Teaching in Tanzania

The objective of the “Teaching in Tanzania project” is to empower young people to become social leaders.
We reinforce the following:

  • Social inclusion of children, young people and grandparents in situations of social risk.
  • Protection and restitution of rights of socially vulnerable children and adolescents.
  • Volunteers committed to the project will work alongside the community, engaging various actors in society to ensure the fulfilment of everyone’s rights.
Teaching in Tanzania

Overview:

Location Arusha, Tanzania
Duration From 2 - 12 weeks
Dates All year round
Requirements
  • You must have an intermediate level (B1) of English.
  • Special skills: You must be passionate about working with children.
Minimum Age: 17
Your impact
Documents required Enrolment form, curriculum vitae, letter of motivation, police clearance certificate, passport copy, proof of medical insurance.
Day of arrival Friday
Day of departure Friday

Highlights

  • Work with lovely children in various primary and secondary schools in the area.  
  • Leave a lasting impact in the lives of the children you work with.
  • Slogan “Words can change Worlds” – encourage children, parents and communities securing a better education for children.
  • Work hand-in-hand with local teachers and create a fun and educative programme for children at school.
  • Experience amazing tours and adventures in the beautiful country of Tanzania.
  • Go on hikes in the Kilimanjaro National Park or enjoy Safari's in the Serengeti National Park.
  • You will make new friends from all over the world.

Project information

Volunteers reside in a multicultural environment, working collaboratively as a team to undertake tasks or institutional projects. They provide support to beneficiaries in their daily lives and during workshops, while also assisting with the needs of the school in general.
Several primary and secondary schools throughout the Arusha district are in need to have English learning programs organised. During those programmes, you’ll have the opportunity to teach various subjects alongside local teachers. Many of these children are quite young and require attention and engaging activities to help them thrive. During school holidays, a summer school will be conducted.

Your role

You will be expected to work from Monday – Friday, 4-6 hours a day.
Working hours may vary depending on weather conditions, local circumstances, and unforeseen events.

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Teach Mathematics and Science to students at various levels.
  • Assist local teachers in teaching basic English by singing songs and playing educational games.
  • Help organise educational and recreational activities.
  • Engage the children in various activities including handicrafts, sports, drawing, coloring, writing etc.

It is important to note that this description serves as an example only. The daily tasks and challenges depend on the volunteer, the time of the year and the work that needs to be done. The final job description can therefore vary substantially from the above.

Accommodation

You will be staying at the Volunteer house in Arusha (guesthouse type), located in a peaceful neighbourhood in Njiro, on the outskirts of the city. Rooms are gender-separated and accommodating between 2 and 6 volunteers at a time. The house is a 5-minute walk from the Cinema Centre, where you can find restaurants, cinemas, cash points, a western-style supermarket and other shops.
To get to the city centre, you can take a “dala dala” bus or a taxi, it takes roughly 10 minutes.
Wi-Fi is available, laundry is included.

Meals

You will be provided with 3 meals a day, 7 days a week. Meals are inspired by the local cuisine and include maize, rice and plantains. Beef, goat meat, beans and green leafy vegetables are incorporated to provide essential nutrients throughout the week.
Vegetarian and special dietary options are available.

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