Description

Ujamaa Hostel provides a wide range of volunteer experiences to choose from. You can volunteer in Nursery Schools, Orphanages, Early Childhood Education Centres, Community Development Programs, a School for Disabled Children, an HIV/AIDS Support Centre and many more. Let us know they type of volunteering you would like to do and we will find the best placement for your needs.

Highlights

- The opportunity to give your time and expertise to those less fortunate and in return gain an incredible life experience.
- Low-cost accommodation in a comfortable Western-style house which includes Breakfast, Dinner & Laundry
- In-country support, tours around town, free maps and 24hr security
- The opportunity to experience local Tanzanian culture and gain insight into life in Africa
- Arusha provides access to some of Africas most impressive sights including The Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Mt Kilimanjaro & Mt Meru. There are also a wide range of restaurants, bars, supermarkets and a cinema.

Qualifications

Ujamaa Hostel provides non-vocational volunteer experiences, so you don't need any specific qualifications to volunteer with us. However, if you have qualifications or specific skills set that you feel may be helpful please inform us and we will place you at the most appropriate project.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

14 per night

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

The cost includes accommodation in a comfortable Western-style house with 24hr security, lockable draws for valuables and helpful staff. It also includes Breakfast, Dinner & Laundry, access to TV/DVD, movies, books and large outdoor areas for relaxing.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

A typical volunteer is anyone who is willing to put their time and energy into a project, have fun, be flexible, work hard and experience the local culture.

Age Range

18-55

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Other

Ujamaa Hostel's Mission Statement

Ujamaa Hostel provides low-cost accommodation and free volunteer experiences with worthwhile and reputable local organisations in Arusha, Tanzania. We know what an incredible experience it is to volunteer, but we believe that if you are willing to give your time, skills and expertise to an organisation you shouldn't have to pay for it. We work with a range of different organisations including Nursery Schools, Orphanages, Early Childhood Education Centres, Community Development Centres and a School for Disabled Children. We carefully choose all of our projects so that we can be sure that the volunteers' time is being well spent and that their contribution is worthwhile.

Year Founded

2008