Teaching Volunteer Projects in Africa
Program Overview
Venture to Zambia or Zanzibar to soak up African cultures and make a lasting impact on local communities through education. As a volunteer teacher, you will be a teacher assistant at rural primary schools in Zambia or Zanzibar, working with young and curious children at under-resourced pre-schools. No matter what, volunteering as a teacher in Africa will contribute to sustainable education initiat...
Venture to Zambia or Zanzibar to soak up African cultures and make a lasting impact on local communities through education. As a volunteer teacher, you will be a teacher assistant at rural primary schools in Zambia or Zanzibar, working with young and curious children at under-resourced pre-schools. No matter what, volunteering as a teacher in Africa will contribute to sustainable education initiatives that uplift young children in underdeveloped communities.
We have placements in these destinations:
- Livingstone, Zambia
- Jambiani, Zanzibar
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- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Alternative Spring Break
- Childcare & Children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Education
- English Teaching
Updated Mar 26, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Zanzibar, Tanzania
- Livingstone, Zambia
- Zanzibar City, Zanzibar
Types & Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Education
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Argentinian
- Asian
- Australian
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Written Application
- Other
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
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This is the program you’ll want to join if your goal is to make an impactful difference in the development of children while empowering communities by supporting underfunded and understaffed African schools.
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