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Teaching Primary and Secondary Schools

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
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  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Volunteer to help a local private school where external support is desirably needed
  • Help the students on an individual basis and adapt to their tempo of participating the lessons
  • Express your creativity when suggesting or even implementing new teaching methods
  • Be assured that you are always assisted by other teachers and that they help you with basically any problem you are facing
  • Discover the culture through connecting to the community and exploring the country

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Teaching children age 3-14 in public and private school, as well as in the library. Depending on your skillset, subjects can vary: English, Mathematics, Science,...

Our program

Our volunteer program aims to give the children in the surrounding villages a more sustaintable education. The schools are not as organised as western schools and with our program we want to try to close the gap. Private schools have 50-100 students with classes ranging from 5-30 pupils, ...

About the program

Our program

Our volunteer program aims to give the children in the surrounding villages a more sustaintable education. The schools are not as organised as western schools and with our program we want to try to close the gap. Private schools have 50-100 students with classes ranging from 5-30 pupils, whereas public schools can have up to 1500 students with classes of 50-80 pupils. When the number of pupils in a class becomes too high, the schools can't always afford to split the class because they don't have enough teachers. This is where you come in. After an introducton period alongside a professional teacher, when you feel comfortable, you will be able to teach a class by yourself. 

What you can expect

Books are scarce. Usually there are 1 or 2 books per subject per class. Students will copy from the blackboard but they don't all have the same pace. Individual attention is required sometimes but the teachers lack the time between writing on the blackboard, making corrections, and going around the classroom to check for themselves. With the help of the volunteer, we can avoid having some of the students just sitting in class when they're finished writing, and more importantly, we can get those students that need individual attentention up to speed with the rest of the class. We embrace all the ideas coming from volunteers to improve the schools, teaching methods, etc... We welcome all input and this has shown to be very useful in the past. Teachers gladly adapt to improved structures and processes, even after the volunteer has left. Together with professional teachers, the role of the volunteer and the aim of our program is to make sure that the time in school is spent as efficient and effective as possible, so that the students can get the maximum out of their education and have more opportunities in their future. 

There also is an after school library where volunteers can teach. Students from all over the villages come here to study more and improve their skills, so as you can tell, they are very eager to learn. Since these children are all in different classes, volunteer help is definitely welcomed: giving exercises, making corrections, explaining different subjects,... The library has plenty of teaching material and exercises. It also has a small playground with a basketball hoop right outside where volunteers can play educational games with the smaller children or organise P.E. classes.

The location

The schools are all walking distance from the host families. They have a sufficient number of classrooms, with a playground and a teachers room. The playgrounds of the smaller schools can have swings, seesaws, climbing jungles; and public schools playgrounds can have a soccer field or basketball court as well; so volunteers will definitely not get bored during breaktime. Tea and cake is also provided during breaktime at the school, which volunteer can enjoy together with other teacher and volunteers. The host families are located in the nearby villages, in a quiet and peacefull surrounding, but still walkable distance to Arusha town. They are plenty of shops around in the villages, but if volunteers need something specific, Arusha city is only a 20 minute walk away. The scenery here is beautiful with plenty of green and a view of Mount Meru. Even short hikes can take you to the most scenic viewpoints, that regular tourists don't get to see. Volunteers will get to know and befriend people living around, and truly become a part of the tight knit community. Not a day will go by without a friendly greeting on the streets, that is guaranteed.

What we expect from you

Volunteers don't have to bring any special equipment for the program (check the website of tour organisations if you are planning to do a tour though). If they wish to bring any material, school supplies like books (school books or reading books for the library), pens, pencils,... are always greatly appreciated; but these can also be purchased here.

The children are very eager to learn and they really look up to their teachers, so it is important that volunteers are aware of that. We expect volunteers to be open-minded and act with respect towards both the schools and the host family. Common courtesy is appreciated. The volunteers can count on us to be around for basically any problem you are facing. We will support you and listen to what you have to say. We will take care of you in your free time and help you make arrangements for anything you need, from buying phone credit to organizing tours. You will have the local insight and knowledge that regular tourist do not have, thereby learning so much more about our culture, surroundings, traditions, and way of living.



Typical day

7-7.45 am: Wake up and enjoy local breakfast with your host family

7.45 - 8 am: walk to school

8am - 12.30 pm: Teach the children at school. Subjects and age group depend on your interest. Make sure you inform us prior to your visit so that we can make arrangements. Enjoy break time with the students ...

Typical day

7-7.45 am: Wake up and enjoy local breakfast with your host family

7.45 - 8 am: walk to school

8am - 12.30 pm: Teach the children at school. Subjects and age group depend on your interest. Make sure you inform us prior to your visit so that we can make arrangements. Enjoy break time with the students & play!

