Discover International Volunteer HQ’s popular Tanzania volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted Tanzania volunteer projects, including Teaching, Medical, Childcare, Women’s Education, Sustainable Agriculture, Construction and Renovation and Animal Welfare. Volunteer opportunities in Tanzania are based in Arusha and surrounding rural communities. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 144,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in Tanzania.
Accommodation is in either a volunteer house or homestay in Arusha
Incredible add-ons available, including safari, Mount Kilimanjaro and Maasai village tours
Volunteer with animals
5-6 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $470
Assist a local vet delivering mobile care to farm and domestic animals around Arusha.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $370
Volunteer in childcare centers and kindergartens in low-income areas, helping with all aspects of supervising and stimulating local children, including in lessons, games and in break times.
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $419
Get involved in important renovation and building projects in kindergartens, childcare centers, schools and other community spaces in Arusha. By helping improve infrastructure in Tanzania, you'll be supporting the learning and development of local people.
Develops cross-cultural learning
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $720
Live like the Maasai people on this truly unique cultural immersion experience. Help in the village with farming, teaching, bead making or building to support the learning and development of local people.
Improves health & wellbeing
4-6 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $420
Shadow and assist local medical professionals in clinics and hospitals around Arusha. Observe healthcare in a developing country and learn about efficient treatment in an underprivileged community.
Conserves the environment
Up to 8 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $470
Help improve sustainable farming techniques within the local community in Tanzania. Support local farmers by implementing sustainable practices to ensure food security.
Increases access to education
5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $370
Teach a wide range of subjects in schools in low-income parts of Tanzania. Help local teachers and lead classes of up to 50 students, delivering more focused education for underprivileged children.
Supports gender equality
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $450
Help to elevate local Tanzanian women who come from challenging backgrounds, giving them a chance to upskill and work towards earning a sustainable income.
I feel like I gained so much information and first hand experience of life is in Tanzania and how different it varies to back home. Everyone was so welcoming so it helped to experience life in Arusha.
My advice would be to just go for it! You will absolutely love volunteering and everyone is so helpful. Home is only a flight away but you will never want to leave
The guidance from IVHQ was beyond what I expected. So helpful and present at any step and for any questions. Constant flow of information and feedback. Felt supported and relieved from any “getting ready” anxiety
Do it as soon as you can! Because they will become your new “travel mates” and you will do it again…so better to start off asap: so many programs and destinations
The personal growth & new experiences I gained on this trip were far greater than I ever could have imagined. I met new friends for life in my fellow volunteers & the children/staff at the school I worked at touched my heart more than I thought possible.
Do it!! I was nervous to go on my own, but most people go alone so everyone is in the same boat and you bond with people so fast, it’s like one big family. It is also so important to immerse yourself in different cultures & circumstances to be a well rounded individual, so this placement in Africa was so eye opening & a true reminder that we are very lucky / happiness is not about what we have, it’s about who you have.
I feel like I grew a lot as a person, I gained a new perspective on the world and a new way of seeing things. I’ve never been this up close to poverty and this is something I’ve only seen on social media before. Seeing it with my own eyes taught me so much about gratitude and not taking things for granted.
This is truly my best experience ever and I recommend everyone to do something like this at least once in their lifetime. Not only do you learn about a new culture, get to help those in need and develop a new sense of yourself - you also make a ton of friends on these kinds of adventure both local friends and volunteers. I am forever thankful for this.
There are many things I have gained from this experience. I have learned much more about myself, about others, about a new culture, about a new country. I have learned a lot on this trip and I would definitely do it again a thousand times. I take with me many beautiful things, many memories, many laughs, many dances, many new friends, and I feel like I have created a new home.
The pre-trip information was great. All the information was in the handbook, which was super helpful. The local team were absolutely fantastic. From organising trips to check-in visits, they couldn't have done anymore for us.
I never expected to change the world, but this volunteer experience changed me as a person. The kids and families have left a huge impression on me; they are so happy with what they have, which is not very much and they are so thankful and grateful for anything extra I provided.
The accommodation was exactly as pictured and described. The meals were all very tasty. It was nice to experience some of the cultural dishes from Tanzania. I am coeliac so the mama's prepared me a different dish whenever chapati would be the main element of the dish. I did not expect this but I was very grateful for all the effort they went to.
I am beyond grateful for being a part of this program and meeting so many amazing people. The children have taught me more than I could ever have imagined. I left Arusha with so many unforgettable memories and learning experiences. I would definitely recommend choosing IVHQ and Tanzania. We were immersed in the culture and had constant in-country support if ever we had a problem.
To read all reviews, visit our reviews page.
Considering volunteering abroad in Tanzania? Watch the replay of our webinar where our experts will answer all your questions, give their top program recommendations, and give you tips and tricks to make the most of your volunteer abroad program.
Take your volunteer experience to the next level with these popular add-ons and experiences. Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto the IVHQ Tanzania program.
A 2 day safari in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater where you will have the opportunity to see amazing wildlife in their natural habitat.
Gain an authentic insight into the Maasai way of life on a full day tour to Maasailand.
A weekend getaway to Moshi Town, the last village before the Kilimanjaro National Park, and and its surroundings.
A 2 day safari in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater where you will have the opportunity to see amazing wildlife in their natural habitat.
Gain an authentic insight into the Maasai way of life on a full day tour to Maasailand.
A weekend getaway to Moshi Town, the last village before the Kilimanjaro National Park, and and its surroundings.
Find your perfect program
Get exclusive offers, program opening updates, travel inspo, volunteer stories, scholarships and competitions… Straight to your inbox!
