WHY GO?
* To assist in connecting our world as a worldwide community
* To share your skills
* To learn about another culture
* For the adventure
* Because you CAN make a difference
* Because life is short and what is in our heart stays with us when there is nothing else left
* Why not?

GROUP SIZE-One to 6 people

“ It's amazing how the unexpected just happens sometimes. On the last day of our safari in Tanzania , on a simple walk into town, our group stops at an orphanage. We speak with Warra Nnka, the orphanage director, who explains the number of children she cares for has grown to 40 (from something like 20 a year ago). There are many reasons for the growth, including a big problem with HIV/AIDS. The orphanage has little and needs a lot.

The kids are fortunate to have Warra caring for them. She tells us of the importance she places on educating the children, and, in particular, teaching them English. The English helps their chances for adoption and their future success as adults. She seems to have done an excellent job with what little she has. The children come out and sing for us (in English, of course). We are all very moved from the short visit and impressed with Warra's care, dedication, and love for the children. We can see they have little and need a lot. We walk away (with tears in some eyes) wondering how we can help. ” -excerpt from writing by a Kili climber, 2008

THE ADVENTURE
You will be working alongside and in the same conditions as the workers at the orphanage. Be prepared for confusion, lack of materials, change of plans and some very basic skills. In addition you will get to know, really know what it is like to be in Africa .

Your volunteer work will depend some on the needs at the moment as it is always in a state of flux. Basic chores-Some of the experience will be basic work that always needs done. You will be working alongside the workers at the orphanage in cooking, washing and care of the kids. This means some very menial jobs such as cooking for the kids. This is done in the kitchen, which is a hut with an open fire and a large pot. You will be working the garden which supplies food, helping with care of the small kids.... You will also be helping with the kids in the classrooms with basic English and math. The more open you are to experiencing the life of the Africans and how they live and work, the richer the experience. This is not a holiday volunteer. It is the real deal.

Meets in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Saturday, September 12th - Friday, September 25th, 2009
$2,200 includes most items such as lodging, most meals, guides, local transport, entrance fees, jungle walk & safari. Not included- visa, two dinner's, drinks, tips, departure tax, and airfare. The price is a cash price payable by check. $500 nonrefundable deposit required to register. Balance due July 12, 2009.

For more information on the orphanage project visit www.journeysofsolutions.org.

To Register - Call Now! Contact the PPS office at 585-346-5597!