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Thanks to the overwhelming response we had for volunteering opportunities, we are launching a second program in 2026 – and we are looking for volunteers to help us deliver it.
The School of St Jude is seeking online volunteers to serve as trusted mentors (please note, this is an unpaid role) for our Next Frontier Incubation and Small Grants Program. This exciting initiative equips alumni to launch or grow social enterprises, small businesses, and NGOs that will bring meaningful change to their lives and communities.
The Spoken English Immersion Program (SEIP) at The School of St Jude in Arusha, Tanzania, is an annual initiative implemented by volunteers. The program aims to help students build fluency and enhance their pronunciation and confidence through fun, interactive lessons, each of which is designed with a variety of activities focused on developing oral English skills.
Volunteers will support around 350 secondary students, mostly aged 13 and older, many of whom have recently come from government schools. The students have written English skills but limited chances to practise speaking with native speakers, so they lack confidence in their oral English. They are bright, respectful, and eager to improve, knowing that strong spoken English greatly enhances their future job prospects in Tanzania.
Volunteers must commit to a teaching program for two full weeks including Saturday mornings, as well as a two-day planning and preparation program prior to the arrival of the students. Volunteers will work in a small team, rotating through student groups supported by the program’s leaders. In addition, the school will offer late-afternoon and weekend activities where volunteers can experience Tanzanian culture firsthand and explore the local area. The core purpose of this program is to work as a team to help the students build confidence and fluency in spoken English and as such, during the program the focus of the volunteer team is entirely on the students and not personal travel goals. Any activities you wish to participate in that are not part of the planned program must be done prior to the planning days or after the final day of the program.
