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Join us and support teachers and students at a local primary school in Arusha, Tanzania. As a teaching volunteer, you will work alongside local teachers and support them with lessons and educational activities. You will have the opportunity to learn about the Tanzanian education system, connect with the local community and share your own knowledge and ideas.
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.
Amount: € 15 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers
Description: Accommodation is provided as part of the work exchange, we provide a safe and affordable volunteer house with tropical spacious garden and warm atmosphere as well as fresh cooked breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday and filtered drinking water, 24/7 security service and Wifi. Additional services such as airport pickup, local transportation, safaris and other activities may be available at an additional cost.
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.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
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
Intermediate English
Between 18 and 75 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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Join Giving Hands Tanzania and support teachers and students at a local primary school in Arusha.
As a teaching volunteer, you will work alongside local teachers and support them with lessons and educational activities. Depending on your skills and the school's current needs, you may help with English, mathematics, reading, creative activities, sports or other subjects.
Your role is to support the existing teaching team, not to replace local teachers. You will have the opportunity to learn about the Tanzanian education system, connect with the local community and share your own knowledge and ideas.
What you can do
* Assist local teachers during lessons
* Support students with English and reading
* Help with mathematics and other basic subjects
* Organize educational games and creative activities
* Support sports and extracurricular activities
* Encourage students and provide individual learning support
* Prepare simple educational materials
* Participate in school and community activities
Who can volunteer?
No professional teaching qualification is required. We welcome volunteers who are patient, responsible, enthusiastic and genuinely interested in education and cultural exchange.
Previous teaching, tutoring or childcare experience is an advantage but not essential.
Cultural Exchange
This is an opportunity to experience everyday life in Tanzania while contributing your time and skills to a local school. You will work together with local teachers and learn from the community while sharing your own culture and experiences.
### Working Hours
Volunteers usually help for 20–25 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, approximately 4–5 hours per day.
The exact schedule is agreed with the school and local project coordinator according to the school's timetable and current needs.
Weekends are free for volunteers to explore Arusha, experience Tanzanian culture or join optional activities and trips.
