Special Needs and Assisting Disabled Children

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+

rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verificeret af Volunteer World
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Højdepunkter

  • Heighten cross-cultural learning and global understanding.
  • Increase access to education.
  • Promote health and wellbeing

Højdepunkter

  • Heighten cross-cultural learning and global understanding.
  • Increase access to education.
  • Promote health and wellbeing
  • Support community development
  • Economic development of communities.


  • Særligt velegnet til

    Alder 18+
    Singler
    Par
    Grupper
    50+

    Om programmet

    This project is a great way for compassionate and caring individuals to support disabled children across the country. This program welcomes everyone to volunteer.

    The special needs project in Tanzania is a great way for compassionate and caring individuals to support disabled children. In this project, the volunteers are expected to assist professionals and the staff in the centers or work first-handedly with the children who have learning disabilities. These ...

    Om programmet

    The special needs project in Tanzania is a great way for compassionate and caring individuals to support disabled children. In this project, the volunteers are expected to assist professionals and the staff in the centers or work first-handedly with the children who have learning disabilities. These disabilities can include being deaf or mute, physical disabilities, down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy. The activities include socializing, physiotherapy, speech therapy, teaching basic education, cleaning, and facility maintenance.


    The challenges in the special needs centers are such as a lack of trained staff, a negative cultural perception by the community towards disabilities, a lack of relevant information and training for various special needs cases and lack of funds for food and other basic needs.


    VISA & PROGRAM FEE:

    The program fee covers your Airport pickup, Accommodation and Meals during your stay. And also a charitable donation from your program fee is given to the center. We do this on your behalf, to continue taking part in further developing the center.


    After we have confirmed your program fees, we will send you the invitation letter and NGO Certificate. These documents will be required when applying for your visa. You will also send us a Copy of your Passport and your CV.


    EXTRA FEES:

    In this placement there is an extra fee of $100 per person. This is a contribution you give directly to the center when you start your program, to develop their facilities and service provision. You are also welcome to do more for the center as they have many needs.

    SUMMARY: PROGRAM FEE + VISA + CENTER CONTRIBUTION.


    What to Expect

    The project involves work. This program welcomes everyone to volunteer, especially those with medical experience or a professional background in special needs care. It is a very crucial project as there is an inadequacy of facilities and materials necessary for appropriate service provision in education, treatment and care. You will be working with special needs children in a supporting role; you will be observing, participating in assisting and nursing, assisting in the workload, as well as fun and games for the children’s play time. It is better to approach this project with limited or no expectations, as these centers have different conditions than what you may be used to. Any activity can be assigned to any volunteer. Expect to be proactive and prompt.


    What NOT to Expect

    Limit your expectations, the work is fulfilling but not easy as our conditions in Africa derive unique approaches to everything. The centers are underfunded and not well equipped to cater to all the needs that the special needs children require. We encourage you to embrace the norms and be a part of the change and ensure the locals learn from you as well.


    What are the Centers like?

    Some have qualified professionals, and some don’t. There are barriers to communication such as language and experience. The focus is to work together, share your knowledge, skills, and applicable resource utilization strategies. Participate in planning activities and create relationships with the professionals and the children;  they are friendly and love that you are there to work with them. The supportive role you play as a volunteer is temporary, so make sure you make the most of the chances you have. 


    What are the Children like?

    The children are playful and extremely fond of volunteers as they participate in lessons and games very willingly. In the special needs group, the children will have communication barriers; therefore it requires patience and dedication to work with them. It is important to cater to their needs, but that won’t make it impossible to work with them. They appreciate the attention given, and the time spent with them will be very memorable. Use relations and experience to nurture the childrens' will and esteem, as well as sharing the right skills and experiences required to ensure good living conditions for them.


    Duties and Tasks

    The project involves caring for the special needs children and catering to their needs and wants in accordance with their disabilities, playing with and caring for them, assisting the professionals and staff in action plans, cooking, and cleaning. Participation in any of these activities depends on how comfortable you are with tending to the task provided. If a volunteer feels uncomfortable with a task, it is okay to be substituted with a member of staff.


    Challenges

    • Culture shock

    • Inexperienced care for special needs children. If you are not confident, you do not have to tend to them alone, but with expert supervision instead.

    • Firsthand experience on how poverty affects the livelihoods of the people, especially the disabled.

    • Expectations. With high expectations, it is easy to be disappointed by the lags and reluctance to be involved, especially with impatience to reach perfection.


    Positives

    • Gain more experience and friends working with the special needs children as well as the local professionals.

    • Participate in making a better life for people who lack the resources to do so for themselves.

    • Attain new skills and experiences to further your profession.

    • Arusha is a beautiful tourist city with much to appreciate. The people are welcoming, and the landscape and scenery are magnificent.

