Volunteer Programs in Tanzania

  Tanzania

Arusha

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Monthly Start Dates throughout the year.

Description: Live with a local family in Arusha while working with the community on projects relating to HIV/AIDS Prevention, Sustainable Agriculture, International Health, Community Development, Education, or Orphan/Disabled Care.

Global Service Corps, a longstanding Non Governmental Organization (NGO) in Tanzania, offers a unique way to experience Tanzania through our 2 Week, Short-Term, Long-Term volunteer and internship programs. Volunteers and interns participate in two-week to six-month service-learning programs that focus on Community Training projects in HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, International and Public Health programs or Community Development internships.

Volunteer Vacations offer travelers a profound ground-level learning experience. Teach English, values, and be a mentor to children in one of Arusha's public schools and Orphanages. Volunteer Vacations are a great way to immerse yourself in the rich Tanzanian culture while at the same time making a positive contribution to the Arusha community.

Community Training Volunteers work with community groups, such as women's groups, schools and farmers groups training them in interactive workshops about HIV/AIDS Prevention or Sustainable Agriculture techniques and nutrition.

International Heath Volunteers train community groups on HIV/AIDS Prevention before being stationed at a local health facility. At their base health facility Volunteers have the opportunity to shadow Tanzanian health professionals while engaging in capacity building projects at the health center.

Community Development Interns commit to long-term work in Tanzania and not only train community groups on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Sustainable Agriculture, but also work closely with a local organization in program development and implementation. Interns get a first hand look at international development from the ground level.

Highlights: Homestays: Volunteers experience true cultural immersion by living with a local Tanzanian family. GSC places volunteers with hosts who enjoy learning about other cultures and appreciate the unique opportunity that hosting an international volunteer gives to their family. Host families have been carefully chosen by GSC and our partners, and many have hosted volunteers over the course of several years. Whether you are learning Tanzanian games or sharing a plate of ugali (corn meal) and sakuma weki (greens) with your Tanzanian Mama, your homestay experience with GSC hosts will provide memories and friendships lasting a lifetime.

Tanzanian Partners: The experience of GSC volunteers is greatly enhanced by their daily interaction with local counterparts, whether a nurse at a hospital, a teacher at a school, or a college-bound translator, Volunteers and their Tanzanian partners build mutually beneficial and often long lasting bonds of friendship. Local partners assist Volunteers with obtaining local transportation, finding the best local restaurants, learning local language phrases, meeting community leaders, and giving tips about and often participating in social activities. Counterparts play a vital role in providing a true cultural immersion experience while helping to insure that the volunteers' interaction with and service to the community is appropriate and effective.

Cultural Orientation and Technical Training: All Tanzania Service-Learning programs include in-depth cultural orientation including Swahili lessons, a tutorial on how to use the dala-dala bus system like a local and an insider's tour of Arusha. Volunteers also receive technical training on relevant topics such as HIV/AIDS in a Tanzanian context and hands on agricultural training at the Global Service Corps demonstration plot.

Qualifications: Interest in international development and cross cultural experiences is a must. No specific qualifications required and volunteers will receive extensive training in their project area. Must be 18 years of age.

Cost in US$: Programs start at USD 2,705

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 - 80

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Tanzania Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 2-10

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Global Service Corps's Mission Statement: Working from offices on three continents, Global Service Corps is dedicated to fulfilling our mission of designing and implementing effective service-learning programs that provide maximum benefit to our program participants and the communities we serve. Through the hard work of our staff, support of our advisory board, collaboration with our partners and the participation of hundreds of volunteers each year, Global Service Corps has earned its reputation as a leader in international volunteerism, service-learning and community development.

Year Founded: 1992