• Gender Equality
  • Reduced Inequalities

Empowering Women and Girls

location
1 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

    • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    This is an empowerment program based in Tanzania. The mamas and girls come from some truly heart-breaking backgrounds, including being shamed for being HIV positive.

    In this program, volunteers with good hearts and an open mind are needed. Empowering Women and Girls is a program designed to empower groups who come from a truly heartbreaking background; from being shamed for being HIV positive to abandonment due to assault, being segregated due to having Albinism ...

    About the program

    In this program, volunteers with good hearts and an open mind are needed. Empowering Women and Girls is a program designed to empower groups who come from a truly heartbreaking background; from being shamed for being HIV positive to abandonment due to assault, being segregated due to having Albinism and a level of poverty that will be hard for most people from abroad to imagine.

    The goals are to help women and girls become self-sufficient and to recruit and help more. Some of the opportunities are community work, counseling to HIV victims and home victims, palliative care, and youth programs including training health at school and communities as well as sanitary pads project. 

    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. 

    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 a contribution of 100 USD, which is directly given to the center to develop their facilities and service provision.


    What to Expect

    The conditions in these centers and institutions might not be what you expect, and the approaches to the environment can differ. It is better to approach this project with limited or no expectations. Rather, expect to be proactive and adapt by initiating ways to improve the conditions, through discussions, presentations and demonstrations.

    What NOT to Expect

    “Easy does it” won’t apply to this project. Trust is to be earned; the center’s administration needs to be assured that you are qualified and experienced enough to be involved in their work day. There are hectic days and slow days. Participate fully and get involved. You will not be alone.

    Duties and Tasks

    This project involves teaching women skills such as Gardening, Crafts, English, Entrepreneurship, Business skills, IT, and Finance skills. These are all flexible depending on your skills and comfortability. 

    Challenges

    • Culture differences, specifically the different approaches to life.

    • Different living conditions (for example: the weather, availability of basic resources such as water and electricity, consumer goods and distance to services).

    • Transportation  (inadequate transport especially in the rural areas, bumpy rides while traveling with bodaboda and congested village buses)

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

    • Different expertise approaches in regard to limited resources.

    Positives

    • Learn how to sustain the needs of others with inadequate resources

    • 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 to bring?

    If you feel like donating and sharing it will be appreciated. There are many needs due to the limited resources the centers have. Alternatively, you can also purchase the products found at these centers as another way of supporting the activities of these women.


    Personal Things to Bring

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

    Typical day

    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
    • Lu

    Typical day

    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
    • 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/special needs center after coming back from your placement or during the weekend.

    Free-time activities

    Where can I go after my placement?

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

    • You can visit a Special needs center.

    • 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 ...

    Free-time activities

    Where can I go after my placement?

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

    • You can visit a Special needs center.

    • 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.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    at University level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV and Copy of Passport

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Healthcare, Entrepreneurship, Women's Health knowledge, HIV Counseling,

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 12:30

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Natembelea Africa V Residence

    The program fee includes:

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

    • Accommodation

    • Meals 

    • Wi-Fi

    • Orientation & Town tour

    Airport Pickup at Arusha Airport

    The program fee includes airport pickup. It takes 60 minutes to Arusha from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and 30 minutes from Arusha Airport (ARK). You will be picked up by a 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 in general. 

    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.

    Accommodation

    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.

    Food & Beverages

    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. We will adapt to requests accordingly.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha. We assist you to find cheap flights to Tanzania. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Tanzania provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Tanzania you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Tanzania. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    The Program commencement includes the night before your program's start date. If you choose to arrive before the program's start 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/ Director prior to the end of their original program.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    1 week (min. stay) 209€
    2 weeks 379€
    3 weeks 549€
    4 weeks 698€
    5 weeks 848€
    6 weeks 998€
    7 weeks 1,117€
    8 weeks 1,237€
    9 weeks 1,357€
    10 weeks 1,446€
    11 weeks 1,536€
    12 weeks (max. stay) 1,626€
    Average fees 172€/week

    Program fees

    172€ per week 1 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    1 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Natembelea Africa V Residence during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

    Meet your organization

    Natembelea Africa V Residence

    Perfect 4.6 rating (39 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2019

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Excellent response rate

    Coordinated by

    Schola

    Spoken languages: English, Swahili

    About the project

    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!

    Meet your organization

       
     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 reviews · rating4.6

    Naomi & Diane rating5

    2023 at Empowering Women and Girls

    Dear Volunteers, I came to Arusha with my mom and our experience was life changing. Even though we were only here for 1 week, we learned so much and I hope to come back next summer. I volunteered at Perfect Vision Tanzania and helped distribute 50 reusable sanitary pads to girls at an outreach ...
    Verena Mel rating4

    2023 at Empowering Women and Girls

    I stayed at the house of Natembelea Africa for almost two weeks. The Volunteer house where I stayed was new. One week prior to my arrival, the other Volunteer and the staff of Natembelea moved in there. The program I was attending was "Empowering women and girls". I was placed at the Perfect ...
    Paolina McDonough rating5

    2019 at Empowering Women and Girls

    I had the such a wonderful experience volunteering in Tanzania. I had the opportunity to completely immerse myself in a school, meet so many amazing children, and do my very best to put smiles on their faces. I had the freedom to explore Tanzania (ie, weekend trips outside around Arusha, safaris, ...
    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 ...
    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 ...
    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 ...

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