Culture and Arts teacher
Coordinator | Jackson
Coordinator | Jackson
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Highlights
Teach art classes, giving youth the opportunity to experience creativity and learn art techniques
Learn to work in a Developing country
This Program also involves painting of Class room and other part of school too
Exchanging of knowledge in Dancing and singing
Join the amazing safaris programs
A great way to get connect to children and through this program is a unique way to discover Tanzania.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Volunteers with a passion for creative and performing arts can get involved with teaching art, dance, drama, paint and singing. Whether you are on a gap year, volunteer vacation, or career break, you will have an important role to play in the lives of local people.
The majority of your time as a volunteer will be to work side by side with the local community and children in different schools. Through this unique program you will show random act of kindness by teaching the kids how to draw, singing, dancing or painting.
As you might have already know that government schools mostly looks like buildings from the 80's. This is due to lack of maintain the instructor. Since we're here for change. When the classes are over, you will have some time with other volunteers from this same program to paint some of the classrooms and decorate the school.
For those interested in learning about African dance and drumming, you can take lessons to gain greater insight into local culture.
Depending on what areas you choose to get involved in, you will have the opportunity to prepare the teenagers to perform and showcase their talents in front of the community.
Please note that the specific tasks involved in this project can vary depending on the cultural and artistic activities going on within the community at the time of your program. This means you should come prepared to provide assistance wherever your support is most needed.
Typical day
Usually school hours are from 8:00 am in the morning till around 3 PM. Our arts program takes place mainly in some few schools here in Arusha. It will depends on which school you will be assigned to, but all our projects are easy to reach. It might be by public transportation or by walking distance.
You will organize your daily program with your the teach of the class before get in the class room. Then you will have your program on what you will be teaching the kids either :- painting, singing, dancing or drawing. Most of the government schools, the classes are over around 3. On this time you can start paint or decorate classrooms. We have made this after classes so we won't interrupt with school schedule.
Later own you will head to your new home(volunteer house) for some relaxation and hanging out with your new friends.
Free-time activities
Arusha is one of the most popular destinations for many reason. In Arusha, there are plenty of free time activities to do,
both multiple-day trips, one-day trips and afternoon activities. As Tanzania are one of the best places in the world to go on safari,
there is plenty opportunity to do so during your placement. At the White House, we can help you customize the safari of your dreams and to make it fit your timetable.
Depending on how many days, which parks (Arusha National Park, Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorogoro Crater), camping or lodging and whether you wish to be part of a group or travel on a private safari we can help you arrange it all.
As well as safaris there is also plenty of possibility to hike our beautiful mountains, Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru. Regarding both these mountain treks we can help you arrange everything and advise you about number of days, the different routes and so on.
If you are more in the mood for day-trips, there are tons to choose from. Hiking to Mt. Meru waterfall, visiting authentic Masai villages, swimming in natural hot springs, making coffee the hills of Mt. Kilimanjaro, visiting man-made underground caves and visiting banana plantations are just few of the suggestions, we can give you. All these can be arranged from the White House upon your arrival.
During the afternoons when you are off work,
there's also plenty of things to do and see. In the warm weather here in Tanzania, it can be well needed to cool down in a cold swimming pool. Most of the hotels in town offers guests from outside the hotel to use the pool for a small fee. This way you and your friends can get to relax after a day of work. If you are more adventurous and in the mood for an activity, we recommend you to go to Lake Duluti just outside of Arusha, rent a canoe and paddle around the lake for some hours while watching the birds and monkeys along the shore. This relaxing experience will help you gain energy for the rest of your work-week. In case if rainy weather, Arusha has one museum to offer - the Museum of Nature and Wildlife. It doesn't take many hours to walk through, but it can be a fun and different activity. Or you can pay a visit to the Cultural Heritage Center, which is a gallery that has many small shops to visit too.
