Teaching Volunteer Program
Who fit For Program?
Volunteers who are enthusiastic about education and wish to expand access to schooling in underserved Tanzanian communities. You’ll be supported by the local team and placement staff, so prior teaching qualifications are not required for participation in this project. However, some relevant experience or training would be beneficial.
Volunteer program Introduction:
Would you like to work as a volunteer teacher in Tanzania? With many big, understaffed classes in Arusha, the Teaching initiative by Vision Changer Organization provides a fantastic chance for volunteers to assist local schools. Volunteers help local instructors with a variety of courses or lead classes to obtain invaluable teaching experience.
Volunteers might also opt to work at schools that serve kids with disabilities, giving them the essential care and support to succeed both personally and intellectually.
Expectations
In Tanzania, children cherish their school experience and value the education they receive. However, as teenagers, many students leave school to help support their families. Volunteers contribute a diverse perspective to children’s education during their time in school, nurturing their enthusiasm for learning, expanding their horizons.
As a Teaching volunteer, you will work in English-medium or government schools. These schools typically have crowded classes with 30 to 50 students, where volunteers play a significant role in enabling more personalized teaching. You will assist local teachers or lead classrooms in various subjects, including:
- English
- Math
- Science
- Geography
- History
- Art
- Physical education
Volunteers also have the chance to support students with a range of mental and physical disabilities at a special needs school, where these students require substantial attention and assistance in their studies. If you have experience working with individuals with disabilities or are interested in this option, please specify in your application.
Read Here if you Meet The Requirements
To participate in this program, volunteers under the age of sixteen must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or friend who is at least eighteen.
In order to participate in the program, volunteers who are 16 or 17 years old on the start date of the program must give VCO their parental consent. They may also be asked to submit further documentation to the local team.
Before leaving, all volunteers must submit to VCO a criminal background check, or if they are less than eighteen, they must submit two character reference letters.
It is mandatory for all volunteers to possess sufficient volunteer travel insurance.
Every volunteer needs to speak English well.
Safety and support
VCO follows industry-best practices and the most stringent health and safety procedures; these are regularly reviewed and improved.
It is recommended that all volunteers finish our engaging pre-departure training.
Every local team receives training in First Aid and best practices for managing volunteers.
The VCO Risk Management Policy must be adhered to by all programs offered by VCO.
Our local team offers round-the-clock in-country support to all volunteers.
See The Reasons Why Volunteering With us?
When you join the Community Development project in Arusha, you’ll be making a positive impact on local neighborhoods while also developing personally and professionally by:
- Supporting disadvantaged communities
- Assisting with a variety of community projects
- Gaining hands-on community development experience
- Engaging with the local language, Swahili
- Developing effective communication skills
- Immersing yourself fully in Tanzanian culture
- Exploring Arusha, a vibrant city at the heart of Tanzania
Orientation Plan
Volunteers should come in Arusha the day before orientation, which takes place on the first and fifteenth of every month.
After registering, please schedule your flights to arrive at Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Your program fee includes airport pickup. We advise volunteers under the age of eighteen to travel abroad only with a notarized letter of parental approval. Your program price includes transportation to and from the volunteer accommodation in Arusha, which includes lodging the night before orientation. A local team member will meet you at the airport upon your arrival.
We can set up pickup in Arusha for the day before your orientation if you’re traveling throughout Tanzania prior to the start of your volunteer program. occurs in one of the volunteer houses in Arusha, commencing on the day of your choice in the morning. Orientation will start the Monday after the holiday or the following Monday if your start date falls on a weekend or public holiday.
Destination Details:
The volunteer program of Vision Changer Organization Tanzania is situated in Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania, is a premier destination blending thrilling safaris with impactful volunteering. Nestled near iconic spots like Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Mount Kilimanjaro, it offers easy access to exceptional wildlife adventures. At the same time, Arusha is a hub for meaningful volunteer opportunities, including education, animal welfare, and community development. Volunteers can engage in local projects while immersing themselves in the region’s vibrant culture and natural beauty. Whether exploring the vast landscapes or contributing to community initiatives, Arusha provides a unique and enriching experience for both safari enthusiasts and those looking to make a difference.
schedule Sample For Volunteers
First Day
On the first day of the volunteering placement, you will be escorted to the project by our local staff and introduced to the staff at the project you will be working with.
Weekdays
Work and hours are dependent on the project and placement that each volunteer is working at. A typical volunteer day would be as follows:
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast at the volunteer house or homestay. |
| 8:00 AM | Volunteers leave home and travel to their placements. Work and hours are dependent on the project and placement that each volunteer is working at. |
| 1:00 PM | Work at the placement usually ends. Volunteers are free to travel home for lunch at their accommodation, prepare for the next day or do some shopping and sightseeing. |
| 8:30 PM | Dinner at the volunteer house or homestay |
Weekends
Tanzania is a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise. In your spare time, you may go on a safari to observe the astounding array of animal species that make Tanzania home of lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos and wildebeest migration..
Fantastic marketplaces, a day-long walk up neighboring Mount Meru, and information on the Maasai and Meru tribes can all be found at Arusha. You may also reserve some time before or after your program to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, or you can take a quick trip to Zanzibar for a weekend of sun and sandy beaches.
Are you Interested?
Just Fill a free application and check availability for your preferred dates.
Join us in our mission
Create a more sustainable and vibrant future for Tanzania and beyond. Whether you choose to volunteer, or partner with us, your support will make a significant difference in our efforts to protect the environment, promote cultural diversity, and uplift communities.