Rafiki come and help/support us with our education project for kids in Tanzania.

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Karibu Rafiki to our Kindergarten,

Hello, my name is Samuel, my wife and I are running an educational project which needs the help from the volunteers in many diferents ways.

We assit kids from 2 to 6 years old in Gezaulole - Kigamboni, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and all of them receive from us the best we can do, but we know we can do much more.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Charity work
Language practice
Art project
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The cultural exchange can be so rich when we do something helpful to someone who we don't expect too much back, like children and simple people from a small village in Tanzania.

We are sure all the volunteers can have a great time with this so rewarding experience.

The volunteer will also have opportunities to learn to speak swahili language, to cook local food also will experience the realy local life and culture while visiting places they ordinarily not visit.

The volunteers will also have a chance to have fun with our neighbourhood and other people in our village.
Help
We need help to finish the building where we use as a classroom, as well as to create an envirolment based on Permaculture system to privide organic food for the children in the future.

A volunteer also can help to teach to draw, singing and play variety games or sports with the chindren.

We also need the volunteers to talk to children, practice English and share things about life in general.
Languages spoken
English and Swahili
Accommodation
Prived bedroom inside the family host, a bed and mosquito net will be provided. We can share the family food together.
What else ...
In your time off you can walk through the village close to the project, go to the beach (1 km far from the project) and enjoy the beautiful views around the place.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week

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28/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Paulina) for host

I was with Sam and his lovely family for 3 weeks and It was a BEAUTIFUL experience. I was there by the holidays and the kids from the school were not around so that gave me the chance to interact with the family, and I have to say I fell in love with them! They are my family now!
We also worked on the project of the design of a new school and a… read more

(Excellent )

16/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Nele)

Nele stayed with us almost one month, she was real hard work, friendly and charming person.
She is fast learner and easily to adopt the environment, she learned to cook different kind of local foods. she managed and always was good in the kitchen, later she cooked for us chakula kitamu.
She is also good in teaching the kindergarten kids enjoyed a… read more

(Excellent )

17/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nele) for host

This is a beautiful place. The family of Samuel is very kind and made me feel like I am a part of the family. They teached me how to cook local food and showed me some places around the village. Often I was walking to the beach as well, because it's very close. The work at the kindergarten was very nice, even if it was a bit difficult because of… read more

(Excellent )

07/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)

Sara stay with us and volunteering in our kindergarten, she was really amazing friend, chaming, open minded and helpful person. She was quick to learn new things.
I got some tips about my first trip to abroad from her, she also helped my sister after the operation. My family was really happy and enjoyed the moment that Sara was with us even when… read more

(Excellent )

17/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tereza) for host

I have spent two months at the kindergarten. It was my first time to experience Africa and I could not choose better. I´ve been teaching those amazing kids there, sometimes taking care of Lese and B or helping to improve teachers´ computer skills.
Lightness has become my Tanzanian mum while cooking good food and teaching me many new things,… read more

(Excellent )

09/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tereza)

Ahsante sana Namayan(Maasai name)

Tereza spend two months with us, she was always smiling, cheerful with passion of teaching the kids.

She was realy an amazing friend to everyone at our village, my family was so happy to have her with us especially my two sons they are now always asking for her:blush:

For sure Tereza was really a hard work… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kaoutar) for host

I had a great time with Samuel and his family, everyone were nice to me and took care of me. The school and the kids were amazing, want to learn and smart. We had great time singing body parts and learning Hisabu.
Lesse, B were so super cute, Lightness was so polite and Wini was amazing, we've enjoyed our journey at the beach. I will never forget… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Kaoutar)

Kaoutar spent her time volunteering in our kindergarten, she is friendly, open minded and a person with great heart. She was even use her extra time to teach people computer, helping me with my computer software solutions as she is IT Engineer. Also my family was so happy to stay with her, Lese, B and Winy will miss her.
I recommend Kaoutar to any… read more

(Excellent )

23/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Justine) for host

An amazing experience in a fabulous family. Samuel and lightness are very kind and take care of you all the time. Their children are so smart and happy all the time. It was a pleasure to spent time with them.
And discover their amazing project for the school, they really want the best for children. It was a beautiful experience to discover the… read more

(Excellent )

19/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa & Christina )

Lisa & Christina was our first volunteers in this year 2019. It was great to have them with us in our home they are charming and flexible to help with any kind of work.
Kindergarten kids was so happy to be taught with them especially about types of fruits:pineapple::watermelon::banana: because they use to eat it, also playing… read more

(Excellent )

19/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Christina ) for host

We enjoyed our stay at this kindergarten a lot. It was fun to play with the children and teach them some english words and songs. Sometimes it was a bit difficult because of the language barrier, it would be advantageous to be a bit prepared so that you have an idea what to do with the kids.

Samuel and his wife Lightness were so caring and made… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ines) for host

I stayed 3 weeks with Samuel and his family and I couldn't have wished for a better host family. It was a pleasure for me to teach the children as they were so open-minded and thankful. For Samuel it is beyond question to use every free minute of his time to show you the Tansanian country and culture. I would recommend this host family to everyone… read more

(Excellent )

11/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (SANAE) for host

This experience was my very first with workaway. I had an amazing time with Samuel and his lovely family.
Even though my stay was short (1 week), it was soooo worth it.
My kaka is a very kind and welcoming person, and he really wants his guests to experience the tanzanian way of life. Which is great! I am used to travelling a lot but this trip… read more

(Excellent )

30/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (SANAE)

Sanae my Dada(sister) she is a nice friend with a greatful heart, charming and helpful person. She stayed with us for one week, it was a short time but with a lot of success in our Kindergarten. She use her time to volunteer in our Kindergarten to teach the childrens to paint, she also bring a lot of presents for the kids also support to our… read more

(Excellent )

21/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Josje) for host

I had a great time staying with Samuel and Lightness for two weeks. They are very kind and speak English well. Their sons are cute and I had fun playing with them.
It was also a lot of fun helping out in the kindergarten which consisted of helping the children write, count and colour. The kids are very cute and love to play with you. The village… read more

(Excellent )

14/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Josje)

Josje stay with us for two weeks, she also use her volunteering time to teach our Kindergarten kids, she is so friendly and nice person children enjoyed a lot. Also our son Leserian was having a great time playing cards with her. She also help us to do some task like computer activities and to filing the results for kindergarten kids. I recommend… read more

(Excellent )

18/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Slavek) for host

SUPER AWESOME !!
Samwel was amazing host and I love this school. The place was also super amazing because it was just 10 minute walk from the beach. Kids was really smart and i really enjoyed the stay. I made a video aout volunteering.

thank you for this experience and hope to see you again

(Excellent )

11/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Slavek)

Slávek and his girlfriend Dasha was good and nice friends, they have volunteer in my Kindergarten for one week, the kids was so happy to be with them they have learned to read & write numbers, names of body parts and colours. My family also was happy to stay with them, Dasha help us to wash dishes and to cook food, we will real miss them.
They are… read more

(Very good )

07/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Delilah) for host

I've done quite a few workaways in Africa and this one was the best so far! Samuel and Lightness are very kind and easy going hosts. Their two children are so loving, creative and a joy to be around. Teaching in their school was a great experience though somewhat overwhelming. I have no teaching experience and the class was handed over to me. I… read more

(Excellent )

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