Experience a typical African lifestyle and learn the local language in Arusha, Tanzania

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  Description

  Jambo! Welcome, or as we say in Swahili: Karibu Arusha!
  
  We're an organisation based in Arusha dealing with sports and fighting for children's education and we're looking for helping hands at our organisation.
  
  Our country is facing a number of social challenges ranging from high level of unemployment, declining educational and health services, low standard of living and food insecurity. Because of this, we founded our NGO.
  
  Recently, there has been poor school attendance by students, especially in rural areas. Ignorance, food and water scarcity in school, poor playgrounds and lack of good sports infrastructures have been a major obstacle for good attendance hence the poor performance in education. We are thrilled to have you join us in making a difference in the lives of young children. Our organization focuses on daycare and nursery school education, providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children to learn and grow.
  At our daycare, we care for younger children who need close supervision, emotional support, and early developmental activities such as play-based learning, storytelling, and social interaction. Your role here will involve helping with basic care, engaging in playful activities, and ensuring a loving and secure atmosphere for the little ones.
  
  In our nursery school, we provide a structured learning foundation for children before they start primary school. Here, you will experience a more interactive classroom setting, where children learn basic literacy, numeracy, creative skills, and social development. You may assist in classroom activities, storytelling, arts and crafts, singing, and guiding children in their daily routines.
  
  Your presence and effort will bring joy, learning, and encouragement to these young minds. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to working together to create a positive and impactful experience for the children.
  
  Thank you for being part of this journey.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play
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  Interests

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Culture

  

  Charity work

  

  Music

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Languages

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Camping

  

  Nature

  

  Dancing
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Our beloved volunteers will be experiencing/living a typical African lifestyle, Volunteers will also have the chance to learn the local language (Swahili), local dances, traditional Tanzanian fashion and have the time to interact with locals and learn from them.
  
  Outside of the daycare, we can also offer assistance in organizing good deals for various excursions you may be interested in, such as safaris and trips to national parks (such as Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park and the famous Serengeti National Park) and to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater as well as hikes up Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Primarily, we need help taking care of the kids in the daycare centre. This includes playing with the kids (with toys, balls, bicycles etc.) as well as feeding them. Any social media, videography, photography, and/or website knowledge is welcome as well - we need assistance boosting our online presence, so anything you can offer in that area is appreciated. Daycare hours are 6am - 7pm, volunteers are welcome to choose the hours that suit them best. No prior experience in childcare is necessary, just the willingness to learn.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Interested in learning Spanish language.
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  Accommodation

  We are happy to provide basic meals 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for all volunteers. We can accommodate various diets, such as vegan/vegetarian; however we are also happy to let our volunteers prepare their own dishes (cultural dishes from their home).
  
  Volunteers will be staying in a same-gender room, with room for 4 volunteers per room.
  A private room can be arranged for couples as well upon request.

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  What else ...

  As we have mentioned, volunteers will have time to visit different places, such as day tripping safaris, visiting the hot springs, different villages close to Arusha to see the water falls, and time to visit other volunteer programs in the area which are doing the same activities we are doing.
  
  Main methods available for transportation in the area include the boda boda (motorcycle), bajaji (aka tuktuk), daladala (mini bus), and others modes as well (such as taxis). They are fairly affordable (ranging from 20 cents to 1 euro/dollar).

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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