Volunteer in Tanzania, June 18-27!

Join our Make A Difference staff and the CEO of Premier Chess, a USA national master, in a cultural immersion leadership program to Tanzania, Africa. This trip is for chess players of all levels and ages who enjoy learning about other cultures and giving back.

Itinerary at-a-Glance

DAY 1: Airport pickup and transfer to Make A Difference’s guesthouse in Moshi.
DAY 2: Orientation, preparation for chess training and tour of school
DAY 3: Culture day:  Visit the gates of Kilimanjaro and short hike
DAY 4: Intro to Swahili and afternoon teaching chess
DAY 5: Experience a day in the life of one of our youth within their villages while teaching chess
DAY 6: Morning Swahili review. More teaching.
DAY 7: Chess tournament and African sendoff by students. Orientation for safari.

Safari Add On:
DAY 8 -10: Experience Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangerie (lodging will be at hotels)

Cost of Trip
US $950 /per person for your in country program (Prices contingent on 9 or more people).
Fundraising portion: All participants will raise a minimum of $1,500 for education, housing and food to help the youth in Tanzania MAD supports.

Cost includes:

• Three Meals a Day for Seven Days
• Accommodation at MAD’s guest house
• Staff:  Guide, Swahili Teacher, Cook, and Driver
• CEO of Premier Chess, a USA national master
• All transport (airport pickup and drop off) and daily transports
• Entrance fees for cultural excursions
• Scholarship fund
• Chess sets

Cost does not included:

• International and domestic airline travel
• Safari. The price of the safari is $950 extra for three days with hotel stay and airport drop off on last day. Our safari partner will bill you directly. This price is based on a minimum of 9 people.

Ready to secure your spot?

1. First Move: Fill out the MAD Application Form and agree to the Terms and Conditions.
2. Deposit: Pay for your deposit of $250 extended to February 20th. (Refundable within 24-hours after payment.)
3. Final Move: Pay you remaining balance due March 20th 2018.
4. Read our Read Before You Go page

Note: All participants under 18 must have a guardian accompany them or a letter from their guardian stating it is okay for them to go on the trip alone.

Payments by check can be sent to:

Make A Difference 1775 W. State St. #329 Boise, ID 83702 USA

* Please include a note on all checks stating money is for MAD Chess Trip 2018.

For more information and to register, see https://gomadnow.org/cause/make-a-difference-teaching-chess-in-africa/ or Contact Evan Rabin at erabin66@gmail.com or 917 776-1306