Si deseas contribuir a un significativo proyecto de servicio de verano, entonces no busques más allá de este grandioso programa te transportara profundamente a el corazón de las sabanas y llanuras de Tanzania, para ayudar a las familias locales que necesitan construir sus viviendas.
En el hogar de África.
Mientras seas parte del programa, te hospedaras en el pequeño pueblo de “Poli”, situado en las faldas del Monte Meru, el cual esta acerca de 11 millas de distancia de la ciudad de Arusha. Tu apoyo en el servicio comunitario será hacia proyectos que ayudaran a la gente de este pueblo rural a tener vivienda y mejor calidad de vida además de tener la oportunidad de aprender acerca de su gente, rica cultura y tradiciones.
El promedio del ingreso anual de cada habitante en este pueblo es de US $70, y los aldeanos viven sin muchas de las cosas que tú consideras necesarias. La mayoría de sus habitantes venden frutas o café y viven en construcciones sumamente básicas.
El regalo de una vivienda
Ayudarás a construir casas para las familias locales mas necesitadas, dándoles el regalo de un hogar seguro y estable. Rustic Pathways Trabaja junto con el Jefe de la comunidad del Poli para elegir las viviendas que se encuentran en malas condiciones y que necesitan ser reconstruidas. Muchas de estas pertenecen a familias con huérfanos, ancianos cabezas de familia o habitantes con discapacidades. Trabajaras junto a los constructores locales, compañeros y personal de Rustic Pathways para mezclar el cemento, poner ladrillos, levantar paredes, hacer techos de madera y ver como lentamente se construye una casa delante de tus ojos. Construirás mucho más que un lugar para vivir. La casa que ayudes a construir será un hogar seguro y duradero en el que estas familias puedan criar sanamente a sus hijos. No te preocupes si nunca has trabajado con un martillo o con clavos, te mostraremos las técnicas necesarias y te darás cuentas lo fácil que es levantar la estructura básica. Sólo asegúrate de que vienes dispuesto a trabajar y abrir tu corazón a estas familias.
África Impresionante
Tu servicio será un reto y la recompensa será las sonrisas de las familias cuyas casas estarás construyendo. Además vivirás alrededor de un espectacular paisaje que te permitirá explorar sus maravillas naturales y sumergirte en la cultura de Tanzania.
Una clase de cocina con una familia local te enseñará sobre la deliciosa gastronomía de Tanzania; anímate a jugar con el equipo de estudiantes y a aprender un poco de suajili y hacer dinámicas recreativas con los niños del pueblo.
Te hospedaras en la Base de Rustic Pathways donde el alojamiento es en cabañas con baño privado, con un ambiente rústico pero muy cómodo. Tanzania es uno de los destinos de África más fáciles y amigables, una opción ideal si visitas por primera vez al continente africano.
¿Qué estás esperando?
Los amigos que conocerás y las lecciones que aprenderás estarán contigo durante toda tu vida. La generosidad de la gente a pesar de sus pocas posesiones, te ayudará a aprender el verdadero significado de dar. Con sus cálidas bienvenidas y sus grandes sonrisas te indagaras del por qué te ha tomado tanto tiempo para realizar este viaje. Haz algo increíblemente valioso durante este verano al construir una casa con tus propias manos.
Day 1: Africa here we come!
All of Rustic Pathways scheduled group flights to Tanzania depart from New York. All scheduled group flights to Africa are escorted by a Rustic Pathways Flight Leader. The flight departs New York in the evening and takes about 16 hours. During your flight take the time to get to know other students on your flight, get some sleep in preparation for your arrival into Africa.
Day 2: Meet and Greet
Jambo! Welcome to Tanzania. You will arrive into Arusha, Tanzania in the early evening and will transfer to the Rustic Pathways Base. Spend the night getting to know the staff and as part of your initial orientation, you will be taught many aspects of Tanzania protocols and expectations of behavior. The base accommodation is located 10mins outside of the main city of Arusha. The property has been set up for Rustic Pathways to have sole use of the Country Style Bungalow’s and grounds throughout the summer. Our student’s safety is our number one priority on all our programs.
Day 3: Welcome to Village Life
Today will be your first full day of service work. The Poli village, which is nestled in the foothills of Mount Meru and is about 11 miles from the nearest large city, Arusha and is where you will be doing your service. You’ll spend your time in Poli contributing with a variety of service projects that will help the people of this small place. You’ll also have the chance to learn about Tanzanian culture and traditions from the villagers, who will be happy to introduce you to their way of life.
Days 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9: The Gift of a Home
During the next six days your focus will primarily be on the projects your group is undertaking for your time in Africa. Each morning and afternoon, you will be assigned a specific project, the team then works alongside and under the guidance of a Rustic Pathways staff member and various members of the local community that take an interest in the projects. You’ll help build houses for local families, giving them the gift of a safe and stable home in which to raise their families. We worked in association with the Chairman of Poli and chose several homes that are in dire conditions. Many of these belong to deserving families with orphans, elderly family members, or family members with disabilities. You’ll work alongside local builders, fellow students and Rustic Pathways staff and mix cement for the foundation, lay brick to raise the walls, pound nails into timber for a roof and watch as a home rises before your eyes. You’ll be building much more than a place to live. You’ll also be constructing a lasting and safe home in which these deserving families can raise a family.
Day10: Goodbye Africa
This morning will be the conclusion of your service work within the Poli village. A time for farewells and best wishes and a chance to reflect on the experiences and memories which have encapsulated themselves in the hearts of your group over such a seemingly short period of time. Incredible friendships are made that will be cherished for many years to come.
