Children's Special Needs Support

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4 - 12 settimane  ·  Età 18 - 50+

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Punti Salienti

  • Experience a life changing cultural journey to Africa.
  • Gain perspective of how developing nations keep their cultures alive in our modern fast changing world.
  • Become more passionate about social development and gain a sense of community!
  • Make memories you will never forget with people from all over the world sharing your experience with you.
  • See some of the most incredible nature scenes in the world including Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Hot Springs, waterfalls and so much more.


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Età 18+
Singoli
Coppie
Gruppi
50+

Sul programma

Volunteer to work with school children from low income families in disability support. Support the school teachers doing their best with minimal resources.

About the project

The project is set at a primary school for low income families in a rural part of Arusha. They have a classroom set apart from the main school for children with special needs.

What they do: 

  • They provide a special needs classes for low income children in the surrounding area

  • They ...

Sul programma

About the project

The project is set at a primary school for low income families in a rural part of Arusha. They have a classroom set apart from the main school for children with special needs.

What they do: 

  • They provide a special needs classes for low income children in the surrounding area

  • They provide extra support, modified curriculum and disability support

  • They provide information and awareness for families who cannot get assistance from social welfare or hospitals

  • They provide educational support and home visits to children who have been referred to their services by our partnering NGO


The Problem
There are widespread socioeconomic issues in Tanzania, many children end up not receiving the best start. Although in most circumstances communities and families come together to support each other, many children may not receive social welfare care that supports them in crisis.

  • Malnutrition, environmental and genetic factors play a part in a large number of children born with developmental delays 
  • Families needing to work and unable to pay for specialists to help their children when neuro-cognitive or developmental difficulties
  • Children with learning difficulties and their families not receiving proper help
  • Children are not given enough stimulation, assistance and nutrition to reach developmental milestones
  • Children with special needs are often shunned by their community, ostracised or not included in their wider community
  • The school is in a very underdeveloped community. The classroom is in bad condition with very basic chairs and desks, a simple chalk board and donated toys, games and learning materials,

  • The outside “play area” is desolate, dusty and sparse with no soft play ground or grass, no play sets, swings or play gym. This makes it difficult for the teacher to supervise play time

Challenges to note before joining:
  • Self direction when situations appear unclear/unambiguous

  • Entering a chaotic environment where there is no clear or set curriculum yet

  • Strong cultural differences in pace, level of understanding and societal  approach children’s needs

  • Situations or scenarios that can feel overwhelming or unmanageable

  • Extreme lack of basic resources; funding, equipment and staff

  • Working in a rural setting with no modern conveniences

  • Long distance travel (risk assessed: safe)

The Children
  • Most of the children fall within the Autism spectrum, attention deficit disorder or non specified learning difficulties 
  • The class currently consists of 29 children of mixed age and gender (at the time of publishing)
  • The age varies hugely between 6 and 19 years old. The children are inappropriately mixed as there is nowhere else for them to go and receive support.
  • There is only 1 teacher between 29 children with no assistance
  • This is government school with no further funding for assistance or facilities being given
  • Many of the children have to walk home unaccompanied leaving them in extremely vulnerable situations in the community and some issues of neglect
  • Many struggle with nutrition as there is not enough assistance to meet their nutritional requirements
The Mission
The school and their supporters specifically reached out to Siret Volunteers for help and support as they have no other options but to ask for outside and foreign help. They are based in an extremely poor and rural community which cannot afford to donate, help or support their work. They have asked for volunteers with:
  • Experience working with non verbal, autistic or children with special needs or learning impairments
  • Speech and Language Therapy backgrounds
  • Occupational Therapy backgrounds
  • Children's Development or Children's Psychology
  • Teaching or educational background in a primary school setting
Your role as a volunteer
Your role as a volunteer will be to assist the staff meet the children's development and social needs. The children require a lot of support and stimulation to learn throw play and social interaction. The centre mainly requires general day to day and people who are enthusiastic, patient and passionate about child development. 
  • Help to develop a better curriculum based on what is available and manageable in their environment
  • Help the teacher to identify enhanced teaching methods with the huge challenge of 29 children with a huge age range
  • Help to manage the classroom on a day to day basis
  • Help the teacher organise play and activity time
  • Help to identify other solutions to the huge challenges being faced by this amazing class of children
  • The teacher speaks good English but please be aware of cultural difference and minor language barriers with the staff
  • The lessons are taught in both Swahili and English.
General childcare: Supporting the care of the children day to day. 
  • Overseeing the children during class time and play activities
  • Assisting the staff with children who need more learning support or attention during the day
  • Helping with the upkeep of the centre-cleaning, maintenance every day work
  • Tending to the children during play time
Community Health Support and Outreach: Home visits for severely disabled children may happen according to need and availability of resources.

