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              TANZANIA VOLUNTEER IDEAS                                                                vol unteer & travel Organization  work in tanzania community                                is  'non for profit    organization whose founder is kabalo.b.mathias is run by a team of volunteers spread around the world.  TVI has been established to give people the opportunity to work on community initiated projects in developing countries. In return for hosting these international volunteers the host organization receives donations from the volunteers.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    OUR VISION                                                                                                                                    To attain and improves social services provision that would lead to improves the standard of living of the people. and promote social justice through participatory  and collaboration and to makes affordable, charity,offering ,safe quality,volunteer placement in Tanzania    For every volunteer   we are dedicated &earnest committed to achieve the goal & providing the experienced safety, highest quality and easily   Affordable placement available with the greatest services possible leaving every single and   happy satisfied 

                                                                         

 

 

3.2 Mission

TVI is aiming to improve the standard of living of the people in a community by planning on the utilization of the available resources and guiding on the implementation of the plans to achieve the best social services through   meeting  and sharing experience for the purpose of gaining a mutually meaningful and productive experience.

            Why?Volunteering with TVI?                                                           TVI  Clearly understand that there are numerous volunteer  organizations however when exploring the competition  why TVI?

you will find that we are the best organization that has BOTH experience and commitment to offering safe, high quality programs and professional services. In TVI we are proud of our highly, affordable, inexpensive fees, experienced staff, host families and carefully selected projects. Volunteer, travel& adventure is our specialization; we go beyond to surpass your expectations. We are devoted to delivering a professional service to make your volunteer and travel in Africa, experience memorable from the beginning to the end and full fill volunteer dreams.

Best Value and Most Affordable Price
Direct Support to Local communities
Our Experienced Staffs and Coordinators
  TVI offers Program Flexibility
A Complete Volunteer and Travel Experience
Your Personal Advisory Team
Pre-departure booklet
Dedication to Ensuring Your Well-Being
Onsite Orientation
Quality Medical Coverage

Best Value and Most Affordable Price

TVI Travel is a volunteer/travel service that will provide you with memorable experiences at the most affordable prices available. Many of our volunteer programs start as low as $200 and there are no other organizations in the AFRICA can match that. We work with many of the same associations as other volunteer programs and provide every service they do as well, but TVI Travel does it for a much lower price that can't be beaten.

Direct Support to Local communities

Solution for Africa volunteer exprience Travel is genuinely dedicated to the communities and conservations it places its volunteers in. In many countries, we work directly with local organizations. There is no middle man, so not only does that cut our prices down for you, but part of your fee also goes directly to the program you will be helping. When you volunteer with a good portion of us your money goes straight to the local country to support your transportation, room, food, local support, and project

TVI  Experienced Staffs and Coordinators

The owner and country coordinators of savetz volunteer travel& advanture have many combined years of successful experience in the volunteer/ travel industry. The owner has traveled the world extensively and screened projects, host families, and coordinators very carefully. We have had 99% satisfaction results from previous volunteers and our in country coordinators are constantly exprienced for doing such a wonderful job.

The in country coordinators we use for TVI Travel & advanture are all mature and responsible adults well seasoned in the travel industry, providing a hospitable environment and an amazing experience. We carefully screened and hand chose all of our coordinators based on their skills as a leader and how well they can work with young people in maximizing their program benefits.

TVI  offers Program Flexibility

TVI  Travel offers programs that will be specifically tailored and adjusted for your well being. Volunteers can generally choose to work anywhere from 1-12 weeks but can stay longer on certain projects if desired. Our coordinators pick out the best local organizations for each individual, as well as your living arrangements and any special requests prior to your arrival. We can customize your project to suit your needs if you will be visiting more than one country as well.