12.30-12.45 pm: Walk back from school

12.45pm: Lunchtime  

1pm-4pm : free time to explore, go to the city, hang out with other volunteers, play with the children

4pm-6pm: Teach at the public library

6pm: Enjoy your evening, chat with other volunteers, your family or us, drink local beverages

8pm: dinnertime with your host family enjoying local cuisine like chapati, ugali, ndizi

9pm: Enjoy your evening, chat with other volunteers, your family or us, drink local beverages


If you need more time to explore or you want to do a day time activity, just let us know in advance and we can make arrangements.


Free-time activities

We believe we can offer a life-changing experience to the Project volunteers!! 

Not only because you will be able to help us in our great challenge of keeping it running but also because it will change how you see our community, our country, the whole Africa! 

You will be immersed in our daily ...

Free-time activities

We believe we can offer a life-changing experience to the Project volunteers!! 

Not only because you will be able to help us in our great challenge of keeping it running but also because it will change how you see our community, our country, the whole Africa! 

You will be immersed in our daily lives, understand our culture, our history, our language. We are sure you will learn swahili and masai words to bring with you! Besides, you will deeply understand Masai culture, their traditions, their homes and villages, the real maasai dreadlocks, the maasai dancing, the maasai market, etc. 

Besides, we can organize safari trips to Serengeti and Ngorongoro parks (considered two of the bests for wildlife spotting) which are very close from our area. We can organize all types of safari trips. Since we are so close, day trips are a possibility too! Day excursions include walking safaris, mountain trekking, game viewing, photographic excursions, hot springs, waterfalls, masai markets.

You will receive a certification of appreciation upon completion of your volunteer in the project.


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 High school level

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

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

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Beyond Child Smile

Program fees include: 
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Accommodation

Volunteers in Tanzania are accommodated in a​ ​Host family. Volunteers will have their own room or share a room with 1 to​ 2 other volunteers of the same gender, depending on availability. Living is basic but the homestays have running water and electricity. 

However it is important to note that there are​ ​often power outages which affect availability of hot water and power. Bedding is​ ​provided, however you will need​ ​to bring​ ​your own towel and toiletries. It is​ ​also​ ​recommended to bring​ ​a​ sleeping bag for weekends away​. ​You will have access to a bathroom either private or Public.

Food & Beverages

Volunteers receive breakfast and dinner at the Volunteer House, which are freshly prepared on-site by our host family. Most of the meals are  based of Tanzanian cuisine. You should budget around £2 per day for lunch if you plan to eat local meals or £4 to £5 for western food.

For your evening meal you may have pasta, Rice and chapatti or banana and potato stew. We will always have a vegetarian option available and can cater for the majority of dietary requirements.

There are western supermarkets in Arusha where you can purchase food and store it at the house if you’d like to prepare your own lunch/meals.

*Please inform us in your application if you have any dietary requirements.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Airport Pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport

An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Kilimanjaro. 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

Please note that English-medium schools run year-round and have holidays for the entire months of April, August and December. 

Government schools have holidays for the entire months of June and December. These schools also take week-long holidays during Easter and September. If your program duration crosses into the school holidays, you can take a break, travel, go on safari. As each school-type has holidays at different times, there is teaching work available for volunteers throughout the year. The Public library is open all year around. Please notify us of your expected travel dates and we'll give you feedback. Usually startdates are available throughout the year.

We pick our Volunteers from Kilimanjaro International airport for $50 where you will pay to the Taxi driver when we have already arrived to our project. The charges you will pay for the the airport pick up didn't included in the program fees, you have to paid direct to the Taxi driver when we have already arrive to the project.

Availability
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Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 273€
6 weeks 409€
7 weeks 478€
8 weeks 546€
9 weeks 614€
12 weeks (max. stay) 819€
Average fees 68€/week

Program fees

68€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 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 Beyond Child Smile during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Beyond Child Smile

Fantastic 4.5 rating (37 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2015

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Samson

About the project

Beyond Child Smile wants to educate our children today for a better Tanzania tomorrow, and education is the key step to achieve this.

Meet your organization

- Who we are?

BEYOND CHILD SMILE organization is a full registered organization with registration No.00NGO0009498 based in Ilboru Arusha. Our aim is to bring people from different backgrounds together to build a quality education system for children in primary schools all around Ilboru. We believe that through education we can build a brighter future for our next generation. 


- What we do?