Project Management: The centres require a lot of management support ensuring that it stays open. You can help by overseeing the weekly budget, fundraising, ensuring the centres are providing adequate meals, that the property is kept safe and clean, even photography or helping build their websites.

Training and supporting the staff: As well delivering small scale teaching and training to the local staff on first aid and general skills support. 

  • Children's Special Needs Educations is severely 
  • Help to innovate and develop their current curriculum 
  • Help to update and refresh basic child development and child counselling skills

Assistants, students and interns are vital to help deliver the care the children required as the centre is also understaffed.

Why this is important
Many of the children have special needs, disabilities and require extra support, additional psychological care and special education.
These are bright and sweet children who have the support of passionate and hardworking staff fighting for their futures. But there is so much more to be done. Many of the centres are in need of full refurbishment and stimulating and educational toys and equipment is needed to progress these children. 

But will you make a difference?

Yes. Many bright and motivated volunteers have shone the light and shown the difference that can be made through volunteering. By providing time and care, volunteers introduce new ideas, hope and care at ground level, adding to the work already being done. It is of serious importance that you are ready and prepared for the challenge before starting.

Your Stay
You will stay in a safe, clean and comfortable accommodation, comfortable bedding, excellent breakfast and dinner and housekeeping. This will be a quiet and friendly neighbourhood only 15 minutes from the main hustle and bustle of town. You will have 24 hour gated security, a domestic/cook (who will happily do your laundry for a small fee) and a coordinator who will ensure you settle in quickly and comfortably into your new town. This is a shared home where you will be staying with other volunteers and guests from across the world, so you will never be on your own in your new environment. The house is impeccably clean, well kept, modern and spacious.

How will you get around?
Please note this project is 45-60 mins travel. For your placement, you will travel like a local and walk or take public transport. You will need to set a small budget aside for this (around $1 per day by local minibuses, 4 to 5 days per week). It is important you are prepared and comfortable to travel across town to reach the school, this is a demanding role that requires dedication. You will also need to budget for your own lunch or make a small contribution to join the school lunch of rice, beans and vegetables. 

Important VISA & Permit Information
You will be required to pay a for a VISA work assignment. Please note this is a legal requirement and your responsibility. Please enquire for more details.



Giornata tipica

Your typical day will usually begin very early, helping the local staff prepare the centre for the children's arrival. You will then be given specific duties within the classroom. 

Your day can be either very hectic and extremely challenging or slow and very quiet. You will need to be motivated, res

Giornata tipica

Your typical day will usually begin very early, helping the local staff prepare the centre for the children's arrival. You will then be given specific duties within the classroom. 

Your day can be either very hectic and extremely challenging or slow and very quiet. You will need to be motivated, resilient and work well in a team in order to get the best out of your experience. 

What will your schedule look like?
  • 07:00: Breakfast
  • 08:00: Arrive to placement
  • 12:00-13:00: Lunch Break
  • 15:00: Placement ends



Attività del tempo libero

Arusha provides an array of activities to get involved in during your free time. Explore the numerous walking trails, enjoy the large amount of cafe's bistro's and local food in town and many more places to relax. There is a vibrant community life in Arusha, whether you want to enjoy a quiet meal, ...

Attività del tempo libero

Arusha provides an array of activities to get involved in during your free time. Explore the numerous walking trails, enjoy the large amount of cafe's bistro's and local food in town and many more places to relax. There is a vibrant community life in Arusha, whether you want to enjoy a quiet meal, watch outdoor cinema or go dancing. 

Siret Trip Adventures provide a unique opportunity for our special volunteers to experience more of Africa's beauty. Take a scenic weekend walking tour of the lush rolling foothills of Mt Meru or a breathtaking day trips to some the world's most admired national reserves. Arusha is packed with opportunity to experience unique and unforgettable outdoor adventures. 

What else is there to do?

There are endless possibilities. Most volunteers rave about climbing Kilimanjaro. This usually takes about a week, so ensure you organise this with us before you arrive. Take advantage of this amazing tourist treasure.

