Who We Are
Tanzania Volunteer Experience (TVE) is a locally registered NGO (TIN Registration number 108-127-805) Running Under the Company Tanzania Host Experience Ltd, located in Arusha, Tanzania. It is owned by Tanzanian nationals and mentored by former international volunteers. TVE hosts volunteers from countries across the globe, provides accommodation and meals for them, supports them as they transition into a new culture, and arranges placements for them depending on their skills and background. These placements include work in orphanages and schools and medical placements. Volunteers can come to Tanzania for as little as two weeks or for as long as three months.

Mission
We facilitate the meeting of and interaction between international volunteers and Tanzanian peoples for the purpose of gaining a mutually meaningful and productive experience. We provide a framework for the exchange of ideas, information and resources to enhance the support of local communities. We provide
support for volunteers especially as they transition into their new environment.

Values
We are committed to integrity towards our mission through open communication to all people and organizations.

We value teamwork through the sharing of ideas among volunteers, local peoples & organizations, our staff and all other organizations involved in supporting our mission.

We value a spirit of goodwill and believe that we can best serve our volunteers and the local community
organizations through demonstrated kindness, caring and support.

Financials
TVE meets its daily operating expenses and provides financial support for community projects solely through the volunteer program fees. The fees are used to cover the following:
• Costs of daily operations
• Contributions to placements and community projects
• TVE initiatives.
TVE funded the start-up of its operations in 2007 through a private no-interest loan, which is has paid off in full. Since paying off the loan, TVE has been able to support a growing number of community service projects. It does so at a ratio (after daily operating expenses) of 80/20 between community projects and TVE initiatives, respectively. TVE initiatives include, but are not limited to, continuing education for the staff and business expansion.

Through its long-term relationship with the community and the volunteer placements, TVE is in a unique position to work with volunteers and community organizations to determine useful community service projects. As the organization grows, TVE will look to contribute in areas such as education, basic sustenance, home-care, sports programs, women’s groups and small entrepreneurial projects. In all cases, TVE will require that some investment be made by the receiving organization to complement TVE’s contribution.


Staff

Angella Mhiro - Director
Angella has been involved with international volunteer programs since 2004. Raised in Dar es Salaam, Angella now makes her home in Arusha. She has lived in cities as far south as Iringa and has knowledge of Zanzibar and Moshi. She is pursuing her passion for educating Tanzanians of their rights by undertaking a law degree in at Makumira University.

At TVE, Angella is responsible for the overall operations of the volunteer house. She has much experience as a volunteer coordinator and assists in this capacity as needed.

Nelly Leng'ete – Volunteer Coordinator
Nelly is the volunteer coordinator for Tanzania Volunteer Experience. Nelly has direct experience as a coordinator to international volunteers in previous positions. In this capacity Nelly was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of over 20 volunteers. She managed the logistics associated with their placements, their stay at the volunteer house and non-routine issues.. Nelly is a Tanzanian national, and received her primary and secondary school education in Kenya. She is fluent in English and computer literate. Nelly's responsibilities at TVE are to assist volunteers in carrying out their volunteer assignments, and to be available to volunteers for day-to-day issues and requests.

Sarah Mehta, Communications Manager
An American citizen, Sarah fell in love with Tanzania on her first visit to the country three years ago. After volunteering at a primary school in Dar es Salaam, she went back to the States to complete her education. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in International Development, she returned to Dar es Salaam on a Fulbright grant and studied NGOs throughout Tanzania for one year. She has recently moved back to Tanzania permanently and has taken on the position of ‘Communications Manager’ with TVE. Her primary roles are answering queries from potential volunteers, helping with orientation and keeping the website updated. She resides in Dar es Salaam with her husband three weeks a month and goes to Arusha one week a month.

Alex Ikera—Placement Manager
Alex has been working with different volunteer organizations in Arusha since 2003, and is now working as one of two placement managers at TVE. In this capacity, he acts as the liaison between TVE and various organizations with whom TVE partners. He also has previous experience as a tour guide and also with organizations focusing on HIV awareness and prevention.

Sweetberty Michael—Placement Manager
Originally from Arusha, Sweetberty has been working with different NGOs since 2004. Like Alex, Sweetberty is now a placement manager with TVE. He utilizes his previous experience to help volunteers have the best possible experience in their placements. Prior to working with NGOs, Sweetberty worked with various safari companies here in Arusha.

TVE also employs four cooks/cleaners, Fide, Hilda, Zawadi and Ashura, a gardener, John, and a security guard.