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Animal Welfare and Animals' Shelter

location
1 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
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Highlights

  • Heighten cross-cultural learning and global understanding.
  • Increase access to education.
  • Promote health and wellbeing
  • Support community development
  • Economic development of communities.

Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Groepen
50+

Over het programma

Spread awareness about veterinary and animal rights. The program tries to change the perception of animals in Tanzania and how to care for animals.

The Animal Welfare program is located in Northern Tanzania. It surveyed the villages in the district to enhance the current animal welfare status in the area. The aim of this survey was to provide an empirical foundation and to make strategic decisions involving the allocation of project resources ...

Over het programma

The Animal Welfare program is located in Northern Tanzania. It surveyed the villages in the district to enhance the current animal welfare status in the area. The aim of this survey was to provide an empirical foundation and to make strategic decisions involving the allocation of project resources and the design of the project components. 

The program was established in order to address the five freedoms of the animals, of which most farmers in the area are not aware: Freedom from hunger and thirst; discomfort; pain, injury and disease; fear, distress; and to express normal behavior.

This program has an extra fee of $100 that is given directly to the center as a step contributing to the acquisition of equipment, appliances, outreach visits, developing their facilities and service provision for animals.

What to expect

Even if you are qualified and experienced, be open to new ways of doing things. Given the sensitivity of the project, it is with certainty that things will be done differently than what you are used to; adapt and be proactive. Instead of accusing something as being wrong, demonstrate a better way. Inadequate resources, less staff, and more animals are possible challenges because many of them are from streets. If you lack the knowledge, do not insist on doing things your way, as it is important to not put animals at risk.

What not to expect

“Easy does it” won’t apply to this project. Trust is to be earned; the doctors and ground team need to be assured that you are qualified and experienced enough to be involved in their work day, let alone see animals. There are hectic and slow days. You will not be alone.

Duties and task 

Things you may be doing within the day can be, carrying out vaccinations, treating wounds, autopsies, check ups, or training. You also have the amazing experience of working out in the Maasai tribes treating their animals and training them on how to care for their animals.

Tanzania is very different from where we come from. The members of the community here in Tanzania do not have animals as pets, all animals are for a reason such as food, business or guarding. By helping these animals you are in turn supporting a business and or a family.

Challenges

  • CULTURE SHOCK - The way they will do things will be very different from home - be patient and observe with curiosity.  - You may see things you might not particularly agree with, remember this is a third world country and they will do things differently due to the lack of resources and education.

  • Lack of resources - Need for medical supplies and vaccinations. 

  • The local people may not have the same aspect of care as you do, for animals.

  • Culture differences, specifically the different approaches to life.

  • Different living conditions (for example: the weather, availability of basic resources such as water and electricity, consumer goods and distance to services).

  • Transportation  (inadequate transport especially in the rural areas, bumpy rides while traveling with bodaboda and congested village buses)

  • Expectations. With high expectations, it is easy to be disappointed by the lags and reluctance to be involved, especially with impatience to reach perfection.

  • Different expertise approaches in regard to limited resources.

Positives

  • Learn how to sustain the needs of others with inadequate resources

  • Attain new skills and experiences to further your profession

  • Arusha is a beautiful tourist city with much to appreciate. The people are welcoming, and the landscape and scenery are magnificent.

  • Take the opportunity to travel and socialize on the weekends. There are many spots for leisure and fun.

THINGS TO BRING, DONATIONS.

What to bring?

You are not mandated to bring anything to your volunteer placements apart from the center’s contribution, but if you feel like donating and sharing it will be appreciated. There are many needs due to the limited resources the centers have.


Other things to bring are those for your personal use like decent clothes, sunscreen, soap, towels, slippers etc



Dagelijkse activiteiten

In general, volunteers have the freedom to choose how they spend the day. However, a daily routine is recommended and may be coordinated with the project coordinators based on your program. A general day may look like this:

  • Breakfast between 6:30 and 7:30am
  • Commuting to placement via public ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

In general, volunteers have the freedom to choose how they spend the day. However, a daily routine is recommended and may be coordinated with the project coordinators based on your program. A general day may look like this:

  • Breakfast between 6:30 and 7:30am
  • Commuting to placement via public transport 

Everyday will be different! - Some may be quieter than others. The doctor works in mainly farms and houses for domestic animals. A Typical day can be traveling around several homes carrying out check ups, vaccinations and training.  The doctor will pick you up at the volunteer house around 9:30am and the day will usually end around 12pm (this can vary depending on how busy the day is and when you would like to stay until)

  • Lunch between 12:30am and 3:00pm either at the placement or at the accommodation. 
  • Free time for the rest of the day and preparation for the placement the day after (if necessary)
  • Dinner between 6:30pm and 7:30pm
  • Visiting a house of babies after you come back from your placement or during the weekend.

