time activities

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 days Safari trips to Serengeti, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro. 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.


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Education Requirements

at university level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

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.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Volunteering Solutions

  1. 24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff
  2. Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
  3. Airport Pickup at Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport/Bus station
  4. Orientation
  5. Food 
  6. Accommodation at a Volunteer house
  7. Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost)
  8. Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)

Airport Pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport

You will be met by our representative at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Kilimanjaro region from where you are transferred to the accommodations in Arusha. 

Accommodation

Volunteer Accommodation is provided in a Volunteer Housing / Hostel type of accommodation. The accommodation will be shared along with other volunteers. 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 separate 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.The volunteer house also has a large common area for volunteers where they can sit back, relax and interact with other participants in the program. The common area has a sitting area with a pool and table tennis table as well.

Food & Beverages

Volunteers are provided with 3 meals 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.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Kilimanjaro. We assist you to find cheap flights to Tanzania. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Tanzania provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Tanzania you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Tanzania. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

2023

September - 03,10,17,24

October - 01,08,15,22,29

November- 05,12,19,26

December - 03,10,17

2024

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

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 834€
5 weeks 953€
6 weeks 1,093€
7 weeks 1,222€
24 weeks (max. stay) 3,419€
Average fees 175€/week

Program fees

175€ per week 4 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 24 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Volunteering Solutions during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Volunteering Solutions

Fantastic 4.5 rating (44 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2007

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Sahil

About the project

Providing placements to overseas travelers under several different volunteer projects in 25 different destinations across Asia, Africa, South America and Europe.

Meet your organization

Who we are?

Volunteering Solutions was established in 2006 with the aim of changing the face of volunteer traveling, and in the last 10 years, we have had more than 15,000 volunteers who completed their journeys with life changing experiences. Nicknamed as VolSol, we provide the best volunteer and intern opportunities to interested candidates from different parts of the world, and we ensure that each of them gets the maximum out of the program they choose.

As an organization, we have a cross-cultural set up in all our offices across the world. We have people from different countries, cultures and ethnicities working for us in order to make the process of volunteer traveling smoother and more flexible.

We have dedicated coordinators at each volunteer destination, coming from different countries.We take care of the volunteer’s placement, traveling, accommodation, meals and security. 

What we do?

Currently, Volunteering Solutions operates in more than 25 countries, providing more than 100 volunteering and interning options ranging from Child Care, Teaching, Medical and Healthcare, Community Development, Marine Conservation and much more. Most of our volunteers are high school students, couples, corporate groups and individuals on their summer break or gap year.

We are in collaboration with NGOs, schools, hospitals, orphanages, HIV/AIDS clinics, women groups and other social welfare organizations all across the globe. Each of these organizations have been working at the grassroot level for years, and successfully contributed towards the development of the concerned people. VolSol has ensured that the contribution of every volunteer is counted, and there’s sustainable growth.

Our mission/vision

Our mission is to offer the most comprehensive volunteer abroad experience to travelers from all walks of life, with a vision to promote ethical and sustainable travelling. We aim to make a difference in the lives of the unprivileged people in different parts of the world and to bridge the gap between the volunteers and the host communities to establish a 'Win-Win' situation for both.

Who are we looking for?

Travelers who are flexible in their approach, dedicated to provide their time and effort, and determined to make a difference in the society. Our volunteers come from all walks of life; be it a high school student or a retired professor. Any and everyone can join our projects, as long as they have the determination to be the part of volunteering brigade. The minimum age requirement to join our programs is 17 years, while, there's no maximum age limit. One need not have any particular degree or qualification to join our programs, and all we look for is the dedication and flexibility in the volunteer. 

Please Note: For our medical programs, volunteers need to be pre-med/medical/or certified doctors.

Why choose us?

Not only our placements are the safest, but also are one of the most affordable all over the world. Our credibility reflects from not only as a registered member of WYSE Travel Confederation, but also from the 11k+ satisfied volunteers whom we have placed in the last over a decade of our operations. 

For the internship programs, participants opting for Medical and Healthcare projects get to work with professionals and learn how to deal in emergency situations. Our internship programs are crafted and designed in a way that every participant gets to know about the medical scenario of the particular country. It is both an inward and outward journey - inward, as you’ll get to learn a lot through first hand experience, and outward, as the society will be benefitted by your contribution.

44 reviews · rating4.5

Valeria Carcaiso rating4.8

2024 at Teach English to Young Monks

I stayed in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for two weeks. I really wish I could stay there more, because I had a wonderful experience and a longer program would have made it even greater. I supported a Thai teacher at Chetupon Suksa School, helping novice Buddhist monks to learn English. The kids were ...
Jana Bosschaerts rating4

2024 at Inca Trail Adventure & Children Support

We vonden het een mooie en interessante ervaring om kennis te maken met de werking van het kleuterschooltje. Het gastgezin was fantastisch. Carla en Eli hebben ons in alles geholpen. Ook de verdere familie stond altijd klaar voor ons. We vonden het jammer dat we uiteindelijk niet zo veel dagen naar ...
Lea Haller rating4.8

2023 at Support the Sea Turtle Ecosystem

It was different then excepted, but amazing. I loved the turtles and already miss them soo much. Even tho the turtles were amazing, they were not the best part of my trip. The people in the Aasha House made it so Spezial and every single day to an amazing day which I will never forget. It was the ...
Uzma Ijaz rating3

2023 at Medical & Healthcare Assistant

Cusco is a beautiful city and I felt so thankful being able to be there. After work I had plenty of free time to explore the city and do excursions during the weekends. Note: only partake in this program if you are fluent in Spanish! No one at the clinic spoke any English nor did my host family. I ...
Mari Den rating2.8

2023 at Childcare & Social Welfare Work

It was a amazing expierience and there is so much to do in capetown, however it would have been amazing To spend more time with the children in the townships instead of the privat kindergarten :) ...
I had an excellent time in Sri Lanka. The turtle project was amazing and the staff made us feel welcome. The house is great and the location is excellent. I am already looking to do more programs later in summer! The booking process was simple and fast, I had good support from Sahil and the team at ...

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