    • Take the opportunity to travel and socialize on the weekends. There are many spots for leisure and fun.



    THINGS TO BRING, DONATIONS

    What can I bring?

    Donating and sharing is appreciated. There are many needs due to the limited resources the centers have  ranging from food, clothes, learning and playing materials, shoes, among other basic requirements. You can also conduct a fundraiser with friends and family to solve a challenge in the center you will be volunteering at when you come.


    Personal Things to Bring

    Those for your personal use like decent clothes, sunscreen, soap, towels, slippers, torch, nail cutter etc.


    Typisk dag

    In general, volunteers have the freedom to choose how they spend the day. However, a daily routine is recommended and may be coordinated with the project coordinators based on your program. A general day may look like this:

    • Breakfast between 6:30 and 7:30am
    • Commuting to placement via public ...

    Typisk dag

    In general, volunteers have the freedom to choose how they spend the day. However, a daily routine is recommended and may be coordinated with the project coordinators based on your program. A general day may look like this:

    • Breakfast between 6:30 and 7:30am
    • Commuting to placement via public transport 
    • During your time at the center, you will observe culture differences within the practice in Tanzania. According to your skills, qualifications, and experience, you will have many opportunities to interact with the children. 
    • The hours are usually from 8:30am-3:00pm depending on how busy the day is.
    • Lunch between 12:30am and 3:00pm either at the placement or at the accommodation
    • Placements end usually between 2pm and 4pm depending on the project
    • Free time for the rest of the day and preparation for the placement the day after (if necessary)
    • Dinner between 6:30pm and 7:30pm
    • You can visit an orphanage after coming back from your placement or during the weekend.


    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Where can I go after my placement?

    • You can visit House of Babies, a home for orphaned and abandoned children.

    • You can go to the gym/ walk/ run.


    Where can I go on weekends?


    Arusha Town

    • Maasai Market & Souvenir Shops.

    • Museums and Historical sites.

    • Multi-cultural Restaurants and Hotels.

    • Swimming.

    • Parties & ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Where can I go after my placement?

    • You can visit House of Babies, a home for orphaned and abandoned children.

    • You can go to the gym/ walk/ run.


    Where can I go on weekends?


    Arusha Town

    • Maasai Market & Souvenir Shops.

    • Museums and Historical sites.

    • Multi-cultural Restaurants and Hotels.

    • Swimming.

    • Parties & Concerts.


    Day trips

    • Napuru Waterfalls.

    • Hot springs.

    • Zip line Adventure.

    • Serval Wildlife Zoo.

    • Lake Duluti.

    • Materuni Waterfalls & Local Coffee making experience.

    • Maasai village visit.

    • Hadzabe community visit.


    Tours and Safaris

    • Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

    • Oldupai Gorge.

    • Serengeti National park. 

    • Enduimet Wildlife Management Area.

    • Manyara National park.

    • Tarangire National park, and many more!


    Hikes

    • Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.

    • Climbing Mt. Meru, the second highest mountain in Tanzania.


    Zanzibar Excursions

    • Zanzibar’s divine beaches, diving and water sports.


    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

    Sprogfærdigheder

    Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

    Uddannelseskrav

    på University niveau

    Kontrol af kriminel baggrund

    påkrævet

    Nødvendige dokumenter

    CV and Copy of Passport.

    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre færdigheder

    This program welcomes anyone who is passionate and with compassion.

    Tidsforpligtelse

    Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag fra 08:00 - 12:00

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Tjenester af Natembelea Africa V Residence

    The program fee includes:

    • Airport pickup from Kilimanjaro international Airport (JRO) / Arusha airport (ARK) OR Arusha Bus Station pick up.

    • Accommodation

    • Meals 

    • Wi-Fi

    • Orientation & Town tour

    Afhentning i lufthavnen i Arusha Airport

    The program fee includes airport pickup. It takes 60 minutes to the hostel in Arusha, from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and 30 minutes from Arusha Airport (ARK). You will be picked up by our coordinator with a driver from our ground team. The ground team will be active to get to the airport on time and communicate well.

    Note: When you exit the arrivals area you will see a coordinator with a banner with Natembelea Africa Volunteer Residence and Volunteer World logo. Please don't look for your name, look for the banner. Wave and our team will see you. On the way to the volunteer house, the coordinator will give you a short briefing about the country and Arusha region. 

    You will get to meet and know the ground team while giving you a house tour. We will show you your room. Depending on your time of arrival, you will have your program orientation the same day or the next day.

    Indkvartering

    Volunteers in Arusha will be staying in a volunteer house. Volunteers can expect to share a room with one to four/six other volunteers of the same gender. The  house provides a comfortable and warm stay with tap water and electricity. However, it is important to note that there are often regional or countrywide power outages which may affect availability of hot water. Bedding is provided, which includes a pillow with pillow case, bottom and top sheet. You will need to bring your own towels, sunscreen, slippers and toiletries etc.

