Photography Volunteering in Zanzibar

Volunteering in Africa takes you one step further than the average tourist into the true character of this unique continent. To us, volunteering is a two-way thing. It’s not only about the hands-on help and skills that volunteers bring, but also about what this magnificent continent, its warm people, and fantastic wildlife can give volunteers in return. African Impact is a multi-award-winning volunteer travel organization that runs and manages meaningful and responsible volunteer experiences and internship programs throughout Africa. Founded in 2004 in Zimbabwe, African Impact has grown into a leader in African volunteer tourism, having facilitated over 12,000 volunteers and interns in countries across the African continent. Our internship division is of great importance to us. We firmly believe that ethical internships can play a significant role in helping us achieve our mission of providing exceptional experiences that contribute to worthy causes in a meaningful way. With the nurturing of close partnerships across the continent, we have access to over 120 internship placements—all individually managed to match the applicant.

The Corporate Social Responsibility initiative in Zanzibar tackles plastic pollution by transforming hard plastics, used tires, and other waste into valuable, handmade products. Through shredding and melting techniques, discarded materials are upcycled into flowerpots, furniture, lamps, wall clocks, and tourist souvenirs, all designed with an emphasis on aesthetics. The project also empowers women with limited education by employing them to collect plastic waste directly from hotels and restaurants. This prevents pollution and offers a vital income source. Beyond upcycling, the program runs workshops and awareness campaigns for local schools and groups, promoting waste prevention as the crucial first step in environmental protection. You can support them! Volunteers primarily assist with marketing, administration, and creating educational materials. For example, you could be asked to create social media content, design flyers and brochures, update the website, take product photos, and more. Skills in graphic design, social media, photography, creative design, and Excel are highly beneficial. Are you ready for your stay in Zanzibar City?