A Complete Volunteer and Travel& Experience

TVI Travel is much more than just a trip to a foreign country for some volunteer work. We don't randomly place you in the country of your choice; we carefully review your goals and set you up with the best possible match. There are several different options available for you which include: volunteering, interning, teaching, and more. It is a life changing experience that will bring meaning to your world. With different travel packages and opportunity, we offer an amazing opportunity for volunteer work and incredible traveling.Travel with us; contuct with;inforsavetz2008.org

Your Personal Advisory Team

When you volunteer with TVI, you will have a team of experienced staffs who will be your volunteer africa advisors. Your first advisor will help you select a program and assist you with the application process. Your second advisor will be our in-country coordinator. He/she will provide insight into your destination, volunteer project, host family, local issues and more. When you join the field, the local project staffs will help you with the day to day volunteering activities. TVIworks hard in each and every step to enrich your volunteer AFRICA Experience

Pre-departure booklet

TVI travel and volunteer offers you a comprehensive pre-departure booklet about your upcoming program. This booklet covers information on travel preparation, volunteer rules, expectations, coping with field situations, and much more information that you need to make your volunteer experience more meaningful.

Dedication to Ensuring Your Well-Being

Your well-being is paramount to TVI  volunteer ,adventure& Travel. The staff at our headquarters is in constant contact with our onsite staff to ensure you are safe and well at all times. We are fully committed to your health and safety abroad and work quickly to resolve any issues or concerns that may arise.

Onsite Orientation

We will help you make a smooth transition from home to your life africa. Upon arrival in your host country, you will receive an extensive orientation. The orientation covers the history, geography, safety, cultural issues, volunteers' rules, banking, telephone and more. The basic aim is to get you familiar with your new environment and manage your new independence with confidence.

Quality Medical Coverage

TVI  has partnered and will inform you which type of medication to come with in different seasons, a leader in travel , will walk with first aid medicals to provide you from health risk while you are in africa. . travel with TVI for quality health coverag QUICK LINKS;
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FaQ                                                                                                                                                  site map                                                                                                                               DOWN LOAD                                                                                                                          TANZANIA  SAFARI FAQ

.what does the price include?

.how does our pricing work?

.what is not included in the price?

.how far in advance do I need to book?

.when is the best time of years to vist tanzania?

.what kind of shape do I need to book?

.clothing

.electricity

.what kind of medical do I need before I go to Tanzania?

.do I need visa to enter in tanzania

.photography

.tipping

.money matters

What does the trip price include?

.full board lodging (3 meals per day) on safari whether in hotels ,lodges,tented camps, mobile tented camp,or bush camp as specified  in your itinery

-half board(2meals a day on Zanzibar)

-all park and game reserves fees-including conservation fees

-unlimited game drives in our safari vehicle –windows seat guaranteed

-all in country transportation as specified in your itinery(whether by vehicle or bush plane)

-one of four experienced in country safari guides

-Excursion(*as specified in your itinery)

                                                                                                                                                            What is not included in the trip price?

-international airfare

-any expenses incurred in conjuction witrh this trip while in your home country

-cost of obtaini8ng  required passport or visa;tanznia USD $50.00 pop, Kenya USD $50.00  payout will get the visa at your arrival point;your passport need to be valid at least half a year.

-Air port departure taxes;Tanzania/Zanzibar  domestic  departure tax USD $50.00

One way,Tanzania/Zanzibar international depature tax USD $25.00-payable direct in cash  on depature (if its not included in your ticket price) there is new security fees ‘for d-

omestic flight of USD $ 1.OO PER PERSON, for international flights is USD $ 8.00.

-travel insuarence.please make sure you obtain convenient travel   insuarence in your home country.

-axcess baggage fees .note baggage is restricted to 33Ibs/15kgs for domestic flight per person  in asoft sided bag on all charter flights.

-medical expenses,meals or activities noit specified or indicated as optional

-gratitudies to drivers/guides/tour leader.note tipping is directionary based on services provided;tipping guige lines are $20.00 per day for profeesional safari guide/tour leader;$3-$5.00 ;per day for camp staff e.g  waiters,house keepers(which is a communal tip share among staff) porters -$1.00 driver/ guide -$2-5.00$ restaurant waiters/waiteress-10% of bill,hotel house keeping-$2.00 per day.

 

How does our pricing work

Our tips use tired pricing based on logistics.getting people into remote areas where the best game viewing exist is more costly when there is only two people in the land rover (rather than two or five) economies of scale result in lower pricing for four or five people traveling together as apposed to pricing for  a couple traveling alone .rthe logistics of moving gear around for a working safari with numerous bush camps is more complicated and costly than a trip that involves simply staying at lodge.our poreicing structure is tiered so0 you pay for the cost of your safari and don’t subsidized other group.

