Childcare and teaching assistant

location
4 - 50 weken  ·  Leeftijd 21 - 50+

rating  Buitengewoon 5  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Goed Responsgraad

Highlights

  • An authentic experience that brings you in contact with locals from the city and children in need.
  • A valueable life changing experience for most as you see first hand the cultural side of Tanzanians and day to day lives.
  • Make lifetime memories with weekend excursions with other volunteers, explore the country side with beautiful landscapes, flora and fauna.
  • Explore Tanzania a country with a huge ethnic diversity that coexist in harmony.
  • Discover Swahili foods while you live at our volunteer world.


Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 21+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Groepen
50+

Over het programma

You will be working at Tanzanite Nursery, a small local kindergarten that is offering education for the kids in Arusha that come from challenging background

Tanzanite Nursery School is a kindergarten founded in 2020 by Salim Sangali. It is located in Mbauda, a poor neighborhood on the western side of the city of Arusha. The project started operating immediately after schools were reopened after the COVID lockdown. During that time, most people had lost ...

Over het programma

Tanzanite Nursery School is a kindergarten founded in 2020 by Salim Sangali. It is located in Mbauda, a poor neighborhood on the western side of the city of Arusha. The project started operating immediately after schools were reopened after the COVID lockdown. During that time, most people had lost their jobs and had no financial means to send their children to school.
 
Founder Salim, a carpenter by profession, is a passionate education advocate determined to bring quality education to children in
people in the neighborhood who cannot afford it.

Challenges:
Tanzanite Nursery School is still very much in its early stages, with most equipment not being there due to financial shortages. Children's study equipment, sports equipment, and teaching support would be a huge necessity in helping this project grow.
The classrooms are also not in the best shape for kids, with a much-needed ventilation system and a new toilet.

What can you do:
Anyone is welcome to participate in this project in a variety of capacities. Volunteers can assist in teaching the children and assisting the staff in improving their teaching abilities and relationships with the children. The facilities require some upgrades and maintenance work, so this is also an area where you could help. You can also assist with fundraising and donations for educational equipment or financial assistance to cover the running costs of the project, such as staff salaries and food for the kids.

How to get there:
The best and easiest way to get to this project from our hostel is by using public transportation. You connect two buses from the hostel to the project, which can take up to 90 minutes to go and 60 minutes to return depending on traffic, as the traffic is thicker in the morning.
The round trip cost Tsh 2,000 ($0.86) from the hostel to the project and back. On the first day, our staff will guide you on how to get around with public transportation to and from the project.

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Weekdays: 

8:00 AM - Breakfast at the hostel

9:00 AM - Leave the hostel for the project (could be earlier)

10:30 AM - Arrive at the project

2:00 PM - Finish volunteering at the project and return to the hostel

Snacks should be brought to the project

7:00 PM - Dinner at the hostel


During the time spent at ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Weekdays: 

8:00 AM - Breakfast at the hostel

9:00 AM - Leave the hostel for the project (could be earlier)

10:30 AM - Arrive at the project

2:00 PM - Finish volunteering at the project and return to the hostel

Snacks should be brought to the project

7:00 PM - Dinner at the hostel


During the time spent at the project, the volunteer will be expected to assist with teaching and child care. Specific tasks may vary depending on the needs of the project and the volunteer's skillset. It is recommended that the volunteer brings snacks with them to the project and that they make a sandwich or take some fruit to eat while there.


On the weekend: 


On the weekends volunteers will hand some free time to explore the local culture and surroundings. This could involve activities such as sightseeing, visiting local markets, and interacting with members of the community.


Volunteers may have the opportunity to participate in organized tours or excursions on the weekends, such as visiting a waterfall, a coffee plantation, or a Maasai boma (a traditional Maasai village). These activities may require additional fees or expenses, so volunteers should be prepared to cover any costs associated with organized tours or excursions.


Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

We can organize a wide range of activities at affordable volunteer rates like:


1. Hiking/Walking tours to waterfalls, through forests and around a lake
2. Swimming in paradise like Hot Springs with a glimpse of Mt. Kilimanjaro
3. Cultural tours to Maasai markets and the possibility to visit different ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

We can organize a wide range of activities at affordable volunteer rates like:


1. Hiking/Walking tours to waterfalls, through forests and around a lake
2. Swimming in paradise like Hot Springs with a glimpse of Mt. Kilimanjaro
3. Cultural tours to Maasai markets and the possibility to visit different ethnic groups
4. Coffee plantation tour to learn about the process from the bean to the finished product
5. Safaris to the national park of the Northern Circuit ( Arusha NP, Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Conservation Area)
6. Climbing Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro
7. FREE TOWN TOUR for all the volunteers!


Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 21 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je ten minste 21 jaar te zijn op de startdatum van het programma.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

Opleidingsvereisten

op Diploma niveau

Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

verplicht

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Andere vaardigheden

Technical skills, Compassion, and sensitivity towards children, Active listening skills, Good communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly to teachers and students

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 10:00 - 14:00

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door Woven Connect

Volunteer fees will be spread among the following :

  • submission fees
  • accommodation
  • food (full board)
  • airport pick up and drop off
N.B. In case a volunteer wants to volunteer for more than 12 weeks (3 Months)  a visa extension will cost $250 (for a 3 months visa) which the volunteer will cover. For volunteers seeking to do more than 6 months, it is best to apply for a resident permit for volunteering before you come so you can get a one-year multiple-entry visa.  

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Kilimanjaro International Airport

Someone will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign with your name :)

And you will also be dropped at the airport at the end of your time with us!

Accomodatie

We offer accommodation in our volunteer house, Woven House.
The Woven House is a hostel located in Block D, Njiro Arusha, in a quiet well-secured neighborhood. The house is 7.5 km from  Clock Tower, Arusha's city center, 54 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport, and 22 km from Arusha Airport. Public transportation, as well as shops, are within walking distance less than 1km/0.5mile away. Supermarkets, ATMs, bars, and a cinema are between 2.5km to 4km from the house. On clear sky days, you can see Mt Meru - the second tallest mountain in Tanzania from the house and Mount Kilimanjaro a short distance from the house.
 
The house features 4 big rooms with 3 bathrooms. Our beds are big and comfortable even for most tall people with mattress space of 200cm (2 meters or 6 feet 5 inches). We have 3 bunk beds and one double king-size bed in the house in the double bedroom. The house has a shared kitchen, a washing machine that is free to use, and a big garden with outdoor sitting and tall palm trees. We have staff around the clock at the house to help out with anything you may need and four well-kept dogs that you will love.

Transportation can be arranged to reach the project (by taxi or by Dala Dala).

Eten & Drank

We serve 2 meals (breakfast and dinner)a day at the hostel for you but you can make yourself a snack for lunch to bring with you to the project. Breakfast will be served at the hostel from 8:00 AM and dinner will be served at the hostel again at 7 PM. We recommend you inform us if you have special dietary requirements so that we know what to make for you. We have all options available i.e vegetarian, vegan, and meat. 

All allergies and things one is not able to process can be shared with us and we will surely avoid them but still find a way to serve you nice food.

Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Kilimanjaro. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Tanzania. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Tanzania biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Tanzania dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Tanzania. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

The project is open from Monday to Friday. On arrival, our driver will pick you up from the airport and drive to our volunteer house. Depending on arrival time and fatigue, you can rest until the next day. On your first full day, our guide will give you a city tour and orient you on how to get to the project. You will then return to the hostel and start volunteering on the second full day or as per your discussion with the project coordinator. 

Volunteering in this project is active throughout the year, and we are able to host you a whole year (12 Months). 

Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

4 weken (min. verblijf) 477€
50 weken (max. verblijf) 5.304€
Gemiddelde kosten 112€/week

Programmakosten

112€ per week 4 - 50 weken Leeftijd 21 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN


Duurtijd

4 - 50 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Woven Connect gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

Woven Connect

Buitengewoon 5 rating (22 beoordelingen)

NGO - opgericht in 2009

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Goed Responsgraad

Gepresenteerd door

Justin

Over de organisatie

This project was created due to the desire to combine Tanzanian Fashion with a good cause: improve the living standards for the community members.

Ontmoet je organisatie

Who we are? What we do?

This empowerment project was founded in 2009 with the desire to combine Tanzanian Fashion with a good cause. 

Initially, the project was dedicated to women coming from difficult family situations, but then it developed into a project for all the community members. Today they manufacture shawls, carpets, blankets, necklaces, belts, bracelets, earrings, key chains, and other goods to secure a fair income for the women and men in their community.

At the moment we have a team of 10 people that directly work on the project every day. 8 members of our team are working in the production of weaved products, batik and jewelry and the other two multitask between management and product development. The team is made of 4 men and 6 women. 

Where we work?

Our workshop is located in a very safe neighborhood 2.8 Kilometers (1.7 Miles) from the Arusha city center (Arusha Region, Tanzania) and easily accessible by public transport. 

Our mission

Our mission is to put the community at the center. Indeed, in Tanzania, it is common that one member of the family provides for all the others. So thanks to the solidarity chain created through this project, the goal of various families to access decent living, studies, health, etc can be achieved. 

Our goal

Our goal is to improve the lives of our community through handcraft skills together with entrepreneurship skills. We want to reach more people in our community, offer them training as well as helping them find a market for their products at the best prices.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for anyone willing to contribute to improving our way of operating the project. No special skills are required but the key areas that we seek help in are marketing content creators, business management, product development. 

Why choose us?

Choosing us will give you the chance for a unique and true experience living the Tanzanian life and getting the first-hand experience of having and operating a business in Africa.

22 beoordelingen · rating5

Claire Kuyper rating5

2024 at Support Women Empowerment

Review for Volunteering Claire Kuyper – Nationality Australian. My biggest concern when travelling to Tanzania as a mature white woman was my safety. This was quickly quelled when I arrived at the Woven Connect house. To my surprise and delight, I had a lovely bedroom, with an ensuite shower ...
Julia Brincker rating5

2024 at Support Women Empowerment

I had the pleasure of staying at the Woven House for nearly three weeks, where I contributed to their social media and fundraising efforts. Justin, who warmly referred to himself as my "African uncle," made my stay especially memorable with his kindness and hospitality. Shortly after my arrival, I ...
Tabia Schneider rating5

2024 at Support Women Empowerment

My experience in Arusha was one of a kind. Justin picked me up at the airport in the middle of the night and later introduced me to my room when we arrived at The Woven house . I really enjoyed staying there as it was spacious, clean and super comfortable. We would get freshly served food everyday. ..
Emilie PIRLOT rating5

2023 at Support Women Empowerment

During my impactful volunteer experience in Tanzania with Woven Connect, I played a key role in shaping the association's strategic vision. Working closely with the dedicated team, I crafted compelling content for their website and led workshops that enhanced organizational efficiency. Justin, the ...
Sarah Hartley rating5

2023 at Support Women Empowerment

Joining the Community Empowerment Project for the whole of May was a memorable and un forgettable experience. Being a young (24) girl I was nervous to go to Tanzania alone however everywhere was safe and I was made to feel very comfortable by Justin and his team at The Woven House hostel. I learnt ...
Melania Kalz rating5

2023 at Support Women Empowerment

It was a beautiful experience where I've learned many things, not only at the Afrikan Wear Design with mama Hokororo, but also with different things we did with Justin. I am happy for it because I could live with them and see the everyday life. The Afrikan Wear Design is a nice project and perfect ...

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