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Construction & Renovation

Want to build a better future as a Construction and Renovation volunteer in Tanzania? By taking part in this project, volunteers have the opportunity to assist with a range of tasks designed to improve the infrastructure of local schools, childcare centers and important community spaces. This helps support learning, development and basic services within the wider Arusha community. Volunteers will be able to see the physical results of their efforts and make a lasting impact for the community for years to come.

Highlights:

  • Programs are available

  • Renovate and improve important community spaces

  • Experience Tanzania’s incredible landscapes and wildlife

  • Stay in a town near the spectacular Mt Kilimanjaro

About the project

Age requirement: 16 years + ​​

Number of volunteers: Solo individuals, Groups & Families are welcome.

​Duration: From 4 weeks to 12 months.

​Start date: No specific start date, start at any time during the year.

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Fees:

$150 registration fee

$220 per week 

Includes accommodation​

Placement preparation

Airport pick up + drop off

Free 1 hour Swahili Language class with an experienced professional instructor

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This project will focus on supporting the children reach their full potential as early as possible.​

This is a vital community service these children's centres provide where local children can feel hopeful about

their future, learn and grow.

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Why do Construction and Renovation volunteering in Arusha with Tanzania Projects?

As a building volunteer in Tanzania you’ll be adding value to the local community, while also developing personally and professionally by:

  • Helping local communities build and improve important facilities

  • Assisting local initiatives to complete construction and renovation projects

  • Developing your communication and practical skills

  • Gaining renovation experience

  • Immersing yourself in Tanzanian culture

  • Discovering Africa’s incredible wildlife

What to expect and how you'll make an impact

As a Construction volunteer, you’ll assist with renovations in the local schools, childcare centers, kindergartens and the women’s center where our Teaching, Childcare and Women’s Education programs are based.

You’ll be volunteering alongside a local foreman and tasks may include, but are not limited to:

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  • Brick laying

  • Window repairs and replacement,

  • Plastering

  • Painting and decorating

  • Small construction jobs

  • Plumbing repairs

The work volunteers take part in will depend on the projects already underway at the time you join the program.

Volunteers can also be providing important support to families and those in the community that wish to start small businesses with livestock where they will assist in building wooden structures that can house animals. This work helps provide a life saving business for a family or small community.

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If volunteers want to do a specific type of work or project while in Arusha, they can discuss this with the local team in Tanzania after registering and they would need to fundraise money to cover additional costs associated with it.

Volunteer requirements

  • Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or friend who is over 18 to participate in this program

  • Volunteers aged 16-18 are required to provide TP with parental consent in order to participate on the program independently, and may be asked to provide additional documentation to the local team

  • All volunteers are required to provide a criminal background check to TP prior to departure, or if aged under 18 need to provide two character reference letters instead

  • All volunteers are required to have adequate volunteer travel insurance

  • All volunteers must speak fluent English.

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Your Stay

We provide safe, clean and comfortable accommodation, comfortable bedding, excellent breakfast and dinner and housekeeping. This will be a quiet and friendly neighbourhood only 15 minutes from the main hustle and bustle of town. You will have 24 hour gated security, a domestic/cook (who will happily do your laundry for a small fee) and a coordinator who will ensure you settle in quickly and comfortably into your new town. This is a shared home where you will be staying with other volunteers and guests from across the world, so you will never be on your own in your new environment. The house is impeccably clean, well kept, modern and spacious.

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How will you get around?

For your placement, you will travel like a local and walk or take public transport. You will need to set a small budget aside for this (around $1 per day by local minibuses, 4 to 5 days per week). It is important you are prepared and comfortable to travel around town, this is a demanding role that requires dedication.

 

​Important VISA & Permit Information

  • You will be required to pay for a VISA to enter the country at the airport. This is a quick and simple process at arrivals in the airport.

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