Our trips price range over awide scale.the price depends on ;

-the number of people traveling in the group

-whether your in country transportation ius by bush plane or land lover

-whether you choose to stay in lodges or smaller tented camp

-whether you want ton participate in walking safaris that involves remote bush camps

 We can work with you to bring your safari within your budget r

ange.most our trips are suggested itineraries, but you can vary them as you desire. let us  know what your budget is and we will do our best to design a trip that give you experience you want within the budget.

How far in advance do in need to book?

-there is no cutoff.however flight into Kenya and Tanzania are limited and we find there can be problem getting seat on british Airway or KLM  if you try to schedule less than two months ahead of time.peak seasons also book up as nine month in advance .mid to late december is busy time in both Kenya and Tanzania.outside of peak season you should have no trouble booking if your schedule safari at least six to eight month in advance.

 

When is the best time of year to visit tanznia?

November ,April,and may this is the rainy season in east Africa and it become pretty hard to get around in the remote areas as guest want to explore.the mass migration moves from Kenya into  the Serengeti  in tanznia in December,January,February.march and may can be a spectular time to travel in Tanzania.climate  changes are triggering some changes in the timing of the migration,so check with us if you have specific time frames in mind for your travel and we can help you plan where to be so you get the best possible game viewing experiences.

       What kind of weather can I expect on safari?

Most of east Africa is savannah comparable to the high plateu,semi-desert areas of Colorado or new mexico.altitude ranges from 3000 to 7000 feat (obviously Kilimanjaro climbers will experiencemuch high alititude)tempoerature during the day range from 75 to 90 degree Fahrenheit.nights are cool with temperature dipping as lo as  40 degree Fahrenheit in some area (ngorongoro,craters,for example) even though you will be tarvelling near the equator,please take our packing recommendation seriously anmd take along all a light jacket or sweatshirt,sweater,and fleece pullover,additionally bring something warm to sleep in at night.humidity is low.if you don’t travel near the rainy season,it usually dfoers not rain.

 

clothing

we recommended that you bbring casual clothes(please bring khaki clothing,sunglasses,sunscreen,hat and insect repellent if you go on safari).in the evenings it can get rather chilly (especially in the desert areas and in athe month of may –august)sdo bring a sweater and aweindbreaker.ceratain 5-star hotel require a smart dress code for dinner.

 

electricity

Tanzania uses 240 volts,but you will need adapter .most hotel have adapters available .on our safari car you can recharge your phone and camera with the cigarette lighter (prioducing 220 volt).please let us know in advance if you would need this.on camping safaris there is no other way to charge rather than by using electricity.

Food and drinks?

Food is excelleted and you will find a good miox of African,European,and international cusine,fresh vegetables,sea food,and meats make it an exceptional culinary experience to travel here.south African wines sold every where and are excellent drinkable in most area,only bottle water should be used.

-Price of beverage (depending on hotel/location)

                      Bottle of water 1-5l;USD $-2.00

                      Soft drink;USD$1.00

                      Beer;USD$1.5-$2.5$

                      Glass of wine ;USD$3-4.00 USD$

                      Bottle souyh Africa wine;USD$15-25.00

WHAT KIND OF MEDICAL CARE DO I NEED BEFORE I GO TO TANZANIA?Before you leave for an international destination you should consult your physician .you will also need to decide on malaria prevention medication.it is advised to take a malaria prophylaxis.vaccination for ye;low fever is no longer obligatyory other vaccination for hepatitis,tetanus etc,are reccomended

VISA

Vistors from most countries require avisa to enter in Tanzania.all vista can purchase avisa at the point of entry .you need a valid passport (active for at six month) and to pay USAD $50.00 cash.it approximately a 20 minutes procedure.

