Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

5.0
(125 reviews)125

Build a community center / library for our local village

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
61 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals
85 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture
79 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Arts
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

€ 15

Per day

Fee pays for

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Description

💰 Volunteer Contribution To help us cover the daily costs of meals, utilities, and infrastructure maintenance, we kindly ask each volunteer to contribute 15 Euros per day during their stay. This contribution helps us provide: • Three healthy, home-cooked meals each day (mostly from our farm) • Comfortable accommodation • Clean water, electricity, and other basic needs

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Discounts on Accommodation
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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!
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

We are building a community center / library to support the education and needs of our local community. If you choose this project you can help us to build and set up the running of the center. This will include building work, DIY and painting, gardening, project support and planning, IT support and setting up educational programmes and resources. We love working with our volunteers to find out new ways of doing things.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Fluent English
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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125 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Social Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 85 Meeting locals
  • 79 Immersing in the local culture
  • 67 Creating true social impact
  • 66 Meeting international travelers
  • 62 Developing social awareness
  • 48 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 59 4. Quality education
  • 22 1. No poverty
  • 21 3. Good health and well-being
  • 16 5. Gender equality
  • 13 8. Decent work and economic growth
Richard

United Kingdom

5

My stay in Arusha was incredible! James and Linda are such wonderful people, they made my entire stay so relaxing and enjoyable What's more is the organisation, the project, is so special, you really feel as though you're making a positive impact in the community. the project is such a beautiful country and the locals all around you are so incredibly kind and welcoming Everything from the people, the food, the landscapes, the activities - it was all perfect and so memorable I loved my time here and I would love to visit James and this organisation again in the future!

6 days ago

Natasha

United States

5

James and his family were very welcoming and I felt right at home. Linda is an excellent cook! The accommodation was very nice and comfortable. Sometimes the electricity was spotty, but it was never a serious issue. I just worked on the farm the whole time, but had opportunities to visit the school and do other things. The farm is so peaceful and near the base of Mt Meru. Over the weekend, James arranged a guided day hike for me to see the waterfalls at Meru, which was great. I was the only volunteer at the time, so it was a bit quiet.

about 1 month ago

Carlo

Italy

5

I stayed with James for a month for the construction project. During my stay, I had to raise funds to finance part of the project. Once the funds were raised, I worked alongside the workers and the site manager in the mornings. James is an exceptional host, very welcoming and always available. The accommodation is simple but functional, and the delicious meals were a great way to learn more about life in the project.

3 months ago

Silvio

Italy

5

I had really an amazing time during this volunteering. James and his family are very welcoming and the meals spent together are a real way to understand better how Tanzanian people live (both thanks to the food and to the chats). Regarding the volunteering: I spent my morning in the primary school and the afternoon in the library with the kids. Both activities were great to spend time with the kids and trying to teach them something about the world.
The accommodation is well maintained and welcoming.

Thank you James for the amazing experience, see you soon!

3 months ago

Juliette

France

5

My experience in this mission was amazing ! I spent 2 weeks there and I would recommend 100% to everyone.
It's so interesting to discover a new culture, the kids are amazing and just want to be seen and loved.
Above all, James and his whole family are so kind, they really make you feel at home and welcomed, and it's super pleasant to share moments with them.
Thank you again <3

7 months ago

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