Tanzania Care and Community

Tanzania is a diverse country full of colour and vibrancy with expansive wilderness and miles of beaches. It has Africa’s largest lake and highest mountain and also the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Volunteering as part of a group trip in care and community in this beautiful country is one of the most worthwhile experiences you will have.

While Tanzania is rich in beauty and culture, it is one of the World’s poorest countries. Based in Arusha, your group will spend time in schools or day care centres helping vulnerable and poor children.

Your time will be split between improving the environment for the children and spending quality time with them. Your mornings are spent working on the structure of the premises, either renovating the building, or decorating. You may get involved in gardening as well. The idea is to improve the surroundings for the children and provide them a more pleasant environment to live and learn.

In the afternoons your time is spent working with the children on different activities. You may do cooking, art, dancing, or help in the classroom with their lessons. Working in small groups or one-to-one really inspires the children and gives then the attention they may not otherwise get.

You will live in an apartment or hostel while you are in Arusha, and have plenty of time to get involved with the local community. There are a number of cultural workshops for you get involved with including Swahili lessons and Maasai culture. Projects Aboard will also organize trips for you and these can include a safari, trip to a local Maasai village and guided hikes in a national park. You return home having seen the positive impact of your volunteering, and with a wealth of stories to tell your friends and family!

This placement is fully researched, safety audited and risk assessed in accordance with the British Standard BS8848 for the Adventure Travel Sector.