There are few greater gifts than investing in

There are few greater gifts than investing in someone’s future through education.
Live the tropical island dream while teaching English, caring for children and
sharing your skills. You may arrive as a stranger to Jambiani, but you will most
definitely leave as a friend.
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African Impact is a multi-award winning volunteer travel organisation which runs and manages
meaningful and responsible volunteer experiences and internship programs throughout Africa.
The organisation was founded in 2004 in Zimbabwe, and since then has grown into the Africa
leaders in volunteer tourism, having facilitated over 12,000 volunteers and interns in 12 countries
across the continent.
We are proud to offer fun, safe and structured placements where volunteers understand their
contribution to responsible projects run in partnership with local communities and conservation
efforts. Our journey so far has been both inspiring and humbling and we will keep pushing the
horizons of what volunteering can achieve.
in the power of volunteering and have seen the amazing things volunteers can achieve.
in Africa and all that this inspiring continent can offer to the world.
in the passionate people who work with us and alongside us to create tangible
positive impacts and change lives.
To us, volunteering is a two-way thing. It’s not just about the hands-on help and skills that
volunteers bring; it’s also about what this amazing continent, its people and its wildlife can give
those volunteers in return. The volunteer experiences we offer in Africa are based on three key
points: 1) volunteers having an amazing time and experiencing everything Africa has to offer; 2)
volunteers learning as much as they can about local history, culture and wildlife and soaking up the
essence of the country; and 3) supporting local communities and conservation efforts through
education and hands-on help.
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As a volunteer you will be involved in working together with the local teachers to provide fun
interactive classes to teach the children basic English vocabulary, handwriting, reading and
teamwork skills. We currently work in 4 pre-schools in Jambiani, and include lots of arts and craft
activities and sports, as well as classroom English. If you are a fully qualified teacher and would like
to get involved in a primary or secondary school in the area, please let us know and we will see if
this is possible (please note this is relative to the needs of the schools and is not guaranteed).
Volunteers will have the opportunity to engage with the pre-schools by getting involved with:
Teaching English to children and very importantly, also to the teachers
Singing and dancing with children
Developing the children’s creative and motor skills through crafts such as painting, drawing,
writing and colouring
Playing developmental games with the children
General upkeep of the school to keep it a pleasant environment in which to learn
In general, tourism is considered to be the sector of activity with the most potential in Zanzibar.
There is a drive through the tourism sector to deal with the issues of poverty reduction, education,
youth, gender and the environment, amongst others. Volunteers get involved in teaching English to
the local adults and youths who need to learn how to communicate with the tourists when working
in the tourism industry, and also adults from nearby villages, including the local football team,
teenagers, and local women’s groups.
From Monday – Wednesday, our volunteers run a couple of local kids’ clubs around the village,
where we play with children of any age within the community. Our activities include sports, arts
and crafts, story reading and card games - both volunteers and children are always actively
engaged before dinner time!
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Teach English to children, students, teachers and other community leaders
Gain teaching experience in various nursery schools, and adult and youth English classes
Help to strengthen and promote women’s empowerment within the village
Assist in improving educational facilities in the community
Enjoy cycling through the village and on the beach to and from your volunteer projects
Create developmental and sports games for pre-primary school children
Play a role in keeping the beach and village environmentally clean and aware
Get a glimpse of life on the island, and make a tangible difference in a community
Get a taste of the Zanzibar culture - learn a bit of Swahili!
Explore the archipelago with water sports or one of many world-class safari destinations
Make friends for life with the other international volunteers on the program!
Jambiani, Zanzibar Island – a fascinating archipelago just off the coast of Tanzania
Minimum 17 years – maximum decided on the health of potential participant
No previous specific experience is required – some bike riding experience
would be helpful but is not essential. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a bonus.
2- 8 weeks
The 1st or 3rd Monday of every month
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Volunteers must fly directly into Zanzibar International Airport in Stone Town, Zanzibar. To
get to Stone Town most international flights will likely have to connect through Nairobi, Kenya or
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Upon your arrival to Zanzibar, an African Impact representative will meet you at the airport and
escort you to your new “home” in Jambiani!
Arranging your visa is your responsibility and the information we provide is to serve as a
guideline only. We advise that you confirm this information with the embassy / consulate of the
country that you will be visiting in your home country before departure.
Prior to your trip you will need to arrange medical insurance which will give you full cover for any
medical requirements which may arise during your trip, including cover for full air evacuation in
the unlikely event that this is necessary. Your medical cover also needs to include repatriation. If
you do not already have a company that you are happy to use to take out a policy with, we
suggest World Nomads or Mind The Gap Year, who offer comprehensive medical and travel
insurance. Please be sure to check your policy carefully to ensure that it does cover activities
which you are likely to participate in.
During your time on the project you will be staying in Jambiani at the project base – with the
beach at your doorstep! You will be able to take advantage of the fantastic private stretch of
sand and palm trees between the bungalow accommodation and the public beach. It is a great
place to soak up the sun, have a swim, read a book or enjoy some beach games. You will also be
treated to some magnificent sunrises above the ocean.
