Description

The Global Service Corps (GSC) Tanzania volunteer vacation program builds on more than ten years of non-profit international development experience in East Africa. The Volunteer Vacation provides an affordable alternative to GSC's Service-Learning Programs, and offers participants an opportunity to teach English and assist young people in schools and orphanages, learn about the Tanzanian culture and participate in a variety of sight-seeing opportunities in the Arusha area.

Volunteer Vacations are a great way to immerse yourself in the rich Tanzanian culture and while at the same time making a positive contribution to the Arusha community. GSC's volunteer vacation experience can be an affordable alternative to GSC's Service-Learning Programs or can also offer the conventional tourist a window to a new way to experience a country.

Highlights

The program begins with your arrival in Arusha, where you will be met by a GSC representative who will escort you to a comfortable guesthouse. Here you will stay for the first three days of orientation before moving to your homestay or alternative housing (available for an additional fee.) During orientation days you will take part in activities introducing you to the Arusha area and Tanzanian culture. GSC staff will provide an overview of your program schedule and facilitate discussions on Tanzanian culture, health and safety issues. You will also participate in a walking tour of Arusha to familiarize you with your new surroundings, conversational Swahili lessons, and instruction on teaching English as a second language. No further special training or skills are required of Volunteer Vacationers.

Following orientation activities, you will begin your volunteer service in Tanzanian schools and orphanages. Volunteer placements include teaching English and providing much needed services to underprivileged children.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Program Costs Start at USD 1,170

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Living stipend
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18 - 80

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

90 days

Global Service Corps's Mission Statement

Working from offices on three continents, Global Service Corps is dedicated to fulfilling our mission of designing and implementing effective service-learning programs that provide maximum benefit to our program participants and the communities we serve. Through the hard work of our staff, support of our advisory board, collaboration with our partners and the participation of hundreds of volunteers each year, Global Service Corps has earned its reputation as a leader in international volunteerism, service-learning and community development.

Year Founded

1992