Zanzibar Education Project
Overview
Day to day activities
Assisting teachers with classes, English tutoring of children, sports and games activities, individual attention and remedial teaching, community involvement.
What’s included
Airport or harbor pickup in Stone Town (Zanzibar), accommodation, 3 meals a day, guidance and supervision during your stay.
What’s excluded
Flights, visas, insurance, personal luxury items and snacks.
Accommodation
Local host family with a private room or shared with other volunteers.
Requirements
Love for people and children, being flexible and respecting local customs.
Working Hours
Either 7h00-13h00 or 13h00-18h00
Nearest town
Stone Town (5 km)
Guaranteed
Working and living in tropical paradise where the sun and rain decide your day and you will be part of the local community on this beautiful and magical island.
About
Not far from the beautiful coast of Tanzania you will find the magical island of Zanzibar, where time seems to have stand still and people still live traditional lives. Zanzibar has been the entrance of eastern Africa for centuries and it was here that most slaves were sold and Indian, Chinese and Arabic merchants would arrive to trade their fares and buy spices, ivory and slaves. The history of Zanzibar has created a unique mixture of Indian, African and Arabic influences which can be seem in its people, food, culture and building styles.
Stone Town is a labyrinth of alleys and walkways and takes you back to centuries gone. Stone Town and the surrounding villages offer volunteers the unique opportunity to enjoy the white beaches, clear blue water, coconut palm trees and the unique Zanzibar culture and food. The island is a popular backpacker’s destination and has a variety of small beach villages within 30 minutes travel to enjoy long weekends under the palmtrees.
The Primary schools offer education to over 2000 children and has a special needs section for mentally and physically handicapped children. Due to the lack of schools on Zanzibar the school has 2 sessions a day and offers a morning school and afternoon school. Children from 6-18 years old receive their education in open classrooms with barely enough benches and chairs for each child. Circumstances are basic and the extra help from volunteers much needed to offer English classes, support with sports activities and remedial teaching for those who have disadvantages.The need for good education is a worldwide challenge. Children deserve proper education and to be educated in a way that they can find work opportunities on Zanzibar but also internationally. English and Math’s are two subjects that this school has challenges in, the classrooms are big, English is not always spoken by teachers and facilities are basic. You can make a change here by supporting this school and its principal by offering assistance in teaching English but also to offer sports and games after school hours and make this important time of these children’s lives; their school years better and better!
In the morning you arrive at the school and assist in your allocated class room. You will work together with the teachers to see how and where you can assist. You can for example teach English, Math’s or other subjects for 3-4 hours a day.
After school there are sports activities that need enthusiastic people to supervise and coordinate that. Football and Netball are the 2 most popular sports and motivating children to participate in sports will increase their health and social skills.Needs
There is, besides daily teaching and assistance, also a need for financial support. Any possible gifts and donations provided by volunteers and their network of people are extremely appreciated. Instead of collecting goods and materials for donation, it is recommended to purchase and donate this on location, where stationary and school uniforms are affordable.
Guidance and Supervision
The work of any volunteer or student is coordinated by our Khaya coordinator in Stone Town; Philemoni, who will pick you up upon arrival, take you around and is also the father of your hostfamily.
Accommodation
Accommodation is with a local host family where you will be part of their daily life and learn Swahili, eat local food and get to understand their culture. You will possibly share a room with other volunteers. There is local food 3 times a day. Zanzibar food includes meat, chicken, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Showers do no not always have hot water, but the weather is hot enough to enjoy a cold shower!
Walk the streets in the area, shop for fruit and other foods and experience the friendliness and bustle of every day life in a very relaxed environment.
It is important that volunteers of this project understand the importance of the following:
- To be enthusiastic and independent
- To show respect towards the people and culture of the local community. The people of Zanzibar are 95% Muslim and you will need to adjust.
- To follow rules regarding clothing and appearance
Fees and Dates
Volunteers have the option to start or finish with their project at any given time. Keeping in account the Tanzanian school holidays when the school will be closed and volunteers will be free to enjoy their spare time.
2 weeks USD 350
3 weeks USD 500
4 weeks USD 650
All extra weeks will cost USD 150 per week.
Tanzania calculates many expenses in US Dollars which is its main currency next to the Tanzanian Shilling.
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Your donation will not only be helpful for the support of the school but will provide a local family a much needed extra source of income. Our way of working will also provide local employment as you coordinator is a Tanzanian who is provided with a full time job because of our volunteer projects.
Costs will cover the following:
- Personal collection upon arrival from the airport or harbour of Stone Town
- Accommodation: shared room sleeps maximum of 2
- All meals included
- Guidance and supervision during your stay
Costs are excluding the following:
- Air tickets
- Insurances
- Own drinks and luxury items
- Transport on the island with local taxis which is very cheap
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