Description

We have a variety of projects that have evolved since our first volunteers arrived in 2000. Many people choose to teach in village schools that genuinely need volunteers. The schools are very happy, vibrant places where you will soon make a real contribution and feel at home. Volunteers support the local English teachers and usually lead the lessons after a short while. Your passions such as sport, music, drama and singing will all be hugely appreciated and many of our volunteers have built an after school curriculum based on these activities.

There are two local orphanages that have welcomed our volunteers as care workers and provide a permanent home for unwanted children. If you are interested in healthcare we have volunteer places on a local Aids awareness program as well as at a local hospital. Volunteers can now gain experience as a journalist on a local Arusha newspaper.

Highlights

- A sense of achievement that you've made a real contribution to Tanzanian life; bringing education, fun and friendship to African children.
- Learning Swahili, learning about a completely different culture and becoming immersed in it.
- Experience African life as a local rather than as a tourist.
- Making great friends, from your group and from Arusha.
- Seeing elephants, lions and other animals in their natural home, climbing Kilimanjaro and staying on Zanzibar.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From GBP 1725 for 1 month

Program Fees Include:

* Interview and informal briefing
* UK pre-departure course covering medical, safety and placement advice
* Help and advice from our UK office before departure and whilst in Tanzania
* Advice on obtaining a visa
* Finding you a suitable work placement in Tanzania
* Accommodation for the duration of your placement
* The Oyster local representative who will meet and welcome you on arrival
* Induction course in-country to orientate you and brief you on local matters
* Basic Swahili training
* Transportation to your school from the airport
* Assistance and support from our representative during your placement
* Oyster is able to offer volunteers an optional 4 day luxury safari for around GBP 550. This is a fraction of the cost of booking from the UK
* Excludes food (approx. GBP 1 per day)

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Our voluntary placements are open to anyone over 18 and we always welcome career breakers of any age.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Limited scholarships are available for people that can demonstrate financial hardship.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• In-Person Interview when Feasible

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 day from recepit of form to booking interview

Post Services Include

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Oyster Worldwide's Mission Statement

We are a specialist UK based Gap Year and Responsible Travel Company. We pride ourselves on offering a personalized service to our clients through our experienced destination managers. We offer either voluntary or paid work in 13 countries around the world.

Year Founded

2006