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Make a Difference: Volunteer with Children and Explore Tanzania!

The experience

Volunteering with Foundation in Tanzania offers a chance to support orphaned children through teaching, childcare, and community work. Volunteers assist with daily tasks, play, and help improve facilities. Accommodations are provided, allowing full cultural immersion. Explore Tanzania’s beauty while making a lasting impact. For details, visit lidyahopefoundation.com.





What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

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

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 5 Per day

Description: The cost of $5 per day covers your stay. This fee goes directly towards supporting our dedicated cleaning and cooking staff, ensuring that the accommodation and meals are of high quality. Your contribution helps sustain the smooth operation of the volunteer facilities and supports the local team that makes your experience enjoyable and comfortable.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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!

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.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Lidya Hope Foundation is a dedicated orphanage and community educational center that provides a safe, nurturing environment for children in need. Our mission is to offer a stable home, quality education, and essential life skills to empower underprivileged children. We provide morning classes focused on basic primary academic subjects such as math & reading, while the afternoons are dedicated to engaging activities that promote creativity, teamwork, and personal development. Our volunteers and staff work tirelessly to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive and build a brighter future.

Activities & Shift

Morning (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM): Volunteers assist in teaching and tutoring children in various subjects, helping them with schoolwork, and fostering a love for learning.

Afternoon (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM): Activities include arts and crafts, music, sports, gardening, and life skills training. Volunteers may also help organize community outreach programs, mentoring sessions, and group discussions to support the children's emotional well-being.

Evening (Optional): Some volunteers may assist with meal preparation, bedtime routines, or special events held at the foundation (movie night / fireplace)

Rules

Volunteers must treat all children with kindness and respect.

Volunteers should adhere to the foundation's guidelines and work collaboratively with staff.

Any concerns about a child's well-being should be reported to the program director.

The use of inappropriate language or behavior is strictly prohibited.

Respect for the Local Community: Volunteers should be mindful of cultural norms, traditions, and customs of the local community. They are encouraged to engage positively with residents, maintain a respectful attitude, and avoid actions that could be considered disruptive or insensitive.