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**Important update: Peace House Africa has been forced to suspend this volunteer program until further notice.

Please contact us if you would like to be notified when the situation on campus changes and we are able to reinstate the program.

We are grateful for your support during this trying time, and hope to work with you in the future.
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Not quite ready to go to college? Can't decide what you want to do with your life? Spend a gap year volunteering in Tanzania! Make the greatest impact by sharing your time and talents with orphans and vulnerable children! What are your hobbies and interests? In what areas do you have particular skills? We can translate virtually any interest or skill into a valuable contribution at PHS.

For Mid to Long-Term Volunteers, we try to use your particular skills, knowledge, and interest to the highest capacity. Past volunteers have lead the Art Club, Commerce Club, and Journalism Club. Others have applied their teaching experience and have taught conversational English classes, or computer skills. Inquire with us and share your vision for how you would like to contribute at PHS!

In addition to your specific project, we are always in need of help with construction, maintenance, gardening, landscaping, and help in the library. We also invite all volunteers to participate in a sport, extra-curricular or academic club of interest to them. Some sports we offer are Volleyball, Football (soccer), Rugby and Netball. Some examples of clubs offered are Sewing, Choir, Running, Environment, Construction, Cooking, Dance, Commerce, Gymnastics and Art.

Share your ideas with us, and spend fulfilling time at PHS in a fully-customized volunteer program! Help give orphans and vulnerable children a brighter future, while discovering what's in store for your own future!

Highlights

- Volunteer Coordinators in the US and Tanzania provide information and support every step of the way.

- Stay in our safe and comfortable on-campus volunteer housing with impressive views of Mt. Meru, western bathrooms, separate bedrooms, full kitchens and living areas. PHS is located on a 100 acre enclosed, gated campus with 24-hour security guards, to ensure a safe environment. PHS is located just west of Arusha, 2 miles south of the domestic airport, 30 miles from Kilimanjaro International Airport, and 100 miles east of the Ngorongoro Crater.

- Your experience will be fully customized! Feel fulfilled by sharing your interest and skills while making an incredible impact on orphaned and vulnerable children.

Qualifications

Flexibility, adaptability, passion for Africa and children, ability to spend more than 14 days at PHS, desire to make an impact!

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Mid-Term (15-90 days) USD 50/night; Long-Term (90+) USD 30/night

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

- Lodging in on-site volunteer housing.
- Safe, clean drinking water.
- Three daily meals plus tea taken in the dining hall.
- On-site orientation, training and volunteer coordination.
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (if needed).
- Transport to town on scheduled staff transport.

NOT INCLUDED:
- Airfare.
- Volunteer visa and resident permit.
- Immunizations.
- Travel insurance/Evacuation insurance (required).
- Any meals taken off-site or extra food/snacks desired.
- Transportation between PHS and Arusha (except for pre-arranged staff transport).
- Cultural or tourist activities, such as safari.
- Laundry service (available for an extra charge).
- Other personal expenses.

TAX DEDUCTIBILITY:
90% of your program fee is tax deductible in the USA and goes directly to support the education of Peace House Secondary School students. Flights and other expenses may not be deductible depending on what other activities you do while in country. Please consult your tax advisor for more details.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

17+

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of any size

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Peace House Africa's Mission Statement

In the spirit of giving hope, Peace House Africa is creating a brighter future for Africa's orphans, vulnerable children and their communities through nurturing care, dynamic education, technology research and business development.

Year Founded

2001