Teaching assistant in Zanzibar

This project welcomes families, so it is suitable for children from the age of 4 and for school work experience placements. Our advisors will provide personalized recommendations based on your children’s age, the destination, and the type of mission.

Educational Support Project in Zanzibar

In Tanzania, support this NGO, which has been working in humanitarian education since 2016 to improve the educational and healthcare systems (access to clean water, vaccines, etc.). This project aims to support local teachers, contribute to children’s education by teaching them basic English, and stimulate them through games and sports. There will always be a professional on-site to guide and supervise students and volunteers.

The educational programme in Zanzibar is a great way to get familiar with the local culture in a safe environment. By participating in this project, you will contribute to intercultural exchange and mutual enrichment. It is very rewarding to talk with the children about your home country, roots, or traditions.

1. Teaching Project in Schools

The days are divided into two parts: in the morning (8am–12pm), volunteers assist local teachers in schools, and the afternoons are dedicated to independent lesson planning.

Volunteers work with children and youth aged 5 to 14. We encourage you to bring school supplies with you: pencils, English books, photos/images to share with the children and create interactive activities within this NGO focused on humanitarian education.

This project supports several local public schools with various needs: teachers face overcrowded classrooms and limited resources.

2. Teen and Young Adult Workshops at the Wake Up Foundation

Volunteers wishing to get involved in an additional project can participate, through the teaching programme, in the Wake Up initiative, which offers English or theater classes in the evenings from 7pm to 9pm for teenagers and young adults in the neighborhood, aged 15 to 25.

Two sessions per week are open to volunteers. This initiative is highly appreciated by international volunteers, as it encourages interaction and exchange with the local community. Volunteers participate in several workshops with local youth facing academic challenges to help them improve their English and earn their diplomas.

To date, 200 local youths are enrolled in these educational and cultural workshops. Thanks to the volunteers, the 2-hour sessions offered free of charge by local teachers can be extended by an additional 2 hours, helping to optimize their learning.

3. Other Educational and Community Projects in Zanzibar

School construction and renovation projects are also ongoing between June and August and can host international volunteers and student interns.

Still within the educational mission, it is also possible to co-lead the sports programme at the local football club in the mornings or evenings (2 to 3-hour sessions) to combine multiple missions. The participating children are between 7 and 15 years old.