“My son visited LVDC last year and was so changed by the experience, I just wanted to thank everyone there for giving him something so precious and to wish you all well with your wonderful work”
There are many opportunities to help and learn while volunteering with LVDC.
Musoma is a beautiful lakeside town. There is a fascinating local market selling everything from spices to locally made baskets and clothing. Boat trips to the islands of Lake Victoria are offered. The West Gate of the Serengeti is within easy reach of Musoma and there are local safari tour groups who will organise everything for you.
LVDCS helped to build volunteer accommodation within our friend and LVDC director’s home.
There are many hotels at very reasonable rates.
We would recommend www.matvillabeach.co.tz/
www.facebook.com/tembobeach/
Please ask us for prices DO NOT go on the prices mentioned on the web!
There are various routes you can take. Some people like to combine their trip with a visit to Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro or perhaps take the opportunity to go on safari. It is possible to fly into/out of Zanzibar combined with an internal flight to Mwanza then a beautiful bus trip to Musoma. You can now apply on-line for a VISA to enter Tanzania. There are different classifications depending on the type of visit you are making. At present they range from a visitor visa costing $50 suitable for a short fact finding visit to a working visa costing $250. Please get in touch with us before travelling for further advice.
Ben, Andy and Calum
Strathclyde University graduates of Prosthetics and Orthotics
How they got involved
Assisted with Orthopaedics
Sandra
Primary teacher
How they got involved
Assisted with teaching children with particular needs
Ryan
Graphic Designer
How they got involved
Established a screen printing facility with Bob Chi
Lizzie
Graphic Designer
How they got involved
Helped set up LVDC website and establish links with overseas support
Gilbert
Technical teacher
How they got involved
Helped with vocational training
Melanie
AAD board member
How they got involved
Made friendships and built invaluable connections with overseas support
Ros
Graphic Designer
How they got involved
Held art workshops and taught English
Angie
Occupational Therapist
How they got involved
Occupational therapy and safeguarding training
