Location
- Tanzania
- Dar es Salaam
- Arusha
Project Types
Childcare
Community Development
Education
Teaching
Health
Sexual Health
Medical
Disabled Care
Jul 17, 2018
Aug 23, 2013
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About Program
Whether you want to work with community projects in the heart of Dar es Salaam or gain experience in rural schools and hospitals, we believe that we have the project for you. We pride ourselves on never working to a one size fits all model of volunteering, and so if we don't already have the project you're looking for we will do our best to find it for you at no extra cost. ITHVtanzania is a not-for-profit organisation with all our proceeds going to support the students of Dymphna Special School, a school for children and young people with special physical and educational needs.
Response from ITHVtanzania
Hi there,
Firstly let me just say thank you for your candid feedback. We really appreciate the opportunity to improve our programme. Based on your comments we have hired someone to fix the problems with the shower. We have also introduced a discounted self-catering option for people who would prefer to cook for themselves.
Unfortunately in Tanzania things do not always run on time, and 'slowly slowly' is a common motto for most people. That is why we really value dedicated volunteers like yourself who can help to initiate projects, and to motivate and train the teachers.
As you have mentioned the school is located outside of town. The safety of our volunteers is our first priority and as you have quite rightly said, volunteers should only leave or arrive at the accommodation after dark by taxi, however for volunteers wishing to socialise after dark we can recommend a number of safe, cheap, and reliable taxi drivers. We encourage volunteers to fully experience the nightlife which Arusha has to offer and are very sorry that you did not feel able to access this.
Once again, I am sorry that your experience did not fully meet your expectations. We are committed to improving our programmes and to acting upon all the feedback that we receive.
Ellie Crawley
ITHV Volunteer Coordinator