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Baby Safe Home: Volunteer as a Baby Caretaker
Make a real difference in the lives of orphaned babies and toddlers aged 0 to 4. Your support is essential in feeding, changing, comforting, playing with, and simply being there for these young children who need consistent love and care. You’ll have the opportunity to work at the orphanage daily, as the babies are always there. However, most volunteers choose a Monday to Friday schedule, typicall...
Make a real difference in the lives of orphaned babies and toddlers aged 0 to 4. Your support is essential in feeding, changing, comforting, playing with, and simply being there for these young children who need consistent love and care. You’ll have the opportunity to work at the orphanage daily, as the babies are always there. However, most volunteers choose a Monday to Friday schedule, typically from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., which allows for a healthy balance of meaningful service and personal time. Outside of your volunteer hours, you can enjoy everything Tanzania has to offer—relax at local cafés or hotel pools, stay active with gym or yoga sessions, or explore the natural beauty through waterfall hikes and safaris. Wildlife experiences in places like the Serengeti are just a short trip awa...
Program Highlights
Discover the beauty of Africa through daily life in vibrant Arusha.
Experience another culture by living and working alongside locals.
Help children in need and brighten their days with your support.
Encounter wild animals on safari and explore the Maasai lands.
Grow as a person and gain powerful insights about yourself.
Quick Details
- Arusha, Tanzania
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Winter
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Culture
- Orphans
- All Nationalities
Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Best time of my life, great experience.
October 04, 2025by: Silke Busche - GermanyProgram: Baby Safe Home: Volunteer as a Baby CaretakerIt was a really great experience and I would say that young people should do this. My hostel was great, I met great people of all over the world and I loved Arusha. Sarah and Emmanuel are the best hosts I ever met, very helpful. I felt very safe with them and learned much about the beautiful land and culture. Food was very good.
best times of my life
October 02, 2025by: Pauline Roppelt - GermanyProgram: Baby Safe Home: Volunteer as a Baby CaretakerI've already traveled to Tanzania three times to volunteer with Giving Hands. Each time was absolutely wonderful and unforgettable. Sarah and Emmanuel are so kind, open and always there for you when you need something. The organization of the arriving and project was perfect all around, and the projects were fantastic, too. I've been to an orphanage for babies and hospitals several times. The staff there is very kind and incredibly grateful for any help. You stay in a beautiful hostel with a large garden and the opportunity to interact with other volunteers. They also offer some very cool excursions, which make the experience perfect. I highly recommend the organization and projects to everyone. You will kind of find a second home in Tanzania.



Program Details
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Locations
- Arusha, Tanzania
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Culture
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- Swahili
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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