Description

**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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This volunteering experience in Tanzania gives you a unique chance to give back to Tanzania. There is no minimum number of volunteer days required. Make an impact through a variety of activities in a short period of time:

-We offer a structured full-day volunteer program for maximum benefit to the school, best support of the volunteer and most meaningful impact for the students.
-Volunteer Coordinators in the US and Tanzania provide information and support every step of the way.
-Stay in safe and comfortable volunteer housing located right on the Peace House Secondary School (PHS) campus.

Activities include:

GUIDING SMALL GROUP LEARNING: Guide small groups of students in creative problem solving and critical thinking exercises--concepts not normally part of the Tanzanian curriculum.

PRIMARY SCHOOL VISITS: See typical government schools where PHS students come from. Peace House provides support and teacher training to help improve these schools.

HANDS-ON VOLUNTEER WORK: Help with construction, gardening or landscape work to improve the school campus. Use your skills in the library or computer lab.

STUDENT EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Participate in extra-curricular activities with the students, ranging from sports and cooking to academic clubs.

CULTURAL EDUCATION: Enjoy evening discussions about Tanzanian culture, history and language that will give you a deeper understanding of the day's experiences.

A Volunteer Experience at Peace House Secondary School can easily be added on to the end or beginning of your safari, Kilimanjaro climb, or trip to Zanzibar!

Highlights

Give back to the beautiful and wondrous country of Tanzania--perhaps after viewing the wildlife, climbing Kilimanjaro, or spending time on the beaches of Zanzibar--by sharing your time and talents at Peace House Secondary School, a boarding school for AIDS orphans and vulnerable children.

Easily integrate into our structured program and participate by guiding small group learning, going on primary school visits, helping with construction, gardening, or library work, joining students' extra-curricular activities, and learning about Tanzanian culture.

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.

Qualifications

Flexibility, adaptability, passion for Africa and children, desire to make an impact!

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Short-Term (2-14 days): USD 200 per night

Cost Includes:

• Travel while in host country
• Housing
• Food
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• 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).

Not Included:
Airfare, visa, immunizations, travel insurance, any meals taken off-site or any extra food/snacks desired, transportation between PHS and Arusha (except for pre-arranged staff transport), cultural or tourist activities (i.e. 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.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of any size

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

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