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Volunteer in childcare and change lives today

The experience

Join our local nonprofit daycare in Chamazi village, Tanzania, and make a difference for children in need. Volunteers will teach basic literacy, supervise playtime, prepare meals, and ensure a safe, nurturing environment. Your participation is crucial for providing essential care and education. Benefits include personal growth, cultural exchange, and the joy of positively impacting children’s lives.

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: US$ 8 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.

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!

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 Spanish

Between 20 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

1. Teaching Literacy
Volunteers at Sara’s Daycare Center help teach basic literacy skills to young children. This includes reading stories, practicing alphabet recognition, and encouraging early writing activities.

2. Supervising Playtime
During playtime, volunteers supervise and engage with the children. They organize games and activities that promote physical, social, and cognitive development.

3. Preparing Meals
Volunteers assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals. They ensure that children receive balanced diets, accommodating any special dietary needs.

4. Maintaining Cleanliness
Keeping the daycare clean and safe is a key responsibility. Volunteers help with cleaning toys, organizing spaces, and maintaining hygiene standards.

5. Providing Emotional Support
Volunteers offer emotional support and care to the children. They create a nurturing environment where each child fee

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.