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Where can I go after my placement?

  • You can visit House of Babies, a home for orphaned and abandoned children.

  • You can visit a Special needs center.

  • You can go to the gym/ walk/ run.


Where can I go on weekends?


Arusha Town

  • Maasai Market & Souvenir Shops.

  • Museums and Historical sites.

  • Multi-cultural ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Where can I go after my placement?

  • You can visit House of Babies, a home for orphaned and abandoned children.

  • You can visit a Special needs center.

  • You can go to the gym/ walk/ run.


Where can I go on weekends?


Arusha Town

  • Maasai Market & Souvenir Shops.

  • Museums and Historical sites.

  • Multi-cultural Restaurants and Hotels.

  • Swimming.

  • Parties & Concerts.


Day trips

  • Napuru Waterfalls.

  • Hot springs.

  • Zip line Adventure.

  • Serval Wildlife Zoo.

  • Lake Duluti.

  • Materuni Waterfalls & Local Coffee making experience.

  • Maasai village visit.

  • Hadzabe community visit.

Tours and Safaris

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Oldupai Gorge.

  • Serengeti National park. 

  • Enduimet Wildlife Management Area.

  • Manyara National park.

  • Tarangire National park, and many more!

Hikes

  • Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.

  • Climbing Mt. Meru, the second highest mountain in Tanzania.


Zanzibar Excursions

  • Zanzibar’s divine beaches, diving and water sports.


Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

Opleidingsvereisten

Math, Science and English op University niveau

Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

verplicht

Vereiste documenten

CV and Certificates and proof of Education

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Andere vaardigheden

Medical skills such as teaching hygiene

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 08:30 - 14:00

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door Natembelea Africa V Residence

  • The program fee includes:

    • Airport pickup from Kilimanjaro international Airport/ Arusha airport  OR Bus Station pick up.

    • Accommodation

    • Meals 

    • Wi-Fi

    • Orientation & Town tour

    • A basic Swahili lesson

  •   

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Kilimanjaro International Airport

The program fee includes airport pickup. It takes 45 to 60 minutes to Arusha from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). You will be picked up by a coordinator with a driver from our ground team. The ground team will be active to get to the airport on time and communicate well.

Note: When you exit the arrivals area you will see a coordinator with a banner with Natembelea Africa Volunteer Residence and Volunteer World logo. Please don't look for your name, look for the banner. Wave and our team will see you. On the way to the volunteer house, the coordinator will give you a short briefing about the country and Arusha in general. 

You will get to meet and know the ground team while giving you a house tour. We will show you your room. Depending on your time of arrival, you will have your program orientation the same day or the next day.

Accomodatie

Volunteers in Arusha will be staying in a volunteer house. Volunteers can expect to share a room with one to four/six other volunteers of the same gender. The  house provides a comfortable and warm stay with tap water and electricity. However, it is important to note that there are often regional or countrywide power outages which may affect availability of hot water. Bedding is provided, which includes a pillow with pillow case, bottom and top sheet. You will need to bring your own towels, sunscreen, slippers and toiletries etc.

In the volunteer house, there is a cook who prepares meals and keeps the place clean and tidy. Safety is paramount, therefore there is also a security guard during day and night. There is also a coordinator who is your immediate contact concerning any inquiry or emergency while at the residence. You can reach the directors on mobile via whatsapp or local calls. 

To access the internet during your program, we recommend bringing an unlocked mobile phone and purchasing a local SIM card in Arusha. The local staff will assist you with this upon arrival.

Eten & Drank

One of the greatest ways to explore Tanzania is to eat like the locals. To make things easy for you, your program fee covers the cost of your main meals, which will be cooked by the mamas in-house.

The mamas will usually be cooking Tanzanian cuisine as part of your cultural experience in Tanzania. This is an authentic way to get a taste of the wonderful flavors of Arusha, and immerse yourself fully in the local culture.

