Orphanage in Zanzibar

Tanzania Overview

Tanzania, one of the best countries to visit in East Africa. The island is a paradisiacal place where tropical nature and the affection of its people predominate. Zanzibar is a unique destination in the world, you can discover its inhabitants and customs depending on where you are. If you fancy a calmer and more familiar atmosphere, you can visit the southwestern area of the island, if you like surfing and a good atmosphere, head into the eastern area, and if you want to see white sand beaches, head north.

The best time to discover, visit and delve into the Tanzanian experience is the weekend. Enjoy various plans such as hiking through the Jozani Forest, taste the flavors of the island at the Spice Farm or enjoy the sandbanks at the Safari Blue.

Volunteering at Montessori Orphanage

Orphanages in Tanzania are places where children come from difficult situations with great difficulties. They come from the streets, abandoned or their family has great financial problems to be able to support them.

In Zanzibar, the majority of the population is Muslim so you must respect their culture in every way. We will inform you about some topics that are important to you, but don’t worry, Tanzanians are very open, pleasant and very welcoming people.

Montessori has managed to create a great family where children receive classes, attention and affection. It is difficult to say how many children there are at any given time, but there are many who need help in different aspects since each one comes from a different situation and is of different ages.

The volunteer’s task is to collaborate in whatever he or she can, depending on the needs of the orphanage at the time the volunteer arrives. The basic tasks range from giving them love, playing with them, painting to teaching classes or helping in the kitchen.

Each volunteer can propose a project and carry it out to the extent possible!

At the beginning of the project you will be able to see what you think you can help with and make your stay as enriching as possible. English is not essential, although it is very useful since children in primary school study in Swahili, but secondary school in English so it is important that if you dedicate yourself to teaching English you have a good level, otherwise you can always play, help or do hundreds of things with them.

School holidays are in April, August and December so these are the periods when there are the most children in the orphanage. The rest of the year you can help since some live in the orphanage and others arrive later.

Project costs

Accommodation with private room with bathroom

165$/week

Pick up at the airport at the accommodation

20$/journey

Coordination and reservation of your position as a volunteer, donation to the project

250$(*)

(*) Intermediary fee: 250$ 🡪 Includes:

Utility Contact
Assistance with documentation (visa, invitations…)
Flight assistance
Project information: Montessori
Orphanage, transportation, health and safety, survival Swahili…

What does this cost include?

Pick up at Zanzibar airport (ZNZ), at the exit of customs control they will be waiting for you with a sign, you will also have the contact of the person who picks you up to facilitate everything in case of delays.
Volunteer house in private room with own bathroom. In this accommodation there will be very few volunteers.
Breakfast is included in the price, Tanzanians sometimes don’t have lunch so they have dinner early. Dinner is not included in the budget, but if you talk to Moussa they can also prepare it for you for a very reasonable price. The food is delicious, in large quantity and varied. Any problem that the volunteer may have regarding food will be communicated without problems. There are also people who bring their own food, eat on the street or eat some of the meals alone. There is freedom of choice.
Volunteer orientation.
Advice on EVERYTHING, highlighting the most important aspects such as the visa, the choice of flights, documentation. You can contact us at any time during your stay to resolve any problem.

Does not include

Tourist visa. MANDATORY
Work visa if your stay exceeds 3 weeks.
Air ticket.
International health insurance. MANDATORY

¡Attention!

Do not carry dollars older than the 2003 series as they are not accepted in Tanzania or Kenya.

Excursions

What do our clients think?

“The Montessori project is wonderful, the children are very friendly and the whole day from top to bottom. They informed us of everything we needed before going and we had no problems during our stay. A ten”

 5/5

Rebekka

“The trip was perfect, we helped in every way we could and the children are lovely. 100% recommended by me. As advice, follow the instructions given to you by your coordinator. Bottled water!”

 4.5/5

Vince

“Volunteering is great, the volunteer house is very cozy and the food is abundant and delicious, although you will spend most of your time getting to know all the good things the island has to offer”