Schools in Tanzania are often very overcrowded. Especially in governmental schools you can find classes with 100 - 200 kids in one classroom. It is impossible for the teachers to pay attention to each and every student in the class individually. Slow learners fall behind easily and like you can imagine it's hard to catch up again. Especially kids from poor backgrounds struggle as they have to help their families at home, look after their younger siblings or work at the fields after school and are left with no time and energy to do their homework or study for school. We offer sponsorships to vulnerable kids showing a lot of effort in school, so that they can continue their education and escape poverty.
Our volunteers assist the teachers, so that they have more time to teach, help the teachers to prepare lessons and give extra attention to those students who need it or simply make school more enjoyable by playing with the students during breaktime.
Volunteers' activities include:
- Teaching English and assisting the children with their homework
- Teaching reading, writing and mathematics at Nursery School level
- Teaching basic computer skills to teenagers
- Assisting the teacher with daily tasks like washing the kids hands and handing out porridge
- Singing songs and playing games, or using other fun learning tools
- Assisting with English classes at our Partner Schools
- One-on-One tutoring with slow learners at our Partner Schools
We do our best to place you in the project where you feel comfortable and where your skills are most useful. You can always discuss changing projects with the Volunteer Coordinator so that you get the most out of your stay.
The accommodation is located on the help2kids Campus right next door to the projects. We have dormitories for 4-6 people as well as private rooms available. We offer a fully equipped kitchen and a living room for the volunteers as well as a nicely furnished outside area.