                    If you intend to fly to Nairobi and  then travel on to Tanzania,remember you may also require multilple entry visa to Kenya-even if it is only for few hours the visa for Kenya and Tanzania is USD $50.00per person for erach country.                                                         Photograpohy

Some of the happiest travelers we have met are those who don’t take a camera with them and just enjoy what they see,but most people want to record of some of the fanrastic sight along the way.you may get fairlyclose to a lot of wild life,but a good 35mm camera with a 75-300 zoom lens will certainly help you to take some great shots.its always best to buy your film before you travel,.because film here is expensive and not as fresh 100-200ASA is a good speed for general photograph here.though it can get bright,you may want to get some action shots and high speed film will be helpful.some people also like to use 400ASA for fast moving animals and eveining shots .a beanbag is much better than a tripod for photo from the car.(the safari vehicle should have apop-up or removable roof to make photograph easier) a cable release is usefull to get shots without camera equipment.most people find they take 2 to 3 rolls of film per day while on safari.

 Ithe f you bring a video camera don’t forget the tapes(they are very expensive here)and the recharging accessories.you can generally recharge the camera at lodges or from the vehicle.
How do I find the Olokii project from Kilimanjaro international airport in Tanzania?
Yes all participants will be meet arrival at Kilimanjaro airport as transportation costs will be carried and covered on by a volunteer or by savetz  according to final contract agreement.

Loading and board for volunteers can be arranged and book under savetz project's expenses - for first 1 - 2 days after volunteers arrival then next day the volunteer will be moved to home stay families ready to live and work.

Will I visit Tanzania National Parks?
Yes after a first week of volunteering here in Tanzania, savetz under its' cultural safaris programmers can organize your safaris to your choice national park, please request more info on this if your intending to do the safaris with us.

Volunteers will visit their selected national park as this safari will be powered by savetz project under the support of the selected Tour company based in Tanzania which will have a special safaris contract agreement with as all volunteers participants who wish to visit any of the Tanzania national park will contribute for safari cost as shown on our safaris program for those who will be in need of other safari options please contact our program director for other optional safaris.             

Is there any program report or comment to be given by a volunteer at the end of program time?
Yes all volunteers/ each volunteer will provide to savetz special written papers report on the program carried on as it will include program assessments, nature, program barriers, suggestions and proposals.                                                                                                           Where will I stay? Or live?
We have three main options for your Accommodations at savetz in Arusha.
- Our Local Host families
- Our Hostel at jericho orphanage home
- Our volunteer House

Yes our volunteers will be taken to different home stays families or to their hostel place where their room and their full board will be as all volunteers who opted to volunteer with us at savetz will be living with our local host families and all volunteers will expect simple nutritious meals in Tanzania the common staples are ugali (thick cornmeal), rice, potatoes, and noodles. Beans, eggplant, and meat may be served for dinner, for breakfast, tea is served every morning, along with eggs, toast, porridge, or fruit. During mealtimes a volunteer will get to know her / his family members.

Each family is different - some have small number of children and others have more teenagers' children, most houses in rural areas have pit latrines while in town area most houses have flush toilets. In some houses, there will be a 'house girl or boy' - usually a teenager who lives with the family and takes care of household chores and cooking in exchange for food and shelter. Most rural houses are not in a format of Self container house as in rural areas most houses in some places have no electricity or water near by; therefore it may be common to eat or read by candlelight.

You will have your own private room, Breakfast and dinner will be eaten with your family. This is one of the best ways to get to know them. Some families speak English, but there will definitely be plenty of opportunities to practice your Swahili. Really this will help building a cultural bridge between African youth and other world Youth Continents cultural Bridge.

Home stays will be your New home in Arusha -Tanzania for the wholly time of your program as volunteers will meet up their new Tanzanian Mothers, Fathers, Sisters and brothers during their Program Duration.

Money matters

The unit of local currency is the Tanzania shiuling (TZS). Tanaznia safari

American dollar in cash or in traveler cheques are acceptable in many places around town(note;AMEX traveler cheques are often not acceptable).credit card are accepted only in big hotels and if you do manage to find a place to use trhem there usually be a surcharge of at least 10% please note not to bring old USD$ currency,as they are not acceptable here,in arusha,dare s salaam,and Zanzibar there aare ATM where you can get local currency with your visa or master card   Please contact our founder-kabalo.b.mathias,you can call him at +255787930206 ,+255764308431 (please check the local time in Tanzania before calling or email him at kabuyombo@yahoo.com he will be only happy to help you with any information you need concerning solutions for Africa volu experience

 

 

Fundraising

Volunteer Africa is a registered British charity. Our British charity registration number is 1097963.