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Volunteers will sleep in shared accommodation beach bungalows, which back onto the local
village. Volunteers will room with 2 or 3 others and each bungalow has a bathroom en suite.
You will be placed in same gender rooms which are comfortable but basic. They are furnished
with shelves to put your clothes on and you will be sleeping on bunk beds. We have mosquito
nets and fans in the rooms. Housekeeping and laundry will be done on a regular basis and
bedding will be provided. Please bring your own towel.
Our Project Coordinator will be living on the premises and the office is also based onsite. There
will also be a resource room to keep items needed for project work and this can be used as a
great space for lesson preparation.
With the added backyard space you will be able to sleep outside on the beach recliners on really
hot evenings should you wish to do so.
Please Note: There is NO HOT WATER for showering in - most places in Zanzibar do not have hot
water. Water is a precious commodity in Zanzibar and should be used sparingly.
You will be able to sit outside at the tables in your back yard in the shade for meal times. Three
cooks work on site to prepare regular meals in our kitchen, which will be enjoyed at a communal
outside eating area overlooking the sea.
You will be provided with three nutritious meals a day (exception of 1 night a week where you
will eat at a local home). Breakfast usually consists of eggs, porridge, toast, fruit, tea and coffee.
Lunch and dinner include a mix of local and international food and are freshly prepared each
day by our team of dedicated chefs.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
While we do our very best to provide you with varied and interesting meals, due to the nature of
our rural location food will generally be quite simple but still nutritious. We ask that you are not
overly fussy and ungrateful with what is provided for you. Vegetarians who also do not eat fish
may find the diet here quite restrictive and we highly recommend you bring food items with you
to provide added protein to your diet.
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Here is how a typical day in the life of a Zanzibar volunteer might take shape. Please note that
your itineraries may differ to meet the ever changing needs of the project as well as school
rosters and tidal patterns. This is to serve as a guideline only.
6:00 am
Wake up for a sunrise jog on the beach or a swim in the sea. You can
also choose to join a local ladies group exercising on the beach or the
Dulla Boys Football team practice (male volunteers).
7:15 am
Breakfast of fruit, eggs and toast at the African Impact Base
8:30 am
Cycle to one of the Nursery Schools within Jambiani village
9:00 – 12.00 am
The morning is divided into Morning Kids Club for nursery kids,
serving porridge to the kids, teaching the English to teachers and
themed nursery classes. These are 45 minute classes, allowing for
time to cycle between nursery schools where necessary.
12:00 pm
Leave school and cycle back to our African Impact Base.
12:30 pm
Lunch Break
2:00 – 4:00 pm
4:00 – 6:00 pm
6 pm
In the afternoon you will teach Adult English Classes in Jambiani and
Jozani Forest.
During this time, you are assigned to different groups and tasks (1
hour), such as Adult Foreign Languages Classes, Afternoon Kids Club
for primary school kids and teaching a ladies' tailoring group English
and Maths.
You will be able to cool down with a swim, find a cold drink, use Wifi
at one of the nearby hotels, socialize with the locals / other
volunteers or just relax and unwind on the beach before dinner.
6:30 pm
Dinner – a time usually spent sharing stories about your day!
7 pm
Volunteers can chill out, play games and on some nights enjoy the
activities scheduled by staff and / or fellow volunteers.
*Please note - daily activities may vary slightly and these schedules are given as an example.
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FRIDAY
Friday morning is usually occupied with one of our community projects and you will be involved
in activities such as planting trees, repairing or maintaining schools, cleaning the beach, working
in the gardens or sports activities with the nursery school children. It can also include some
prep time for lessons the following week.
SATURDAY - SUNDAY
You will have Saturdays and Sundays “off” to explore and partake in the many tourist activities in
the area or to rest from your week of volunteering.
Once you have arrived in Jambiani and settled in, and depending when you arrive, you will be
briefed on the itinerary of the orientation program. You will receive a detailed Welcome Pack,
which will contain all the important information you may need.
Throughout your placement you will have the support and guidance of our experienced project
managers and coordinators. They are part of our greater African Impact support team, which will
provide you with competent 24-hour field support and assistance.
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Project fee – this goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. It facilitates
funding for resource items such as building materials, equipment, vehicles, and project
supplies needed for the development of the project.
When needed, your project fee is also spent on providing essential medicine for the local
medical clinic and helps fund ingredients needed to cook porridge for the nursery school
children each day
All transfers from Zanzibar Airport/ or the ferry port/ or a hotel in Stone Town upon your
arrival and departure
Comprehensive orientation
Full board and lodging
3 meals per day in Jambiani at your African Impact Base (with the exception of Wednesday
evenings where you’ll eat a local teacher’s home, costing $10 USD)
Any daily transport that might be required as part of the project during your stay
Weekly laundry service
Full support and assistance from our trained African Impact staff and Volunteer
Coordinators for the entire time of your Zanzibar placement
Flights to Stone Town, Zanzibar
All transport by air or ferry to Zanzibar Island that is not related to the project
Visa fees
Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement – must include cover for
repatriation
All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
Email/ Internet and telephone calls made during your placement
Any activities and excursions outside of your planned project itinerary
Wednesday evening meals at a local teacher’s home
Soft drinks, wines, spirits, between meal snacks, and weekend food
Please note that when you arrive in Zanzibar you will need to purchase a holiday/ tourist Visa at the
airport (US$ 50-100). Once you arrive on project the Zanzibar Project Manager will assist you with
purchasing your Volunteer Visa which will cost you an additional US$200. You will also need 6
coloured passport photos and a colour photocopy of your passport.
