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Baby and Toddler Daycare - Child Care Worker

location
4 - 26 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Uitstekend 4.8  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
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Highlights

  • Support the Team of local care takers with daily tasks in the Daycare
  • Learn about the important work this project is doing in not only providing the youngest with a safe space to play and thrive but also to give hope and perspectives to their families
  • Give the Babies and Toddlers extra attention and love by organizing fun games, music and trips.
  • Experience life in Tanzania first hand and make friends for a lifetime.
  • Learn from the community you live in and make a lasting impact.

Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Families
Groepen
50+
Rolstoelgebruikers

Over het programma

Care for the babies and toddlers at Tiny Steps Daycare in Arusha whose families face various challenges due to poverty, disease and single parenthood.

Work in our own project! 

For many years, STEP Africa's dream as a volunteer organisation has been to set up its own charitable projects in order to make efficient use of the experience gained in our numerous partner projects over the years and to be able to support other target groups. When the ...

Over het programma

Work in our own project! 

For many years, STEP Africa's dream as a volunteer organisation has been to set up its own charitable projects in order to make efficient use of the experience gained in our numerous partner projects over the years and to be able to support other target groups. When the coronavirus pandemic broke out in 2020 and no volunteers were able to come to Arusha for several months, we realised that we couldn't just sit idly by, but that it was time to turn dreams into reality and make an even more active contribution to supporting our community in Arusha. In the meantime, the NGO L.I.F.E. (Local Community for Family and Education) has been founded by the STEP Africa Team. In addition to initiating the construction of a community centre, Tiny Steps Daycare was opened in 2024. 


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About Tiny Steps Daycare

The ‘Tiny Steps Daycare’ for babies and children aged 6 months to 3 years in the Lemara district of Arusha is dedicated to caring for the very little ones. With the daycare centre, we want to meet the high demand for free childcare for families affected by poverty and illness in Tanzania. So volunteers who enjoy working with babies and toddlers are in the right place here! The children are looked after from morning to evening in the daycare centre so that their parents/guardians - who are often single parents - can look for work, study or pursue their work without having to worry about their children. In this way, the daycare centre helps families to help themselves by guaranteeing their children's fundamental right to safety, education and care, thus relieving the burden on the families. 

The new daycare centre has places for up to 30 babies and toddlers. Our Montessori teacher Mwajuma, our lovely cook Pendo and local volunteers work tirelessly to create a loving, safe and secure environment for our children. Tiny Steps Daycare is all about playing and having fun and not, as in many other kindergartens in Tanzania, about starting lessons at a young age. We aim to promote the children's development through play and without pressure. International volunteers are actively involved in everyday life and are free to plan play and craft sessions and are happy to contribute their talents and interests to the early education programme. 

When the children are 3 1/2 years old, school sponsors enable them to attend the Davis Preparatory School in Shangarai, Arusha - they can then attend the school first as preschoolers and later as primary school students. A sponsorship programme is currently being set up for this purpose in collaboration with our Austrian partner association ‘Mabawa Tanzania’, founded by two STEP Africa alumni. Sponsorships are also already possible for Tiny Steps children so that the daycare centre can become sustainable. Volunteers actively contribute to the sponsorship programme by helping us keep track of the children's development, writing updates and sharing their experiences at Tiny Steps Daycare with friends and family. 


Become part of our team and experience an unforgettable and meaningful time in Tanzania! 


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About the Organization

We are STEP Africa – Exchange for Change, a Tanzanian social enterprise that was founded in German-Tanzanian cooperation in 2014. We organize and supervise meaningful and ethical volunteer placements and internships in Arusha, Northern Tanzania. Till date we have hosted over 1000 interns and volunteers from all over the world.

With our programs we aim to contribute towards international understanding and give our participants intercultural and global ability to act. With the support of our participants we are committed to worthy projects and initiatives in Tanzania. We believe that working together in intercultural teams by exchanging ideas and viewpoints will let everyone involved, Organizations such as volunteers and interns, benefit in the long run.

