Participate in one of the following volunteer projects in Tanzania:
- Nursing*
- Midwifery*
- Occupational Therapy
- Human Rights
- Micro-finance
- Women's Empowerment
- Teaching
- Childcare
- Building
- Sports Coaching
Check out the dedicated Northumbria University web page on the Projects Abroad website here.
*You must have permission from your programme leader/guidance tutor before an offer can be made to you. Please forward to email confirming their support to er.study-abroad@northumbria.ac.uk.
When:
July or August for 28 days
Nursing programmes are August only to fit in academic calendar for medical students
Programme dates:
Flexible start dates in July or August, but projects must be completed by August 31st.
Spaces available for this project:
There are 10 spaces available for this project.
Funding available:
There are three grants available for students who meet any of the widening participation criteria:
- Living cost grant: £588
- Travel grant: up to £745
- Additional costs: up to £80 this supports payment towards buying/renewing a passport, travel insurance and vaccinations
For those who do not meet any of the criteria there is a grant of £476 available.
Programme cost:
Programme cost varies between projects but there is a registration fee of £195. For the full list of prices, visit this page.
What does the programme cost include?
- Accommodation
- Meals (3 per day on the weekdays, 2 per day on the weekends)
- Medical placement
- Airport pick up and drop off
What personal costs should be considered?*
- Vaccinations
- Flights
- Visa
- Travel Insurance
- Activities
*Please note this list is not exhaustive, you must research potential costs yourself
