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Special Needs and Assisting Disabled Children

location
4 - 12 semanas  ·  Edad 18 - 50+

rating  Perfecto 4.6  · 
  Verificado por Volunteer World
  Ratio de respuesta excelente

Puntos Relevantes

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

Especialmente adecuado para

Edad 18+
Solteros y solteras
Parejas
Grupos
50+

Sobre el programa

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 ...

Sobre el programa

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.


Día típico

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 ...

Día típico

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.


Actividades de tiempo libre

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 & ...

Actividades de tiempo libre

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.


Requisitos

Requisitos

Edad mínima: 18 años

Para participar en el programa debes tener al menos 18 años en la fecha de inicio del programa. Puede haber excepciones si muestras el permiso de tu(s) tutor(es) legal(es) o si vas acompañado de tus padres.

Conocimientos lingüísticos

Tienes que hablar (nivel básico) Inglés

Requisitos educativos

a nivel de University

Verificación de antecedentes penales

obligatorio

Documentos necesarios

CV and Copy of Passport.

Restricciones de nacionalidad

Sin restricciones. Las manos amigas de todo el mundo son bienvenidas.

Otras habilidades

This program welcomes anyone who is passionate and with compassion.

Tiempo dedicado

Necesitaremos tu ayuda los Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes de 08:00 - 12:00

Servicios incluidos

Servicios incluidos

Servicios de 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

Recogida en el aeropuerto 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.

Alojamiento

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.

Comida y bebida

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. 

Acceso a Internet

Buen acceso al lugar del proyecto

¿Qué NO está incluido?

¿Qué NO está incluido?

Boletos de avión

El aeropuerto más cercano es Arusha Airport (ARK) en Arusha. Te ayudamos a encontrar vuelos baratos a Tanzania. ENCONTRAR VUELOS BARATOS

Seguro de viaje

Ir al extranjero es una aventura y siempre es mejor estar preparado. Enfermedad o lesión repentina, cancelación o robo: un seguro de viaje para Tanzania proporciona seguridad y es una ventaja tenerlo. OBTENER UN PRESUPUESTO

Vacunas

Si tiene intención de realizar un voluntariado en Tanzania, debe solicitar asesoramiento médico antes de iniciar su viaje social. Comprueba las vacunas que necesitas para Tanzania. COMPROBADOR DE VACUNAS

Detalles a la llegada

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.


Disponibilidad
Enero Feb. Marzo Abr. Mayo Jun Jul Agosto Set. Oct. Nov. Dic.

Cuotas del programa

4 semanas (estancia min.) 682€
5 semanas 829€
6 semanas 975€
7 semanas 1.092€
8 semanas 1.209€
9 semanas 1.326€
10 semanas 1.413€
11 semanas 1.501€
12 semanas (estancia max.) 1.589€
Cuota promedio 151€/semana

Cuotas del programa

151€ cuotas semanales 4 - 12 semanas Edad 18 - 50+

Métodos de pago

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

SIN GASTOS DE TARJETA DE CRÉDITO


Duración

4 - 12 semanas

Depósito

El depósito es simplemente para reservar tu vacante de voluntario. Los pagos se gestionan a través de PayPal, nuestro proveedor global de confianza. Si no tienes una cuenta PayPal, también puedes pagar con tarjeta de crédito.


Pago final

El pago final se acordará con Natembelea Africa V Residence durante el proceso de solicitud. Las soluciones habituales son la transferencia bancaria o el pago en efectivo en el lugar del proyecto.


Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

Natembelea Africa V Residence

Perfecto 4.6 rating (39 reseñas)

Sin fines de lucro - fundada en 2019

Verificado por Volunteer World

  Ratio de respuesta excelente

Coordinado por

Schola

Idiomas hablados: Inglés, Suajili

sobre la organización

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!

Conoce a tu anfitrión(a)

   
 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 reseñas · 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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