Environmental Conservation, Turtles and Community

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3 - 50 semaines  ·  Âge 18 - 50+

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Clou

  • Gain unique and valuable experience working with environmental conservation and animal species on a tropical island
  • Experience the authentic Tanzanian way of life by living within the local community in Zanzibar.
  • Learn about reptiles, conservation efforts, community challenges and opportunites in a developing country
  • Explore the beauty of Zanzibar with like-minded volunteers, enjoying weekend trips and tours.
  • Relax on pristine white beaches and swim in the crystal-clear aqua blue waters during your free time.


Particulièrement approprié pour

Âge 18+
Seul voyageur
Couples
Familles
Groupes
50+

À propos du programme

Work and learn about endangered reptile species whilst supporting environmental conservation initiatives in Jozani Forrest. Educate the local community on conservation

Embark on a transformative journey with our volunteer program dedicated to environmental conservation and turtle sanctuary initiatives nestled within the lush expanse of Jozani Forest. At the heart of our mission lies a grassroots endeavor committed to safeguarding the precious mangrove ecosystem of ...

À propos du programme

Embark on a transformative journey with our volunteer program dedicated to environmental conservation and turtle sanctuary initiatives nestled within the lush expanse of Jozani Forest. At the heart of our mission lies a grassroots endeavor committed to safeguarding the precious mangrove ecosystem of Zanzibar. In a region where traditional community livelihoods often clash with environmental preservation. The organisation pioneers sustainable alternatives for both the people and the community, ensuring the welfare of both the forest and the local community and wildlife that live within. As a volunteer, you'll get to be involved in a diverse array of activities aimed at fostering conservation awareness, nurturing the turtle and reptile sanctuary, and engaging with local communities.

Throughout the week, you'll immerse yourself in hands-on experiences tailored to deepen your understanding of reptile and turtle conservation. You will get to be do things including: research sessions, where you'll delve into the intricacies of local wildlife, environmental challenges, and conservation efforts. Roll up your sleeves and directly contributing to the sanctuary's operations, from animal care to habitat maintenance. But our commitment extends beyond sanctuary borders; community outreach, empowers you to impart environmental education in nearby schools and community centres, to help inspiring sustainable change within the local communities understanding of environmental conservation and animal protection.

Expectations from Volunteers: We value enthusiasm, dedication, and a willingness to learn from our volunteers. We welcome individuals who are passionate about environmental conservation and eager to contribute to our efforts in Jozani Forest. Prior experience in conservation or working with animals is not required, but a positive attitude and a willingness to engage in hands-on tasks are essential.

Expectations from Us: Volunteers can expect a supportive and inclusive environment where their contributions are valued. We provide comprehensive training and guidance to ensure that volunteers feel confident in their tasks. Our team is committed to fostering a rewarding experience for volunteers, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout their journey with us.

Special Equipment: Volunteers are not required to bring any special equipment. We provide all necessary tools and materials for the tasks at hand. However, we recommend volunteers to bring comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor work and closed-toe shoes for safety.


Journée typique

A typical day begins around 8am, where you will leave the hostel to travel into the forest, about 15 - 20 minutes away.

  • Mondays serve as a foundation for the week ahead, with mornings dedicated to immersive research sessions at the sanctuary. You will get to work alongside qualified, local guides to ...

Journée typique

A typical day begins around 8am, where you will leave the hostel to travel into the forest, about 15 - 20 minutes away.

  • Mondays serve as a foundation for the week ahead, with mornings dedicated to immersive research sessions at the sanctuary. You will get to work alongside qualified, local guides to better learn and understand the needs, challenges and work.
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays find you fully integrated into the daily operations of the sanctuary. Roll up your sleeves as you assist in cleaning enclosures, preparing enriching activities for the animals, and contributing to habitat maintenance efforts. Whether it's feeding the turtles or ensuring the comfort of resident reptiles, each task plays a vital role in the well-being of the sanctuary's inhabitants.
  • Thursdays and Fridays are dedicated to community outreach initiatives, where you'll venture into local schools and community centers to deliver engaging environmental education programs.
Afternoons are for you to relax in the pool, explore Paje and surrounding areas on the island, be on the beach and mingle with other travellers at the hostel!

