Cultural immersion program
Magole, Temeke 2 projects of 2 wks from September to November
Volunteer project: The community has been hosting intercultural exchange programs over the last ten years. The project is aiming to expose its participants and local community to people from different cultural, religious, geographic and socio-economic backgrounds and in so doing provide the opportunity for all to develop a greater understanding of diversity. In the past the program has allowed its participants to learn from people who are different from themselves and integrate in new and unique experiences beyond their own communities. Cultural exchange assists everybody involved to develop positive relationships with others, understand a broader range of perspectives, and develop the knowledge and skills needed for participation in inevitable multicultural society.
Based on the four components of the program (Orientation, Community service, Cultural exchange, Development/global education), volunteers in this project will participate in a number of activities leading to cultural exposure like Kiswahili Language and cooking classes, home stay, arts and craft, meeting senior citizens for story sharing about the past, visiting cultural sites and ritual sites. Intergeneration gatherings in the form of workshops, debates, sports and study tours will be organized under the theme of the project to provide an opportunity for both program participants and host members to understand various cultural realities and their impact on development.
Special requirements: No special or particular expertise/skills required. However, a potential participant in this project should be the one who is open minded and independent, interested in culture, travel, asking questions and sharing views. It is perfect for people who want to learn new languages and culture.
Language: English
Accommodation: Volunteers are expected to be hosted in local host families within the community. However depending on the availability of families, in some cases participants will be sharing accommodation in a community residential house. In the case of dorm living, rooms will be shared by 3-5 volunteers.
Free time: Possibilities include night walk to watch bush babies, meeting a large population of monkeys in the morning and afternoons, bird watching among others. During weekends, there is a good number of excursion options including visiting Kilwa Masoko and Bagamoyo historical sites (UNESCO’s World Heritage Site); National and Village museums in Dar Es Salaam, Cultural tour in Dar Es Salaam which will include Fish Market, Kariakoo Market, sightseeing and beach/swimming. There is also a possibility for two days and one day Safari to Mikumi National Park as well as an overnight stay in Zanzibar.
Location: Magole, Temeke. The project is located in the outskirts of Dar es Salaam, a community which still maintains its natural beauty.
Terminal: Dar es Salaam
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.
All available dates for this project:
September 15 - October 1, 2016
October 27 - November 12, 2016