Volunteer in Tanzania

  Tanzania

• Other Cities in Tanzania: 
Arusha

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Any time

Description: Ujamaa Hostel provides a wide range of volunteer experiences to choose from. You can volunteer in Nursery Schools, Orphanages, Early Childhood Education Centres, Community Development Programs, a School for Disabled Children, an HIV/AIDS Support Centre and many more. Let us know they type of volunteering you would like to do and we will find the best placement for your needs.

Highlights:
- The opportunity to give your time and expertise to those less fortunate and in return gain an incredible life experience.
- Low-cost accommodation in a comfortable Western-style house which includes Breakfast, Dinner & Laundry
- In-country support, tours around town, free maps and 24hr security
- The opportunity to experience local Tanzanian culture and gain insight into life in Africa
- Arusha provides access to some of Africas most impressive sights including The Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Mt Kilimanjaro & Mt Meru. There are also a wide range of restaurants, bars, supermarkets and a cinema.

Qualifications: Ujamaa Hostel provides non-vocational volunteer experiences, so you don't need any specific qualifications to volunteer with us. However, if you have qualifications or specific skills set that you feel may be helpful please inform us and we will place you at the most appropriate project.

Cost in US$: 14 per night

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer is anyone who is willing to put their time and energy into a project, have fun, be flexible, work hard and experience the local culture.

Age Range: 18-55

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Tanzania Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

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Ujamaa Hostel's Mission Statement: Ujamaa Hostel provides low-cost accommodation and free volunteer experiences with worthwhile and reputable local organisations in Arusha, Tanzania. We know what an incredible experience it is to volunteer, but we believe that if you are willing to give your time, skills and expertise to an organisation you shouldn't have to pay for it. We work with a range of different organisations including Nursery Schools, Orphanages, Early Childhood Education Centres, Community Development Centres and a School for Disabled Children. We carefully choose all of our projects so that we can be sure that the volunteers' time is being well spent and that their contribution is worthwhile.

Year Founded: 2008