The week to week schedule may vary depending on the organisations needs, but throughout your program you will get an in-depth experience of environmental conservation efforts in Zanzibar!

Typical Day Description:

Each day begins at 8am, with volunteers departing from the hostel to the sanctuary in Jozani Forest. Upon arrival, volunteers engage in a variety of tasks aimed at supporting the conservation efforts of the sanctuary. This may include cleaning animal enclosures, preparing food for the inhabitants, assisting with habitat maintenance, and participating in educational programs.

The typical workday lasts until late afternoon, with breaks provided for rest and meals.

While there are no strict working hours, volunteers can expect a fulfilling day of hands-on conservation work in a vibrant natural setting.

Activités de loisirs

There are plenty of fun weekend activities to enjoy during your time in Zanzibar. You can easily organize these adventures with a group.

Day Tours:

  • Stone Town & Prison Island Day Trip: Explore Prison Island, take a guided walking tour of Stone Town, visit the Slave Museum, and enjoy lunch at Lukmann.
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Activités de loisirs

There are plenty of fun weekend activities to enjoy during your time in Zanzibar. You can easily organize these adventures with a group.

Day Tours:

  • Stone Town & Prison Island Day Trip: Explore Prison Island, take a guided walking tour of Stone Town, visit the Slave Museum, and enjoy lunch at Lukmann.
  • Safari Blu: Experience a thrilling safari adventure, snorkel at Mnemba Island, swim in pristine waters, and watch dolphins.
  • Jozani Forest, Caves, and Spice Farm Tour: Trek through Jozani Forest, explore caves, and visit a Spice Farm to learn about Zanzibar's spices.
  • Mnemba Island, Snorkeling, and Dolphins: Snorkel around Mnemba Atoll, swim with dolphins, and relax on the beach.
  • Scuba Diving: Explore Zanzibar's underwater world with dive safaris offering multiple-day options.
  • Nungwi Trip: Visit the turtle sanctuary, relax on the beach, experience Dhow Boats Building, and enjoy lunch at the fish market. Optional: Horseback water trip.

General Activities/Half Day Tours:

  • Dhow Cruise: Sail along the picturesque coastline and enjoy breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean.
  • Cave Swimming: Cool off in natural caves and experience the thrill of swimming in unique surroundings.
  • Kite Surfing: Ride the waves with exciting kite surfing sessions.
  • Stand-Up Paddle Board Hire: Explore the calm waters of Zanzibar on a paddleboard.
  • Kayak Hire: Paddle through scenic mangrove forests and crystal-clear waters.
  • Scooter Hire: Explore Zanzibar at your own pace with scooter rentals.
  • Car Hire - Self-Drive Tours: Discover the island's hidden gems with the flexibility of a self-drive tour.


Conditions

Conditions

Âge minimum: 18 ans

Pour participer à ce programme tu dois avoir au moins 18 ans quand le programme commence. Il peut y avoir des exceptions si tu peux montrer la permission de ton tuteur légal ou si tu es accompagné(e) par l'un de tes parents.

Compétences linguistiques

Tu dois parler Anglais (niveau de base)

Exigences en matière de formation

à niveau High School or higher

Vérification des Antécédents Criminels

requis

Restrictions de Nationalité

Aucune restriction. De l'aide venant de tous les coins du monde est bienvenu.

Autres Compétences

Relevant experience, qualifications or skills are beneficial

Engagement horaire

Nous avons besoin de ton aide pour lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi et vendredi de 08:00 - 14:00

Services inclus

Services inclus

Services de Boresha Maisha Projects

The fee covers your living expenses whilst here in Zanzibar, and a percentage goes towards your placement itself, to further support the projects. During your stay, you will be living at a vibrant volunteer house and Hostel, only 300 meters from the beach!

