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Volunteers are placed in private schools, public schools, or orphanage schools. The majority of the schools where volunteers are placed are constantly understaffed and are always in need of new volunteers. In this program, volunteers can choose whether to teach alone or assist local teachers. The common subjects that are taught include, English, Math, Social Studies, Art, Science and Physical Education. Most schools have a total number of children ranging from 140 to 300; the age range of the children is from 3 years to 13 years. Most schools select their children from the surrounding area from low income families but also accept orphans who are in great need.
Where will I be volunteering?
This project is located in the urban and suburban 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?
Volunteers are expected to teach the children English, mathematics, science, social studies, arts and sports. Volunteers are required to encourage and support the students to finish their education and to provide schooling support by discussing the children's progress with teachers.
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 Teaching English in Tanzania
- Project Category: Teaching
- 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)
- Project Closed Dates:
- Whole month of April
- Whole month of August
- Whole month of December Plus local national holidays as shown in your Volunteer Handbook
- 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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