Volunteering in Special Needs Program
8
Days Tanzania Safari
Safari Overview
The Special Needs program in Tanzania is a great way for compassionate and caring individuals to support disabled children across the country. Everyone is welcome to participate, those with medical or professional backgrounds in Special Needs care are especially welcome.
Volunteering in Special Needs program often includes assisting professionals in the centre, or even working directly with children of special needs. This includes socializing, physiotherapy, speech therapy, and teaching basic education. Cleaning and maintenance of facilities may also be tasks that would be given to volunteers during their placements. As a volunteer, you will be expected to work alongside children who have learning disabilities, are deaf or mute, have physical disabilities, or have down’s syndrome, autism, or cerebral palsy.
It is encouraged to volunteer in Special Needs programs as Tanzania currently lacks adequate facilities and materials necessary to provide the appropriate education and treatment of various Special Needs cases. They also face a range of other difficulties that have a significant impact, such as lack of trained staff, a negative cultural perception towards disabilities, and lack of access to.
8
Days / 7 Nights
Safari in Tanzania
Volunteer Program
DAY 1
PRE DAY: Arrival in Tanzania (Arusha | Moshi | Dar)
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
Kim House | Homestay | Hostel
Welcome to Tanzania the Africa’s leading Destination Awards 2024. After your arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport or Julius Nyerere International Airport.. Once you arrive, our Kim Foundation representative will escort you to your hostel | homestay. She/He will help you with check-in to the house and you will take some rest.
DAY 2
The Special Needs - Program
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
Kim House | Homestay | Hostel
You get up, take delicious breakfast and leave the house around 8:30am, to walk to the inclusive Daycare. School starts at 9am, then you can welcome the children, make them sit down and start teaching them English or just caring for them. At 10am they’ll have a break and eat porridge, so u’ll prepare porridge before, hand it to the children and help them to eat. After you can just play with them and make them smile! At 2pm school will be finished
DAY 3
The Special Needs - Program
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
Kim House | Homestay | Hostel
You get up, take delicious breakfast and leave the house around 8:30am, to walk to the inclusive Daycare. School starts at 9am, then you can welcome the children, make them sit down and start teaching them English or just caring for them. At 10am they’ll have a break and eat porridge, so u’ll prepare porridge before, hand it to the children and help them to eat. After you can just play with them and make them smile! At 2pm school will be finished
DAY 4
The Special Needs - Program
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
Kim House | Homestay | Hostel
You get up, take delicious breakfast and leave the house around 8:30am, to walk to the inclusive Daycare. School starts at 9am, then you can welcome the children, make them sit down and start teaching them English or just caring for them. At 10am they’ll have a break and eat porridge, so u’ll prepare porridge before, hand it to the children and help them to eat. After you can just play with them and make them smile! At 2pm school will be finished
DAY 5
The Special Needs - Program
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
Kim House | Homestay | Hostel
You get up, take delicious breakfast and leave the house around 8:30am, to walk to the inclusive Daycare. School starts at 9am, then you can welcome the children, make them sit down and start teaching them English or just caring for them. At 10am they’ll have a break and eat porridge, so u’ll prepare porridge before, hand it to the children and help them to eat. After you can just play with them and make them smile! At 2pm school will be finished
DAY 6
The Special Needs - Program
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
Kim House | Homestay | Hostel
You get up, take delicious breakfast and leave the house around 8:30am, to walk to the inclusive Daycare. School starts at 9am, then you can welcome the children, make them sit down and start teaching them English or just caring for them. At 10am they’ll have a break and eat porridge, so u’ll prepare porridge before, hand it to the children and help them to eat. After you can just play with them and make them smile! At 2pm school will be finished
DAY 7
The Special Needs - Program
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
Kim House | Homestay | Hostel
You get up, take delicious breakfast and leave the house around 8:30am, to walk to the inclusive Daycare. School starts at 9am, then you can welcome the children, make them sit down and start teaching them English or just caring for them. At 10am they’ll have a break and eat porridge, so u’ll prepare porridge before, hand it to the children and help them to eat. After you can just play with them and make them smile! At 2pm school will be finished
DAY 8
POST DAY: Departure in Tanzania (Arusha | Moshi | Dar)
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
Upon request with extra costs
Wake up to a fresh morning and enjoy breakfast. Spend the final part of the day at city tour. You could go for some last-minute shopping and buy souvenirs for yourself, family and friends. After this, get transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport or Julius Nyerere International Airport for your flight back home. Hope you had an amazing volunteered full of amazing sightseeing and experiences.
Kim Foundation - Volunteer Program in Arusha
Kim Foundation - Volunteer Program in Kilimanjaro
Kim Foundation - Volunteer Program in Dar es Salaam
Suggested Accommodations
KIM ACCOMMODATION
| Duration | Program Price |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | US $364 - $465 - $500 |
| Week 2 | US $514 - $620 - $650 |
| Week 3 | US $664 - $770 - $800 |
| Week 4 | US $914 - $1020 - $1050 |
| Week 5 | US $1034 - $1250 - $1300 |
| Week 6 | US $1254 - $1450 - $1500 |
| Week 7 | US $1450 - $1700 - $1800 |
|---|---|
| Week 8 | US $1800 - $2000 - $2100 |
| Registration Fee | USD 200 |
|---|---|
Extension Per Week | US $300 |
Extension Per Day | US $50 |
There i.e. the possibility for program extension whenever necessary. A one day extension cost 50 USD, Where as more than a week would be assigned program fees in regard to the duration of the stay. It advised that if volunteers require an extension they should provide a week's notice prior the end of their original program.
The Tour Price Includes
- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro or Arusha or Dar Airport.
- Volunteer Program Fees (Cover: Airport transfer, housing, local food).
- Accommodation and meals per volunteer program (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).
The Tour Price Excludes
- Meals other than mention in Itinerary.
- Tanzania Volunteer Visa and Volunteer Insurance.
- Anything else not explicitly mentioned in volunteer inclusions.
- International and Domestic Flights and departure taxes (Quoted separately where applicable)
- Optional activities and excursions (short safari/tour after your Volunteer can be arranged upon request at an extra cost).
