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Special Needs Children’s Centers are a very new concept in Tanzania and there are still very few of these centers. Most have hardly any qualified teachers or caretakers and lack enough learning equipment. This program needs volunteers because these kids need special care and attention and Tanzania cannot afford to employ the necessary skilled people and equipment to deliver this service adequately. Historically, parents used to lock these children at home so that they couldn’t be seen by other people. Parents where ashamed to have these kids and believed them to be a curse, this in turn has led to these kids being deprived of their basic rights like education and the chance to enjoy life.
Where will I be volunteering?
This project is located in the urban areas of Arusha. Arusha is a city in northern Tanzania surrounded by some of Africa's most famous landscapes and national parks.
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What will I be doing?
Your role as a volunteer will be show the love and attention to these children that they so clearly need and deserve. To act as a role model to the children and provide supervision, companionship and kind words of encouragement.
What is required to volunteer on this project?
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Must be 18 years or older.
What will my schedule be like?
uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 5 days per week (Monday to Friday) for a maximum of 8 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.
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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?
Internet Cafés and telephones are readily available throughout the town. An international phone card can be purchased once in Tanzania.
What can I do in my free time?
uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Tanzania and all it has to offer. Long weekends can be taken to go on safari or to travel further afield to places such as Zanzibar, Dar-es-salaam, Kenya or Uganda. If volunteers wish to volunteer over the weekends they can join local teams and visit other orphanages (or other children organizations) to spend time simply playing with and entertaining the children.
- Program Name: Volunteer Tanzania
- Project Name: Volunteer in a Special Needs School in Tanzania
- Project Category: Care and Community
- Project Location: Arusha
- Program fees include:
- Organizing your Volunteer Placement
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Free Internet Access
- Airport Pickup Service
- Travel Insurance, Read Full Policy Details
- Orientation and City Tour (in-country)
- 24/7 in-country Support
- Social Activities
- Letter of Completion
- Items not included: Flights, visa costs, transportation (excluding airport pick-up) airport drop-off, dorm lunches and weekend meals and all other personal expenses not listed above.
- Project Transport Arrangements: Volunteers will either walk or take the bus to their Project Site.
- Suggested transportation budget: Approximately $25 per week (does not include weekend travel expenses)
- Working Schedule: Monday to Friday; 6 to 8 hours per day (Weekends are optional) EMPTY
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Accommodation Type: Home Stay
- Meals: 3 Meals Daily
- Start dates: Fortnightly, on Fridays
- Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum project length: 2 Weeks
- Maximum project length: 26 Weeks
- Maximum number of volunteers: 20
- Resume or CV required: No
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