Our team combines relevant qualifications and many years of experience in project coordination, volunteer mediation and social work in Tanzania and abroad. Our supervisors are available as contact persons on site at any time for our volunteers and projects. We offer our volunteers the opportunity to use their knowledge in Tanzania to get involved in meaningful projects and to gain valuable professional experience in different fields such as Social Work, Women’s Rights, Primary Schools, Daycare Center, Health Care, Animal Welfare and Environmental Protection.

We firmly believe in the power of change through intercultural exchange. With our programs we promote and demand equal rights and cultural tolerance. We place our volunteers exclusively in projects in which they can gain valuable experience for their future. Our volunteers do not replace local employees. Volunteers are assistants who offer support to local staff and, for example, perform tasks for which there is otherwise too little time. It is important to us that we only place our volunteers in projects that share our values towards international volunteering.



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Further important Information: 

Wishlist for the Tiny Steps Daycare
If all our children have a sponsor, Tiny Steps Daycare can become self-sufficient in the long term. Until then and for additional supplies, we are dependent on the support of STEP Africa and our volunteers. Monetary donations can be used to pay for food, care products, electricity and water bills, doctor's visits and salaries on site. But we are also infinitely grateful for donations in kind. Volunteers are very welcome to bring the following items from home:

  • Hygiene Products (Diapers, Wipes, Baby Oil and care products, Water / Milk Bottles & Toddler Cups, bottle brushes)
  • Food (milk formula 6 month +, baby cracker, snacks etc - sugar free)
  • Medical supplies (first aid equipment - we do have a small first aid kit that needs to be kept full and functioning!, herbal cough syrup, multivitamins for kids, arnica)
  • Clothes (used / good condition clothes age 0-3, bibs, shoes)
  • Play Equipment (balance bike, bobby car, tricycles, Lego Duplo Building blocks, Play Dough, Play Carpets, Musical Instruments, Montessori Learning Toys, Wooden Toys, Sand Toys, pop-up play tents and tunnels, games...) - please no plastic toys that can break easily!
  • Teaching / Learning Materials (baby and toddler cardboard books, art and craft supplies, wall stickers, stationary...)
  • Other Equipment (bottle warmer, bedsheets and blankets for kids, mattress cover, light weight baby stroller, travel beds, foldable boxes for toys in all sizes
  • anything else you would find useful and suitable for the daycare!
Preparation
Preparing for a volunteering assignment abroad isn't always a simple task as there is a lot to keep in mind. Our team will be there for you along the way. We have our own STEP Africa online volunteer area. Once you apply and we confirm your application you will get online access to this area where you find a detailed preparation handbook as well as many further updates & information and the contacts of other volunteers traveling at the same time as you. In case of any questions you will always be able to reach us via E-Mail or Phone / WhatsApp. 

On the Ground Support and Emergency Availability
The whole STEP Africa Team is on the ground in Tanzania. You will always be able to talk to us in case of any problems, questions or if you simply want to have a chat. We are there for you! Of course we are available 24/7 in case of any emergency.

Vaccinations/ Medical Care in Tanzania
We recommend that you consult your trusted travel doctor for individual advice on travel vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis. There aren't any mandatory vaccinations for entering Tanzania and the risk of contracting malaria is considered very low in Arusha due to the altitude. If you plan a trip to the island of Zanzibar or arrive from countries with a high risk of yellow fever, you will need to get a yellow fever shot before arrival.

Arusha has some decent private medical facilities, so in case you fall ill you will be in safe hands. 

Booking of Flights and Insurances
Booking your flights and respective travel insurance is not included in our fees and will be your own responsibility. This however is an advantage for you, as you will be able to scan for the best and most affordable offers from your home country or country of residence. Of course we are always happy to help and offer advice in case you are unsure what is the best solution for you. Our arrival day is Thursday and our departure day is Wednesday. Please take this into account when booking your flights.

