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Volunteer Project-Tanzania

Volunteer In Orphanage in Tanzania

Project Summary

Children migrate from villages affected by extreme poverty, HIV/AIDS, and other social ailments and travel to the cities of Tanzania in search of new lives, new beginnings, hope and other positive life possibilities. Unfortunately, many of these children’s hopes are dashed as they become wrapped up in the chaos and exploitation in these fast-paced cities. In Tanzania, various organizations, churches and individuals are constantly establishing new orphanage homes to assist and protect these neglected children, seeking to give them invaluable opportunities for love, stable homes, education and opportunities for self-development.

 

To offer Volunteer in orphanage in Tanzania program, Global Crossroad partners with multiple orphanages and social organizations in the cities of Arusha and Moshi. We support these orphanages/children centers with volunteers, monetary and tangible donations and contributions to their varied programs/activities.

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  • Program: Volunteer in Tanzania
  • Project: Volunteer in Orphanage In Tanzania
  • Start dates: 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
  • Locations: Arusha and Moshi
  • Departure and End Point: Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Language Need: English
  • Accommodation and meals: Global Crossroad Home base/Host family and Tanzanian cuisine three times daily
  • Activities: Provide love, care, education and free time activities to orphans & support orphanage operations
  • Working hours: 25-35 hours per week
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Most of the orphanages/children centers in Tanzania are greatly lacking resources, disorganized and are understaffed and the results are a constant struggle to facilitate, maintain and improve their programs. There are many areas in which volunteers can harness their individual education, skills and time and make meaningful and lasting contributions in the somewhat shattered lives of these orphaned children. Assistance is urgently needed with education, skill training, hygiene and various administrative activities.

Role of Volunteer

Orphanages in Tanzania focus primarily on offering formal and informal education opportunities in addition to offering the children a safe home. There are many areas in which volunteers can support the ongoing activities of these orphanages. Depending upon the individual interests and skills, volunteers may usually be involved in any of the following activities:

  • Teaching basic conversational English
  • Developing creative free-time programs such as dance, arts, music and other physical activities
  • Helping the children with various health and personal hygiene needs
  • Teaching life-skills
  • Housekeeping as well as cooking and serving food to the children

Skills/Qualification Needed

No specific qualifications are required to volunteer in orphanages in Africa (including Tanzania) project, but your understanding of Tanzanian culture and diversity can help improve the experience for you and the children. Consider enrolling in our one-week Language & Cultural Immersion program. Volunteers should be passionate and about caring for others and very understanding to the often-adverse situations of these children while being patient and flexible.

Volunteer in Tanzania: Project Locations and Free Time Options

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Our volunteer in Tanzania projects are located in and around Arusha and Moshi. Arusha is one of the bigger cities in the north of Tanzania and sits at the base of Mount Meru, not far from the Kenyan border. It is well-known African congress center and contains the site where the International Tribunal for the Rwandese Genocide was held. Safari tours to the Serengeti, N'gorongoro, Manyara and Tarangire usually launch in Arusha. The city is also an excellent base for visiting the Arusha National Park, where volunteers can experience a wide range of habitats and experiences. There are lakes that serve as a gathering point for a kaleidoscope of waterfowl, the imposing summit of Mount Meru is nearby and Moshi is approximately an hour-and-a-half (90 minutes) drive from Arusha.

 

Moshi sits on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is an often over-looked tourist destination, but offers many intriguing cultural exposure opportunities. The Chagga people call Moshi home and it is in the middle of a major coffee growing region. Central Moshi is busy and colorful making an interesting walking excursion. The area around the market and Mawenzi Road is recommended, as there is a slight Asian flavor to the area and a Hindu temple, mosques and Indian traders.