Program Inclusions:

  • Accommodation at our lively Hostel
  • 2 meals per day (Breakfast and dinner)
  • Airport pick up
  • Orientation and town tour
  • In-country program support
  • Your placement
  • Program Certificate
  • Access to a range of Day Tours and Activities to experience more of Zanzibar!

Transfert de l'aéroport Zanzibar International Airport

Your airport pickup will be arranged closer to the time. All we need is your flight and arrival information.

Logement

During your stay, you’ll enjoy a warm welcome at our cozy hostel in Paje, where our local team and coordinators are always available to help. While this is budget accommodation, we’re proud to offer more amenities and comforts than most standard volunteer housing.

Our hostel includes a vibrant Island dining area, plenty of cozy couches, a large pool, and a lively bar area! We are just a quick 3-5 minute walk from the beautiful white sand beach, and our location is ideal for exploring nearby cafes, ATMs, restaurants, gyms, supermarkets, and shops, all within walking distance.

Your rooms have been newly renovated, are clean, and each has a private ensuite bathroom with a hot shower. Most, but not all, of our rooms also have air conditioning, which is a luxury on the island!

Rooms are shared with other volunteers and travelers, making it easy to connect and share experiences. As such, you will need to be mindful of organization and use the small personal space you have to ensure everyone is happy. It’s also important to stay mindful that this is budget accommodation in a developing country, so you may not quite find everything you have back home, but it’s all about the experience and remembering where you are.

Our common areas—both indoors and outdoors—offer great spaces to relax and unwind after a rewarding day at your placement.

Also, being a hostel, we recommend bringing your own towel. And as with many developing regions, occasional power and WiFi cuts do happen, so a bit of patience goes a long way.

With complimentary high-speed WiFi (when available!), you can still easily stay in touch with family and friends back home. We hope you’ll find our hostel to be a friendly, comfortable place to recharge and connect with fellow volunteers!

Aliments & Boissons

Breakfast and Dinner is provided each day.

We offer a mix of local and Western dishes like rice-based meals, curries, fish, and pasta, along with drinks like fruit juices and chai. We're happy to cater to special dietary needs, like vegetarian or vegan diets, ensuring everyone can enjoy delicious and satisfying meals during their time with us.

Accès à Internet

Accès limité sur le site du projet

NE SONT inclus dans le prix:

NE SONT inclus dans le prix:

Billets d'avion

L'aéroport le plus proche est Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) à Zanzibar. Nous t'aidons à trouver des vols pas chers pour aller en Tanzanie. TROUVER DES VOLS PAS CHERS

Assurance Voyage

Partir à l'étranger est une aventure et c'est toujours mieux d'être bien préparé. Que ce soit une maladie soudaine, une blessure ou du vol - une assurance voyage pour Tanzanie te protège en cas de situation imprévue. OBTENIR UN DEVIS

Vaccins

Si tu envisages de faire du bénévolat en Tanzanie, nous te conseillons de consulter un médecin avant le début de ton voyage. Renseigne-toi sur les vaccins nécessaires pour Tanzanie. INFOS VACCINS

Informations sur l'arrivée

As the program is open year round, except over Christmas break, this project can be joined throughout the year. We will recommend that you arrive to Zanzibar by the end of the week so that you have the weekend to settle in and get comfortable in the house and area before beginning your work the following Monday.
Disponibilité
janv. févr. mars avril mai juin juil. août sept. oct. nov. déc.

