Description

A Tanzanian woman who is based in Arusha, and also is the director of a school for kindergarten and primary age children (3-10 years old) that has 170 children (half in nursery school, half in primary school). They have an ongoing need for volunteers at the school, and may have future need for people to do construction work. The school is run by an all-women board, is a registered non-profit in the United States and relies on volunteers to relieve the excess work at the school.

Typical volunteer duties may include: researching grant opportunities, primarily on the internet; writing grants; talking with school staff about project ideas and structures; meeting staff, students and families. Volunteers are asked to work about 30 - 40 hours per week, and must be proactive, as the workload itself doesn't allow for a volunteer coordinator to tell you what needs to be done.

Highlights

It's possible to set up Kiswahili lessons and it's a great opportunity to live in a true village setting. Access to computers and the internet as well as telephones is readily available. Medical facilities are good and transportation routes are well traveled and not too expensive.

This opportunity is part of LEAPNOW's Supported Internship program - Check out our website for more details!

Languages

• English
• Swahili

Cost in US$:

1,400

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Language instruction
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement

Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.

Year Founded

1993