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Our teaching volunteers are placed in exciting community schools, public schools or orphanage schools. Many of the schools we work with are constantly understaffed and are always in need of new volunteers.

In this program, volunteers can work by themselves or alongside other teachers and volunteers. Typical subjects taught include – English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art and Physical Education. School in Tanzania runs for three terms a year (Term One – January to April, Term Two – May to August, Term Three – September to November). However, we place volunteers in both government schools as well as English medium schools. These schools take breaks at different times in the year so there is always a teaching placement available for our volunteers in Tanzania. N.B. Volunteers DO NOT need to be a qualified or experienced teacher.

There is also an opportunity to work with a special needs school in Arusha for those who are interested. The school has around 25 children, ranging in age from 3 to 25 years old. Their disabilities range from physical disabilities to mental disabilities, such as autism and Down's syndrome. They need a lot of love and attention. If anyone has experience working with special needs children or is interested in volunteering at the school, please note your interest on your IVHQ application form and with your program coordinator once you have registered.

IVHQ PLACEMENT: Jue Preand Primary School
Located in Sakina area, 10- 15 minutes’ walk from the IVHQ volunteer house, this school has over 140 children ranging in age from 3 to 13. This school selects it’s children from the surrounding area from low income families but also accepts orphans who are in great need. Volunteers teach classes dependent on their education, confidence and experiences but past volunteers have taught English, mathematics, science, French, social studies arts and sports. NB This is only an example placement which is one of many offered by IVHQ in Tanzania and not necessarily the one you will be working at.