    In the volunteer house, there is a cook who prepares meals and keeps the place clean and tidy. Safety is paramount, therefore there is also a security guard during day and night. There is also a coordinator who is your immediate contact concerning any inquiry or emergency while at the residence. You can reach the directors on mobile via whatsapp or local calls.

    To access the internet during your program, we recommend bringing an unlocked mobile phone and purchasing a local SIM card in Arusha. The local staff will assist you with this upon arrival.

    Mad og drikkevarer

    One of the greatest ways to explore Tanzania is to eat like the locals. To make things easy for you, your program fee covers the cost of your main meals, which will be cooked by the mamas in-house.

    The mamas will usually be cooking Tanzanian cuisine as part of your cultural experience in Tanzania. This is an authentic way to get a taste of the wonderful flavors of Arusha, and immerse yourself fully in the local culture.

    All programs will include options for vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and other diets. You should give note to any dietary requirements in your application so we can make sure the cook caters to your needs beforehand. 

    You will get meals everyday for all the time you will be with us. Meals generally consist of authentic Tanzanian cuisine. We are extremely mindful of food allergies, vegans and vegetarians. 

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    God adgang til projektområdet

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er Arusha Airport (ARK) i Arusha. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Tanzania. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

    Rejseforsikring

    At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Tanzania giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

    Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Tanzania, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Tanzania. VACCINE CHECKER

    Oplysninger ved ankomst

    The Program commencement includes the night before your program's start date. If you choose to arrive before your program's starting date, you will have to pay extra according to the days of your stay.


    The duration of your stay and program is counted in weeks. For instance, if a volunteer is registered for 4 weeks and the start date is January 1st, the program fee accommodates the previous night of December 31st until January 28th respectively.

    If a day or more is taken for travels in the program dates, the end date remains the same.

    There is the possibility for program extension whenever necessary. A one day extension costs 30 USD, whereas a week or more would be assigned program fees in regard to the duration of the stay. It is advised that if volunteers require an extension, they should provide a notice to the Coordinator/ Directors prior to the end of their original program.


    Tilgængelighed
    Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

    Programgebyrer

    4 uger (min. ophold) 700€
    5 uger 850€
    6 uger 1.000€
    7 uger 1.121€
    8 uger 1.241€
    9 uger 1.361€
    10 uger 1.451€
    11 uger 1.541€
    12 uger (max. ophold) 1.631€
    Gennemsnitligt gebyr 155€/uge

    Programgebyrer

    155€ pr. uge 4 - 12 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

    Betalingsmetoder

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    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

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    Final Payment

    Din endelige betaling vil blive aftalt med Natembelea Africa V Residence under ansøgningsprocessen. Almindelige løsninger er enten via bankoverførsel eller kontant betaling på projektstedet.


    Mød din vært

    Natembelea Africa V Residence

    Perfect 4.6 rating (39 feltrapporter)

    Non-profit - grundlagt i 2019

    Verificeret af Volunteer World

      Excellent Svarrate

    Vært er

    Schola

    Spoken languages: Engelsk, Swahili

    Om projektet

    We recruit and host volunteers from across the world with different passionate missions who come to volunteer and experience life with the local people. Karibu Tanzania!

    Mød din vært

       
     Natembelea Africa Volunteer Residence is a registered non-profit organization located in Arusha, one of the busiest cities and a tourist destination in Tanzania, Africa. We recruit and host volunteers from across the world with different passionate missions who come to volunteer and experience life with the local people. The volunteers stay in our volunteer house as their primary destination while they are attending to their programs respectively.

    Program Start Dates
    Our programs start on the 1st and on the 15th of every month respectively. One night before the program starts is not charged.(Group of 5 people and above, 50$ off from everyone in the group)
       
    What we do?
    The organization is working in cooperation with other centers and organizations to provide specific placements according to the various volunteer projects we offer, and also offers accommodation and facilities as the primary destination for our volunteers.

    Currently we have eight (8) Programs namely: Teaching and Educating Children, Medical Assistance and Medical Outreach, Empowering Women and Girls, Friends Childcare Supporter, Animal Welfare and Animal’s Shelter, Special Needs and Assisting the Disabled, Construction and Renovation Collaborator and Water Management Assistant.
       
    Is Tanzania safe?
    Tanzania is a rich and diverse country with different tribes, religions, and customs. Tanzanians are very friendly, conversational, and hospitable. There is a general safety that enhances the cultural experience. Our accommodations are also safe spaces provided by high security and are located at a safe neighborhood. 

    Challenges
    Majority in Tanzania are living in poor life and unsustainable income which made us to establish the volunteer organization to help the community and welcoming people with open minded with good heart.

