from 650€

Brilliant 4.7rating (34)

Women's Education and Empowerment Supporter

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2 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 16 - 50+

rating  Brilliant 4.7  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Volunteer project with the highest quality. This project sets unprecedented standards in quality - an unparalleled level of excellence.

Highlights

  • Assist women to gain new life skills and get actively involved
  • Educate women for a better future
  • Teach English, health and entrepreneur classes
  • Join the outreach programs at schools and homes
  • Explore Tanzania by day trips, safaris or mountain climbs

Especially good for

Age 16+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Volunteer to empower women through education & support. Join us to teach English, create business plans, and educate for gender equality!

Founded in 2019 by a resilient woman who has dealt with HIV herself, this project supports women who are struggling with socio-economic isolation, poverty and the effects of HIV/AIDS. Perfect Vision offers twenty girls and women from difficult backgrounds the opportunity to participate in the ...

About the program

Founded in 2019 by a resilient woman who has dealt with HIV herself, this project supports women who are struggling with socio-economic isolation, poverty and the effects of HIV/AIDS. Perfect Vision offers twenty girls and women from difficult backgrounds the opportunity to participate in the programme for one year. During this time, they attend school in the morning and learn specific skills in the afternoon. Through skill-building workshops in paper bag making, soap making, sewing, jewellery design, gardening and cooking, the women gain financial independence to support themselves and their families. After one year, the project helps each woman to continue her education or open a business in her chosen field. In addition, the project produces and distributes reusable sanitary pads to schoolgirls to help reduce period-related absenteeism. During these school visits, they also teach about health, sexual hygiene and menstruation to reduce the stigma surrounding these issues and help educate everyone. The initiative is seeking global support to increase its impact on the lives of women and girls. They want every girl and woman to be able to achieve their dreams and support them on their way to their 'perfect vision' of the future.                                                                                                                                          



Typical day

Your working days are Monday to Friday from 9.30am. Some days you only work until 1pm, some days you work a bit longer depending on the classes you have. Sometimes there is also a class on Saturday. Usually the project can't provide lunch. The project is 2km (1.2 miles) from the hostel. You can get ...

Typical day

Your working days are Monday to Friday from 9.30am. Some days you only work until 1pm, some days you work a bit longer depending on the classes you have. Sometimes there is also a class on Saturday. Usually the project can't provide lunch. The project is 2km (1.2 miles) from the hostel. You can get there on foot or by public transport.

Daily activities include:

  • On Monday, there is a meeting with the volunteers and the project leader to discuss the week's plan and evaluate the previous week
  • Teaching English, health, entrepreneurship and other related skills
  • Participate in home visits to people living with HIV/AIDS
  • Participate in community outreaches at schools to distribute reusable sanitary pads
  • Training women to write and implement business plans
  • Assisting in the production of paper bags and liquid detergent, as well as tailoring and jewellery making
  • Updating their website, helping with social media accounts and fundraising
  • The women in the project also teach the volunteers about the Swahili language and culture


Free-time activities

Explore a variety of activities at affordable volunteer rates, including:

1. Scenic hiking/walking tours to waterfalls, through forests, and around a picturesque lake.

2. Refreshing swims in natural hot springs, offering stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

3. Engaging cultural tours to Maasai markets ...

Free-time activities

Explore a variety of activities at affordable volunteer rates, including:

1. Scenic hiking/walking tours to waterfalls, through forests, and around a picturesque lake.

2. Refreshing swims in natural hot springs, offering stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

3. Engaging cultural tours to Maasai markets and opportunities to interact with diverse ethnic groups.

4. Educational coffee plantation tours, delving into the bean-to-cup process.

5. Thrilling safaris to the Northern Circuit's national parks (Arusha NP, Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Conservation Area).

6. Incredible climbs of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro.

7. FREE town tour for all our volunteers, providing insights into the local area.


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 16 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 16 years old on the program start date.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

Picture and CV

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

No prior experience is required.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:30 - 13:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Viva Tanzania

The fees include:

  • pre-arrival support through email, WhatsApp, telephone and video calls
  • advice and guidance about the projects 
  • pick up at the airport or bus station on your arrival
  • drop off at the airport or a bus station when you leave
  • an orientation tour in Arusha personalized to your individual needs, including help buying a local sim card, guidance on how to use public transport and lunch
  • on the first day of your project our volunteer coordinator will come with you to show you which public transport to take, and make sure you settle in well at your project
  • 50 Euro project donation*
  • accommodation in our hostel
  • breakfast and dinner, seven days a week (lunch is included in some projects – see the project description for more information)
  • 24/7 support from our volunteer coordinators who speak English and German

*We donate a quarter of the registration fee to our Viva Tanzania Volunteer’s fund. This fund is used to help the projects we work with when they have extra expenses they cannot afford. For example, medical and veterinary costs, utility bills, salaries and paint, etc.




Airport Pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Two airport transfers are included in the fees. 

Our driver will pick you up on your arrival and take you to the hostel.

On your departure he will take you back to the airport.

