Positions are of a “Paying Volunteer” nature; fees are determined by the length of the stay. The program fee covers the list of services below:
- Airport/bus stand transfers upon arrival in and departure from Arusha
- Orientation to Arusha town/Moshi town
- Town tour and small hikes
- Accommodation with a local host family or in hostel with other volunteers.
- Three meals a day (breakfast and dinner with the host family; lunch at the project site)
- Support in case of illness or emergency
Duration of stay Inclusive fees
1 week to 1 month US $700
2 months US $1400
3 months US $1500
4 months US $1800
5 months US $1800
6 months US $1800
6 months + Please inquire!
Please note that, airfare and expenses incurred during the volunteer’s travel to Arusha (or Kilimanjaro airport) and elsewhere in Tanzania and during free time are not included.
In addition to covering the costs of the volunteer program, SSA uses the money raised from volunteer fees to cover administrative costs, staff salaries, food supplies and other project costs to serve children and people in need. We encourage volunteers to raise funds through their community, friends, family, place of work and local religious establishments
Food and Lodging
Both food and lodging are included in our program fees. Lodging is usually provided by a Tanzanian family, in a private room within their home or stay in a good quality hostel or at a Volunteer House upon volunteer’s choice and available opportunities. In case of host families, some houses have electricity and access to running water but some do not. Some homes are equipped with bathrooms within the house but some have outhouses; toilets can be either western or African style
Although breakfast and dinner will be provided by the host family and lunch will be offered at the project site, volunteers are free to eat out at their own expense if desired. Many returned volunteers cite the home stay as one of the most unique and rewarding experiences of their time with Street Shepherds Africa. However, if you prefer a different form of accommodation, notify us and we will make every effort to accommodate you, depending on demand. In practice most volunteers supplement the simple African diet with occasional meals out in Arusha.
Free time whilst volunteering
Most of your volunteer work will be conducted during the day, Monday through Friday, and volunteers are encouraged to explore Tanzania and its nightlife during the evening and weekends. Arusha is the starting point for visiting many of Tanzania’s national parks and volunteers can easily arrange safaris to famous parks such as the Serengeti, Mt. Kilimanjaro or the Ngorongoro Crater as well as many others.
Arusha also has reasonably-priced air links to most destinations in Tanzania, including Zanzibar. You may also want to visit the Maasai villages on the outskirts of Arusha where you can observe local dances and customs, or participate in Cultural Tourism programs that provide a unique look at village life.
Interested?
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