As a member of the Volunteer Africa Volunteer Programme you are required to raise a substantial amount before you leave for the overseas experience. The 'experience' has already begun as you embark on your pre-departure preparations.

Fundraising will be a major part of your life over the next few months. Fundraising is a valuable skill and can be great fun, but also involves hard work, planning and commitment. Rise to the challenge; don't be put off.

Once interviewed and accepted on to the volunteer programme, all volunteers have access to our Fundraising Manual. This manual draws on experience and comments collected from hundreds of volunteers who have finished their fundraising. It contains resources designed to support you in your fundraising efforts.

The manual itself does not guarantee success. This will only come through your own hard work and imagination. But the manual should make it easier for you to get started and to maintain your momentum. Keep referring to it as your plan progresses, and always feel free to contact Volunteer Africa if you need further advice.

Before you begin fundraising think of the answers to the question, 'Why is anybody going to give me money?'. Some people will give you money for the cause and the type of thing you are doing, but many will be giving money because it is you. Remember this and constantly demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm. These are the factors that will ultimately persuade people that you and Volunteer Africa are worth supporting.

Top Tips for Fundraising

• Keep the FUN in FUNdraising. Be confident that what you are offering is worth supporting. Often people are happy to give money to something they agree with.
• Your fundraising should approach different sources as described in the manual. Don't spend too long or invest too much hope on any single area of fundraising, unless you are absolutely certain it will bring returns.
• You will need to work hard, plan ahead and involve your friends and contacts with what you are trying to do. Take into account the payment deadlines and the need to put a lot of work in at the beginning and then maintain the effort until leaving for Tanzania
• Concentrate your efforts on a local or regional basis and talk to people about what you are doing; the contacts will slowly develop.
• Don't waste too much time writing to big companies and trusts as the response rate is very small (unless you have personal contacts or connections).
• Investigate possible grants from local councils, local trusts, local Rotary Clubs, your old school or college etc. Start thinking about organising parties, a sponsored event or garage/car boot sales. Maybe a friend or relative will undertake a sponsored event for you.
• Be aware of overhead costs incurred in running events or making something.
• Involve as wide a range of people as possible (individuals and organisations) and remember that if they think they are getting something out of it as well, whether it is a service, a meal or just good fun, you are likely to get more support.
• Always tell people you are a volunteer and that you are fundraising. You may be surprised that many people will give discounts or waive fees when they hear what you are doing.
• When selling yourself and Volunteer Africa please take care over how you talk about Volunteer Africa. The main point is that we work very closely with Tanzanian NGOs and local communities on long-term projects. Point out the differences that exist between other organisations and us.
• Be selective about what you send and to whom. They will appreciate it and there will be far less waste.
• If you can exceed your target all extra money raised goes directly to the host NGOs in Tanzania.
• Keep your own records of who has supported you; so you can write to them from Tanzania and show them it was money well spent.
• Keep in touch with Volunteer Africa and let us know how you are getting on.

Remember you are selling yourself and Volunteer Africa; be honest, enthusiastic and determined!

Fundraising Success Stories

'Fundraising is going great, my whole family is getting really involved and are helping so much. We have raised almost $2,000. We have been putting on bookstalls at the local markets, selling preloved books which people in my neighbourhood have donated. It is working fantasticially :) We are also in the process of organising a raffle in the local tavern to raffle off seafood trays... The markets have been really successful though, we painted a huge sign that has a bit of info about Volunteer Africa which we put up at the bookstall, and a lot of people are really interested and come to chat, and once I talk to people for a while about what I'm doing, a lot of the time they are happy to donate money without even buying books. fundraising is proving to be a great experience in itself, everyone is so supportive'. Ashleigh Elford, Queensland, Australia

