Tanzania

Tanzania is one of the most beautiful and politically stable countries in East Africa. It borders Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, Rwanda and Mozambique and contains some of Africa's finest game reserves (Ngorongoro, Serengeti) as well as the roof of Africa: Mount Kilimanjaro.

From Zanzibar on the coast, to the fabulous bush scenery near Arusha, there is no better way to experience Africa in safe and happy surroundings.

1. What projects are available in Tanzania?
This is by far our biggest programme with more volunteers, more locations and a wider range of opportunities than any other country. One can get involved in the following programmes:

Teaching primary and secondary school children as well as additional adult teaching and vocational training. You can take part in those programmes either in the Arusha region - in the shadows of Mt Meru – or in other beautiful part of the country such as with the Maasai in Longido, on the coast in Pangani or in the stunning Pare Mountains.

Business development schemes where volunteers help small businesses via micro-loans with the Tanzania Capital Boosting Association (TCBA) in Arusha as well as assisting HIV / AIDS affected families through the MondoChallenge HIV Grant Programme.  This is carried out with the help of our local partner organisations in Arusha, Longido, Moshi, Usangi and Tanga.

Help is also needed from volunteers with a medical background with HIV awareness and training in Ngaramtoni, a Maasai village near Arusha.

2. Are there any special requirements for volunteers in Tanzania?

We have a minimum age of 22 for all of our projects in Tanzania but, if you are 18 - 21, please look at the other programs we have available in The Gambia, Asia and South America.

We also require a minimum of 4 years business experience to participate in a business development scheme.

Volunteers for teaching projects need good communication skills, an open mind, lots of enthusiasm and a sense of humour!  Our philosophy is to encourage the children to learn by having fun in the lessons.

For further information, select one of our project locations listed on the right.