Swimming
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Sports
Riding
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
at High School level
CV with picture, letter of motivation, High School Graduation Certificate and Involvement working with young children
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
- Voluntary Work in Tanzania
- Work permit in Tanzania
- Project fee
- Single or shared room with full board during entire stay
- Assistance from a local coordinator
- Orientation on your first day
- Airport pick up
- Any personal expenses, soft drinks, bottled water
- Any entrance fee during sightseeing and traveling
- Insurance
- Tourist visa fee
- Immunization
- Plane tickets
Fees do not include:
We provide our volunteers with airport pick-up - from both Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha Domestic Airport. Just provide us with your arrival detail - date, exact time, flight number - and we will make sure our driver is waiting outside for you with a sign of your name and a big smile.
During your stay you will be accommodated in the coziest and most friendly hostel in Arusha, The White House of Tanzania. Upon your arrival, you will meet our staff as well as the Mboje family, who runs and manages Fursa Projects Tanzania as well as the hostel. The family also lives on site once in Arusha, and there is therefore always staff around.
The hostel is a newly renovated big house located in an area of Arusha called Njiro. It is approximately 15 minutes drive fromt the center of the city, but within 10 minutes walking from the house you will find a big compound called Njiro Complex. Here you will find ATMs, various restaurants, gym, cinema, supermarket and much more. From here, it is very easy to either find a taxi or to catch the local mini-buses - dalla-dalla's - and get to the center of Arusha.
All the rooms in the hostel are spacious and clean with their own private ensuite-bathrooms with hot shower. We have no single rooms, and as a volunteer you will most likely share a room with other volunteers and travelers. However, we find that this makes the experience much richer for the volunteers, as they get to know their fellow house-mates that much better.
The hostel have various common-areas both indoor and outdoor, where guests and volunteers relax and enjoy their evenings after a day full of adventure - either at their placements or on different trips. As mentioned in the section below, all three meals are included in your accommodation price and all guests and staff enjoy dinner together every night. This is usually a time of day, where guests and volunteers will share experiences and get new inspiration for activities for their days off.
Included in your accommodation price, you will also find a good functioning WIFI at all times, so you can easily communicate with your friends and family at home.
The three daily meals included in your accommodation price is prepared from fresh groceries everyday and served to our guests at the given mealtimes. Our chefs are Tanzanian, which means that the meals usually consists of local dishes. The breakfast consists of toasted bread with a side of eggs and fruits, while the lunch and dinner are usually either a side of rice, potatoes or pasta served with maharage (beans), choroko (lentils), mboga mboga (vegetable stew), makande (beans and maize) or either beef or chicken prepared in various ways.
In case of any allergies or intolerance or other special needs, feel free to let us know and we will try our best to come up with an alternative for you. As said earlier, all these meals are included in the price but our guests are free to leave the house and go out for dinner whenever - all we ask is that you let us know to prevent unnecessary food wastage.
In the White House we have a small bar that sells cold water, soda and beer for affordable prices. Drinks ARE NOT included in the accommodation fee, ONLY meals.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Kilimanjaro. We assist you to find cheap flights to Tanzania.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Tanzania provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Tanzania you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Tanzania.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
As the school is open most of the year, this project can be joined throughout the year. However, the children have a few set holidays during the school year. Usually they have a month of vacation in December, a 2 weeks break in April/March for Easter, about a month of vacation in July and again a 2 weeks break around October/November. Therefore, it might not be the best idea to plan a work period beginning in the 1st of December. Recommended would be to begin a work period in January or August - that way it will not interfere with the longer holidays of the children. We will recommend that you arrive to Tanzania by the end of the week so that you have the weekend to settle in and get comfortable in the house and area before beginning your work the following Monday.
This program is paused due to COVID-19 and reopens May 2023. Apply Now!
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 12 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$680
5 weeks
$825
6 weeks
$930
7 weeks
$1,035
8 weeks
$1,140
9 weeks
$1,245
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$1,560
Average fees
$150
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Fursa Projects Tanzania
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with Fursa Projects Tanzania during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Culture and Arts teacher
A great way to get connect to children and through this program is a unique way to discover Tanzania.
$150/week
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