Tanzania volunteering in the foothills of Kilimanjaro
Volunteer in Tanzania: a range of projects around Kilimanjaro
Maasai Mara Nature Conservancy
A range of projects in Kenya
Nursery & School Teaching
A wide range of schools and types
Women’s Cooperative
Volunteering│Interns
Health Outreaches
Dental│Medical│Midwifery
Health Electives
Dental│Medical│Midwifery
Tanzania: the country, and our partners
Volunteering in Tanzania offers a unique blend of meaningful service and unforgettable adventure around the foothills of Kilimanjaro.
Based at our partners hostel below Africa’s highest peak, individuals and groups can contribute to teaching in schools, delivering sports coaching, supporting healthcare as a professional or healthcare student, and go on outreaches. We offer wildlife conservation, and women’s empowerment projects, thereby supporting local development, and gaining new skills, cultural insights, and a deeper understanding of global issues.
Our partner organisation has worked in the area to create and foster long-term benefits for the communities they touch. They have a good reputation for the impact they have achieved in strengthening lives and developing resilience in utilising, and adapting to change.
Volunteers can live and work alongside Tanzanian communities, learning Swahili, traditional customs, and local ways of life. This cultural exchange fosters mutual respect and global awareness.
In addition to service, Tanzania offers incredible tourism opportunities. Volunteers can explore world-renowned destinations such as Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the tropical beaches of Zanzibar. Safaris, hiking, snorkeling, and cultural tours are just a few of the adventures available during free time or after a volunteer placement.
Tanzania volunteering is a rewarding way to make a positive impact while experiencing one of Africa’s most beautiful and diverse countries. Whether for two weeks, or 3 months or more, on a gap year, or an elective, short-term or long-term, every volunteer's contribution matters and leaves a lasting legacy.
you're passionate about conservation, education, or healthcare, volunteering in Tanzania opens doors to personal growth and unforgettable memories.
Tanzania Project FAQs
Arrival airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport - JRO
Visas for Volunteers in Tanzania:
Volunteers may participate on our projects in Tanzania for up to 90 days on a Student visa, which must be applied for prior to arrival.
You will need a letter signed by our partner organisation stating the volunteering you will be doing, where and with who, and the duration.
The visa costs $50
Health Electives:
Those wishing to do Health Electives in Tanzania must provide documented evidence of enrolment on relevant courses for eligibility.
The hospital placement costs an additional $55 per week.
Mobile Outreaches
Our mobile outreaches are very popular, and are priced according to distance and duration. These can be 1-10km (local health outreaches [see prices]), 10-30km (outlying), and 30-100km (remote) away from our base, and each can be from 1-3 days in length.
We take with us local medical professionals, who accompany us.
See our prices here
Medical│Nursing│Dentistry Licenced Practice:
Those qualified to practice medicine, nursing, or dentistry and wishing to do so on our placements in Tanzania must register in person with the relevant council prior to the commencement of their placement.
Mobile Outreaches
Our mobile outreaches are very popular. These can be 1-10km, 10-30km, and 30-100km away, and each can be from 1-3 days
We take with us local medical professionals, who accompany us, and a range of overseas elective students.:
References:
for health, and education related placements, GAFV requires a reference from one professional referee on headed paper, sent from a related works email.
Police Clearance Checks:
All people joining our programs must provide a criminal record check from your passport issuing country, and any country you have been residing in over 12 months prior to joining us,
Airport Pickup and Arrival in Tanzania:
You are advised to fly to JRO, Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you can be met by our hosts, at a cost of $40 - the taxi fare from the airport to the hostel. If you land at any other airport in Tanzania you will be expected to make your own way to our partner’s hostel in Kilimanjaro to begin your volunteering
Orientation in Tanzania:
Upon arrival at your base in Tanzania, you will receive an orientation program before beginning to prepare you for your volunteer experience.
Volunteer Program Timetable in Tanzania:
Our programs typically run weekdays, 4 or 5 days, 4-8 hours per day, as you prefer. You have weekends off to explore and immerse yourself in Tanzania's rich history, culture, and attractions.
Accommodation in Tanzania:
Volunteers will be accommodated in our partners hostel, on half-board Mon - Fri. Most volunteers like to go on tours on Saturday and Sunday. If you prefer to stay at the hostel on the weekends, you will simply pay the hosts $18 per day B&B.
Food in the hostel:
Both local and other meals are served at the hostel
Safe Drinking Water in Tanzania:
It's important to refrain from consuming tap water, and any water that is not from sealed bottles. To ensure safe drinking water for yourself, you should drink water from sealed bottles, and / or bring water purification tablets or a portable water filtering system. Drinking water is not provided.
Vaccinations and Health Precautions for Tanzania:
For up-to-date health advisories, please consult your government's travel advisories. You can also find relevant information on our Global-info page under the "Government│Other Travel Advisories" section.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement for Tanzania:
Only people travelling from countries in which Yellow Fever is endemic need yellow fever vaccinations, and certificated proof.
Protection Against Mosquito borne diseases in Tanzania:
To safeguard your health while in Tanzania, we recommend bringing a portable mosquito net, insect repellent, and any other measures recommended by your government's travel advisories to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses.