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GYC3140 - Summer coral reefs, teaching and sport Country: Tanzania Cost: £1620.00 Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, kit or visas     Duration: 6 weeks Company Rep Nearby: Daily 0845 344 7514 or

 

	This placement would suit... those who want to experience beach life at the famous Indian coast whilst getting stuck into life changing conservation and community projects. Fancy six weeks living on the palm fringed beaches of the Indian Ocean whilst helping marine conservation efforts, teaching local kids and helping to restore a unique cultural conservation centre? Make a real difference to local lives through a variety of volunteer projects that challenge and excite! Tanzania is home to some of the best known game parks in the world such as the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, where you can regularly see Africa’s ‘big five’ - elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo. This dynamic placement combines life changing community and conservation projects based at the amazing Indian Ocean coast close to Dar es Salaam, the capital. Through the variety of this placement you will experience the many different faces of this amazing and humble country and make a real difference to all involved. Helping who? The local tribes at the coast The marine life, fisherman and coral reefs. Helping how? You will be based in Dar es Salaam, one of Tanzania’s main cities, which has a bustling coastal port and located at the coast on the Indian Ocean. The beaches are wonderful with great opportunities to dive, snorkel and explore the coral reefs. Leap 1 - Community Teach English in secondary and primary schools Work with street children at the Dogodogo Centre teaching English, sport, music, art etc. Participate in village projects such as school classroom construction and feeding young children. Assist the village Museum in restoring the traditional houses and artifacts. Leap 2 - Conservation Help restore the coral reefs by teaching fishermen about the dangers of fishing by using dynamite. Roots and Shoots Environmental Club: tree-planting projects with primary schools. Adventure Volunteers will get weekends off to travel and explore independently. Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro. Safaris to the Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater. Scuba diving and snorkeling at the coast. Departure Dates: 2007: 3 July 2008: 3 July What’s included... UK Interview, consultation and briefing Organization and preparation of entire placement from start to finish Supporting travel documents including effective fundraising guide Management, advice and 24-hour back up and support In country Safety briefing and induction Management and support by a professional placement manager and team leaders (ratio: one leader to eight volunteers) Full payment to the host towards your in-country costs 24-hour emergency back up and support Comprehensive travel and medical insurance including air repatriation Donation to the community/conservation Airport pick-up and transfer to and from the placement Full board and accommodation Park fees (if applicable) whilst working 0845 344 7514 The Leap: Don't just walk through life... take the Leap. Voluntary placements in Africa, South America, Asia and Australia, combining work in some of the most authentic safari camps/eco-lodges in the World, with effective and life-changing conservation and community projects. We are the only company to offer this fascinating mix of conservation, community and eco-tourism projects. Take the Leap on your own, with a friend or in a team. Flexible departure dates. 12-, 10- or six-week schemes including a Summer Team Leap.