WOMENS EDUCATION VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN TANZANIA ARUSHA

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WOMENS EDUCATION VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN TANZANIA ARUSHA

Inspired to be a Women’s Education volunteer in Tanzania? Witness Africa safaris Women’s Education project is a fantastic opportunity for volunteers to make a meaningful difference to the lives of women who face the challenges of gender inequality in Arusha. Volunteers gain experience supporting and teaching women by helping them learn new skills that could lead to them gaining employment and becoming more self-sufficient.

Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
Affordable fees from $270 for 1 week
Includes accommodation, meals, airport pick up, orientation and 24/7 support
Share knowledge and skills with disadvantaged women
Enjoy Tanzania's breathtaking vistas

What to expect and how you'll make an impact Childcare centers and kindergartens in low-income areas of Arusha are often lively places, and many families rely on them for support while they go to work for the day. Volunteers can ease the workload of local staff and help them provide better quality care for preschoolers. As a Childcare volunteer you will assist in daycares and kindergartens that are often underfunded, under-resourced and in need of extra help. Volunteers provide valuable support by:

Assisting with teaching
Caring for children
Playing games and arranging activities
Helping with feeding and mealtimes
Interacting and engaging with children
Other general duties.

What to expect and how you'll make an impact

Gender equality is an ongoing issue in Tanzania, where many women face challenging situations in their everyday life. Domestic violence, homelessness and HIV/AIDS are all too common, and women who have to confront these challenges are often stigmatized by society. Volunteers can make a significant difference to the prospects of disadvantaged women, helping with education and supporting them to become more self-sufficient. As a Women’s Education volunteer you’ll be based with a local NGO that focuses on empowering women and giving them the skills to be healthy and financially independent. Many of these women would struggle to find these kinds of opportunities to up skill and support themselves without these volunteer-driven initiatives. You’ll help with a range of activities which can include:

Teaching English and business classes
Distributing menstrual pads to women and girls
Assisting on a project to teach women how to breed chickens for income
Helping women to get finance for their start-up businesses
Teaching women how to cook
Jewellery creation
Providing childcare

Cancelation Procedure

10% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 30 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 30 days prior departure. No refund applicable within 30 days of departure..

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Payment Procedure

A deposit of 10% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 30 days prior departure. For any bookings within 30days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.

Volunteers can also participate in community outreach visits. Visits take place every one to two weeks, and you’ll be able to visit women in their own homes. During these visits, you’ll provide food, companionship, counseling and medical assistance to those in need. Stay near Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest mountain Why do Women's Education volunteering in Arusha witness Africa safaris? When you volunteer with women in Tanzania you’ll be adding value to the local community, while also developing personally and professionally by:

Helping women overcome gender inequality issues
Teaching women new skills
Developing your communication skills
Gaining experience working with women
Immersing yourself in Tanzanian culture
Discovering Africa’s incredible wildlife

Volunteer requirements Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or friend who is over 18 to participate in this program Volunteers aged 16-18 are required to provide with parental consent in order to participate on the program independently, and may be asked to provide additional documentation to the local team All volunteers are required to provide a criminal background checked before to departure, or if aged under 18 need to provide two character reference letters instead All volunteers are required to have adequate volunteer travel insurance All volunteers must speak fluent English.