Gap Year Programs in Rural Areas,Tanzania

Collaborate with local teachers and lead classes of up to 80 students on this once in a lifetime volunteer opportunity in Tanzania. As a Teaching Volunteer, you’ll play a hands-on role in delivering more focused education to students within schools of limited resources. Are you ready to make a difference? Based in Arusha, Tanzania, this fully-hosted, life-enriching volunteer program is provided by International Volunteer HQ - the world's leading volunteer travel organization, trusted by more than 120,000 volunteer travelers. Ranging from 1 to 16 weeks and starting at just $270 for 1 week, your fully hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. You’ll be accommodated in either an authentic​ ​homestay or in a volunteer house with other like-minded, impact-focused travelers. Thanks to IVHQ's affordable fees, flexible booking and free changes, you can register for your volunteer program in Tanzania with confidence.

Participate in a leadership learning program, which is a combination of travel and cultural immersion. Throughout the course, you’ll join motivated explorers from around the globe to explore remote savannah and forests in Tanzania. A big part of the semester will be spent camping out and incorporated with a 10-day homestay with a Tanzanian family. Take on a physical challenge on the slopes of Africa’s highest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro! Step back in time through human history while exploring the valleys of Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge. Learn about the current way of life in Tanzania by engaging in service and meeting the Maasai, Chaga, Bushmen, and Meru people in rural villages. Hike with your group’s Maasai cultural liaison and observe wildlife, including elephants and giraffes. The semester focuses on leadership, wherein you will navigate challenging terrain to enhance your problem solving skills. The ability to change your climbing route due to weather changes practices decision-making and judgment. Cultural interactions give you the chance to develop your respect for different cultures, as well as communication skills.