Construction & Renovation
Volunteers play a huge impact in building and renovating schools in Zanzibar. This is our largest and impactful project in Zanzibar. By taking part in this project, volunteers have the opportunity to assist with a range of tasks designed to improve the infrastructure of schools and community spaces. This helps support learning, development and basic services within Zanzibar. 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
ü Programs starts every Monday of every week.
ü Affordable fees from $910 for 1 week (10 Days).
ü Accommodation with Wi-Fi, 3 meals, volunteering permit, construction materials/equipment, transport from and to airport, Pre-departure support from your Program Manager, in-country program orientation, 24/7 support, Certificate of International Volunteering, daily transport to your project, 3 tours included – Stone Town Tour, Spice Tour and Prison Island.
ü Helping local communities build and improve important facilities.
ü Assisting local initiatives to complete construction and renovation projects.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
ü Volunteers must be fully vaccinated for COVID 19.
ü Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or friend who is over 18 to participate in this program.
ü Volunteers aged 16-18 are required to provide IV with parental consent in order to participate on the program independently, and may be asked to provide additional documentation to the local team.
ü All volunteers are required to have adequate volunteer travel insurance.
ü All volunteers must be able to speak basic English.
ü APPLY NOW to volunteer in a Construction and Renovation Project in Zanzibar.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
ü All programs include a Non-Refundable Registration Fee of $300 in addition to the Program Fee of $610. This covers all your Accommodation with Wi-Fi, 3 meals, volunteering permit, construction materials/equipment, transport from and to airport, Pre-departure support from your Program Manager, in-country program orientation, 24/7 support, Certificate of International Volunteering, daily transport to your project, 3 tours included – Stone Town Tour, Spice Tour and Prison Island.
ü A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
ü Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), mandatory fully vaccinated COVID 19, criminal background check and return to the airport when your program finishes (Excluded from Program Fee).
ü Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Zanzibar generally find US$75-150 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
PROGRAM FEE EXCLUDES
ü Flights (we can assist you with this).
ü Travel insurance (we can assist you with this).
ü Visa-related costs.
ü Weekend trips or tours not on the itinerary (we can assist you with this).
ü Snacks, soft drinks, gifts or souvenirs.
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE EXAMPLE
First Day
On the first day of the volunteering placement, you will be picked up from the airport and taken to your Home Base. Relax and get to know the Home Base. Our Project coordinate will introduce to the staff, other volunteers and an introduction of the project you will be working with.
Weekdays
Work and hours are dependent on the project and placement that each volunteer is working at.
Weekends
In your free time you can venture out on a safari trip and see – lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and zebra in Mikumi National Park. In Zanzibar you can choose additional activities such as Diving, Snorkeling, Jozani forest, Weekend trips to Nungwi, Cycling Tour in Makunduchi or relax in Stone Town and enjoy food markets of Forodhani.
A typical volunteer day would be as follows:
06:30 – 08:00 | Breakfast at the volunteer Home Base. |
08:00 – 12:00 | Volunteers leave home and go to their placements. Work and hours are dependent on the project and placement that each volunteer is working at. |
12:00 – 14:00 | Lunch with the local community. |
14:00 – 16:00 | Volunteers go home for to refresh and relax, prepare for the next day or do some shopping and sightseeing. |
19:00 – 20:30 | Dinner at the volunteer Home Base. BBQ nights every 3 weeks. |
