Community Development Volunteering in Tanzania

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. With 300+ projects in 40+ destinations, IVHQ offers the widest selection of volunteer programs globally—from Teaching and Childcare to Wildlife Conservation, Medical Outreach, and Environmental Sustainability. Since 2007, IVHQ has supported over 147,000 volunteers on life-changing journeys. We specialize in fully-hosted volunteer trips that are safe, affordable, and accessible—starting from just $20 per day. Your experience includes airport pick-up, accommodation, meals, and round-the-clock support from our local teams. With flexible booking options and no change fees, planning your volunteer adventure has never been easier. Our programs run year-round and are available for 1 to 24 weeks across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific, South and Central America, North America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Volunteering with IVHQ is about more than giving back—it’s about growing, learning, and building genuine global connections.

Venture to Zambia or Zanzibar to soak up African cultures and make a lasting impact on local communities through education. As a volunteer teacher, you will be a teacher assistant at rural primary schools in Zambia or Zanzibar, working with young and curious children at under-resourced pre-schools. No matter what, volunteering as a teacher in Africa will contribute to sustainable education initiatives that uplift young children in underdeveloped communities. We have placements in these destinations: - Livingstone, Zambia - Jambiani, Zanzibar

Join us and become a part of the laid-back and friendly community of Moshi in Northern Tanzania just at the foot of the monumental Kilimanjaro! With up to ten other international volunteers you will teach English to children, teachers and other community leaders, encourage and support women’s empowerment and work alongside HIV/AIDS organizations to help raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. Volunteers will sing, dance, play and help the children to develop their creative skills through the mediums of drawing, coloring and painting. You will help with the schools’ general maintenance to provide a pleasant learning environment for its students. You will work among our many different projects. Current projects include but are not limited to working with the nursery and primary schools, after-school clubs and Kiwakukki which is a HIV/AIDS group which originally was established to support women in the community who suffered from HIV/AIDS.

Come to Zanzibar and volunteer on this teaching and community development project located on the island. The project works with a number of different schools and community institutions where you will be volunteering and doing a variety of different task. Volunteers will work in a range of different schools including preschools, primary and secondary schools where you will support local teachers in educating and playing with children. You will also have the opportunity to work with adults by teaching life skills at the local tourism institute. Volunteers may also have the chance to get involved with the local beach and marine conservation programme. The activities you undertake will depend on the time of year of your visit, school holidays and the needs of the project, but there is always plenty to do. This project is ideal for volunteers with a keen interest in education and who work well with children. For volunteers who wish to lead lessons, a teaching qualification will be needed, such as a TEFL or TESOL certificate.

As a volunteer with help2kids, you can choose from different educational projects in Tanzania! Make a difference in the lives of local children through various ways: * Teach small and big groups of students * Spend one-on-one time with a child * Assist teachers * Supervise children in the class and during break time * Help the cook with the preparation and distribution of porridge and lunch * Teach basic computer skills Connect with children through teaching, playing, and listening. Our dedicated team of local and international staff supports volunteers to help children excel in school and build a path to success. You will stay at our secure and welcoming Volunteer House on the scenic help2kids campus. Here, you’ll live alongside fellow participants and staff members, fostering community and collaboration. We offer dormitory-style accommodation with options for single and double rooms, daily breakfast and lunch, a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy living room, and a spacious outdoor area for socializing. We also provide visa administration assistance to ensure a smooth experience. If you need more information about our program, please feel free to contact us.

At Projects Abroad, we’re passionate about travel with a purpose. Since being founded in 1992, more than 130,000 volunteers have traveled to over 20 destinations around the world. Our programs will make you step out of your comfort zone and engage with your new friends from around the world. These are long-term projects, led by local people and aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. By taking part in our programs, even for a short time, you will be contributing towards a sustained effort to support the communities that host us! We believe no other provider offers the safety and security to their volunteers and interns that we do. You'll receive 24-hour staff support from our trained staff, alongside a gold standard of safety planning of your trip - so you don't have to worry about a thing. Choose a project you are passionate about from working with children to medical internship, conservation, and wildlife volunteering. We offer projects starting at one week in over 20 stunning destinations across Asia, Africa, Latin America & The Caribbean, South Pacific & Europe. Ready to make a difference? Follow the link to visit our website!

Find out why more and more people are choosing to become a Love Volunteer! Love Volunteers is the most affordable way to volunteer and help local communities in developing countries! Why are we cheaper than other organisations? Firstly, we are just a handful of passionate people working hard to help volunteers and local communities around the world. We don't have huge overheads - no company cars, no downtown office - we're just volunteers who knew we could do a better job. Secondly, we work with local organisations wherever we can to keep administration costs to a minimum and also to feed as much money and skills into the local communities where we operate. All of Love Volunteers partner organisations have been fully vetted to ensure that, not only does a genuine need for assistance exist, but that the environments that we place our volunteers are safe and of high quality. Choose from one or more of our 200+ amazing community-based programs in 37 developing countries around the world. Every program has been personally visited by one of our dedicated staff members and is regularly audited to ensure it meets our high standards in terms of safety, sustainability, and local impact.

Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find a program that matches your interests and skills through Volunteer World! We are the largest volunteer abroad comparison platform around the globe, enabling you to seek and compare offers from major travel agencies as well as smaller grassroots NGOs and local specialists in more than 80 countries. All these with just one click! Find projects in wildlife, teaching, community development, and several other areas. Simply choose your desired destination and desired travel date, and our search engine will compare the best volunteer abroad programs on your behalf. Whether you wish to gain experience at a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa or teach English at a monastery in Nepal, we've got you covered. Volunteer World guarantees a quick and easy application. We will guide you through this process, as well as help plan your next meaningful trip. We provide free access to quality-checked projects and flexible options. And if anything goes wrong, we've got your back with our qualified support team and our refund guarantee.

Tanzania is renowned for its safari experiences and indigenous cultures. On our programs, immerse yourself fully in nature and remote village life, learning about the language, environmental conservation efforts, and the local lifestyle. Observe resident mammals, like zebras and gazelles, and snorkel amid coral reefs off the coast. Learn how to make an arrowhead and see how members of a nomadic tribe live. Our Tanzania programs are packed with these types of learning opportunities. Options include: Culture and the Crater: Dive into infrastructure projects in rural communities where you learn to appreciate access to amenities like clean water and formal education. Visit one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes and learn their click language and daily lifestyle. Wrap up the program with an unforgettable safari outing. African Wildlife and Environmental Conservation: See why Tanzania is an amazing destination for animal lovers. Work on habitat restoration efforts and learn about sustainable agriculture. Dive into reef recovery projects while snorkeling amid the coral. And then search for elephants, zebras, gazelles, and other wildlife while on safari!

Embark on a captivating journey to East Africa, exploring the stunning countries of Kenya and Tanzania. Collaborate with local communities to build and install solar power panels, supporting sustainable energy solutions. Experience incredible wildlife on safari in the iconic Tarangire National Park. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Maasai people by learning Swahili and participating in cultural traditions. Conclude your adventure with a visit to the Spice Island of Zanzibar, where you’ll explore the historic streets of Stone Town, swim in aquamarine waters, and unwind on pristine white sand beaches.

Length: 4-6 months | Intakes: January 2026 Join the Global Leadership Programme, designed to provide you with hands-on experience supporting the work of an international development charity. We are looking for passionate graduates, who are keen to learn about global challenges, work with youth and define their own purpose. After an initial period of training, you will be placed in one of our overseas hubs as a Group Mentor and Project Implementor, you will be supporting our in-country team through coordinating group projects and supporting our project participants on their journey to becoming global citizens. Your days will be filled with exciting challenges and fulfilling experiences, including: 1. Coordinating and delivering impactful project activities with our local partners. 2. Embark on a leadership role as you guide your group of project participants through immersive and exciting cultural activities. 3. Engage your group in reflective discussions and interactive sessions to foster personal growth. 4. Reporting on the progress and success of all international project participants and community development project delivery activities.

As an intern or volunteer in communication or administration in Tanzania, you will be placed with one of our partner NGOs in the Kilimanjaro region to engage in primarily office-based tasks. But don't worry; of course, you will also have the chance to leave the office and get involved in fieldwork! The NGOs we work with are active in human rights, community development, poverty alleviation, action against female genital mutilation, education, youth empowerment, and psychotherapy aid. You can specify your preferences! Your tasks may include researching and writing reports, writing blog posts, managing social media platforms, assisting with budgeting and financial reporting, supporting fundraising campaigns and events, developing training materials and manuals, assisting with IT tasks, supporting workshops and community outreach programs, translating documents, preparing presentations and proposals for potential donors or partners, and keeping donors informed.

While anyone can visit Africa, living there and making a meaningful difference requires someone special. That is precisely what you will achieve in this volunteer program, bringing a genuine impact to the lives of the local community in Tanzania. Choose from teaching, women empowerment, or social work to make a lasting difference. Venture into a meaningful journey and feel self-satisfaction knowing that you will be helping at a well-vetted project that makes a huge difference within the local community. Tanzania is home to the world’s most famous safari spot, the Serengeti, and you will be placed right in its heart while in Arusha! You will have enough time to explore it all and get across to Zanzibar, where you will stay for free with our other volunteering partners. Make your impact, be the change you want to see, make friends from all over the world, and dive headfirst into the wonders of Tanzania. Rest assured that everything you need to make this the trip of a lifetime will be sorted out for you!