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“Ramadan is an Islamic religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic
calendar; the month in which the Qur'an (occasionally written as Koran in non-Islamic cultures) was
revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims
do not eat or drink anything from true dawn until sunset. Fasting is meant to teach the person
patience, sacrifice and humility. Ramadan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more
prayer than usual. During Ramadan, Muslims ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance and help
in refraining from everyday evils, and try to purify themselves through self-restraint and good deeds.”
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadan)
RAMADAN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS:
For the month of Ramadan and the 4 days of Eid all school children will be on holiday and the
schools will be closed so there will be NO volunteer work associated with the schools during this
month. It is very likely that our adult English classes will still be running but attendance will be
poor and volunteers will need to be flexible.
In respect to the local traditions, during Ramadan, volunteers cannot eat, drink, smoke or chew
in public. You will however be able to have normal meals back at the project base. Please also
bear in mind that everything will be slower than usual in Zanzibar BY FAR as all the locals will be
fasting which makes them extremely tired!
Zanzibar is a wonderful place to visit with many brilliant activities to offer during “off” times. As
an African Impact Volunteer, we do have certain commitments and obligations within the
community that we need to fulfil and relationships that we need to uphold. Please do not view
your placement as a holiday as there is much needed work to be done in the community.
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During school holidays volunteer activities will be focused on a variety of community oriented
projects:
Community upliftment through painting, repair work, building
Environmental maintenance work such as litter pick-ups and planting trees
Making school resources such as posters and lesson plans
Facilitating sports activities
Adult literacy lessons – when applicable as it does depend on the energy level of the
students during their month of fasting
SCHOOL TERM DATES:
Term 1
5 Jan – 27 March
Holidays
28 March – 6 April
Term 2
7 April – 17 June
Holidays/Ramadan
18 June – 26 July
Term 3
27 July – 27
November
Holidays
27 November – 3
January 2016
* note that this calendar serves as a guideline and dates might fluctuate slightly
CULTURAL NORMS
Zanzibar is a 95% Muslim society, and the majority of local people will take offence at
inappropriately dressed visitors. For this reason, women should not wear revealing clothing.
Skirts above the knee, sleeveless tops and low necklines should not be worn, especially when in
towns and villages and most importantly whilst doing project work. Women should wear long
skirts or shorts/trousers (at least knee-length) and cover their shoulders. Women should also
note that clothing should not be too tight. Leggings, for example, are not acceptable when
working on project. Men should keep their shirts on in the village/town area, and also wear at
least knee-length shorts.
Zanzibar is a Muslim country where drinking alcohol is not looked upon favourably. Therefore,
we have rules at our volunteer project to ensure that we continue to have good relations within
the Jambiani community:
Drinking alcohol is not permitted during working hours or during weekday evenings
NO drunken behaviour whatsoever
Drugs, in any form, are not permitted to be used or be in your possession at any time.
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During your stay you will have the opportunity to enjoy some incredible attractions in the
surrounding areas such as Mikumi National Park, Ruaha National Park, the famous Serengeti
National Park, the unique Ngorongoro Crater, and climbing the mighty Kilimanjaro! Zanzibar
and Tanzania offer a variety of tours and safari options, which are perfect for a week-end
getaway or a pre/post project safari. Most activities are priced all-inclusive providing transport,
transfers, accommodation, guide and driver, park entry fees, etc. Our office in Zanzibar will be
happy to assist you in exploring the options.
Incredible snorkeling and scuba diving off Zanzibar island’s coral reef
Volleyball, football and games on the beach
Jozani Forest – Red Colobus Monkey
Dolphin and humpback whale watching at Kizimkazi (seasonal)
Stone Town City Tour, Spice Tour, Prison Island
Having meals with a local family in a local way
Enjoy the beautiful sunset and tropical BBQs on the beach
Marnie will guide you through the whole pre-arrival procedure
for this placement and you will receive comprehensive
information throughout to ensure you are fully prepared for
your project placement with us.
Marnie is originally from Zimbabwe and spent many years living
and working in the UK, Channel Islands, South Africa and
Botswana. She loves working with people and says the buzz of
the hospitality industry is hard to beat! Before moving to Cape Town a couple of years ago, Marnie
managed several safari camps in some wonderfully wild game reserves and remote wilderness
concessions in southern Africa, and she prides herself on putting this experience to good use in her
role as Destination Manager here at African Impact.
Email Marnie on: [email protected]
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