Hot springs

  • An oasis in the middle of a barren landscape. The hot springs are truly magnificent. This can be organised as a day trip at any time. 

The Waterfalls

  • Another hot favourite. Hiking across lush vegetation to the spectacular waterfalls.

Safari

  • Ah yes, what Tanzania is world famous for. Safari is once in a lifetime adventure that is unique to the Africa experience. Unforgettable and jaw dropping landscapes is what is promised. This will need you to sacrifice some days, so please ensure you organise this long in advance. 

Tour packages, Safari's and cultural experiences are all available. 


Requisiti

Requisiti

Età minima: 18 anni

Per partecipare al programma è necessario avere almeno 18 anni alla data di inizio del programma. Potrebbero esserci delle esenzioni se si è in grado di fornire il permesso del proprio tutore legale o se si è accompagnati dai propri genitori.

Competenze linguistiche

È necessario parlare di Inglese (livello base)

Requisiti di formazione

Special Needs Education, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Children's Psychology, Teaching or Teaching children with developmental challenges a livello 2nd Year Bachelors, Masters Degree or 2 years or more work experience

Controllo dei precedenti penali

necessario

Documenti necessari

Cover Letter, CV and Remaining documents requested at preparation stage.

Restrizioni sulla nazionalità

Nessuna restrizione. Gli aiuti da tutto il mondo sono benvenuti.

Altre competenze

Childcare, social work or education experience. A clear interest in early childhood development and special needs. Self direction and able to initiate/start ideas and solutions. Solution focused. Able to work in an under-resourced and challenging environment.

Impegno di tempo

Il vostro aiuto sarà richiesto lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì e venerdì da 07:30 - 15:00

Servizi inclusi

Servizi inclusi

Servizi per Siret Volunteers

  • Volunteer placement facilitation-full program scheduling 
  • Placement supervision
  • Pre-arrival support & preparation of your project/work placement
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Orientation (usually begins on a Monday
  • Accommodation Room & Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
  • Housekeeping
  • Free Wifi
  • Daily in-person availability of coordinators
  • Donation to your project
  • EXCLUDES:

    • Airport transport on departure (can be arranged)
    • VISA and PERMIT fees

    Prelievo dall'aeroporto a Arusha Airport

    PICK UP POINTS:
    Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA)
    Arusha Airport (ARK)
    Arusha Bus station

    Alloggio

    Our volunteers stay in a newly refurbished volunteer house with modern amenities for a comfortable guest house experience.
    • Conveniently located 
    • Housekeeping daily
    • Hot showers
    • WiFi
    • Clean and hygienic environment 
    • Gated security with electric fencing
    • Overnight security guard
    • House keeping staff and coordinators on site daily

    Private bedrooms available on request.

    Cibo e Bevande

    Breakfast and Dinner (Dinner Monday to Friday)

    • Continental breakfast with, eggs, toast, variety of fruit! Coffee & Tea.
    • Dinner Mondays to Fridays. Kitchen facilities available at weekends.
    • We have a filtered water cold/hot water dispenser to save on buying bottled water and make sure you keep hydrated with clean and safe water!

    And of course the kitchen is yours to use! We have a fabulous chef who can guide you to local supermarkets if you want to buy your own personal food and snacks!

    During orientation you will be shown tasty and affordable places to get lunch during your work day. You will have a good variety of local and western food places. There are amazing cafe's, bistro's and affordable western restaurants to enjoy a burger, salad, seafood etc!

    Accesso a Internet

    Buon accesso al sito del progetto

    Cosa NON è incluso?

    Cosa NON è incluso?

    Biglietti aerei

    L'aeroporto più vicino è Arusha Airport (ARK) a Arusha. Vi aiutiamo a trovare voli economici per Tanzania. TROVARE VOLI ECONOMICI

    Assicurazione di viaggio

    Andare all'estero è un'avventura ed è sempre meglio essere preparati. Malattia o infortunio improvviso, annullamento o furto: un'assicurazione di viaggio per Tanzania offre sicurezza ed è un vantaggio da avere. OTTENERE UN PREZZO

    Vaccini

    Se avete intenzione di fare volontariato a Tanzania dovete chiedere un parere medico prima di iniziare il vostro viaggio sociale. Controllare le vaccinazioni richieste per Tanzania. CHECKER PER I VACCINI

    Dettagli all'arrivo

    Placement begins on the first Monday of each week, except for the last week of each month. Placements will not be available during public holidays

    • Christmas (December to January)
    • End of June to July

    . Please book according to your arrival/landing date, to endeavour to arrive on a Sunday and start orientation on a Monday.

