Kuzuri Tanzania

Whilst volunteering with us you will have the opportunity to live with a local family and experience the traditions, language and culture of the country first hand. We will welcome you into our family with open arms.

As well as having the choice of volunteering at one of the schools/orphanages that we support, we also have a community center that we would love you to get involved with. This is a unique addition to the community to support education and local people in need of support, and it is an exciting and fulfilling opportunity.

For seven years myself and my family have hosted over 200 volunteers from many different countries and backgrounds. We love having volunteers here, because not only do they make a huge impact on our community but they enrich our lives. I enjoy matching people with a project that will help them feel fulfilled whilst arranging activities (like safari, mountain trekking and visiting hot springs/massai village) so that they have the best time in our country as possible. My family love cooking local African food for our visitors and we enjoy learning new western recipes. We love to show volunteers around Arusha and introduce them to our culture and traditions. When we aren't working or exploring I love to learn all about local animals and vegetation, cooking or enjoy a good movie.

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Reviews

5.0
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Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

Norway

5

I had a very nice experience in Arusha with James and his family. At the school it is arranged for you to take responsibility for how much you want to interact, and you get the opportunity to choose a lot yourself. I taught grades 5 and 6 and the kids were super happy, clever and greatful.
At weekends there is an opportunity to explore more, here too it is important that you take responsibility yourself and make things happen. Would recommend the waterfall and to do a safari!
Arush is a nice city and everyone is very welcoming!

17 days ago

Spain

5

We stayed with the Kissiri family for 10 days.
They made our stay really nice and comfortable.
We were having breakfast around 8, then we were going to the school until 12. Coming back home to have lunch and the rest of the day, he had free time until dinner time around 8pm.
We enjoyed our time in the school, the kids are really polite, patient and happy.
From our experience, we recommend it to anyone who wants to have a full experience of living in in a Tanzanian environment and get the chance to help in a local school.
Asante sana 🙏🏻

about 2 months ago

Portugal

5

Foi a minha primeira experiência de voluntariado e foi maravilhosa. As crianças são extraordinárias e foi uma aprendizagem nova num ambiente que não me era antes familiar. A família é impecável e sentimo-nos mesmo em casa. Estão sempre dispostos a ajudar em tudo o que precisamos. Recomendo a 100%.

about 2 months ago

United Kingdom

5

What a wholesome and culturally-rich experience. I cannot recommend this enough. I have completed many volunteering roles before and this was my favourite. The impact you have on the lovely children is so rewarding. Everyday I taught a class in the school and in my spare time I went to orphanages and helped out in the community library and helped raise funds on social media. The host family is amazing and really supports you. I loved the school and the children were so appreciative and eager to learn. Feel free to message me with any qs! If you are thinking about doing it, just do it! :)

about 2 months ago

Brazil

5

I had an amazing experience! The Kissiri family (hosts) are super nice people and welcoming. The kids on the school are lovely and to teach there was such a good experience. I recommend this volunteer opportunity to everyone =)

2 months ago


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