All programs will include options for vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and other diets. You should give note to any dietary requirements in your application so we can make sure the program caters to your needs beforehand. 

You will get meals everyday, 7 days per week for all the time you will be with us. Meals generally consist of authentic Tanzanian cuisine, with some western style dishes. 

We are extremely mindful of food allergies, vegans and vegetarians. We will adapt to requests accordingly.

Internet toegang

Beperkte toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Kilimanjaro. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Tanzania. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Tanzania biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Tanzania dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Tanzania. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

Program Duration

Program Start Dates: 1st and 15th of every month.

The Program commencement includes the night before your start date. If you choose to arrive before the starting date, you will have to pay extra according to the days of your stay.


The duration of your stay and program is counted in weeks. For instance, if a volunteer is registered for 4 weeks and the start date is January 1st, the program fee accommodates the night of December 31st until January 28th respectively.

Travel and leisure holidays are of no exception; they are within the program duration. If a day or more is taken for travels in the 4 week program, the end date will remain the same.

There is the possibility for program extension whenever necessary. A one day extension costs 30 USD, whereas more than a week would be assigned program fees in regard to the duration of the stay. It is advised that if volunteers require an extension, they should provide a notice prior to the end of their original program.

Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

1 week (min. verblijf) 175€
2 weken 340€
3 weken 504€
4 weken 650€
5 weken 795€
6 weken 941€
7 weken 1.057€
8 weken 1.174€
9 weken 1.290€
10 weken 1.377€
11 weken 1.465€
12 weken (max. verblijf) 1.552€
Gemiddelde kosten 151€/week

Programmakosten

151€ per week 1 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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Duurtijd

1 - 12 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Natembelea Africa V Residence gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

Natembelea Africa V Residence

Perfect 4.6 rating (37 beoordelingen)

NGO - opgericht in 2019

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Zeer hoog Responsgraad

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Schola

Gesproken talen: Engels, Swahili

Over de organisatie

We recruit and host volunteers from across the world with different passionate missions who come to volunteer and experience life with the local people. Karibu Tanzania!

Ontmoet je organisatie

   
 Natembelea Africa Volunteer Residence is a registered non-profit organization located in Arusha, one of the busiest cities and a tourist destination in Tanzania, Africa. We recruit and host volunteers from across the world with different passionate missions who come to volunteer and experience life with the local people. The volunteers stay in our volunteer house as their primary destination while they are attending to their programs respectively.

Program Start Dates
Our programs start on the 1st and on the 15th of every month respectively. One night before the program starts is not charged.(Group of 5 people and above, 50$ off from everyone in the group)
   
What we do?
The organization is working in cooperation with other centers and organizations to provide specific placements according to the various volunteer projects we offer, and also offers accommodation and facilities as the primary destination for our volunteers.

Currently we have eight (8) Programs namely: Teaching and Educating Children, Medical Assistance and Medical Outreach, Empowering Women and Girls, Friends Childcare Supporter, Animal Welfare and Animal’s Shelter, Special Needs and Assisting the Disabled, Construction and Renovation Collaborator and Water Management Assistant.
   
Is Tanzania safe?
Tanzania is a rich and diverse country with different tribes, religions, and customs. Tanzanians are very friendly, conversational, and hospitable. There is a general safety that enhances the cultural experience. Our accommodations are also safe spaces provided by high security and are located at a safe neighborhood. 

Challenges
Majority in Tanzania are living in poor life and unsustainable income which made us to establish the volunteer organization to help the community and welcoming people with open minded with good heart.

Mission/vision
Realize shared values while engaging local societies first hand and dedicating abilities in making use of accessible resources to advance and sustain livelihoods.
 
Our goals
To provide volunteers with placements that enable them to show their compassion and utilize their skills, experience to improve and inspire as they engage the local societies. Exposure, tactics, values and experience sharing between volunteers and the locals. Creating new bonds and bridging cultures across the world with dedication to progress. Learning and appreciating applications observed and attained from the volunteer engagement projects.

What to expect
Expect to be proactive and prompt, as the experience will be out of your comfort zone in case of inadequate resources it will be on you to apply initiatives that would satisfy the particular situations. Expect to learn, be challenged, and to experience a sort of fun you have never known
while engaging with the children and the people.
 
