Concordia International Volunteer Projects

  Tanzania

• Other Cities in Tanzania: 
Rural Areas

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: Tree planting, environment education, renovation and construction of shelters for the local community and building a kindergarten school are some of the volunteer opportunities in Tazania through Concordia.

Our International Volunteer Programme offers volunteers aged 18+ the opportunity to join international teams of volunteers working on short-term projects in over 60 countries world-wide. A selection of projects is available for teenagers aged 16 and 17. The project range is diverse and includes nature conservation, restoration, archaeology, construction, art and culture as well as projects that are more socially based including children's play-schemes, teaching and working with adults and children with special needs.

Projects last for 2-4 weeks with the main season from June to September and smaller programme in winter/spring. Volunteers pay a registration fee of GBP 110 and fund their own travel. Board and accommodation is free of charge. Projects are located all over Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa.

Qualifications: Volunteers must be resident in the UK in order to apply. Generally no specific skills or experience necessary although real motivation and commitment to the project are a must.

Volunteers who want to join a project in Tanzania must attend a preparation weekend in Brighton.

Cost in US$: 110 GBP Registration fee + 30 GBP Preparation Weekend fee + approx USD 250 extrafee payable to the local organisation.

Salary / Pay: inquire for more details

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 19+

Participants Travel to Tanzania Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Concordia's Mission Statement: Concordia is a small not-for-profit charity whose aims are to bring people together from different countries to help break down cultural stereotypes and promote greater international understanding and peace.