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Home-Based Care (HBC) Project in Arusha, Tanzania

by: AMANI HOSTEL

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Do you have a talent for arts and crafts? Are you knowledgeable about income generation activities? No matter your skills and expertise, you would be a big help to this project. We welcome both volunteers and interns. The HBC program provides care to individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. It operates in 3 regions across Tanzania and currently supports an average of 730 patients. Trained HBC workers visit beneficiaries regularly to provide all types of support – relevant information (such as HIV/AIDS education and nutritional advice), finances, and cleaning. This care program has seen a significant improvement in the health of many patients. Our placements are based in Arusha and surrounding Maasai villages. Volunteers arrive on either the first or third Sunday of each month and stay for 2 weeks up to a year. We don’t ask for specific requirements and qualifications to join this program. But any skills in artwork, beading, and crafts are highly appreciated. It helps to learn some basic Kiswahili/Maasai language to communicate effectively with the locals. A volunteer coordinator assists you with this upon arrival.

Program Highlights

Contribute to the initiatives of a care program geared toward HIV/AIDS patients.

Improve the economic conditions of local and indigenous communities.

Make a lasting impact on the general community, with priority given to vulnerable families.

Learn Kiswahili or Maasai and gain basic knowledge through daily practice with the locals.

Take some time to explore Tanzania, especially its stunning national parks and other natural attractions.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Arusha, Tanzania
Starts At: $300-600
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • AIDS
  • Community Development
  • Economic Development
  • Grassroots Organization
  • Health
  • Health Education
  • Nutrition
  • Small Business Development
  • Women
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jan 05, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Arusha, Tanzania

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • AIDS
  • Community Development
  • Economic Development
  • Grassroots Organization
  • Health
  • Health Education
  • Nutrition
  • Small Business Development
  • Women

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Starts At

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Tuition & Fees
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Some Accommodation
  • Wifi Costs
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Group Meals
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • Public Transportation Pass
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Training
  • Laundry
  • Language Lessons
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Internship Placement
  • Emergency Support

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • Swahili
  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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