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Volunteer at an English Boarding School in Tanzania
Location: Tanzania: Arusha
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: All throughout the year. Program orientations will take place on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.
Global Village Volunteer Network
3773 E Brighton Ave Bloomington, Indiana 47401 United States
Call Us
Phone: 313-444-GVVN (4886)
Description
This boarding school shelters orphans and children whose parents cannot care for them due to deep poverty. There are currently 70-80 children from 4 12 years old living at the school. The classes are small, maximum 18 pupils. There is no religious preference at this boarding school; children from all religions are accepted. All the teaching is in English so we expect you to speak good English. You will teach about 2 hours in the morning and care for the children about 3 hours in the afternoon. You can also teach other subjects, depending on your interest and abilities. Volunteers with a craftsman background can also work in the school's garden or new auditorium, or help to renovate the furniture.
The boarding school prefers volunteers who will stay at least 3 months. Minimum stay is 1 month. You will receive 15 Euros a week in pocket money after the first 4 weeks volunteering. This amount will increase to 22 Euros per week after 12 weeks volunteering.
Highlights
At Global Village Volunteer Network (GVVN), our programs are designed to accommodate a wide range of volunteers and different levels of experience, from individuals with no international volunteering experience to those who are seasoned travelers and volunteers. Whether you are looking for a volunteer placement where you will be guided step-by-step or a program that needs initiative from volunteers, we will make sure you are placed in a program that you will get the most out of and are able to contribute to the most.
It is our goal to provide volunteers from all around the world with the most affordable, safe, memorable and fulfilling experience as they help improve the lives of those less fortunate than themselves. Through ongoing research, correspondence and travel to different projects all around the world, we aim to find quality projects that allow volunteers to get involved where they are needed most. Coming from diverse backgrounds and having volunteered internationally many times, we understand the concerns and needs of international volunteers. We are and will continue do everything in our power to ensure a great experience for all our volunteers.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Starts at 100 for a week.
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
The program fee will cover local accommodation at a volunteer house, local host family, or at a pre-selected Hostel and includes all meals, plus transport between your accommodation and project (unless otherwise stated), airport pickup and drop- off, 24/7 in-country local staff support and supervision.
Additional costs:
- A registration fee of USD200 that covers 24/7 Support from GVVN staff, program promotion costs, administrative costs, travel costs to inspect programs and communication costs with volunteers.
- Visa, airfare, vaccinations, trips and tours while in Tanzania, spending money (USD25 is usually sufficient for basic weekly expenses.)
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Childcare/children
- Education
- English Teaching
- Literacy
- Primary Education
- Social Services, Social Work
- Teaching
- Writing
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Other
Participants Travel to Tanzania
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
5 daysGlobal Village Volunteer Network's Mission Statement
Global Village Volunteer Network's (GVVN) goal is to provide volunteers all around the world with the most affordable, safe, memorable and fulfilling experience as they help improve the lives of those less fortunate than themselves.
Year Founded
2010
