What Can I Expect as a Volunteer
Before You Go
- Once you make the decision to go, you can expect the usual annoyance while collecting your credentialing documentation. This is usually not a big deal but it is a bit of a pain.
- Don’t forget your anti-malarial pills and any other medications that you require. Although these are available at the pharmacies around the hospital, it is more reliable to bring your entire requirement.
- Don’t forget to confirm your reservation at the Kalenga House and your airport pickup with Ramadhan (see orientation letter)
- If it’s your first visit, you can expect a little anxiety facing the unknown. We’re here to help. If you have any questions or just want to talk things over, contact our executive director, Emily Maurer, and she will ask an experienced volunteer, usually an Alliance Board Member, to contact you and answer any and all questions
- Most volunteers purchase evacuation insurance, in case of a medical emergency. This can be purchased from many online insurance companies or AAA. No one has had to use it but its inexpensive and nice to have.
- We usually bring around $2,000.00 in brand new $100.00 bills. This will buy your visa at the airport if you didn’t purchase one in the U.S. and is also useful for paying your bill at the Kalenga House (they don’t take credit cards).
- Let your credit card and Debit Card companies know you’ll be in Tanzania. Otherwise, they may stop payment on these cards and you’ll be unable to get money out of the ATM’s.
En Route
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