Animal Welfare in Tanzania
Program Overview
This wonderful program works in several ways to raise awareness of and stop the abuse and neglect of animals while providing hands-on care. Volunteers can work on the animal welfare campaign, in the animal shelter, or both! There's a great need for adequate animal care and education of the population in and around the Arusha area.
The shelter cares for many puppies, fully grown dogs, and some cats. They run a program that educates and raises awareness among people in the Meru region about protecting animals from cruelty. Their activities include promoting, improving, and developing matters concerning the welfare and understanding of animals. They fight for a different perception of animals within their culture and society, and the five freedoms of animals:
1. Freedom from hunger and thirst
2. Freedom from discomfort
3. Freedom from pain, injury, or disease
4. Freedom from fear and distress
5. Freedom to express normal behavior
The program works on various initiatives to increase understanding and to make a real change in the lives of animals. Volunteers gain invaluable experience in the shelter's work and the personal satisfaction of truly helping animals in need.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Veterinary Science
- Wildlife
Updated Aug 4, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Arusha, Tanzania
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- High School Senior (4th Year)
- High School 5th Year or More
- No schooling completed
- Some high school, no diploma
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Resume
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
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