Visa
In order to volunteer in Tanzania you will need a Visa for Humanitarian and Charity Activities which costs $100 for US-citizens and $50 for citizens of all other countries. This visa is valid for 3 months. Those planning to stay for up to 6 months will need a visa extension which costs approximately $300 ($250 for non US-citizens respectively)

COVID-19
Tanzania received the "Safe Travels Stamp" from the World Travel and Tourism Council. There are currently no entry requirements such as PCR-Test or vaccination.  

Disease Prevention
In order to prevent the transmission of diseases and especially not to endanger the little babies at the daycare you should always adhere to strict hygiene measures such as regular hand washing. 

Maximum Number of Volunteers and Early Registration! 
Tiny Steps Daycare can accept up to 8 volunteers at a time who work in a two shift system. If there is no more space available at Tiny Steps on the desired date, we have numerous other meaningful projects that are looking forward to motivated helpers. 



Dagelijkse activiteiten

As a volunteer at Tiny Steps Daycare, you will work either the early or late shift from Monday to Friday. The early shift starts at 9 am and ends at 1 pm, the late shift runs from 1 pm to 5 pm. 

The daycare centre is only a quarter of an hour's walk from our STEP volunteer houses and is therefore ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

As a volunteer at Tiny Steps Daycare, you will work either the early or late shift from Monday to Friday. The early shift starts at 9 am and ends at 1 pm, the late shift runs from 1 pm to 5 pm. 

The daycare centre is only a quarter of an hour's walk from our STEP volunteer houses and is therefore very easy to reach. 

Depending on the shift, your day starts with feeding and caring for the babies and toddlers. We have a timetable for the daycare centre that sets out play, meal and sleeping times. There are no limits to your creativity within the play times and we expressly support volunteers in initiating their own units. These can include age-appropriate games, sports and outdoor play, music & dance or craft sessions. Our aim is to teach the children in a playful way according to Montessori pedagogy. The children speak Swahili at home. As knowledge of English is very important for their later school career, volunteers can actively promote the children's understanding of English through play and meaningful activities. 

Not all children are in the best state when they come to the daycare centre. Poverty in the families also increases the risk of malnutrition in the children. It is therefore very important to us to give the children a balanced diet, to feed them and, with the help of medical volunteers, to carry out regular health checks and, if necessary, treatment. 

Volunteers who would like to provide administrative support to the daycare centre during or in addition to their shifts are very welcome to do so. We provide a small office from where you can work on the social media site, sponsorship programme and fundraisers. 

As the daycare centre is quite literally still in its infancy, there is still a lot of handiwork to be done. New play equipment can be built and outdoor and indoor areas can be embellished. 



Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

The project is based in Arusha, Tanzania. There are several free time activities volunteers can engage in. With the help of our trusted partners we organize Safaris, mountain climbs and shorter tours like hiking, horse riding, visit to a nearby massai village, trip to the hotsprings and waterfalls, ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

The project is based in Arusha, Tanzania. There are several free time activities volunteers can engage in. With the help of our trusted partners we organize Safaris, mountain climbs and shorter tours like hiking, horse riding, visit to a nearby massai village, trip to the hotsprings and waterfalls, coffee tours, etc. to the nearer surroundings at affordable rates. There are lots of things you can do during your free time or at the weekends in Arusha itself. There are different markets like second hand market, spice markets or massai market, as well as typical african restaurants and bars. Furthermore, the outskirts of Arusha are very beautiful and you can either go to a lake and do canoeing or you can go to a lodge with a pool near to the hostel to relax.

With so many possible activities, you should always keep in mind that the project assignment always comes first and excursions have to be adapted to the shift plan. Ideally, you should only go on longer trips after you have completed your volunteer placement. 


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 (gemiddeld niveau)

Opleidingsvereisten

op High School niveau

Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

verplicht

Vereiste documenten

CV and Introduction Letter

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

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

Andere vaardigheden

Experience in early childhood education, childcare or medical fields can be an advantage but everyone is welcome and love for children is the number 1 skill required.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 09:00 - 14:00

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door STEP Africa

The STEP Africa Program Fees include the following:

  • 2-way airport transfers
  • pre-departure support
  • preparation handbooks
  • orientation day
  • project support 
  • STEP Africa T-Shirt
  • bed in a shared dormitory at on of our Volunteer Houses in Arusha
  • breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday
  • on-the-ground support and supervision by the STEP Africa Team (our office is in Tanzania!)
  • 24h emergency contact. 


