Description

Volunteer in Tanzania on a project based on the island of Zanzibar, located just off Africa's Tanzanian coast. The project works with a number of different institutions where you will be volunteering on a combination of different activities. Work with pre-schools, primary and secondary schools supporting local teachers in educating and playing with children as there are often too many children to accommodate at one time, and shortages of staff and facilities. You can also get involved with teaching not only English, but also computer and life skills to adults at the local tourism training institute, helping them get work. You may also have the chance to get involved with the local beach and marine conservation program. The focus of your project will depend on the time of year you visit and the school holidays, but there is plenty of work all year round.

As a volunteer in Tanzania on the island of Zanzibar you will be on a special tropical island enthralled in history, culture and smiling people. Our volunteer teaching and community project is based right on the beach and is a fabulous place to volunteer. Help develop tourism, computer literacy and teach English to the community of Zanzibar.

Highlights

Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa. It's made up of 3 inactive volcanoes with the highest standing at 19,331ft. It remains the highest peak that a regular tourist can climb. It will take 5 days to climb up and down and you will cover over 80km, which is still a great test of your endurance. Throughout the climb you will pass initially through the tropical forests and up to an expanse of open moorland. Moving closer to the summit you will pass through the unpredictable alpine desert landscape made up of rocks, ice and temperature fluctuations. Once at the summit you get an unbelievable view of the wild plains of Tanzania.

Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest national park and is what makes Tanzania famous. The park covers 14,763 km² (5,700 square miles) of grassland plains and savanna as well as riverine forest and woodlands. The Serengeti is home to the 'big 5' as well as cheetah, giraffe and gazelle. Due to it's biodiversity and ecological importance UNESCO have declared it a world heritage site.

Kolo-Kondoa Rock Art Sites

The Kondoa rock art site is a series of caves carved into the side of the hills around 30,000 years ago. The highly artistic images depict the time line from hunter gatherer to an agro-pastoralist society. The paintings show human figures engaging in hunting, playing musical instruments, and crossing rivers with elephants, giraffe and antelopes. These cave sites are still used by the local communities today for weather divination, medicine and initiation ceremonies.

Looking out over the steppe. The cave site is nine km. off the main highway from Kondoa to Arusha, about 20 km. north of Kondoa. The caves contain paintings, some of which are believed by the Tanzania Antiquities Department to date back 1500+ years. The paintings depict elongated people, animals, and hunting scenes. Tourists are asked to report to the Antiquities Department office on the highway at the village of Kolo and ask for the cave paintings guide.

Qualifications

Participants must possess enthusiasm and a willingness to learn about the environment and the people. Additionally, a love of working in the community and interacting with people is essential.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please visit the website for cost.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

- Accommodation: Shared room in a volunteer house.
- Food: 3 meals per day - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Weekly laundry service
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Training: Pre-departure information pack, on-site Orientation and project induction provided
- Support: 24 hour support from on-site coordinator
- Use of a bicycle for your stay
- Activities: Staff help organise weekend activities. (Activity price may be extra) Trips include: Diving/snorkeling, Jozani Forest trip to see the red-colobus monkeys, dolphin swimming and Safari on mainland Tanzania

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

A Kaya volunteer shows enthusiasm, spirit and life to stimulate and bring something new to the residents; love, patience and a listening ear for the people; and a good motivator with a positive and optimistic attitude.

Age Range

Must be 18 years and above.

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

Kaya Responsible Travel's Mission Statement

Kaya's mission is to promote sustainable social, environmental and economic development, empower communities and cultivate educated, compassionate global citizens through responsible travel.

Year Founded

2008