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Location
  • Tanzania
Length
1 to 52 weeks
Project Types
Agriculture Childcare Community Development Family Social Services Youth Conservation Education Health Medical Elderly Care Homeless Women's Rights Journalism Tourism +5

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
15
Age Max
85
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Apartment Host Family Hostel Tent
Groups
Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30) Large Group (31+)
Travel Type
Budget Family Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price
245
Price Details
$245 is the price per week and covers the following:

Personal pre-­arrival support and advice
Visa acquiring instruction
Paperwork and contract-making
Airport transportation
Accommodation (3 meals a day)
Drinking water at VOT Hostels
5 days Swahili language training
Mwanza City tour and orientation about Swahili Culture
Possibility to continue Swahili language training during the whole trip
Local prepaid SIM card registration assistance. ​
Daily two-way transportation to your placements
24/7 personal support and guidance from VOT workers ​
Free WIFI at VOT Hostels
What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Airport Transfers Meals SIM cards Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Accommodation Some Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Equipment Travel Insurance Visa
Dec 06, 2024
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About Program

In Mwanza, Tanzania, there is a rise in drug use which leads to children and youth with drug addiction. To address this challenge, Beacon Teens Challenge Center was registered as an NGO focusing on supporting the community particularly people who are addicted to drugs, alcoholism, and prostitution. The center operates under BMCC TAG church and is located just 5 km from the VOT Hostel.

You will assist the center with medical care health education and help develop healthcare facilities, life skills teaching, and entrepreneurship.

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Robert and a friend
Teachers and students
Classroom session with the guys
Robert and Abdul
Victor and the students (Drug addicts)

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Program Highlights

  • Directly impact life of children and those with drug addiction
  • Community integrated program
  • Opportunity to explorer the stunning beauty of the country

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Location

Location:
Tanzania
Currency:
Tanzanian Shilling
Weather:
Jan-Mar
90 F / 50 F
Apr-Jun
88 F / 46 F
Jul-Sep
84 F / 46 F
Oct-Dec
88 F / 48 F
Airports:
Arusha
( ARK )
Julius Nyerere International
( DAR )
Kilimanjaro International
( JRO )

Tanzania can be an easy place to overlook when planning a trip to Africa, but it is teeming with wildlife, lush landscapes, culture. You will witness all of those from the wildebeest migrations, 3 of the 7 natural wonders, and Maasai people.

About Volunteers of Tanzania

Volunteers of Tanzania assist local communities in need by connecting them with volunteers who share their passion for meaningful work. We work closely with local partners to ensure our programs effectively address community needs. At VOT, we have a variety of internship and volunteering opportunities that allow you to make a meaningful impact...

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