Volunteering with Special Needs Children in Tanzania
by World Unite!
Program Overview
A program run by the Lutheran Church provides special needs children and youth access to education and therapy at various daycare centers in Moshi, Tanzania. Activities and services at these facilities are adapted to individual needs. The organization also provides home-based support to those unable to attend daycare centers.
As a volunteer, you will support the children’s learning through develo...
A program run by the Lutheran Church provides special needs children and youth access to education and therapy at various daycare centers in Moshi, Tanzania. Activities and services at these facilities are adapted to individual needs. The organization also provides home-based support to those unable to attend daycare centers.
As a volunteer, you will support the children’s learning through developing and conducting activities. If you have professional qualifications in physiotherapy and occupational therapy, you will integrate the kids into everyday tasks such as washing clothes and cleaning the facility. In turn, you will help build and further individual abilities and promote their self-esteem.
You may also be assigned to a project that runs a kindergarten or preschool and a primary sc...
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Childcare & Children
- Education
- English Teaching
- Health Care
- Health Education
Updated Dec 30, 2025
Program Details
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Locations
- Moshi, Tanzania
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Some college credit, no degree
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
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