Location
  • Tanzania
    • Arusha
Length
2 to 25 weeks

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
18
Age Max
99
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Guesthouse
Groups
Small Group (1-15)
Travel Type
Budget Family Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price
440
Price Details
Registration Fee: 200USD
- Pre arrival support through Whatsapp, email, video or phone call
- Airport pick up and drop off (Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha Airport)
- Advice and guidance on projects
- Welcoming tour in Arusha on your first day
- SIM-Card
- 24/7 emergency contact
- Support from the local team
- 50 USD volunteer project contribution

Accommodation Fee: 120USD / Week
- Sleep in Dorm room with max. 4 people
- free WIFI
- Breakfast (Lunch provided at some projects)
- Room cleaning
- Free kitchen 24/7
What's Included
Accommodation Airport Transfers Some Meals SIM cards Wifi
What's Not Included
Activities Some Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Equipment Transportation Travel Insurance Visa
Apr 16, 2025
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About Program

Join the pre- and primary school with inclusive education for children with special needs. This is a private school, which means that all the subjects are taught in English. Inclusive Education means that it includes children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, and others.

You will assist the teachers during class, especially for the children with special needs. If you prefer to assist at the preschool, you can prepare some handicraft lessons or play with the children. Sometimes the children with special needs need some extra time for a task, as it is not easy for them to follow the normal class, as it might be too fast or they can't concentrate for so long. Here is where you can assist them with what they need. Maybe a little break, maybe just someone to assist them with some things. Every Friday is a sports day.

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Program Highlights

  • Assist teachers at the school, help the children with special needs, prepare lessons for the children in babyclass
  • Experience the Tanzanian life first hand
  • Make unforgettable memories and expand your horizons
  • Play, handicraft and sing with the children from preschool
  • During your free time or on weekends go for safari, make daytrips, go to local markets, explore the town and other places around Tanzania

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Nicole
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An unforgettable experience

I stayed with Opengate for a month in Arusha. Everything was very well coordinated and Michelle was always there to support. It was an amazing experience to be a part from the school and to support the teacher in any way i could. Also next to the program there was always something to do, a day trip, discovering more from Arusha or learning more about the culture, Michelle had always a great idea. I recommend it to everyone, who truly wants to be a part of a great community, here you‘re not only a one of many, you‘ll get a part of a family.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
You don‘t have to change the world here. Advices and ideas that can be implemented in the culture here are important. Try to observe first a little bit and then you will see how the people are working and what could be done. Baby steps and not all in once. Something they can stick to in the future when you‘re not around anymore.
Pros
  • Hospitable people all around
  • Great Food
  • Made friends that lasted
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