WALTHAMSTOW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, YOUR TRIP TO ZANZIBAR IS NEAR!
MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
023 8178 0957 // [email protected] WWW.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK TOPICS WE WILL COVER TODAY
•• Before you go •• Your trip and what to expect •• Your project work •• Away from volunteering •• Travelling responsibly
MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK BEFORE YOU GO
MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK PREPARING FOR YOUR TRIP
•• GP visit recommended •• Volunteer travel insurance •• Applying for your visa •• Local currency •• Spending money •• Make sure your details are correct on My AA
BEFORE YOU GO > PREPARING FOR YOUR TRIP MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK PACKING FOR YOUR TRIP
•• Your luggage allowance
DON’T FORGET: •• Passport •• Yellow fever vaccination •• Malaria tablets •• Towel •• Sensible shoes •• Sun cream & insect repellent (with DEET) •• Camera/old mobile phone Full kit list available on My AA
BEFORE YOU GO > PREPARING FOR YOUR TRIP > WHAT TO PACK & DONATIONS MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK DRESS CODE
•• What to wear at the projects •• What you can wear elsewhere •• Footwear •• Our staff are asked to ensure volunteers are dressed appropriately •• Why?
BEFORE YOU GO > PREPARING FOR YOUR TRIP > DRESS CODE MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK YOUR TRIP AND WHAT TO EXPECT
MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK JOURNEY AND ARRIVAL
•• Flight details •• Once you arrive •• Onward travel •• Orientation •• Itinerary
MY TRIPS > “YOUR TRIP” MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK YOUR IN-COUNTRY TEAM
•• Your Trip Host •• Any questions or concerns •• 24/7 support
MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK KARIBU ZANZIBAR
•• Known as the ‘Spice Island’ •• White sandy beaches make it a popular tourist destination •• Hot and humid with a coastal breeze
BEFORE YOU GO > PREPARING FOR YOUR TRIP > REGION & WEATHER MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK CULTURE AND RELIGION
•• Religion and languages •• Greetings •• Attitudes towards: •• Smoking & drinking •• Dress code/makeup/tattoos •• Slower pace of life
BEFORE YOU GO > PREPARING FOR YOUR TRIP > CULTURE & RELIGION MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK WHERE YOU ARE STAYING
PEACE COMMUNITY CENTRE •• Situated in Stone Town •• En-suite rooms that sleep 2-3 •• Basic Western amenities •• Running water and electricity (prepare for power cuts and no water!) •• Wi-Fi •• Facilities in the area
MY TRIPS > “YOUR TRIP” MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK FOOD AND DRINK
•• Where you will eat •• Typical breakfast: eggs, toast, jam, fruit •• Typical lunch: fish stew with pasta •• Typical dinner: beef stew with rice, rice for dessert •• Bottled water & other drinks •• All dietary requirements must be advised in advance
BEFORE YOU GO > PREPARING FOR YOUR TRIP > FOOD & DRINK MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK YOUR PROJECT WORK
MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK THE AREA YOU WILL BE WORKING IN
•• Based in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site •• Hard reality of life beyond tourism •• Huge overcrowding in schools
BEFORE YOU GO > PREPARING FOR YOUR TRIP > REGION & WEATHER MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK KINUNI PRIMARY SCHOOL
•• Approximately 5,000 students •• Ages 7-15 •• Located in Stone Town •• Project Roles: •• Teaching & multi-sports coaching •• Building & renovation
MY TRIPS > “YOUR TRIP” MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK DONATIONS
•• Good-quality second-hand clothes •• Good-quality second-hand toys •• Pencils, crayons and sharpeners •• Educational resources •• Sports equipment – inc. pumps & puncture kits
BEFORE YOU GO > PREPARING FOR YOUR TRIP > WHAT TO PACK & DONATIONS MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK A TYPICAL PROJECT DAY
7:30am Breakfast 9:00am Arrive at project and start volunteer work 11:00am Morning break 11:30am Volunteer work continues 12:30pm Lunch break 1:30pm Volunteer work continues 3:30pm Return to accommodation - afternoon activities to be arranged by Trip Host 6:30pm Dinner 7:30pm Downtime and preparation
MY TRIPS > “YOUR TRIP” MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK AWAY FROM VOLUNTEERING
MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK AWAY FROM VOLUNTEERING
•• Beach visit •• Food market •• Church service (optional)
MY TRIPS > “YOUR TRIP” MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK DISCOVER AND EXPLORE ZANZIBAR
TASTE OF ZANZIBAR WEEKEND •• Tour Stone Town •• Visit the House of Wonders, the old slave fort, the world- famous fish market and the birth place of Freddie Mercury •• Famous spice tour •• Overnight stay at the beautiful Mangrove Lodge •• What’s included/what to bring
MY TRIPS > “YOUR TRIP” MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK WHERE YOU ARE STAYING
MANGROVE LODGE •• Situated at Mawimbini Beach on the west coast •• En-suite rooms that sleep 2-4 •• Basic Western amenities •• Running water and electricity
MY TRIPS > “YOUR TRIP” MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK TRAVELLING RESPONSIBLY
MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK GOOD PRACTICE AT PROJECTS
•• Try to avoid having ‘favourites’ •• Be a responsible volunteer – remember you’re in a school •• Don’t make promises you can’t keep •• Don’t take children off-site/out of classroom without permission •• Reporting safeguarding incidents
BEFORE YOU GO > PREPARING FOR YOUR TRIP > RESPONSIBLE TOURISM MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
•• Taking photos •• Respect people and the environment you are in •• Project sponsorship rather than child sponsorship •• Be positive but realistic about what you will achieve •• Projects decide where donations go •• Distribution of donations
BEFORE YOU GO > PREPARING FOR YOUR TRIP > RESPONSIBLE TOURISM MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK EXPECTATIONS
•• Volunteer Code of Conduct •• Learning experience as much as a volunteering experience •• Range of emotions •• Be proactive •• Enjoy!
MY TRIPS > “YOUR TRIP” > TRIP DOCUMENTS MYAA.AFRICAN-ADVENTURES.CO.UK HAVE A GREAT TRIP!
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