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 140,000 travellers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organisation 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 AU$737
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 AU$577
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 AU$656
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 AU$1139
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 AU$657
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 AU$737
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 AU$577
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 AU$705
Help to elevate local Tanzanian women who come from challenging backgrounds, giving them a chance to upskill and work towards earning a sustainable income.
This was the most incredible experience of my life so far. IVHQ and the local team in Tanzania organised it amazingly and I'm so grateful for all the opportunities they offered me. It gave me such a better understanding of other cultures and changed my mindset in a positive way.
If anyone was hesitant about joining it I would say to do it regardless because everyone I met was nervous at first but incredibly thankful that they chose to do it
I would say just book it! Three weeks is the perfect amount of time in Arusha in my opinion. Take advantage of all the opportunities while you’re there. I loved meeting people from all over the world and learning about their cultures as much as I loved learning about Tanzanian culture. No regrets!
IVHQ and the local team Tanzania walk you through and support you through each step. If there are any questions you are unsure of, make sure to ask and they will be answered.
Doing something like this in another country so far from home is definitely something out of my comfort zone. I did this journey on my own, I felt comfortable, confident and safe from the time I signed up to the time I stepped on the plane to return home. Even though I was away from all of the volunteers in a remote area, they followed up to ensure I had everything I needed, if there was anything that was needed then arrangements would be made. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
I was so nervous going into this volunteer trip especially as I had booked to do this for 6 weeks, and it was quite literally the other side of the world so it was a very scary idea. However, now looking back I know that it was the best idea I had ever had!
This trip has taught me so much and made me feel like I am a different person now, seeing things in such a new light. But also built my confidence like I originally hoped for, I met some of the best people from all around the world that I will never forget and will always be friends with.
Any advice to someone thinking about joining take the leap and go for it, you won't regret it I know I didn't.
I would highly recommend it. I’m only 16 but felt completely safe and it felt amazing to know i was doing something to help others, coming to Africa to do this has been a lifelong dream of mine.
I had an incredible time volunteering in Arusha with IVHQ, the local staff are incredibly happy, friendly and supportive. Very approachable and facilitating. The food was as described and always enough, special shoutout to the soups every afternoon.
My placement was close by and easy to get to with great kids and directors. I feel I made an impact and will miss the children I met over 3 weeks. The other volunteers really made the experience and were always so easy to get along with.
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Take your volunteer experience to the next level with IVHQ's affordable activity and tour add-ons in Tanzania! 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.
An opportunity to visit Moshi Town, the last village before the Kilimanjaro National Park. Volunteers can choose between 1 or 2 day trips.
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.
An opportunity to visit Moshi Town, the last village before the Kilimanjaro National Park. Volunteers can choose between 1 or 2 day trips.
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