    Disponibilità
    gen feb mar apr mag giu lug ago set ott nov dic

    Tariffe del programma

    4 settimane (soggiorno min.) 775€
    6 settimane 1.133€
    8 settimane 1.511€
    10 settimane 1.889€
    12 settimane (soggiorno max.) 2.267€
    Tariffe medie 191€/settimana

    Tariffe del programma

    191€ tariffe settimanali 4 - 12 settimane Età 18 - 50+

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    Durata

    4 - 12 settimane

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    Siret Volunteers

    Brillante 4.7 rating (24 recensioni)

    Agenzia - fondata nel 2019

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    Lingue parlate: Inglese

    Sul progetto

    Siret Volunteers aims to connect volunteers to meaningful projects. We offer volunteering in orphanages, education, community and hospitals.

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    Who we are

    Siret Volunteers is a volunteer organisation based in Arusha Tanzania, aiming to bring people together to help disadvantaged people in the local community find better opportunities. Through working together in social projects, the aim is to uplift impoverished parts of the community through meaningful projects and share the beautiful culture of Tanzania through meaningful travel.

    What we do

    Siret Volunteer place motivated and enthusiastic volunteers from different parts of the world in projects that they are most passionate about. We are excited to introduce our vibrant and diverse culture to people from across the world. 

    Our Projects

    Most of Siret Volunteer's projects are placed in and around Arusha region, Tanzania. 

    Our Mission

    Our vision is to bring people from different cultures together with the aim to uplift less fortunate people within out community. We want to show the power of diversity, sharing and caring for one another can make a big difference in people's lives. 

    Who we look for

    We are open to all types of volunteers to simply bring their passion for making a difference, enthusiasm for travel and open minded attitude to work on our projects. Everyone, whether they have specific skill or not, has something to contribute.

    Why Siret Volunteers

    With huge amount of travel and volunteer organisation experience, Siret Volunteer is run by people who know and care about community projects and meaningful travel. Our founding director has 10+ years in safari, tourism and climbing experience and has many years working with volunteers in Arusha as coordinator. He is welcoming, warm and very proud to share his culture with you."

    24 recensioni · rating4.7

    Eve Murphy rating5

    2023 at Children's Special Needs Support

    Had an amazing experience with siret volunteers volunteering in a special needs classroom in Arusha. The hostel/food/support and most importantly the kids and teacher in the school were amazing! The kids were so great-full for any attention and it was extremely heart warming. Would love to come back ...
    Eve Murphy rating5

    2023 at Children's Special Needs Support

    My placement experience was amazing. We travelled to the school from our hostel, which took us about 30-40 mins. We volunteered in the special needs classroom which was so heartwarming. The children varied in age from about 6-16 years old, and every day could be different as the children either ...
    Noémie and Samuel rating5

    2024 at Children's Center Assistant

    Bonjour Pearl, j’espère que tout vas bien, nous sommes bien arrivé à zanzibar et c’est le cœur lourd que nous vous avons quitté… nous tenions à vous faire un retour de notre investissement à l’orphelinat. Nous avons ramener de France un maximum d’affaire scolaire pour les enfants, ...
    I applied for the woman empowerment project and had the chance to work with Maasai Girls rescue house and empowerment organization. I mainly worked with the rescue center but also had chances to do some outreaches. I actually enjoy my time spent in Arusha, it’s better than what I expected ...
    Fabienne Klein rating4.2

    2024 at Baby Care & Early Years Development Worker

    My volunteer work was a wonderful and exciting adventure. Of curse, at the beginning it was really difficult und challenging but with the great support of Siret Volunteers (Pearl, Scolla, Anna, Mariam, Asha, Kombo and Emmanuel) and the other lovely volunteers from the hostel you quickly got used to ...
    Noémie VAISSE rating3.6

    2024 at Children's Center Assistant

    Nous avons passé 4 semaines avec siret pour une mission dans un orphelinat, la maison d’accueil dès volontaire est presque luxueuse a coter des conditions de vie des locaux, le personnel de maison est très à l’écoute (surtout meryam), nous avons apporté le plus de notre temps et de nos ...

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