We liase we various different schools in the area, both public and private. Based on their needs we work out different programs to help them achieve their goal. These programs vary from teacher placements, to funding materials and equipment, to complete building projects. We assure that the schools receive the right contacts for their problems, e.g. special needs children, tution for unprivileged children,...

We operate a public library after school hours where children can come and learn more. They can lend books to further improve their English, or learn English/Mathematics and various different subjects.


- Where we work?

We are located in Ilboru, Arusha, Tanzania. The official language of Tanzania is English, but the language most spoken is still Kiswahili. Tanzania has beautiful landscapes, with their famous national parks like Serengeti, Mount Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro crater. With their 120 different tribes you'll see a lot of interesting cultures here, the most known one being the Masai culture. Both the city and the village are very safe for foreigners. Tanzanians are usually very friendly and warm. Casual conversation on the streets is a given and you'll get friendly greetings from basically everyone.

Drinking water is available in local shops. We rarely have volunteers that get sick. We didn't have any prior malaria incidents with volunteers in this area, but some of the volunteers take malaria pills as a precaution. 


- Our history

Four years prior to the founding of our organisation we collaborated with a different NGO, Juhudi Learning Center. We were the contact persons between the organisation and the volunteers, making sure everything went according to plan. After a volunteer suggested to start our own NGO, we took his advice and founded 'Beyond Child Smile' in January 2018. Ever since we are continuing to build our company and network through various different platforms, in order to further increase our impact and visibility/awareness to the outside world.


- Our mission/vision

Our mission is to provide a decent education for every child in the nearby villages so that they can grow up to be the generation that makes positive changes to our economy & educational system, in order to help our beautiful country grow. We want to assure that every child has the opportunity to develop their skills to the fullest so that they can later become a part of an improved Tanzania.

- Our goals

1. To facilitate availability of teaching materials & to empower teachers in order to become more efffective and efficient in the learning process for students.

2. To facilitate the establishment of the community library where villagers and students can get access to news, internet and different books

3. Advocate and facilitate the provisioning of equal education and school infrastructure

4. To assure that all primary school students are proficient in English after leaving school or going to secondary school, and have the skills they need to find a sustainable job in our economy.

- Who are we looking for?

We are constantly looking for people from all around the globe that want to have a positive impact on our children's education. It doesn't matter where you are from and what your path of life has been, we want to work with you and others who would like to share their potential skills, knowledge and time with our kids and our community. No matter what your skillset is, I'm sure we can put it at good use here, since we work with children of various ages in different programs.


- Why choose us?

You'll definitely find a good fit here, since we work with various schools and we have a lot of different programs. We are open to hear any suggestions or ideas from your end. If something would not be according to your expectation, we can talk about it and resolve the issue together. We are here for you 24/7  if you need help, for any matter. We look out for you while you're volunteering, and in your free time!



37 reviews · rating4.5

I arrived in Arusha in january and stayed for almost two months, and it was the best experience of my life! In the morning I tought at the pre & primary Lutheran school in Ilboru and in the afternoon I went to the public library just outside the guesthouse. The kids were the cutest, always smiling ...
Lena Hobert rating4.8

2024 at Teaching Primary and Secondary Schools

I can just recommend the organization. Before I arrived I was scared to feel alone and overwhelmed by the the new culture, but I never felt something like that. Sam and the driver picked be up on the airport and I felt good from the beginning. All the other volunteers were very nice and we had a ...
Marie-Lia Rüttermann rating4.8

2023 at Teaching Primary and Secondary Schools

I stayed in Arusha for 5 weeks and did both teaching as well as construction. Saying goodbye to everyone - the kids, the other volunteers etc. was very emotional to say the least … but in the most beautiful and best way!!! All in all I believe that beyond child smile is truly the right decision if ...
Denisa Sovová rating4.6

2023 at Teaching Primary and Secondary Schools

We were volunteering in Arusha for 5 weeks and it was an incredible experience. We were teaching at Ilboru Lutheran pre&primary school and in the afternoons at the public library. Sam and his family are amazing and reliable, they took really good care of us and we were really happy and grateful to ...
Der Aufenthalt in Arusha, Tansania war super. Das Taxi vom Flughafen war rechtzeitig vor Ort und der Transfer hat problemlos funktioniert. Während dem ganzen Aufenthalt konnte man sich bei Fragen an Sam wenden und es wurde einem weitergeholfen. Auch die Locals vor Ort halfen einem bei Problemen. ..
Victoria Woldenhof rating4.2

2023 at Teaching Primary and Secondary Schools

I stayed in Arusha for 8 weeks and I really loved it. For me the trip would not have been the same without the other volunteers. The school, the program and teaching the kids was great, but it would not have been the same experience without all the new people I met while I was there. The food was ...

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