What not to expect
Limit your expectations, the work is fulfilling but not easy as our conditions in Africa derive unique approaches to everything. The placements are underfunded and with inadequate resources, do not expect to change everything at the same time; be proactive and collaborate with the local coordinators and placement supervisors to improve the work condition and to cater to the needs of the project. We encourage you to be proactive and embrace the norms as part of a learning experience and ensure the locals team from you as well.

What to bring
You are not required to bring anything on your volunteer placements, but if you feel like donating and sharing it will be appreciated. In regard to the need and relationship created it is always important to choose a better fit for your donations given that there are many needs due to the limited resources the schools have ranging from needs and requirements.

Visa

All volunteers must have a Volunteer Visa to volunteer in Tanzania. This is because foreigners are not allowed to volunteer in Tanzania under a Tourist Visa.

A Volunteer Visa which is also referred to as Humanitarian Visa in Tanzanian airports. Once you have cleared your program fees, we will send you the Invitation letter and NGO Certificate. These will be required when applying for your visa on the immigration website. 

Vaccination & Treatment

We highly recommend you to consult your doctor for advice on immunizations. We all understand human beings get sick, we have several hospitals and clinics in town in case volunteer get sick and the organization will ride you to the hospital for free with a coordinator to assist , and there are many pharmacies available to get medicine.

Certificate of Appreciation

We appreciate your time! After your program ends we will provide you with a certificate of completion.

Criminal background check

Our first priority is safety. Safety for our volunteers and for the people receiving services in our volunteer programs. This is standard for any quality volunteer program.

Insurance

Tanzania is a safe country and we will do our best to ensure your safety and well-being but illnesses happen and sometimes unfortunate incidents such as theft happen. Travel insurance will pay for your medical bills if you become ill and will cover expenses if something were lost or stolen.

Speak local language (Swahili)

You do not need to know it but learning a few words and phrases will be helpful. There are many helpful sites that can help you before you arrive and we will help you when you are here.

What to bring with me,

We recommend to bring flashlight, long-sleeved clothes, mosquito repellent, copy of your passport and ID – best not to carry your identification with you, you can establish fundraisers, bring donations for the centers.

Going tours and safaris during your program

Of course! Tanzania is a beautiful country and we would not want you to miss out on seeing some of the wonderful places here. We can help you arrange tours and safaris at discounted rates for our volunteers!






37 beoordelingen · rating4.6

Marie-Louise ERHARD rating2

2023 at Animal Welfare and Animals' Shelter

*****Statement of the organization below***** Hello, I stayed at Natembelea Residence for 2 and a half months so I think I have the necessary hindsight to be able to express myself. I found the house to be quite clean (depending on the day) and the equipment was limited. Breakfast was very ...
olivia huslage rating3.8

2024 at Teaching and Educating Children

Dear Future Volunteers, I have completed a 6 weeks program staying in the Volunteer house in Arusha. During my time there I was placed in the Ereto Pre and Primary School in Kimandolu. This volunteering experience made me grow so much as a person and made become more independent every single ...
Eva Bentein rating3.4

2023 at Teaching and Educating Children

This was an incredible experience for my daughter and me. Francesca, Anita and Zaccharia did everything to feel us welcome and safe at the residence. We got a good varied breakfast. We also learned a lot about the way of living and so realise that electricity, a good shower with lots of hot water ...
I stayed with Natembelea Africa in Arusha for 2 weeks, and I had the best experience from A to Z. Contacts with Schola and her husband were always good, and I felt ever more welcomed when in arrived in Tanzania. The place where we stay is super safe, in a beautiful place in Arusha. I loved to ...
Frank van Dijk rating1.6

2023 at Teaching and Educating Children

Hi all, I had a great time volunteering in Arusha, Nuru English school. However the organisation Natembele Afrika is simply a for profit organisation. You pay them for accommodation just like a hotel. None of the money you pay will go to charity. The price you pay is extremely high for a very ...
Edward Hues rating5

2023 at Teaching and Educating Children

My mate and I volunteered as teachers at Ereto Primary School in eastern Arusha. I volunteered there for 14 days and had the most interesting and fun time. We got to experience local cuisine through school lunches and it was a great insight into Tanzania, especially the street. I enjoyed going to ...

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