Year Abroad Children's Development Worker

BOOK AS A GROUP

Book with one or more people for a 15% discount off your final placement fee each

About the project

Spend a year abroad in this immersive experience living and working in Arusha, Tanzania. Experience the incredible beauty that is Tanzania and it's beautiful people. This project will focus on supporting the children reach their full potential as early as possible. This is a vital community service these pre-school centres provide where local children can feel hopeful about their future, learn and grow. 

Note on our ethics:  Our program is completely in support of locals and foreigners who want to support child development programs for those most at need. Please note that although this is a project serving underprivileged children, this is not orphanage work. We choose not to work with orphanages/institutional orphanages for a variety of reasons we feel are problematic and ethically ambiguous. Our programs are mostly educationally focused and encourage volunteers to use their educational or professional skills to contribute to their chosen projects. We have a number or safeguarding checks in place before we accept or place any volunteers in any of our programs, especially those involving vulnerable and at risk children. Therefore although we commend good intentions, we will always take safeguarding checks as a priority above all else and there's always a possibility we may not people for the reasons specified. If you are accepted however, you do so knowing you're working in as ethical and socially conscious environment we can possibly provide. 

The Problem

With so much poverty and socioeconomic issues in Tanzania, many children end up not receiving the best start to education and school. There are many reasons that create this heartbreaking situation.

• Families not being able to afford fees and school expenses
• Pre-schools not being able to afford to pay for extra childcare workers and more classes
• Class sizes are too big and not every child is getting the attention that they need to develop
• Children with learning difficulties not receiving proper help
• Standards of education are not meeting the level needed to advanced this generation of children
• Children are not given enough stimulation and motivation to advance through education

The Mission

Many bright and motivated volunteers have shone the light and shown the difference that can be made through

volunteering. By providing time and classroom assistance, volunteers introduce new ideas, hope and development

to the work already being done. Some have even gone on to sponsor children, providing them with funding for

education until they finish school, giving children with a fighting chance at future. Through interaction with

foreigners, the children also learn how to easily engage with people from different backgrounds from them, they

pick up basic English very quickly and learn to love to socialize.

Your typical day will usually begin very early, helping the local staff prepare the centre for the children's arrival. You will then be given specific duties within the school, either assisting organisation at the centre or helping with general childcare (health, day care, running of the centre) for the day. 

Your day can be either very hectic and extremely challenging or slow and very quiet. You will need to be motivated, resilient and work well in a team in order to get the best out of your experience. 

What will your schedule look like?

• 07:00 Breakfast
  
• 08:00 Report to placement
  
• 12:00-13:00 Lunch Break
  
• 15:00 Placement ends
  

The rest of the day will be yours to relax and enjoy what the town has to offer you!

Arusha provides an array of activities to get involved in during your free time. Explore the numerous walking trails, enjoy the large amount of cafe's bistro's and local food in town and many more places to relax. There is a vibrant community life in Arusha, whether you want to enjoy a quiet meal, watch outdoor cinema or go dancing. 

Siret Trip Adventures provide a unique opportunity for our special volunteers to experience more of Africa's beauty. Take a scenic weekend walking tour of the lush rolling foothills of Mt Meru or a breathtaking day trips to some the world's most admired national reserves. Arusha is packed with opportunity to experience unique and unforgettable outdoor adventures. 

What else is there to do?

There are endless possibilities. Most volunteers rave about climbing Kilimanjaro. This usually takes about a week, so ensure you organise this with us before you arrive. Take advantage of this amazing tourist treasure.

Hot springs

An oasis in the middle of a barren landscape. The hot springs are truly magnificent. This can be organised as a day trip at any time. 

The Waterfalls

Another hot favourite. Hiking across lush vegetation to the spectacular waterfalls.

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