Accommodation

Accommodation:
Our hostel, conveniently situated near Arusha's city center, offers a vibrant community atmosphere where volunteers, interns, and travelers come together. A 25-minute walk takes you to the heart of the city, with motorcycle cabs and dala dalas (minibuses) readily available for quick transport. At our hostel, ample relaxation space awaits, including a pool, a rooftop terrace with a bar, a shop featuring products from our projects, and a small spa. Safety is prioritized with a fortified wall over two meters high and diligent night watchmen.

Rooms:
Choose from our range of accommodation options, including 6 and 4-person dormitories, as well as double and single rooms. Each room has its own bathroom with a hot shower, closets for storage, and a personal safe secured with a lock. For added privacy, rooms are separated by gender. Single and double rooms are available at an additional charge of €50 per person per week.

Food & Beverages

Board:

Our cook prepares vegetables, fruit, pancakes and daily changing breakfast highlights. Tea, coffee, margarine, honey, peanut butter and jam are also available.

For dinner there are different dishes from Tanzanian and Western cuisine. If you are vegetarian, vegan or have allergies/intolerances, it is no problem at all.

If you would like to buy food, there is a refrigerator and shelves where you can store your groceries.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

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

You have the flexibility to start your involvement with this project on any day of the week that suits your schedule. Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), your designated driver, identifiable by their Viva Tanzania shirt and sign, will escort you to your accommodation. Your first day will entail an orientation session and a town tour, acquainting you with Arusha, navigating transportation, locating ATMs, currency exchange services, exploring the local market and supermarket, and obtaining a SIM card with mobile data. The following day, our dedicated volunteer coordinator will accompany you to your project site, ensuring your safety and familiarity with the route.

Availability
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Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 650€
3 weeks 850€
4 weeks 1,050€
6 weeks 1,450€
9 weeks 2,050€
50 weeks (max. stay) 10,250€
Average fees 265€/week

Program fees

265€ per week 2 - 50 weeks Age 16 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

2 - 50 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 Viva Tanzania during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Viva Tanzania

Brilliant 4.7 rating (34 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2015

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Tizia

Spoken languages: English, German, Swahili

About the project

Viva Tanzania is a German-Tanzanian organization established in order to support meaningful and needy projects in Arusha, North Tanzania.

Meet your organization

Viva Tanzania was established in 2015 by Tizia Doriye due to her passion for intercultural encounters, tourism and nature. Tizia is a Cultural Anthropologist by profession. Together with our local team we want to make sure that you can make experiences abroad in a safe environment.

We want to assist people from all over the world and Tanzanians to learn from one another through intercultural exchange. By helping foreigners to find meaningful projects that need support we do not only want to enable them to gain experience in working and being with people from different origins but also broaden the horizonts of everyone. Our mission is to establish an environment in which intercultural encounter can take place. Our participants will be enabled to gain first hand experience in a totally different sourrounding from what they are knowing. We want to show them the diversity of people, cultures and lifestyles. On the other hand we want to support needy projects in Arusha, our hometown.

Our vision is to change the people's perception of Africa, Tanzania and its inhabitants through challenging and reducing stereotypes and racism. We believe that this can only be done through intercultural exchange like volunteering.

Tizia is the of Viva Tanzania. She has a Bachelor in Cultural Anthropology and she wrote her Bachelor thesis about Maasai stereotypes in media and tourism. She loves her three kids and three dogs as well as the life in Tanzania. She is responsible for the website, the marketing and the communication before, while and after your stay. She already spent a year as a volunteer in Tanzania and did an internship in Arusha. She is also a yoga teacher and a massage therapist. So she definitely knows what’s important to make your time unforgettable. At the same time she is your contact person for all intercultural issues and problems.

34 reviews · rating4.7

Laly Tunde rating5

2024 at Teach & Educate Children

I was in the Arusha modern school for a volunteer trip. It’s was a very very good experience I recommend it ! I thank the Viva Tanzania organization and all the staff for their kindness towards the volunteers, I will come back soon ...
Julica rating4.8

2024 at Teach & Educate Children

I worked for two Months in the Arusha Modern School as a volunteer. During this time you‘ll get the chance to getting to know the culture and to interact with amazing children and teachers! I had a lot of freedom in how I want to build up a lesson or what to practice with the ...
Paul Thomas rating4.6

2024 at Children Empowerment through sports

The volunteering at the Future Stars Academy was very good. In the Morning you do some Office Stufe and in the afternoon you Goong to Train the Kids. You have a Lot of responsobility. All the other Coaches are very nice and have a good Coaching experience. Also the Kids are very happy and the want ...
Clara Lacombe rating5

2023 at Children Empowerment through sports

It was an incredible experience. I was very sad to do only 6 trainings instead of 12 because of the rain. But it was enough to create a strong bonds and efficiente trainings. Thanks you to all the football team, and the manager Ayoub for their confidence, joy and energy! If I had something more ...
Me and my friend had a great time during our volunteer work (children empowerment through sports)! The projectmanager Ayoub is such a nice guy and he is willing to help you with anything. The boys who play football are very nice and make you feel really welcome. It is very rewarding to see the team ...
Galit Cohen rating5

2022 at Teach & Educate Children

My time was amazing. As the name announces, the hostel felt like a home. Tizia will make sure your stay will be great from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave. The vibes at Nyumbani are great, you will meet incredible people and there will always be something planned if you want to tag ...

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