'When I told my workplace that I was leaving to carry out volunteer work in Tanzania, they were really supportive and excited for me. However, I didn't realise just how practically supportive they would turn out to be! We were all sat in the staff meeting one day, and my manager informed me that the whole staff team had decided to do a sponsored walk on my behalf. I was gobsmacked, and instantly relieved, as I knew it would be a challenge to raise the fee without help. A few weeks later, we set out on an 8 mile walk near Mam Torr in the Peak District. We estimated it would take about 4 hours, but adverse weather conditions and unsteady knees meant that the whole walk took us over 6 hours. For the weeks after the walk one of our team volunteered for the arduous task of collecting the money. On my last day, I was given ?603! I couldn't thank them enough. They even gave me a big bag of leaving presents including a tick remover (nice), an outdoor shirt and water purification tablets. I can honestly say it would have been difficult to go without their help'. Fiona Simpson, Manchester, UK

'Starting out with this project I knew that I was going to need to raise a lot of money in order to make this trip a feasable one for me. I am between colleges, having left one during the winter and attending another for the fall, and so whatever money I am able to earn while working during the off period was going to have to go towards school. Having attempted many fundraisers before for different projects and organizations, I knew one thing very well. Unless you have very great philanthropic connections, the people who know you the best will normally donate the most. For this reason I chose to focus all of my fundraising efforts towards my family and my church. I often times perform musically in church, given my history as a performer, so it seemed obvious to stick with what I know and what other people know of me. I decided to hold a benefit concert, and with the allowance of the church deacons I was able to choose a date and begin announcing my concert which was to be held at the church, making it free of cost for me. Within the first week of my announcement of the trip and of the cause, I was able to raise approximately $1,500 dollars. Throughout the next few weeks I continued making annoucements, and many generous people continued making donations. I've found that another crucial aspect to fundraising is "keeping the pressure on" so to speak; in other words never let your zeal and energy for the cause die down. The date finally came for the concert, and having created a playlist to fit my audience, I played a solo accoustic set, and at the end had a couple other musicians from the church join me on a couple songs. During the concert I raised over $1,700. I am very happy to say that my fundraising effort, though at first seemingly farfetched, was a total and overwhelming success. In the end, through family and friends, I was immensly proud and overwhelmed to announce that I had raised over $7,000'. Billy Keane, Connecticut,

SAVET QUALITY STAFF

SOLUTIONS FOR AFRICA VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE  an international volunteer works  in Africa.have different programs coordinator around the global.who works   with different indigenous local rural people, then destination placement coordinator. is the main liaison between these local projects and us and will be your contact person in the placement destination. They will also arrange your airport pickup, orientation, accommodation and project placement within the destination . and will see to it that you are well settled in your project. They will help answer questions you may have during your stay abroad.

TVI also employs different local people within the TVI HOUSE MAIN OFFICE TANZANIA. to work with our volunteers' teams in most of the places we visit and work with different communities and institutes. Usually these are people who live in the rural and urban area around africa community in which the team is staying. These individuals normally have a personal connection to the community, the local host families, and the projects on which we are working. Their intimate understanding of the community and its people allows them to provide invaluable cultural insight and guidance for our volunteers.

  

TVI staff program site includes. Excutive Directors, Program Director, Program Officers, drivers, and guards.

KABALO.B.MATHIAS
The executive and operation director
kabalo.b.mathias who is the executive director and a founder of solution for Africa volunteer experience. Began creating the program in the End of September 2008 and finally he developed this amazing project in the end of 2009 with the big corporation with Jericho orphanage home quality staff.
kabalo,b.mathias.Is a very corporative to other local &international  volunteer NGO's within destination Africa. and is always available to speak and have different useful discussion about how to get solutions for Africa to reduce poverty .and share life experience with the entire community  that we works with, and is always in continuous communication with team leaders for all programs while they are out on the road.

Patrick mathias
Assistant Communications Director
patrick has worked as an Assistant Director in savetz house since 2009. He used to work as an IT Manager and a teacher of rural micro enterpreneurship before joining his NJIRO  Accountant studies; patrick is still a college student in Pursuing his accountant and computer science.  Bryson is the daily chief overseeing of the daily TVI HOUSE.

Operation manager and a country office coordinator
Gadiel.j.marira
Gadiel joined in  TVI HOUSE 2009 to assist with the project monitoring and Projects Development Manager. He gained experience in these fields whilst working with Jericho orphanage home arusha. Education Alternative for children pursuing his Degree in Vet nary medicine at the University of SUATanzania.

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