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Psychology & Mental Health Volunteer – Tanzania

$620Program Costs
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Program Overview

Step into the frontline of community mental health in Tanzania, where clinical psychology meets human resilience. This placement offers a rare, honest window into global psychiatry—resource limitations balanced by extraordinary compassion, and systemic challenges offset by creative, community-driven care. Volunteers join a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, psychiatric nurses, social workers, a...

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Program Highlights

Observe psychotherapy, crisis response, and addiction recovery in a leading outpatient mental health clinic in Tanzania
Participate in community psychoeducation workshops to reduce stigma and promote mental health literacy
Gain mentorship and supervision from qualified local mental health professionals throughout your placement
Develop a reflective journal and analytical report connecting global health theory to real clinical practice
Build cross-cultural competence and documented professional experience valuable for postgraduate applications

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
In-Country Orientation
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Certificate of Completion
Internship Placement

Exclusions

International Airfare
Travel Insurance
Visa Fees
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Program Details

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Locations

  • Tanzania

Types & Subjects

  • Fields
  • Counseling
  • Health Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration & Government

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Transcript
  • Resume

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

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

Starts At

  • 2 weeks: $620

Refund Policy

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The placement is open to student interns who are in at least their second year of a nursing, psychology, counselling, social work, or related degree program. Professional volunteers must have a minimum of six months of work experience in a related field. All applicants must be at least 18 years old.

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