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CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT TANZANIA

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Introduction

 Although Tanzania is endowed with abundance of natural resources, it remains a least developed country, with the lowest indicators of socio-economic development, due to extensive political and social corruption, and extreme poverty. The most affected population is the majority Tanzanians who live in rural areas with poor infrastructures. Often roads, schools and health centers are extremely poor, with no clean water and poor sanitation. There’s urgent need of volunteers to boost the basic facilities and infrastructure for the people in poverty-stricken communities. Projects vary from constructing and repairing houses, schools, care and health centers, toilets, and clean water sources for deprived local people; to learning traditional building techniques as well as initiating new appropriate and environmental friendly building skills. The construction project offers participants with both valuable life-changing experience and an opportunity make a difference. This is where you come in! Volunteers in this field work in manual labor jobs alongside skilled and unskilled local builders to help with the construction work. The buildings are made using traditional methods and locally sourced materials. The construction techniques are also simple to master and are ideal for sites with limited facilities. By volunteering alongside locals to improve facilities in rural townships, you know you’ll be making a lasting impact for years to come. As a Construction and Renovation volunteer you’ll follow local priorities and help build or upgrade the facilities of a range of community services. No electricity is required at the site. As a Construction and Renovation volunteer you’ll follow local priorities and help build or upgrade the facilities of a range of community services. Everything is done by hand! Participants’ task can include digging foundations, mixing cement, building walls, and constructing a roof either with grass or iron sheets/tiles, plastering, painting and white-washing, landscaping, digging of trenches, refurbishing sports fields, brick laying, and Block shaping As a volunteer builder in Tanzania you’ll be adding value to the local community, while also developing personally and professionally by: * Helping develop community infrastructure * Supporting locally-driven initiatives * Developing your communication skills * Gaining construction and renovation experience * Immersing yourself fully in the Tanzania way of life * Exploring Tanzania ‘s rural communities Volunteering hours are in the morning. You can supplement your time by contributing to other projects between shifts if you like. Volunteers should bring a flashlight, a lightweight scarf for sun protection, a hat, insect repellent, gloves, working boots and water bottle.  

  • Having an unforgettable and rewarding volunteer experience and an unforgettable cultural experience in Tanzania.
  • Discover the difference that enthusiastic volunteers make in people’s lives.
  • Discover what this land of unforgettable and diverse cultural experiences has to offer while building understanding and friendship with the locals.
  • Dedicated to us, not for us. We are most impressed with your knowledge and, above all, your desire to help.
  • Visit the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro and more for an unforgettable wilderness experience.

 

Construction and Renovation Project Tanzania Review

 

About Us

KIVOLEX is a volunteer organization that arranges volunteer programs and Volunteering abroad.
We are a non-profit organisation, aimed at improving the lives of all those in need in the local community. Specifically, we work with underprivileged groups such as women and children through providing the needed healthcare and services from our volunteers. Established to bring Western enthusiasm, expertise and passion to tackling some of the problems which affect the most needy in the world. Our ethos is that you’ll be volunteering with us, not for us. We’re far more interested in your skills and desire to help than your money.

 KiVolEx is run by a group of experienced social workers and doctors who have seen the difference passionate volunteers can make to people’s lives. We have support in the UK and US in the form of previous volunteers, who handle the recruitment and support of new volunteers before they fly out to begin project work. 

 

KIVOLEX Volunteers Construction programs

  • Volunteer and express your talent in the field of construction.
  • Join and help with the creation of better quality homes and classrooms for children and their families.
  • Work alongside local people to help improve the infrastructure in small, rural communities.
  • Experience the deeper culture and way of life of the local people and local.
  • Explore Tanzania by day trips, safaris, Kilimanjaro Trekking, Zanzibar Island or enjoy the a yoga retreat.

 

 

About Tanzania

With such a perfect location, perched on the edge of the African continent, and facing the Indian Ocean, Tanzania’s weather and climate leaves nothing to be desired. Warm and sunny days are followed by cool and balmy nights, and whether you’re on safari on the Serengeti plains or enjoying the tropical beaches of Zanzibar, the temperatures are always welcoming and gentle.

