You can volunteer at SATINO by applying through our website. We offer various opportunities in education, sports, and arts programs. For more information, visit our Volunteer page or contact us via the contact page or via [email protected].
Book your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport, 1,5 hours outside of Arusha. A taxi driver can pick you up for $50.
Alternatively, you can book your flight to Dar es Salaam, but you will need to take a bus for a 12-hour journey to Arusha. We will meet you at the bus station.
The $10per week volunteer fee covers your accommodation, meals, and basic utilities while volunteering with SATINO. This fee helps us sustain the program and ensure that we can provide a comfortable stay for our volunteers. For detailed information, visit our Volunteer page or contact us via the contact form or at [email protected].
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. Specific qualifications may be required for certain roles, such as independent teaching or coaching, but a passion for helping children and youth is the most important qualification. For more details, visit our Volunteer page or contact us via the contact form or at [email protected].
Be sure to bring all your personal medication and medical prescriptions. Insect repellent, stomach medicines for both diarrhea and constipation, and sun cream can be bought in Arusha if you forget to pack them. Don’t forget a hat to protect you from the sun and clothes with long sleeves and long trousers to protect against mosquitoes. Comfortable shoes are a must, and during the rainy season, you’ll need shoes that can be used in mud. Also, check the dress requirements for your placement from the placement presentation.
You don’t need to worry about bringing common medicines like painkillers and plasters, as they are available for purchase in Arusha. Products like shampoos, lotions, toothpaste, and laundry powder can also be bought locally.
The Tanzanian currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). Tanzanian shillings are not available outside the country, but they are accepted everywhere in Tanzania. US dollars are accepted in some tourist destinations, hotels, lodges, and curio shops. You can withdraw Tanzanian shillings from ATMs using Visa, Visa Electron, or MasterCard. US dollars or Euros can be exchanged at bureau de change locations in Tanzania, but you cannot pay with credit cards or travelers’ cheques.
We will help you get a local SIM card upon arrival. Don’t be afraid to eat local food, including road-side kiosks like chapattis, mandasi, bananas, and Tilapia fish. To keep your valuables safe, wear a flat money belt under your clothes for your credit card, passports, and travelers’ checks. Avoid wearing jewelry, flashy watches, or cameras around your neck to prevent inviting trouble. It’s best not to walk alone at night, especially in major towns, cities, and streets. Use taxis, Bodaboda, or Bajaji, which are available at negotiable prices. Tanzanians take great pride in their appearance and dress smartly and conservatively. Please respect this by dressing well: no short shorts (knee-length shorts are acceptable), no bare shoulders, and no tight or revealing clothing, especially when working with children.
