Tanzania is one of the most beautiful and politically stable countries in Africa, making it an increasingly popular tourist destination.
However, a career break spent as a volunteer in Tanzania exposes how tourism is doing little to alleviate some of the development issues affecting the population, including education. In 2002, primary school tuition fees were eliminated leading to a promising rise in school attendances.
However, this has only heaped more pressure onto an education system that suffers from a severe lack of resources. Without additional teachers, classrooms and books, primary school classes can be as large as 150 children and there is a real need for volunteers wanting to teach English abroad.
£1,190 (1 month)£100+ (extra weeks)
1 month+
Overview
Overview
By teaching in Africa you can help to inspire children who have been marginalised by an education system that is ill-equipped to support them. We work with rural primary schools around Arusha, Moshi and in the Pare Mountains to provide a stunning backdrop for meaningful volunteer work in local communities.
Those who volunteer to teach in Tanzania can assist local teachers or take their own classes, teaching English and providing one-on-one interaction for children at under-resourced government schools. Career break volunteers can also get involved in extra-curricular activities on their own initiative.
With large classes containing a mix of age groups and skill levels, this is a challenging volunteer role but one that truly rewards your commitment and enthusiasm. A solid primary education and a firm grasp of the English language is essential to the children’s progression through to secondary school, so as a Tanzania volunteer you can help inspire students to a brighter future.
Location
Location
Country
Tanzania is one of Africa’s most beautiful countries and is home to the continent’s highest mountain as well as some of its finest national parks and game reserves. With landscapes shifting from tropical beaches to sweeping savannahs, it is a fascinating destination for a career break.
Region
This volunteer work is available in and around Arusha, Moshi and the Pare Mountains in Northern Tanzania. Arusha is the safari capital of East Africa, where tourists, Maasai warriors, businessmen and local craftsmen mix amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. Sat at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Moshi is a picturesque town situated in an area scattered with traditional farming communities. The Pare Mountains are characterised by rolling hillsides and lush tropical forest.
Local attractions
Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa and offers the ultimate trekking challenge for anyone volunteering in Tanzania. Northern Tanzania is also home to some of Africa’s finest game reserves and national parks, making a safari in Ngorongoro Crater or the Serengeti a ‘must-do’ activity. Those looking for relaxation can travel to the coast and soak up the sun in the tropical paradise of Zanzibar.
Getting there
Volunteers can fly into Kilimanjaro airport, but flights to Nairobi in Kenya are usually cheaper and more frequent. Those arriving in Kilimanjaro will be met at the airport and transferred to their project location. Volunteers flying into Nairobi can take a bus service south to Arusha where the Inspire Volunteering office is based.
Cost
Cost
This volunteer project lasts a minimum of one month. To give you greatest flexibility in your volunteer experience we give you the option of extending your stay on a week-by-week basis.
Programme Price
1 month = £1,190
Extra weeks = +£100 per week
What’s Included
• Pre-departure briefing
• Twin-share accommodation in local homestay
• Breakfast & dinner at homestay
• Meet at airport and transfer to project
• In-country orientation & 24/7 support
What’s not included:
• International flights
• Visas, vaccinations and travel insurance
• Local transport
• Personal expenses
How to Book
How to Book
How to Book
You can book this volunteer programme online by clicking on ‘Book Now’. After filling in our online booking form you will be asked to pay a sign-up fee of £150 via PayPal, which will confirm your place on the project. Alternatively you can book your place on the phone, by calling 08000 32 33 50 and speaking to one of our volunteer coordinators.
The £150 sign-up fee is not an additional cost and is taken from your total project cost. Your place is not confirmed until we receive this payment. Payments can be made online via PayPal, by phone or by bank transfer. If you have any queries regarding the booking process please get in touch.
Not ready to book?
If you’re not ready to book, but want to find out more about any of our volunteer opportunities, click on ‘Enquire about this trip’ and submit our online enquiry form, or phone us on 08000 32 33 50. Our volunteer coordinators will be happy to answer any questions you may have and advise you on what project best suits you.
What happens next?
Once we have confirmed your booking we will guide you through the application process and help you plan and prepare for your trip of a lifetime!
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