Location: Situated in East Africa just south of the equator, mainland Tanzania lies between the area of the great lakes—Victoria, Tanganyika, and Malawi (Nyasa)—and the Indian Ocean. It contains a total area of 945,087 sq km (364,900 sq mi), including 59,050 sq km (22,799 sq mi) of inland water. Comparatively, the area occupied by Tanzania is slightly larger than twice the size of the state of California. It is bounded on the North by Uganda and Kenya, on the East by the Indian Ocean, on the South by Mozambique and Malawi, on the South West by Zambia, and on the West by Zaire, Burundi, and Rwanda, with a total boundary length of 4,826 km (2,999 mi), of which 1,424 km (885 mi) is coastline. Tanzania claims part of Lake Malawi, although its internationally recognized boundary is the eastern shore.

Population: 50,483,923 inhabitants

Capital city: Located in the heartland of Tanzania, Dodoma is the nation’s new official political capital and the seat of government in the country. Today Dar es Salaam remains the principal commercial city of Tanzania and the de-facto seat of most government institutions. It is the major seaport for the country and its landlocked neighbors.

Ethnic Groups

Ethnic Groups: Mainland-native Africans constitute 99% of the total population. About 120 peoples have been categorized into 5 ethnic groups distinguishable by their physical characteristics and languages. Approximately 95% of Tanzanians may be roughly classified as Bantu, a comparatively recent blend mainly of Hamitic and Negroid stocks. Tribes range in membership from only a few thousand to the Sukuma tribe, which numbers more than 2 million. Other major tribes include the Nyamwezi, Makonde, Haya, and Chagga. The Luo, east of Lake Victoria, are the only people of Nilotic origin; the Masai of the northern highlands are Nilo-Hamites. A very small number of Bushmen-like people are scattered throughout northern Tanzania, where small tribes of Cushitic origin also live. The inhabitants of Zanzibar and Pemba are chiefly descendants of mainland Africans or are of mixed African and Arab extraction. The remaining 1% of the populace is made up of non-Africans, including Arabs, Asians, and Europeans.

Language

Languages: The official languages of Tanzania are English and Kiswahili. However, some 120 languages are spoken within the borders of Tanzania. The large majority of these (ca. 100) are Bantu languages. The others belong to the language families Afro-Asiatic, Nilo-Saharan and (controversially) also Khoesan. A small number are unclassified. Immigrant languages from Europe and Asia can also be found.

Religion

 Religion: Christianity and Islam are the predominant religions of Tanzania. About 40-45% of the population practice Christianity, about 35-40% practice Islam. The rest of the population adheres to traditional beliefs, most of which centre around ancestor worship and nature-based animism. Most Christians live on the mainland, where missionary stations and schools reach deep into the continent. Islam is the major religion of the coastal areas but is also practiced further inland along the old caravan routes.

 

Requirements to Volunteer
To participate in the program, you must be at least 18 years old on the day the program begins. You can be forgiven if you have permission from your legal guardian or if you are accompanied by a parent.

Language skills: Speak English (beginner Level)

Educational Requirements Secondary school education in any field

Required documents Resume, copies of certificates and related documents

There are no citizenship restrictions. We welcome support from all over the world.

Promise Time We need your help Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 am.

Prices for a volunteer program include:

Facilitation of volunteer placement – planning and monitoring of graduate programs
Pre-arrival support and project / training preparation
Airport transportation
Orientation (usually starting Monday)
Accommodation (Breakfast and Dinner)
Housekeeping
Daily face-to-face communication with internal coordinators

Exclude the following

Donate $ 150 for Project donation
Airport transfer at departure (on request)
VISA Standards and PERMITS

