Childcare, Sports and Teaching - Zanzibar

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The experience

Embark on a fulfilling journey with our Childcare and Teaching program in Paje, Zanzibar!

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of a local pre-primary school, where you'll engage with children in a nurturing day-care setting. Alongside local educators, you'll support the physical and cognitive development of children from low-income families, offering them quality, inquiry-based education.

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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$ 215 Per week

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

Description: There is a fee of $200 per week. This covers all of your accommodation, Breakfast and Dinner, Airport pick-up and program support.

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What you get

2 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 Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

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

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

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

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.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

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Requirements

Intermediate English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

Start your day with a big breakfast at the Hostel accommodation before making your way to the childcare placement, conveniently located nearby in Paje, Zanzibar.
Your daily routine will vary depending on your length of stay and familiarity with the school's operations. Initially, you'll focus on understanding the school's challenges and procedures, gradually integrating into the program.

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Activities & Shift

Engage with the children during their morning activities, fostering curiosity and exploration through fun, outdoor-based games and sports programs, promoting physical activity and youth development.

As the day progresses, you'll assist with literacy-focused activities, incorporating play-based learning to make education enjoyable and effective, enhancing early childhood education and development.

A mid-morning break provides an opportunity for the children to recharge with a nourishing snack of porridge before diving into early childhood math activities, contributing to nutrition and cognitive development.

Wrap up the day with entertaining games, songs, or other engaging activities, fostering a positive end to their learning experience, promoting socialization and emotional well-being.

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Rules

Please adhere to cultural sensitivites, rules and local customs