I could not recommend anything more! It was the best experience ever, you'll meet so many people and make friends whilst also making a difference to a disadvantaged community. I absolutely adored my childcare and was so sad to leave, the kids were beautiful and so cute. The only thing I wish I did differently was stay longer.
Volunteer in Tanzania
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 146,000 travellers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organisation in Tanzania.
Highlights:
- 8 meaningful project options available year-round
- Program Fees from £301 for 1 week
- Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 in-country support
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Accommodation is in either a volunteer house or homestay in Arusha
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Incredible add-ons available, including safari, Mount Kilimanjaro and Maasai village tours
Key information
Volunteer opportunities in Tanzania
Volunteer with animals
5-6 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from £382
- Duration: 1 - 16 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Diverse work across a clinic, a shelter and home visits
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
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 £301
- Duration: 1 - 16 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based in childcare centres
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Volunteer in childcare centres 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 £341
- Duration: 1 - 16 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based at community centres & schools
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
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 £586
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based at a village in remote Maasailand
- Volunteers aged 18+, and 14+ accompanied
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 £342
- Duration: 1 - 16 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based in clinics and hospitals
- Volunteers aged 18+
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 £382
- Duration: 1 - 16 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based on community & family farms
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
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 £301
- Duration: 1 - 16 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based in local schools
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
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 £366
- Duration: 1 - 16 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based with a local NGO
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Help to elevate local Tanzanian women who come from challenging backgrounds, giving them a chance to upskill and work towards earning a sustainable income.
What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience
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Charli Dempsey
07 Mar 2025
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Abigail Bourke
07 Mar 2025
I gained so much from this experience. I was able to witness the incredible differences in heath care between Tanzania and Australia, opening my eyes up further to the huge health disparities between first and third world countries. This information will be beneficial throughout the completion of my nursing and public health promotion uni degree. Additionally, I was able to connect with local people at the hospital, and observe different practices and approaches to health care. I not only gained knowledge, but I gained further perspective, empathy, and a motivation to help create more long term change to these under resourced hospitals (and childcares).
My advice to someone joining the program is to embrace everything with an open mind! It is all an incredible experience and you are so lucky to have the opportunity to partake in a program like this, you will love it.
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Rachel Devine
07 Mar 2025
It was the most wholesome experience so far in my life. It has made me grow as a person and want to do more volunteer in the future. As well as making a difference of the children's lives, you will get to make some amazing friends along the way!
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Lara Wain
07 Mar 2025
GO! Do it tired, do it scared, do it busy, do it alone - just do it. Best experience of my life.
I was initially hesitant because of many safety concerns and a very busy routine back home but I found the time and have absolutely no regrets. I felt super safe and supported throughout my entire program. This has been a forever dream of mine and I feel so blessed that I actually got to experience this.
The local team always went above and beyond to support us volunteers and ensured we had the best possible experiences. They were always willing to help and would reply extremely fast if you were trying to get in contact with one of them. There was always plenty of food for everyone which was great and the meals were delicious. I think the soup was a favorite for all volunteers so sometimes there wasn't enough for everyone. Potentially more variety could be beneficial for those staying for longer durations.
The accommodation was great! I had the best time, was super comfortable and felt at home there. It was pretty clean majority of the time and felt super safe the whole time I was there.
I left Tanzania with a new outlook on life, a full heart and teary eyes... I definitely have a home away from home now.
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Madeline Casey
07 Mar 2025
It was absolutely amazing! I loved every moment of it. I would definitely recommend doing more then 2 weeks as I did feel like my time was cut short. I always felt extremely safe and supported the entire trip. The program allowed me to experience a new culture and I will remember this trip forever.
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Popular add-ons & experiences in Tanzania
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.
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Kifaru Safari
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.
£287
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Maasai Village Tour
Gain an authentic insight into the Maasai way of life on a full day tour to Maasailand.
£97
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Moshi Weekend Escape (2 days, 1 night)
A weekend getaway to Moshi Town, the last village before the Kilimanjaro National Park, and and its surroundings.
£97
Popular
Kifaru Safari
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.
£287
Popular
Maasai Village Tour
Gain an authentic insight into the Maasai way of life on a full day tour to Maasailand.
£97
Popular
Moshi Weekend Escape (2 days, 1 night)
A weekend getaway to Moshi Town, the last village before the Kilimanjaro National Park, and and its surroundings.
£97