Frais de Programme

3 semaines (durée min.) 641€
4 semaines 855€
5 semaines 1 069€
6 semaines 1 282€
10 semaines 2 137€
18 semaines 3 847€
50 semaines (durée max.) 10 687€
Prix moyen 214€/semaine

Frais de Programme

214€ par semaine 3 - 50 semaines Âge 18 - 50+

Méthodes de payement

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

PAS DE FRAIS DE CARTE DE CRÉDIT


Durée

3 - 50 semaines

Acompte

L'acompte sert à réserver ta place avec l'organisation. Les paiements sont effectués par Paypal, notre partenaire de confiance pour les solutions de paiements internationales. Si tu n'as pas Paypal, tu peux également utiliser ta carte de crédit.


Paiement final

Le paiement du montant restant doit être organisé avec Boresha Maisha Projects durant le processus de candidature. Très souvent ce paiement est effectué par virement bancaire ou en espèces.


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Boresha Maisha Projects

Parfait 4.6 rating (31 avis)

Agence - fondée en 2014

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Langues parlées: Anglais, Swahili

Sur le projet

Boresha Maisha Projects seek to provide communities with education about sustainable solutions to their problems through the work of experienced volunteers.

Rencontrez votre hôte

We wish to create possibilities for communities and individuals to grow and develop in order to create a better future. We seek to provide communities with education about sustainable solutions to their problems instead of fast and easy solutions. How do we plan to do that? By continues education provides by experienced individuals with knowledge and specific education to a certain field. And this is where we need you!

Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. We are searching for strong individuals, who wish to bring their knowledge and education and pass it on to communities and work places in Arusha, Tanzania. We believe that this education and sharing of knowledge is the way to solve many of the problems, the developing countries in the 21st century are facing. But we need you to help us with it.

Boresha Maisha Project emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community. Having seen the bad effects of "voluntourism" many of the volunteering platforms create, we wished to find more sustainable projects, where the impacts will last and not just be forgotten with the next arriving volunteers. We wish to create platforms specifically for volunteers with the appropriate skills and this way ensure that the volunteers will be in surroundings where they feel safe and have an expertise. Look through our projects and see if we have one, that fits you. They get updated regularly, so don't worry if you don't find the one, you were looking for.  

Established in 2017, we’re an organization driven by progressive ideas and bold actions. Help us break the circle of "voluntourism" and projects who are ruining communities and families instead of keeping them together.

31 avis · rating4.6

Lena Brandstätter rating5

2024 at Childcare, Sports and Teaching Support

I was working at the preschool for six weeks and this time completely changed my outlook on life! I bonded with the kids so quickly and was able to give them a safe environment to play, learn and make mistakes. Sadly, it was very difficult to communicate with the teachers, as they barely spoke any ...
Megan Tatham rating5

2024 at Animal Welfare and Rescue

Amazing opportunity to help animals and gain invaluable experience.I loved volunteering here so much! Dr Evarest is amazing! He's a great man that cares deeply for all animals and people. This volunteering is like no other animal rescue as it's really hands on, not just feeding and cleaning like ...
Floo Vander Meeren rating5

2024 at Medical Work & Support

My stay at the hostel was great. The girls who work there and the owners are very friendly and social. My volunteering program was at Kitogani District Hospital where I would assist the doctors where they needed me. The people at the hospital were very welcoming and because it is a local hospital ...
Marylou Palanque rating4.8

2024 at Childcare, Sports and Teaching Support

It was the best experience I've ever had. I really enjoyed the mission with the children at the school. The accommodation and room is correct, the breakfast and evening meal are good too. The staff are very friendly. The accommodation is also well located in Paje. I really enjoyed this experience ...
Aleksandra Nunić rating4.6

2024 at Childcare, Sports and Teaching Support

I have to say this has probably been the best experience I've ever had. The children are really sweet and want to learn. The other volunteers and staff in the hostel were all really nice, I made so many new friends and memories. Special thanks to Paula for being such a great coordinator, she will ...
Eunice rating4.6

2024 at Medical Work & Support

Incredible and very enriching experience personally and professionally. Good level of English required to make the most of the experience. Excellent team support and flexibility. For what could be improved: not really a welcome upon arrival at accommodation and lack of concrete information ...

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