Participants will be teaching English language to adults who were unable to attend secondary schools and to adults who have limited English language skills. This project is designed in such a way that it helps underprivileged people to gain basic English language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Due to globalization there is a high demand for local people in Tanzania to have some English skills so that they can interact with people from other countries. Furthermore, it will help people to read and understand instructions given on various imported products such as medication and food.
Location:
Zanzibar.
Accommodation:
Volunteers will stay in a house/campsite close to the project. There will also be a chance to stay with a host family in the village for a few days but you have to let us know at least a week before the program commences so that this can be planned. There will be water and toilets but you have to shower in the traditional way using a bucket filled with water and a jug. There will be a kitchen where food will be prepared and a dining room in which the food will be served (breakfast, lunch and dinner within the campsite). We have qualified cooks who are capable of making various dishes – both Tanzanian local dishes and some international dishes. Be ready to take part in the preparation of meals. Each participant will help in the kitchen at least one day by preparing meals for the rest of the team.
Educational activities:
There will be some educational sessions during the program. These will help participants to learn, explore, understand, challenge and act on various contemporary issues. To facilitate this learning there will be workshops, study part, discussions and visits during the program. Participants will choose from our list and can add to it. This will all be discussed on the orientation day.
Our study focus will be on:
Education has no end.
Leisure activities:
We will have at least one sports day with school students and local youths. We will also spend a day at Kendwa Rocks / Ras Nungwi beach resort in the northern part of Zanzibar. This is one of the best beaches on Zanzibar with pristine white sand. Various water sports are available such as snorkeling and padi-1 scuba diving can be arranged. We will also have visits to Zanzibar local media centres (radio and television) and to a local orphanage centre.
Weekend excursions:
We will organize a cheap safari to Jozani Chwaka Bay National park where there are a unique red colubus monkeys found only in Zanzibar (you cannot find these monkeys in any other place in the world!). There are lovely hiking trails to see various tree species and a mangrove farm. We will also plan excursions to Kizimkazi beach where you can swim with the dolphins. Another day we will organize a tour of a spice farm and go to Stone Town to see the various historical sites.
International cultural nights:
Each participant in the workcamp will have an opportunity to present his/her country to the rest of the team and be ready to be asked questions about their country. This is a chance for you to sing songs, dance, and share stories from your home country! Evaluation and farewell party with local community members who will offer traditional dances and music.
Official languages:
ENGLISH and SWAHILI
Hosting Fees:
- Participation fees - US$230. - Orientation fee for the project - US$15. - Pick up cost from the airport to city centre - US$25 (Optional).
NOTE:
Project participation fee covers food and accommodation during the workcamp project.
Participants will be teaching English language to adults who were unable to attend secondary schools and to adults who have limited English language skills. This project is designed in such a way that it helps underprivileged people to gain basic English language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Due to globalization there is a high demand for local people in Tanzania to have some English skills so that they can interact with people from other countries. Furthermore, it will help people to read and understand instructions given on various imported products such as medication and food.
Location:
Zanzibar.
Accommodation:
Volunteers will stay in a house/campsite close to the project. There will also be a chance to stay with a host family in the village for a few days but you have to let us know at least a week before the program commences so that this can be planned. There will be water and toilets but you have to shower in the traditional way using a bucket filled with water and a jug. There will be a kitchen where food will be prepared and a dining room in which the food will be served (breakfast, lunch and dinner within the campsite). We have qualified cooks who are capable of making various dishes – both Tanzanian local dishes and some international dishes. Be ready to take part in the preparation of meals. Each participant will help in the kitchen at least one day by preparing meals for the rest of the team.
Educational Activities:
There will be some educational sessions during the program. These will help participants to learn, explore, understand, challenge and act on various contemporary issues. To facilitate this learning there will be workshops, study part, discussions and visits during the program. Participants will choose from our list and can add to it. This will all be discussed on the orientation day.
Other activities:
Orientation day and opening ceremony of the program.
Study focus will be on:
The Rights of Vulnerable and Minority Groups.
Leisure activities/weekend excursions:
We will have at least one sports day with school students and local youths. We will also spend a day at Kendwa Rocks / Ras Nungwi beach resort in the northern part of Zanzibar. This is one of the best beaches on Zanzibar with pristine white sand. Various water sports are available such as snorkeling and padi-1 scuba diving can be arranged.
Weekend excursions:
We will organize a cheap safari to Jozani Chwaka Bay National park where there are a unique Red Colubus monkeys found only in Zanzibar (you cannot find these monkeys in any other place in the world!). There are lovely hiking trails to see various tree species and a mangrove farm. We will also plan excursions to Kizimkazi beach where you can swim with the dolphins. Another day we will organize a tour of a spice farm and go to Stone Town to see the various historical sites.
International cultural nights:
Each participant in the workcamp will have an opportunity to present his/her country to the rest of the team and be ready to be asked questions about their country. This is a chance for you to sing songs, dance, and share stories from your home country! Evaluation and farewell party with local community members who will offer traditional dances and music.
Official languages:
ENGLISH and SWAHILI
Hosting Fees:
- Participation fees - US$230. - Orientation fee for the project - US$15. - Pick up cost from the airport to city centre - US$25 (Optional).
NOTE:
Project participation fee covers food and accommodation during the workcamp project.
« I can say that the best things about the workcamp and this whole experience were the chance of making a real difference to the lives of very needy children. This is an extremely valuable project where volunteers can have a massive impact. Also the possibility of learning a huge amount about a country so different from our own. I learnt ten times as much by carrying out a workcamp than I would ever do backpacking. »
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