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Help Us Teaching Kindergarten in Zanzibar! :)

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The experience

Volunteers will make an impact by supporting early education, fostering creativity, and creating a nurturing environment that helps children grow and thrive. Helping in teaching, organize playtime, lead sports, and support daily routines.

We expect volunteers not only to be patient, adaptable, and proactive, with a genuine passion for working with children, collaborating with teachers to support lessons but also respecting the local culture.

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$ 50 Per day

Description: Volunteer contribute $50 per day to cover expenses for meal and Accommodation. 1 week $350, 2 weeks $550, 3 weeks $850...

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Swahili

Between 18 and 70 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Zanzibar's kindergartens offer early education for children typically 3 to 6 years old. Focusing on foundational skills like reading, writing, and social development. The curriculum varies, with public kindergartens often following the national guidelines, while private ones may use international methods. English and Swahili are the main languages of instruction, depending on the school's focus.

Many kindergartens are community-based and may have limited resources, so volunteers play an important role by helping teachers, organizing activities, and even bringing new ideas for learning.

Activities & Shift

The kindergarten runs from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, each class follows its planned subject timetable. Volunteers assist children and teachers, supporting priority activities including:

Assisting in Teaching
Supervising and Engaging with Children
Supporting in Learning Activities
Supporting Mealtime Routine, Organizing, Serving and Cleanup
Organizing and Leading Sports Activities