Choose Tanzania to make a real difference in your next volunteer experience overseas. Immerse yourself in the culture in a safe, supportive, and fun environment with other like-minded international volunteers. Our projects in Tanzania aim to address the issues affecting the rural parts of the country where poverty is most prevalent. Bring along your enthusiasm, commitment, and creativity. Hone your skills, gain practical in-field experience while helping to make a difference to families and communities in need within sustainable volunteer abroad projects. IVI projects are based in 2 destinations in Tanzania. A village close to the city of Arusha and another within a nearby Maasai Mara tribe homestay. Both locations offer the chance to experience Tanzania like a local and discover the incredible hospitality and spirit of the local people. With IVI, you can choose from projects involving community support for the Maasai tribe and Maasai women’s empowerment, or volunteer on our hospital internship or environmental conservation projects.

Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Volunteers For Peace (a Vermont-based nonprofit) can place you on a team of international volunteers who contribute to a meaningful community service project designed, planned, and hosted by local partners. We offer the most affordable projects and the best way to meet people from all over the world. Work project types vary by country but may include environmental and wildlife conservation, historic preservation, educational and language learning, archaeology, organic farming, and arts and festivals. We also have social services projects, which could involve working with children, the elderly, or refugees. Projects are designed to combine service with recreational activities and cultural exchange – whether by visiting local beaches, learning local dances, meeting local officials, or volunteering with residents at the place you’re visiting. Each project is unique, but all bring people together for the most meaningful travel experience imaginable. Please note that VFP can only place US Citizens. This is due to our agreements with our international partners.

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime on our GIVE Tanzania Excursion! Soak up the incredible sights, culture, and wildlife of both the mainland and Zanzibar Island! Give’s Tanzania Excursion takes you from the tropical oasis of Zanzibar Island to the wild plains of mainland Tanzania. Work alongside local residents to build critical infrastructure in the form of Kairo’s only school, provide fundamental English education to community members of all ages, and protect this country’s world-renowned wildlife. Explore one of the most beautiful places on the planet as you swim with wild dolphins in the Indian Ocean, sail over crystal clear waters, snorkel through vibrant reefs, and embark on a two-day safari through the African savannah. Wake up each morning to the sun rising over the sandy white beaches and turquoise waters of Zanzibar Island. In between project work, go for a swim, play soccer with the local community, visit nearby beach markets, or relax with your toes in the sand! After volunteering, continue the adventure with GIVE’s Kilimanjaro Add-on and summit the tallest freestanding mountain in the world! Earn academic credit with our optional Eco-tourism course!

Travel to Tanzania and gain a stimulating and life-changing experience through volunteer placements offered by Go Volunteer Africa in partnership with local partner NGOs. No matter the project you join, it will help you immerse yourself in fascinating local culture while sharing your skills and knowledge with diverse groups of people, from children to adults. Join us on your summer or spring break, while on a gap year or career break, or when on vacation with friends or family. Contributing to volunteer projects in Tanzania is truly an eye-opening experience, giving you an insight into the daily living conditions of people from underserved communities. All of our volunteer programs in Tanzania need volunteers who can bring new ideas, work with minimal supervision, and have a positive, self-starting attitude. While you can spend two weeks on the program, you will make the most of your time in Tanzania and help as many people as you can by spending a month or two on various projects. Rest assured that we will find you the most affordable volunteer travel opportunity. You will work with grassroots NGOs and directly serve communities.

Widows Encouragement & HIV/AIDS Foundation (WEHAF) is an NGO based in Arusha, Tanzania, working to uplift vulnerable women, widows, and children affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty. Since 2017, we have been creating opportunities for empowerment, education, and sustainable development through community-driven programs. Volunteers at WEHAF get involved in a wide range of activities depending on their interests and skills. These include teaching and playing with children at our daycare center, conducting home visits to support and empower vulnerable women, participating in outreach to educate girls in Maasai communities, assisting with women's income-generating activities like sewing, and helping with administrative or fundraising work. Located near the base of Mount Meru and not far from Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha is a lively town and cultural hub. Volunteering with WEHAF offers not only a meaningful impact but also the chance to immerse yourself in Tanzanian life and culture.

Program Description (Empower Through Education Program) The Empower Through Education Program is a new initiative by Bring Hope for Children Tanzania (BHCT), based in Mwanza, Tanzania. This program is dedicated to enhancing academic performance among children through targeted instruction in English and key subjects, including Mathematics, Science, and Civic Education. Targeting primary and lower secondary students in underprivileged communities, the program offers free after-school and weekend learning sessions. It is especially designed to support children who are struggling academically or lack access to quality learning environments. Through interactive lessons, trained local tutors and volunteers help improve students’ language fluency, comprehension, and core academic skills. The goal is to increase students’ confidence, improve their school results, and foster a stronger learning culture within their families and communities.

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 away.