Volunteering program at Consolatha Lupembe Pre/ Primary School

Underprivileged children’s educational growth is the goal of the teaching program volunteers at Consolatha Lupembe Pre and Primary School. Additionally, volunteers assist with an e-learning project that provides educational tablets to pupils for learning.

Highlights

Assisting teachers with English lessons
Leading and joining in games and educational activities with pupils
Supporting the dormitory matron with daily routines and organization
Teaching and modelling basic life skills
Helping with painting and small repairs around the school
Volunteers at the project are mostly placed in primary schools in and around the region
Meet other like minded volunteers from around the world
Get to witness game drives and safaris at the world famous Nyerere National Park and also witness the Big 5 of Africa during the weekend

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volunteering at Consolatha Lupembe Pre and Primary School

Overview

Welcome to Consolatha Lupembe Pre and Primary School, a vibrant and caring community where your time, energy, and kindness can make a real difference! As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our teachers and pupils, supporting English lessons, leading fun learning activities, and helping to improve our school environment through light repairs and creative projects.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll also assist the dormitory matron in helping children organize their belongings, maintain cleanliness, and learn important life skills such as teamwork, responsibility, and independence. Your guidance and encouragement will help build the confidence and character of our young learners and you’ll gain meaningful memories in return!

By volunteering for the teaching program at Consolatha Lupembe Pre and Primary School, you’ll be able to make a long-lasting impact on the lives of the children and the communities you’ll work with. This will also give you a chance to being with the natives and know more about their daily lives, culture, and customs.

Volunteer Work Schedule

As a volunteer for the Teaching Program at Consolatha Lupembe Pre and Primary School, Tanzania, your general schedule would be:

Sunday – Arrival at the destination (Iringa)
Monday – An orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering the major topics such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behaviour, food, and other suggestions for things to do in Tanzania
Tuesday to Friday – Volunteer work at the School
Weekends – Free to explore the city / Head out for wildlife safaris and much more

Breakfast – 07:30 am onwards
Working hours at the School – 08:30 am to 12:30 pm and 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Lunch – 12:30 pm onwards
Dinner – 06:30 pm onwards

The same work schedule continues from the second week onwards (Monday – Friday).

Note: Please note, the schedule may vary depending on the particular project the volunteer is participating on.

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Volunteers in the Teaching program mostly help staff members and instructors with their daily tasks and plan unique activities for the kids. They also concentrate on growing the projects by finding and forming alliances and planning events and fundraising drives.

As a volunteer, you will be able to assist the current staff and English teachers in guiding the sessions and enhancing students’ conversational and pronunciation abilities.
Make plans for the day and maintain student interest. You can also teach science, math, and geography. If offered in your Class, assist in Tablet Learning classes.
Assist pupils in expanding their vocabulary. Create test forms for routine evaluations.
Focusing on interactive sessions and activity-based learning strategies would be ideal.
Engage the pupils in “out-of-the-class” activities to increase their practical knowledge.

Project Requirement

When joining the initiative, volunteers must be at least 17 years old. In order to work in a new and unusual setting, participants need be adaptable and have an open mind. Volunteers must be adaptable, receptive, and passionate about working with kids. Additionally, you must to be proactive and capable of taking the initiative. Before participating in the program, all volunteers must submit a clear criminal background check report. Participants under the age of eighteen must sign a parental consent form in order to participate in the program.

The course of our volunteer program

Airport Transfer

Our representative will meet you at the Iringa Airport in the Tanga district, after which you will be taken to the school’s volunteer housing. Additionally, volunteers can travel directly to Iringa via bus or shuttle from Dar es Salaam. The bus station is where they will be picked up. For those participants arriving from Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar via air, collection can also be arranged from Iringa airport, which offers domestic flights now.

Accommodation

Volunteer lodgings are provided by Consolatha Lupembe Pre and Primary School in a special volunteer house on campus. The accommodations are shared rooms with the possibility of individual upgrades. Volunteers can live happily together in a number of rooms and apartments at the volunteer house. Cooks work in a well-equipped kitchen, and security guards maintain a secure atmosphere.

There is a special laundry room for volunteers where you can wash your clothes by hand. Alternatively, volunteers donate their clothing to the laundry or housekeepers for an additional fee. With CCTV cameras installed and a security officer on duty, safety is given top priority. More than fifty volunteers can be accommodated in the volunteer house.

Orientation

The local coordinator will conduct an orientation session for all volunteers. The orientation will include topics including safety, places to visit, transportation, and things to see. Following your orientation, you will learn more about your project and take a tour of the town and surrounding area.

Meals

Three meals are served to volunteers each day. A combination of Tanzanian and Western cuisine is served during regular meals. The following are some examples of meals at the volunteer house:

For Breakfast : Hot water with option of black tea and coffee,Toasted Bread with Butter, Jam and Seasonal Fruits, and Eggs
For Lunch and Dinner : Rice,Spaghetti, Salad,Mashed Potato,French Fries, Chapati as well as other Tanzanian dishes and fruits.

Breakfast and dinner are at the volunteer house while lunch is usually taken at the school or can be taken if you are back at the accommodation from the project.

During your Free Time

You will also want to explore Iringa and visit some of the top tourist destinations. The majority of participants do safari trips and visit Nyerere national park. A safari excursion is a requirement when visiting Tanzania. The nation provides some of the world’s top safari and wildlife experiences. Ruaha national park, Mikumi National Park, Nyerere National Park, are all accessible.

Photo gallery for previous volunteers

Volunteer Costs

what is included in the cost

24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff
Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
Airport Pickup at Kilimanjaro Airport or Bus station in Arusha
Orientation
Food
Accommodation at Volunteer House
Assistance in booking weekend safari trips and other tours
Travel & Medical Insurance(Available at an extra cost)
Certificate of Participation(On Request)

Duration	Program Fee	Choose your currency
1 Week	$325	Equivalent to $47/day
2 Weeks	$450	Equivalent to $33/day
3 Weeks	$575	Equivalent to $28/day
4 Weeks	$750	Equivalent to $27/day
5 Weeks	$925	Equivalent to $27/day
6 Weeks	$1095	Equivalent to $27/day
7 Weeks	$1270	Equivalent to $26/day
8 Weeks	$1445	Equivalent to $26/day
Extra Week	$175	Equivalent to $25/day

Please Note: An application fee of $249(USD) is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment. A 3.5% international banking fee is charged for credit card payments of program fee in USD/AUD.

What is not included

Airfare
Visa and Work Permit Fee
Return Airport Drop(Can be arranged at extra cost)
Local Transportation
Vaccinations
Personal Expenses