Volunteer Teaching with the Maasai, Tanzania

  Tanzania

Arusha,  Ngaramtoni

Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: flexible start dates

Description: Projects working with the Maasai are currently running in the rural village of Longido and the predominantly Maasai region of Ngaramtoni located in the foothills of Mt Meru. There are also opportunities to work with orphans and street children in the Huruma orphanage close to the bustling city of Arusha.

Longido is a Maasai village, north of Arusha, with a backdrop of Mt Longido right on its doorstep. We have built our own Open Air Boma School here to help teach the Maasai adults basic English and other skills. No prior experience of teaching is necessary, and the students are highly motivated! We also help at Longido Secondary School where we have been involved in sports and science teaching.

The region of Ngaramtoni is located 1 hour from Arusha, right in the foothills of Mt Meru, the second highest mountain in Tanzania. Here volunteers are working in both primary and secondary schools teaching English and giving support to local teachers who have to cope with huge class sizes.

Our volunteer posts are community based and provide a unique opportunity for visitors to participate in the local culture, gaining a better understanding of the values held by the peoples of this lovely region.

Amber Fletcher, from USA (Sambasha School) - 'Although I know I helped my students by teaching them some English skills, I learned much, much more. Being immersed in an entirely new culture is a great opportunity to learn more about yourself. I appreciated the strong sense of community amongst Mondo Volunteers.'

Qualifications: A good level of general education; A good knowledge of the English language; flexibility; cultural interest; ability to cope in a rural environment; This placement is ideal for career break volunteers.

Cost in US$: $1600+

Salary / Pay: Volunteers make a financial contribution to help the development of our projects abroad.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: The average age of a Mondo volunteer is 32. Couples and families are welcome and receive a 15% discount (this also applies to friends traveling together). Approximately 50% of our volunteers are non-UK based, with a large number of volunteers from North America, Europe and Australia. Our volunteers have a good level of general education and are enthusiastic, culturally aware, adaptable and highly motivated.

Age Range: 20-69

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Tanzania Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 2-3

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

MondoChallenge's Mission Statement: MondoChallenge is a not for profit charity which sends volunteers (gap year, university & post university, career break, sabbatical etc) to help with development programs in Africa, Asia and South America. Our programs are community based and the normal stay is from 2-4 months. Volunteers are currently involved in teaching, business development, healthcare and environmental programs.

Year Founded: 2001