Community projects in Kilimanjaro & Arusha, Tanzania
| country: | Tanzania |
| location: | Kilimanjaro |
| departures: | 2008: 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec |
| price: | From £922 (1 week) - £23024 (12 weeks) excluding flights. Programmes generally run for 1 - 12 weeks. We can arrange flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
As a volunteer in Tanzania you will gain access to some of Africa's greatest sights, including Mount Kilimanjaro and the national parks which teem with wildlife, and you will get to meet people from some of the tribes that inhabit the country, including the Maasai, the Sukuma, the Chagga, and the Meru.
We operate volunteer and intern programmes in Kilimanjaro and volunteer programmes in Arusha and Bagamoyo. Our individual placement will be arranged by our in-country staff who match your personal skills and interests to the needs of the local community. We also operate a Home-Base Structure, providing you with a safe, comfortable place to call home while in Tanzania.
Our volunteers in Tanzania are involved with caring for infants and children, teaching children, teaching English, assisting teachers, working towards women's empowerment, sharing their professional skills/experience, observing and assisting local medical professionals, caring for people with disabilities, working with people affected by HIV/AIDS and assisting teachers of special education.
We have found that the volunteer experience is most effective and rewarding when coupled with the opportunity to learn about local culture, customs and community development. Cultural and learning activities in Tanzania include an in-depth orientation, insightful discussions with staff and local experts on cultural norms, basic Swahili language assistance, guest speakers and special events. In Kilimanjaro, for example, guest speakers may include a representative from one of the country's many national parks, participating in discussions regarding international development, or speaking with a nurse about Tanzania's rampant HIV/AIDS epidemic. Special events may include a tour of Moshi, trips to local museums or a visit to town for market day.
Afternoons will be filled with opportunities to learn about the local culture and customs, and community development. Your Perspectives Programming activities may include language lessons, field trips to places of local interest, discussions with experts on local issues, perhaps even dance lessons!
Evening meal-times provide another exciting chance to enjoy authentic food and to share stories with new friends. The food is delicious and healthy and takes full advantage of local cooking traditions. The evenings and weekends are free time, to relax at the Home-Base or explore the local area. Volunteers often travel to other parts of the country at weekends, and the staff, who are all from the local area themselves, are always happy to make recommendations
We operate volunteer and intern programmes in Kilimanjaro and volunteer programmes in Arusha and Bagamoyo. Our individual placement will be arranged by our in-country staff who match your personal skills and interests to the needs of the local community. We also operate a Home-Base Structure, providing you with a safe, comfortable place to call home while in Tanzania.
Our volunteers in Tanzania are involved with caring for infants and children, teaching children, teaching English, assisting teachers, working towards women's empowerment, sharing their professional skills/experience, observing and assisting local medical professionals, caring for people with disabilities, working with people affected by HIV/AIDS and assisting teachers of special education.
We have found that the volunteer experience is most effective and rewarding when coupled with the opportunity to learn about local culture, customs and community development. Cultural and learning activities in Tanzania include an in-depth orientation, insightful discussions with staff and local experts on cultural norms, basic Swahili language assistance, guest speakers and special events. In Kilimanjaro, for example, guest speakers may include a representative from one of the country's many national parks, participating in discussions regarding international development, or speaking with a nurse about Tanzania's rampant HIV/AIDS epidemic. Special events may include a tour of Moshi, trips to local museums or a visit to town for market day.
a day in the life of a volunteer
On weekdays, volunteers usually get up and eat breakfast at the Home-Base together, before leaving for their Volunteer Placements. Our in-country staff will provide transportation to and from your Volunteer Placement. You will probably spend about four hours at your Volunteer Placement, before returning to the Home-Base to lunch with the other volunteers. Afternoons will be filled with opportunities to learn about the local culture and customs, and community development. Your Perspectives Programming activities may include language lessons, field trips to places of local interest, discussions with experts on local issues, perhaps even dance lessons!
Evening meal-times provide another exciting chance to enjoy authentic food and to share stories with new friends. The food is delicious and healthy and takes full advantage of local cooking traditions. The evenings and weekends are free time, to relax at the Home-Base or explore the local area. Volunteers often travel to other parts of the country at weekends, and the staff, who are all from the local area themselves, are always happy to make recommendations
volunteer travel - what's it all about?
Are you are looking for an adventurous trip with a purpose, or on a gap year or career break? If you want to make a difference in some of the world’s most important conservation areas - and in community projects - then volunteer trips are for you! Volunteers tend to have a sense of adventure, and come from a range of different backgrounds and from all over the world. Edward Abbey said 'sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul'.
how this holiday makes a difference
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Our mission is to operate volunteer programmes around the world in partnership with sustainable community initiatives, bringing people together to work side-by-side while sharing perspectives, and fostering cultural understanding. We determine our placements based on the specific needs of each community we serve.
Through our experience, we've learned that most communities have already developed their own answers to local issues, and that true service comes with recognising and honouring those solutions. By evaluating your skills and interests, we determine a placement that ensures your contribution will make the biggest impact on a personal, local, even global level. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |