Midwifery & Maternity Volunteer Program in Tanzania
by Medi Trip
Program Overview
Step into one of the most meaningful roles in global health by volunteering in maternity and delivery wards across Tanzania. With nearly 8,000 women dying annually from preventable pregnancy and childbirth complications, and a chronic shortage of skilled health workers, your presence as a nursing or midwifery volunteer can make a life-changing difference for mothers and newborns who need attentive...
Step into one of the most meaningful roles in global health by volunteering in maternity and delivery wards across Tanzania. With nearly 8,000 women dying annually from preventable pregnancy and childbirth complications, and a chronic shortage of skilled health workers, your presence as a nursing or midwifery volunteer can make a life-changing difference for mothers and newborns who need attentive, compassionate care.
This program is designed for second-year or higher nursing and midwifery students, as well as qualified healthcare professionals with at least six months of relevant experience. Volunteers support overstretched hospital staff by providing hands-on care and emotional support to pregnant women and new mothers during labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. Flexible start date...
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Exclusions
Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Health
- Health Care
Updated Sep 9, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Tanzania
Types & Subjects
- Fields
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Causes
- Health
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Swahili
- Education
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Resume
- Transcript
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Starts At
- 2 weeks: $620
Refund Policy
Other
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The program is open to student interns who are in at least their second year of a nursing or related degree program, and to professional volunteers with a minimum of 6 months of relevant work experience. All applicants must be 18 years or older.
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