    Mission/vision
    Realize shared values while engaging local societies first hand and dedicating abilities in making use of accessible resources to advance and sustain livelihoods.
     
    Our goals
    To provide volunteers with placements that enable them to show their compassion and utilize their skills, experience to improve and inspire as they engage the local societies. Exposure, tactics, values and experience sharing between volunteers and the locals. Creating new bonds and bridging cultures across the world with dedication to progress. Learning and appreciating applications observed and attained from the volunteer engagement projects.

    What to expect
    Expect to be proactive and prompt, as the experience will be out of your comfort zone in case of inadequate resources it will be on you to apply initiatives that would satisfy the particular situations. Expect to learn, be challenged, and to experience a sort of fun you have never known
    while engaging with the children and the people.
     
    What not to expect
    Limit your expectations, the work is fulfilling but not easy as our conditions in Africa derive unique approaches to everything. The placements are underfunded and with inadequate resources, do not expect to change everything at the same time; be proactive and collaborate with the local coordinators and placement supervisors to improve the work condition and to cater to the needs of the project. We encourage you to be proactive and embrace the norms as part of a learning experience and ensure the locals team from you as well.

    What to bring
    You are not required to bring anything on your volunteer placements, but if you feel like donating and sharing it will be appreciated. In regard to the need and relationship created it is always important to choose a better fit for your donations given that there are many needs due to the limited resources the schools have ranging from needs and requirements.

    Visa

    All volunteers must have a Volunteer Visa to volunteer in Tanzania. This is because foreigners are not allowed to volunteer in Tanzania under a Tourist Visa.

    A Volunteer Visa which is also referred to as Humanitarian Visa in Tanzanian airports. Once you have cleared your program fees, we will send you the Invitation letter and NGO Certificate. These will be required when applying for your visa on the immigration website. 

    Vaccination & Treatment

    We highly recommend you to consult your doctor for advice on immunizations. We all understand human beings get sick, we have several hospitals and clinics in town in case volunteer get sick and the organization will ride you to the hospital for free with a coordinator to assist , and there are many pharmacies available to get medicine.

    Certificate of Appreciation

    We appreciate your time! After your program ends we will provide you with a certificate of completion.

    Criminal background check

    Our first priority is safety. Safety for our volunteers and for the people receiving services in our volunteer programs. This is standard for any quality volunteer program.

    Insurance

    Tanzania is a safe country and we will do our best to ensure your safety and well-being but illnesses happen and sometimes unfortunate incidents such as theft happen. Travel insurance will pay for your medical bills if you become ill and will cover expenses if something were lost or stolen.

    Speak local language (Swahili)

    You do not need to know it but learning a few words and phrases will be helpful. There are many helpful sites that can help you before you arrive and we will help you when you are here.

    What to bring with me,

    We recommend to bring flashlight, long-sleeved clothes, mosquito repellent, copy of your passport and ID – best not to carry your identification with you, you can establish fundraisers, bring donations for the centers.

    Going tours and safaris during your program

    Of course! Tanzania is a beautiful country and we would not want you to miss out on seeing some of the wonderful places here. We can help you arrange tours and safaris at discounted rates for our volunteers!






    39 feltrapporter · rating4.6

    Mila Guichard rating5

    2024 at Teaching and Educating Children

    It was an incredible experience to take part in classes with students of all levels. We were made very welcome by Schola and her husband Gift. Thank you for ...
    Rebecca Graff rating5

    2024 at Teaching and Educating Children

    Dear volunteers, I guess you just arrived here at the Volunteer residence while reading these pages with all the experiences from other volunteers. Even though I was really excited about my time as a volunteer, it was a big challenge when I arrived but I promise you one thing: Schola and Happy ...
    olivia huslage rating3.8

    2024 at Teaching and Educating Children

    Dear Future Volunteers, I have completed a 6 weeks program staying in the Volunteer house in Arusha. During my time there I was placed in the Ereto Pre and Primary School in Kimandolu. This volunteering experience made me grow so much as a person and made become more independent every single ...
    Edward Hues rating5

    2023 at Teaching and Educating Children

    My mate and I volunteered as teachers at Ereto Primary School in eastern Arusha. I volunteered there for 14 days and had the most interesting and fun time. We got to experience local cuisine through school lunches and it was a great insight into Tanzania, especially the street. I enjoyed going to ...
    Dear Volunteers, I had a great time and a wonderful experience here. Schola is very involved and wants the organization to be better. I worked at the Levolosi Hospital. The people are very friendly but it is best to communicate before you start about your skills and knowledge, so that everyone ...
    I stayed with Natembelea Africa in Arusha for 2 weeks, and I had the best experience from A to Z. Contacts with Schola and her husband were always good, and I felt ever more welcomed when in arrived in Tanzania. The place where we stay is super safe, in a beautiful place in Arusha. I loved to ...

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