We are very Flexible, Volunteers can arrive at any date


WEEKS

PROGRAM FEE

EQUIVALENT PER DAY

1 week

$270

 Equivalent to $39/day

2 weeks

$590

 Equivalent to $28/day

3 weeks

$565

Equivalent to $27/day

4 weeks

$705

Equivalent to $26/day

5 weeks

$885

Equivalent to $25/day

6 weeks

$1005

Equivalent to $24/day

8 weeks

$1,320

Equivalent to $24/day

10 weeks

$1,650

Equivalent to $24/day

12 weeks

$1,980

Equivalent to $24/day

16 weeks

$2,640

Equivalent to $22/day

20 weeks

$3,040

Equivalent to $22/day

24 weeks

$3,660

Equivalent to $22/day



What's Included

  • Accommodation

  • Meals

  • 24/7 in-country support

  • Pre-departure support from your Program Manager

  • Airport pick-up

  • Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists

  • Access to KIVOLEX preferred insurance and flights partners

  • Certificate of International Volunteering



Important things to note

  • All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$289 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.

  • A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.

  • The Medical project has an additional surcharge of US$50 per week for additional supervision, materials, and logistics involved. The Animal Welfare project has a one-off surcharge of US$80 which covers costs involved in supervision and transport, and goes directly to the veterinarian volunteers are working with. Orphange and social programs has an additional surcharges of US $75 per week this goes directly to the Orphange as your Contribution in the running and Operation of the Orphange. The Sustainable Agriculture project has a one-off surcharge of US$80 and the Construction and Renovation project has an additional surcharge of US$49 per week which covers supervision, materials and logistics involved with these projects.

  • Independent volunteers under the age of 18 will have an additional cost of US$80 per week added to their program fee to cover extra logistical support provided by the local team.

  • Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes.

  • Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Tanzania generally find US$50-75 per week to be sufficient for expenses.

Stay home

Life is simple, but all the homes have electricity and running water so volunteers can stay in a safe and secure home (some lodges may be without electricity or water during a drought). All homes are carefully inspected by local staff and safety inspections are performed on them. Many of the volunteers enjoyed the welcoming family and felt that their stay gave them a real Tanzanian experience.


Dedicated house

Volunteer House is a western bungalow with 6 rooms (all with bunk beds). There are two bathrooms with western toilets and sometimes a fireplace. The house has a double bedroom, which is usually reserved for couples. The house is safe with guards and doors. Chefs work in a volunteer house and prepare food for volunteers.
(Note that the Volunteer House has very limited space and can accommodate only 18-24 people).

food and beverages
food:


Provides two meals a day. Breakfast usually includes tea (tea), toast, cereals, fruit and mandazzi (fried flour). At dinner, meat and vegetables are often combined with traditional dishes such as Ugari, Chapatti, Boga and Irio.

Internet
You have to pay for internet access.

volunteer in Tanzania accommodation

KIVOLEX looks forward to and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Time away from voluntary work is up to you to decide on your own activities. You can also enjoy the local culture and spend time in the community on weekends. Alternatively, there are plenty of opportunities to explore Tanzania and all it has to offer. Long weekends can be game drives or trips to Zanzibar, Da Es Salaam, Kenya and Uganda. If volunteers want to volunteer on weekends, they can join a local team, visit other children’s organizations, and play and play with children.

Tanzania is a big country full of exciting adventures. If you wish to stay in the country after your volunteering, we can help you organize excursions and activities. You can go on safari anywhere on the planet through the Serengeti or Ngorogoro which has the most safari animals. Relax on the Spice Island of Zanzibar and enjoy the uninterrupted sunshine, white sandy beaches and crystal clear blue water. Swim with dolphins, PADI dive routes, spearfishing and sleep in a hammock among palm trees on the sand. We love Zanzibar! For more physical adventure, Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, is just around the corner. After five days of climbing, about 4 miles high, the temperature at the top dropped to -25. Not for the faint of heart, but it is possible.

More Info

Travel insurance
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to prepare for it. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft – travel insurance in Tanzania provides and is a supplement.

Vaccination
If you are considering volunteering in Tanzania, you should consult your doctor before embarking on a social journey. Check out mandatory vaccinations in Tanzania.


Arrival notice

Our program runs throughout the year, but volunteers usually arrive every Friday and the program begins every Monday. except for special programs. The arrival airport are the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es salaam, Kilimanjaro International Airport in Moshi and Abeid Karume International airport in Zanzibar.

 

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