If you are departing to the USA tonight, your afternoon will be spent in Arusha shopping for any final gifts or souvenirs. After a final meal with your group, you travel to the airport and bid Tanzania farewell (until next year perhaps). You will arrive back into New York on Thursday morning.
Vibrant Africa Packing List All of the items below are guidelines. Here is the packing list for Vibrant Africa. If you are doing a combination of trips over two or three weeks, be sure to check the packing lists for all sections of your trip to pack appropriately. You will have the opportunity to wash your clothing during your trip in Africa. The following are specific items required for each trip portion. Temperature during the day is around (65-75) and cool and at night (50-60). If you have any questions about Vibrant Africa packing list please feel free to email our Africa team at africa@rusticpathways.com.
Travel Documents:
Valid passport
Airline Ticket
Carry-On Luggage:
Wallet/Purse
Spare T-Shirt
Sunglasses
Toothpaste/ Toothbrush
Camera
Journals and Pens
Checked Luggage:
1x Blue Jeans
8x Underwear
3x Socks
4x T-Shirts
1x Long Sleeve T-Shirt
3x Shorts
1x Heavy Hooded Sweatshirt
1x Sweat Pants
1x Lightweight Rain Coat or Poncho
1x Woolen Hat
Sun Hat
1x Tennis Shoes or Sneakers
1x Sandals or Flip-Flops
Personal First Aid Kit
Sunglasses
Flashlight with spare batteries Personal Items:
Toiletries Bag
1x Towel
Sun screen and lip protection, SPF 30+
Money Belt for valuables
Medications
Contact lenses and accompanying paraphernalia
Optional Items:
Camera Binoculars
Notebook & Pen
Deck of Cards Frisbee or Hackysack CD Walkman or Ipod.
Reading Material Musical Instrument (Guitars and Harmonicas)
Vibrant Africa: 1 - Will the kids be drinking bottled water?
Yes, Rustic Pathways will provide bottled water for drinking at all times.
2 - Do we need to get visas for this program?
To obtain a visa if you are an American citizen, your son/daughter needs to bring $100 USD with them (other citizens need $50 USD) for when they arrive into Tanzania. At the arrival gate they will be able to pay the immigration officer and receive the necessary visa. You do not need to obtain a visa before your trip.
3 - What will the accommodation on this trip be like?
Accommodation will be at upscale bungalows in walking distance to Arusha. There are usually three to a room, with hot showers, sit down toilets and comfortable beds included.
4 - What immunizations do we need to get for this trip?
We are unable to suggest any type of immunizations necessary for the trip, however you can check on the World Health Organization’s website, the Center for Disease Control website or speak with a local travel clinic doctor for more information.
5 - What costs are not included on this trip?
Souvenirs and snacks need to be taken into consideration.
6 - Will there be a flight leader to this country?
A flight leader will meet all the students at JFK and be with them until their arrival into Tanzania. One will also be present on the return flight home.
7 - How does this program connect to other programs?
Tanzania’s geographical location makes it difficult to connect seamlessly with the other countries we operate in. We suggest any student interested in connecting programs should first return home and wait for the following week until the next program begins. This will allow enough time to smoothly integrate into the upcoming trip, without missing out on the first couple of days.
8 - How long is the flight to this country?
It is roughly about 19 hours.
9 - What kind of food will we be eating?
We have cooks that provide most of our meals and have worked with us for a number of years now. They do a wonderful job of creating westernized dishes for the students, while also fixing the occasional local meal to try. Special circumstances, such as being a vegetarian, can be accommodated.
10 - How many girls and boys are usually on this trip?
Generally speaking, there are usually more girls than boys, but it is difficult to say with each trip being different.
CONSTRUYE una casa para una familia de Tanzania y ve los frutos de tu trabajo ante tus ojos.
SUMERJETE en la vida de un pueblo de Tanzania. Anima a un equipo de fútbol, aprende el idioma y juega con los niños locales.
APRENDE a cocinar comida tradicional africana y sorprende a tus amigos con tu experiencia culinaria cuando llegues a casa.
DESCUBRE los colores y sonidos del mercado de la bulliciosa aldea, mientras regateas para comprar suvenires y esculturas tradicionales.
»Edad :14 en adelante » Duración: 10, 17 o 24 días saliendo de USA » Costo: $1,495, semana adicional $1,400 cada una
» Horas: Recibe hasta 36 horas de servicio comunitario » Salidas: Vuelos Escoltados de Nueva York » Tiquete Aéreo : El valor del tiquete aéreo no está incluido en el costo anterior.
Salidas los Martes.
Retorno de 10 dias.
Retorno de 17 días.
Retorno de 24 días.
Junio 16
Junio 25
Julio 2
Julio 9
Junio 30
Julio 9
Julio 16
Julio 23
Julio 7
Julio 16
Julio 23
Julio 30
Julio 14
Julio 23
Julio 30
Agosto 6
Julio 21
Julio 30
Agosto 6
Agosto 13
Julio 28
Agosto 6
Agosto 13
N/A
Agosto 4
Agosto 13
N/A
N/A
La mayoría de los programas de Rustic Pathways se conectan entre sí, permitiéndote diseñar tu propio itinerario de programas de verano.
Si deseas contribuir a un significativo proyecto de servicio de verano, entonces no busques más allá de este grandioso programa te transportara profundamente a el corazón de las sabanas y llanuras de Tanzania, para ayudar a las familias locales que necesitan construir sus viviendas.
África Impresionante
