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 154,000 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 a greater insight to the culture within Tanzania, I have gained confidence in myself and satisfaction in what I achieved in my time away.
The advice I would give to someone who was hesitant would be to do it! It’s an experience that will stay with me for ever.
I gained confidence to travel alone, I learnt so much about another culture, I enjoyed helping and learning about the lives of the people I was helping. It showed me how much need some parts of the world are in for help and has made me want to continue working as a volunteer because I know how necessary it is now to give help when you can.
If someone was hesitant, I would encourage them to pursue volunteering with IVHQ because it's a way of safely travelling and volunteering the world alone. Though it was scary, I knew I was safe because there was always someone to reach out to whilst I was in Tanzania and logistical things had all been taken care of in the preparation package.
This was such a wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime experience that truly expanded our students' perspectives and worldview. The program was safe, well-structured, and rewarding. I always felt like we were in good hands and had a team we could rely on should any challenging situations arise. For folks who are feeling hesitant, I would simply tell them that they are in good hands and they will be fully supported in their experience.
The experience was amazing! I was introduced to so many different things such as the Tanzanian culture, Swahili, the food and the amazing people.
Overall the students that I worked with had a huge impact on my life and I will remember them forever. Although I only spent a short time with them, I would love to come back to see them again. I was able to learn so much from the kids while teaching and spending valuable time with them. We really learned from each other. Immersing myself within the school was an amazing experience that I’ll remember forever.
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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.
Experience the Roof of Africa: One-Day Hike to Mandara Point with Stunning Scenery and Wildlife Encounters
Gain an authentic insight into the Maasai way of life on a full day tour to Maasailand.
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.
Experience the Roof of Africa: One-Day Hike to Mandara Point with Stunning Scenery and Wildlife Encounters
Gain an authentic insight into the Maasai way of life on a full day tour to Maasailand.
Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important you monitor this right up until you depart for your trip.
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