EDUCATION

Arusha Modern School

The Project

Arusha Modern School is a private primary school established in 1999, founded by Mr. Masoud. Presently, the school has around 150 students ranging from preschool to grade 7. The preschool and primary school are in the same compound so volunteers will have the flexibility to teach kids from 3 to 12 years. The school also offers not only the regular classes, but also a wide range of clubs and sports. Every student has to choose one club of their interests, for example reading, cooking, science or art club. They also offer many kinds of sports and also take action in regional fun marathons with the children. On top of all that, they also teach their students about life and vocational skills. So there are many things to do for the volunteers.

Your Work

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Schedule

School begins at 8am and finishes at 3pm. If you teach the younger students, school finishes at 1 pm, but you can fix your schedule with the teachers in person.

Lunch will be provided for the volunteers.

Please remember to dress appropriately and do not leave knees or shoulders uncovered. Tattoos must also be covered, as well as braided hair of male volunteers.

Daily activities include:

You will be expected to:

Assist the teachers in class and help teach subjects. These subjects include English, French, Mathematics, History (in Swahili), Geography, Art and Sports.
Teach students the requirements set by the school and the Education Ministry.
Share new knowledge and experiences with both staff and students.
Exchange cultural experiences with staff and students
Participate in class activities with the students and ensure the students are under supervision.
Help with the clubs.
Help children who have learning disabilities.
Sing songs with the preschool students.
Prepare lessons.

No previous experience is necessary

This project does not require any previous experience. Arusha Modern School welcomes all volunteers and appreciates their ideas and support. Please keep an open mind and remember that the conditions in schools in Tanzania are quite different to schools in your home country. The classrooms are often poorly equipped, for example.

Arusha Modern School is always very happy about volunteers with previous experience in teaching.

Location

This project is a 10-minute walk from the hostel and is also easily accessed via public transport.

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Testimonials

"I have dedicated my time to the love and gift of teaching at Arusha Modern School. The Tanzanian teachers, the children and all the staff played a huge part in my volunteering and we all worked hard to make a difference. I had a wonderful three months at Villa Viva and it was a great pleasure to be here. The food and care from the Villa Viva staff has been so great. The executive director of the organization has a heart of gold! She has created an amazing organization that is bringing positive change and prosperity to the lives of many people here in Arusha. I was very happy to work with her."

Judith 28

Spain

Project price

2 weeks:	650€
3 weeks:	850€
4 weeks:	1.050€
Every additional week:	200€

Accommodation

You can choose between a single room or four-bed room in the hostel.

Project length

The minimum stay is two weeks. Due to visa regulations you can spend a maximum of two years as a volunteer in Tanzania.

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Start your volunteering experience in Tanzania and get the lifetime experience!