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Volunteer in a charitable daycare in the underprivileged society

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The experience

At our charitable daycare in Chamazi village, we provide affordable to free high-quality early childhood education to vulnerable children. Our goal is to support the community by offering a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and thrive. We are dedicated to ensuring every child has access to the education and care they deserve.

What you offer

25 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: € 13 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Volunteers’ fee goes to the host families’ house to cover the expenses of the stay like, three meals per day breakfast, lunch and dinner, and other daily utilities. A part of this fund is used in assisting organization’s projects like raising awareness for vulnerable children. It’s recommended this fee to be paid upfront at the start of the project as it fosters budget accuracy and reinforcing the commitment for volunteers.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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

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

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

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

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

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

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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!

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

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

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

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner French

Between 18 and 75 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Welcome to our project here in Dar es Salaam! We are thrilled to have you join us at Hope Haven Childcare. Here’s a brief overview of how our program works:

You are required to volunteer for 5 hours daily from Monday to Friday at the daycare, as agreed upon through the platform. Additionally, you have the option to contribute 2 extra hours after regular classes to help underprivileged children from public schools improve their academic performance. We teach using both Swahili and English.

Your roles will include assisting as nursery teacher and providing general childcare help . We encourage you to also help with other tasks around the project to ensure everything runs smoothly and to support our mission in creating a nurturing and effective learning environment.

Thank you for your passion and dedication. Your efforts will make a significant difference in the lives of these children.

Activities & Shift

How's the day looks like for volunteers?

08:30 AM. - 09:00 AM. Breakfast at host family's house.
09:00 AM - Walk/ drive to the school.
09:15 AM - 02:00 PM. Engage in Class activities at the local nursery school.


02:15 PM - Lunch
02:15 PM. - 04:30 PM. No activities/ Resting time.
04:30 PM - 07:00 PM. Extra class for the underprivileged children from public schools. (Optional)

07:30 PM - 08:00 PM. Dinner.

Saturday & Sunday
Breakfast, outdoor activities, dinner, and nightlife.

Rules

Volunteers must wear attire that covers their knees and shoulders while teaching.

Volunteers encouraged to be respectful and as open minded as possible. Expect cultural clashes.