About
The Arusha Education Project gives volunteers the opportunity to work in pre-primary and primary school education in the area of Ngaramtoni of Arusha, Tanzania. The principals and teachers welcome volunteers to exchange ideas and expertise and to learn from each other to improve the education given to their students.
Mission of the project
The mission of the schools is to provide the best education possible with the sources available to them. Their vision is to nurture independent-thinking individuals whose education will not only provide them with an income in the future, but improve the standard of living of the community as a whole.
Role of the volunteer
As a volunteer, you will work closely with one or more teachers. Not only will you be working with the schoolchildren, but you will also be helping the teachers to improve their English language and other skills. This is vital for the growth of both children and staff – literacy and being able to speak English has been identified as one of the key growth areas in developing countries, so your input, skills and insight into different learning methods are invaluable. Educators or those in training will find this project particularly fascinating – but it’s open to everyone with some creativity and patience.
Needs
Volunteers at the schools will witness for themselves the huge challenge of limited government support, lack of funding, overly large classrooms with limited one-on-one teacher-student communication, a shortage of educational material and teachers with limited education themselves. There is also an on-going need for financial support.
Guidance and supervision
Your stay in Arusha will be supervised by our coordinator. The coordinator will be both your host and your support system throughout your visit.
Volunteer tasks
Volunteer tasks will focus on a variety of possible activities depending on your field of expertise or level of training. After your initial introduction, it is important to focus on one or more classrooms, and to create a program together with the principal that will best meet the needs of the classes and the abilities of the volunteer.
You will be able to create new lessons, provide educational material for the classrooms, be involved in sports activities and any other support that the school may need.
See what other people say about this project
You can check out reviews from other visitors to the project here.
Accommodation
Volunteer house
You will be staying our shared volunteer accommodation at the Tunawapenda Childcare Center. This house provides accommodation to both our volunteers, the Mazulla host family and 7 children in the children´s home next door. The house offers a large lounge and dining room, 3 shared volunteer bedrooms and a large outside area. Expect to have children around you who love your attention throughout your stay!
The house is situated in the outskirts of Arusha in a neighborhood called Ngaramtoni. It differs from bustling downtown Arusha in that it offers a more village-style neighbourhood surrounded by banana and coffee plantations away from the tourists and busy streets of town. The schools are within walking distance from the house and to visit Arusha you can easily make use of the local taxis called ´daladalas’ for a cup of coffee, or a visit to one of the lively bars or restaurants or colorful traditional markets.
You may also want to take advantage of some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery (Arusha is a few hours from Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti national park), and organize a weekend trip or safari. Tanzania is generally a very peaceful and friendly country, especially in Ngaramtoni – however, exercise ‘street smarts’ and be observant at all times.
Facilities
Volunteers are provided with the following facilities at their accommodation:
- Use of the house.
- Bedroom (shared depending on numbers of volunteers).
- Bed with a pillow, blanket and linen.
- Mosquito net.
- Use of basic bathroom facilities.
Please take note that you will live in circumstances that are authentically Tanzanian. As the community does, you will have to learn to live with possible water shortages and power cuts. Keep an open-minded and flexible attitude, and you will soon learn to live with the inconveniences – as well as witnessing the amazing positivity and spirit that these hardships generate in the community.
Meals
The volunteers are provided with basic meals that are prepared for you by the cook. Your meals consist of local Tanzanian food such as a small basic breakfast of bread and tea; and cooked meals for both lunch and dinner. Meals may consist of pasta, cooked banana, cassava, ugali (maize porridge), pancakes or other foods normally eaten by the local community.
Be adventurous and try the local food! Of course, you are free to supplement your meals with your own purchases – if you look hard enough, you might even find a Mars bar or two!
Fees & Dates
| DURATION: |
EURO |
USD |
GBP |
| 1 Week |
x |
$410.00 |
x |
| 2 Weeks |
x |
$620.00 |
x |
| 3 Weeks |
x |
$830.00 |
x |
| 4 Weeks |
x |
$1,045.00 |
x |
| Extra Weeks (after 4 weeks) |
x |
$215.00 |
x |
| Extra Days (up to 3 days) |
x |
$45.00 |
x |
| Local Payments |
|
|
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| Airport Transfer - return |
x |
$50.00 |
x |
| Bus Station Transfer - return |
x |
$20.00 |
x |
Extra costs for medical volunteering
Please take note that we keep our costs as low as possible and urge you to compare our prices with other organisations. Our low prices perhaps won’t get you 5-star accommodation, but you will get to experience proper Tanzanian living and a project that is unique and authentic, and removed from the more commercial, tourist settings that other organizations use. You will directly contribute to an income for a family and running of their own school.
Costs will cover the following:
- First day introduction at the project and surroundings.
- Walking tour of Arusha.
- Accommodation with the host family.
- Meals (3 meals a day) and normal drinking water.
- Guidance and supervision during your stay.
Costs exclude the following:
- Airport pick up or bus station in Arusha (extra charges apply)
- Air tickets.
- Insurances.
- Own soft drinks including mineral water.
- Any other luxury items.
Start dates
Dates are flexible for volunteers and you can start at any time throughout the year. Bookings are done per full weeks with a minimum of 1 week.
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Location
Arusha, Tanzania
