Teaching Assistant at a Pre- & Primary School
Coordinator | Tizia
Coordinator | Tizia
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Choose new departure dates or change to a different volunteer program at no extra costs.
Highlights
Experience the everyday school life up close
Prepare your own lessons in subjects of your choice
Express your creativity and do handicrafts with the children after school
Make memories you will never forget and become part of the children's lives
Explore Tanzania by day trips, safaris or mountain climbs
Support teachers in their every day routine and help to improve the kids education.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
The project
The Nuru Pre- and Primary School is a private Tanzanian school for children ages three to fourteen years. The kids under six years are being taken care of in the preschool and are taught in English, mathematics, reading and writing. The preschool introduces every new day with an educational game or song.
The primary school takes care of about 70 students up to class 7. Here, the students learn all common subjects like maths, Swahili, English, history, science, art, sports, geography, biology, chemistry, life skills, and others. Both schools are located in the same compound so that you can choose one school or be active in both projects. You can support and assist the teachers of Nuru School, and you are able to introduce some lessons yourself. The teachers will support you and welcome you to their school.
Please keep in mind that schools in Tanzania are being run differently than in your home country. Things like corporal punishment and poorly equipped classrooms are the norm.
Your work
The school is located only 15 walking minutes from the volunteer house, making it very convenient to walk there every morning. Since both pre- and primary school are located on the same compound, you can pick and choose a classes in accordance with the head master. You will support the teachers in their daily work routine, teaching one or many different subjects and helping where ever you are needed. In the afternoon and during breaks, you can play with the children. Your working hours are from 8am to 12pm (Preschool) or until 3pm (Primary School).
Typical day
A typical day starts at 8:00 am in the morning with a staff meeting. Afterwards you go to your class where you'll support a teacher or conduct your own lessons. Depending on the subjects and classes you teach you days might be a bit busier or more quiet.
If working in the preschool your day ends at 12pm and if you support the primary school you have your lunch break and some more classes in the afternoon til 3:30pm.
In the afternoon you may also play with the children, help them during tuiton and homework or fix things in and around the school.
Your ideas and input are welcome in the school!
If working in the preschool your day ends at 12pm and if you support the primary school you have your lunch break and some more classes in the afternoon til 3:30pm.
In the afternoon you may also play with the children, help them during tuiton and homework or fix things in and around the school.
Your ideas and input are welcome in the school!
Free-time activities
We offer a wide range of activities at affordable volunteer rates like:
1. Hiking/Walking tours to waterfalls, through forests and around a lake.
2. Swimming in paradise like hot springs with a glimpse of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
3. Cultural tours to Maasai markets and the possibility to visit different ethnic groups.
4. Coffee plantation tour to learn about the process from the bean to the finished product.
5. Safaris to the national parks of the Northern Circuit (Arusha NP, Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Conservation Area). 6. Climbing Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro.
7. FREE town tour for all our volunteers!
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Riding
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
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, picture of the volunteer and police clearance certificate
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
All pre-arrival support, two airport transfers, orientation tour in Arusha, being taken to the project on the first day, donation to the school in form of our Viva Tanzania volunteer fund, 24/7 in-country support, accommodation in a dorm, breakfast and dinner daily, lunch is usually provided in the project.
In your program fee the pick up and drop off from/to the airport/bus station are included. One of our friendly staff members, will be at the airport/bus stand with our "Viva Tanzania"-Pick-up-sign, just in time when you plane or bus arrives. And after your volunteer experience - when it's time to say good bye - we will take you to the airport/bus stand for the farewell.
The volunteer house has dorms; each contains comfortable beds & shelves to store belongings, the maximum is four people in one room. As storage space is limited in the rooms please consider packing light, too. Accommodation in a single room is possible (extra charge).
The hostel is located 25 walking minutes from the city centre. Although the house is close to the busy town and is surrounded by a green environment. Our hostel dogs are part of the family and stay in the compound as well. The house is equipped with hot water showers and the possibility to use the kitchen through out the day.
Moreover we offer you the possibility to stay with a host family during your volunteering with us. The charges remain the same, but you will get the unique experience of sharing your daily live with and in a Tanzanian family. They will provide you with everything that's necessary. All family members speak English fluently and are very welcoming. As their new family member you will have your own lockable room, featured with a bed and access to the living room, kitchen, bathroom and the beautiful compound. If staying with a guest family, we will of course still provide our 24/7 in-country support by our staff members. For further information please let us know that you are interested in staying in a guest family within your application on Volunteer World.
Our cook will prepare fresh vegetables, fruits, pancakes and daily changing breakfast highlights. Tea, coffee, bread, margarine, honey, jam, peanut butter, as well as fruits and vegetables are additionally available. Dinner will be international as we cook Tanzanian as well as Western Food. Don‘t worry if you are vegetarian (like Tizia), vegan or have any allergy, we can cope with everything - just let us know. The hostel is also equipped with a fridge and shelves to store your own groceries.
Limited 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
You can start working at this project any day of the week that suits you.
On your first day we will do a town tour showing you Arusha, how to use the buses, where to find ATMs, exchange money and much more.
The next day one of our staff members will take you to your project showing you the way and making sure you are always safe.
On your first day we will do a town tour showing you Arusha, how to use the buses, where to find ATMs, exchange money and much more.
The next day one of our staff members will take you to your project showing you the way and making sure you are always safe.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 12 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$924
5 weeks
$1,080
9 weeks
$1,704
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$2,172
Average fees
$206
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
Viva 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 Viva Tanzania during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Teaching Assistant at a Pre- & Primary School
Support teachers in their every day routine and help to improve the kids education.
$172/week
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