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Teaching in Masai Village in Tanzania

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The experience

Welcome to an inspiring teaching volunteer program in the remote Maasai village of Tanzania. Your participation in Fursa Projects' Teaching initiative is an opportunity to address the challenges faced by the local community. In this remote village, there is a pressing need for volunteer support due to large class sizes and a shortage of teachers. Your presence will not only help reduce the workload of local educators

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 250 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project

Description: Your program fee covers all of your accommodations, breakfast and dinner each day, airport pick up, program support, and a portion of your fee goes to the placement itself. On this program, you spend your volunteer days in a more remote village, returning to The White House Hostel in Arusha on weekends, hence the fee being higher to cover your weekly transportation cost to the village.

What you get

3 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Requirements

Fluent English

Over 18 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

In this remote teaching volunteer program with Fursa Projects, you have the opportunity to go beyond the ordinary, contributing to the growth and development of a community eager to embrace the transformative power of education. Embrace the adventure and purpose that come with teaching in the heart of Maasailand, where your efforts will leave a lasting imprint on the lives of both students and educators.

During your time in the village, not only will you be a teacher but also a cultural ambassador, immersing yourself in the daily life of the Maasai people. Evenings may be spent reflecting on the day's experiences, sharing stories with community members, and gaining a deeper understanding of the traditions and values that define Maasai life.

Activities & Shift

The day begins with the promise of empowering the youth through education. Engage in vibrant classroom activities, share your knowledge, and contribute to the academic growth of students eager to learn. In the midst of this cultural exchange, you'll witness the resilience and enthusiasm of Maasai students as they strive for knowledge in the face of educational challenges.

Your role extends beyond the classroom as you work hand-in-hand with local teachers, offering support and relief by taking charge of classes for a portion of each day. This collaborative effort aims to create a more conducive learning environment, fostering a love for education in a community where every lesson counts.

Rules

Please behave with ethical courtesy of cultural practices, differences and folk laws. Remember where you are always.