Please note that if you register through Volunteerworld, you will be charged for accommodation in a shared room. If you would like an alternative accommodation option (private room, Host Family etc), please indicate this directly in your registration so that we can charge you the correct fees.

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Kilimanjaro International Airport

Airport Pick-up is included in the costs. Volunteers can be picked up at any day and night time. Possible Arrival Airports are Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha Airport. Our arrival day is Thursday and our departure day is Wednesday. Please take this into account when booking your flights.

Accomodatie

STEP Africa Hostels

Our STEP Africa houses are centrally located in the district of Njiro, Arusha, from where the projects can be easily reached. The houses are not far from each other, so that volunteers can visit each other and spend time with the residents of the other houses at any time. 

 

Our “headquarters” in Arusha is the STEP Africa house on Rashida Street, where our office is also located. However, our volunteer supervisors divide their time between the houses so that our volunteers are well looked after at all locations. Each house has a team of lovely house mums who are responsible for cooking and cleanliness, as well as our night guards and gardeners.

What unites our volunteer houses is that they are located in the middle of Tanzanian life, central yet quiet. Bus connections, restaurants, cinemas, pharmacies, supermarkets and numerous other shops are located in the village, and the city centre is only 10-15 minutes away by bus. All our projects can be easily reached from here. In the STEP houses you will always meet like-minded people with whom you can exchange ideas and gather new ideas for your project. We serve a typical Tanzanian breakfast consisting of white bread and black tea and other side dishes such as eggs, fruits and mandazis (Tanzanian baking speciality) and delicious local dishes for dinner (vegetarians/vegans are catered for separately!). We want you to feel comfortable in our accommodation, so we place a lot of emphasis on friendly interaction and a family atmosphere. In the cosy courtyards and gardens you can relax from work and the sometimes exhausting African daily life.

The STEP Africa houses each consist of shared rooms with bunk beds and double rooms / private rooms. In addition, there is a kitchen with its own refrigerator for our volunteers, an oven, bathrooms, common rooms equipped with comfortable sofas and TV facilities, as well as covered outdoor dining areas.

Eten & Drank

Food (breakfast and dinner) is provided from Monday to Friday. The breakfast includes tea, white bread, butter, jam, peanutbutter and an african special of the day like Mandazi or cooked banana. Our house mamas cooks delicious typical tanzania dinner for you e.g. rice with beans or chapati. 

During the weekends volunteers can use the kitchen for cooking or eat in one of the several restaurants in and around Arusha. 

Safe filtered drinking water as well as the fridges in the kitchen are available for all volunteers. Even as a vegetarian, you will not have problems either at the hostel, nor outside at local restaurants in Arusha. 

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

Our arrival day is every Thursday and our departure day is Wednesday. Please take this into account when booking your flights. You can join our program throughout the year and on any month (availability provided!). Our driver can pick you from Kilimanjaro Airport at any day or night time. The airport shuttle is already included in our program fees, so we do not charge extra costs. The day following your arrival (Friday)you will receive a detailed briefing and orientation from us. Our supervisor will show you Arusha town, you will get a local SIM card, go together to an ATM and you will get the chance to go buy anything necessary at the supermarket and local market. Monday is usually your first day at the project. On your first day you will be joined by one of our team members who will introduce you to your work place and are there to answer any questions you may have.

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

Programmakosten

4 weken (min. verblijf) 660€
5 weken 775€
6 weken 890€
7 weken 1.005€
8 weken 1.120€
9 weken 1.235€
10 weken 1.350€
11 weken 1.465€
12 weken 1.580€
13 weken 1.695€
14 weken 1.810€
15 weken 1.925€
16 weken 2.040€
17 weken 2.155€
18 weken 2.270€
19 weken 2.385€
20 weken 2.500€
21 weken 2.615€
22 weken 2.730€
23 weken 2.845€
24 weken 2.960€
25 weken 3.075€
26 weken (max. verblijf) 3.190€
Gemiddelde kosten 143€/week

Programmakosten

143€ per week 4 - 26 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

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Duurtijd

4 - 26 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 STEP Africa gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

STEP Africa

Uitstekend 4.8 rating (46 beoordelingen)

Agentschap - opgericht in 2014

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Gepresenteerd door

Juliane Döhler

Gesproken talen: Engels, Swahili, Duits

Over de organisatie

STEP Africa is a Tanzanian social enterprise founded in German-Tanzanian cooperation. We offer a variety of volunteer projects, internships and culture-sensitive travel.

Ontmoet je organisatie

Our programs are based on the principle of learning with and from each other in an increasingly globalized world. Broadening your horizons and looking outside the box is one of the most valuable experiences that will shape your future life. A trip to Africa opens your eyes to other realities and perspectives. We firmly believe in the power of change through intercultural exchange. With our programs we promote and demand equality and cultural tolerance. We know and love Tanzania like no other country and can tell exactly what is important when organizing your stay. As a sustainable organization, we support, with the help of our volunteers, selected projects and initiatives in Tanzania.

Step Africa - Exchange for Change Limited was founded in 2014 in German - Tanzanian cooperation and is led by Kira Uher as its on site director in ArushaWhile Kira works hand in hand with her administration team behind the scenes, our volunteers are accompanied through their time in Tanzania by a wonderful German-Tanzanian team of supervisors. Our entire team is based on-site in Tanzania, eliminating the need for expensive administrative structures.  

Meaningful Volunteering

We only place our volunteers into projects in which they can gain a lot of valuable experience for their future. Our volunteers do not replace local workers. Volunteers are assistants who offer support to employees. They also use their expertise to teach their target groups new skills and to open new perspectives.

Reducing Prejudices

What many of us have learned about Africa in the media doesn’t always reflect the truth. In Africa there is more than just poverty and misery. Tanzania is a country full of ideas and resources, politically stable and of breathtaking beauty. 

STEP Africa wants to give people of every age the chance to get to know the beauty but also the difficulties and challenges of Tanzania with their own eyes. Internships are a wonderful opportunity to meet people and small aid initiatives on an equal footing, to learn how to work, to assist the local workforce and to develop long-term and sustainable friendship and cooperation through intercultural dialogue.

We know what we are talking about! Our team combines relevant qualifications and many years of experience in education and social work in Tanzania. 

Our team is looking forward to welcoming you in Tanzania!

46 beoordelingen · rating4.8

Africa differs from Europe in many ways, but that was clear from the outset. For me personally, these are mainly advantages. I was able to learn a lot about Africa and Arusha in paticular during this time. Thanks to the organization and projects it is possible to get to know Arusha not as a Tourist ...
I felt very comfortable during my stay. It was a very nice time that I will certainly never forget. The team was also very open and kind. I also find it very positive to get to know a new culture, the new food and many new people. My highlight was definitely working with the children. I will never ...
the staff was extremely kind and helpful. at times there were too many volunteers but the issue resolved itself by now. working with the children was really nice and fulfilling. i enjoyed my time there a lot. ..
TANZANIA WITH STEP AFRICA – ATTENTION: UNFORGETTABLE It all started in June 2019 when I fell in love with this country and its wildlife, but also the people there. I had traveled to Tanzania for the animals, but I wanted to return for the loving people. I found out about STEP Africa over the ...
My time in Tanzania was one of the best experiences I have ever had. At the beginning it all felt new and different, but after just a few days I had settled right in the middle of Tanzanian life: shopping at the local market, riding daladala and pikipiki were quickly part of my everyday life. Kira ...
Claudia Baro rating4.6

2024 at Daycare and Pre-School Assistant

Unforgettable, eventful time that I wouldn't want to miss! Four weeks were too short, the time just flew by. Great encounters with wonderful people. The Simba Safari, the Moshi Tour and the Maasai Tour were perfect. There was a contact person available at all times . A time that shaped me and made ...

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