Tanzania Volunteer Quests

Volunteer in Tanzania

"My experience was everything I dreamed of and more. It was more than a vacation; it was education for the soul, relaxing yet challenging, uplifting and yet heartbreaking. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a way to further find their inner self and is willing to give everything they have in order to get more. It is a big world out there and time's not standing still; take action and go make a difference!"

-Erin Milley, Short-term volunteer in Tanzania

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Facts

  • Literacy rate of 70%
  • GDP per capita is $600
  • Average life expectancy is 45
  • Home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa

What makes a United Planet Short-term Quest unique?

United Planet’s Quest volunteer abroad programs are 100% cultural immersion experiences. United Planet Quest programs run year-round and are available to individuals and groups of all ages, skill levels and nationalities.  We have no doubt it will be life-changing and provide lasting memories. Read on for more detailed information about volunteer opportunities in Tanzania.

All Quests include:

  • Flexible start dates and lengths of stay (2-12 weeks)
  • Personalized attention from Coordinators
  • Local home stays or on-site lodging options
  • Exciting excursions, cultural activities and/or language lessons

Country Information

Tanzania is famous for its dramatic natural features, including: Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain peak in Africa and one of world’s Seven Summits,the Serengeti,and the turquoise waters of Zanzibar. These attractions draw skilled mountain climbers and wildlife enthusiasts alike as tourists to Tanzania.Despite this, Tanzania remains one of the poorest countries in the world. The country faces many economic and social issues, and a limited health care infrastructure results in large numbers of deaths from HIV/AIDS every year, in turn leading to many HIV/AIDS orphans. A stable democracy, Tanzania has avoided the internal strife that many other African countries have experienced, transcending the 120 tribal groupings its border encompasses and the division between Muslim and Christian. As a United Planet volunteer in Tanzania you will be located in bustling Dar es Salaam. Riding the dala dala, or local mini-bus, around the city, is an adventure in and of itself! Those looking for a more relaxed setting can volunteer in Iringa in the countryside.

Volunteer Opportunities in Tanzania: 2 - 12 weeks

United Planet currently offers volunteering opportunities in partnership with local organizations in and around Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

What's Included and Program Details

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  Tanzania Prices and Details

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Sample Tanzania Itinerary

Highlights

  • City tour of Dar es Salaam
  • Two one-hour Swahili lessons per week
  • Trip to museums
  • Weekend excursion to the beautiful island of Zanzibar!
  • We also offer a Basic Quest option in Tanzania - a more cost friendly version of our standard Quest! 

Quest Program Briefs

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Teach english in Tanzania

Teaching Quest
In Tanzania, schools are changing so that English is the language used in teaching. During this transition period significant assistance with English is needed in schools, so volunteers are needed to assist teachers with English instruction for grades 1-4. Volunteers teaching in Tanzania will assist in three main areas: improving oral English for Grades 1-4, conducting teacher-training for English Teaching Staff, and teaching Remedial Classes. No teaching experience is required. Students in Tanzania are very eager to learn and having a teacher who is from another country is a great experience for them.
Social Volunteer program in Tanzania

Social Education Quest

Volunteers will work with a local vocational school in a number of capacities. Volunteers can teach English and computer skills to the students during the day, and conduct HIV/AIDS education seminars in the evenings with the local community. No previous experience with HIV/AIDS education is required.

Orphanage volunteer program in Tanzania

Orphanage Quest
This project is an orphanage center in Ilula Ward located 40 minutes drive outside of the provincial capital of Iringa (8 hours from Dar Es Salaam by bus). The center includes over 100 acres of farmland, and they are currently focusing on building a new secondary school. Volunteer work is rotated so that volunteers are not doing the same task all the time. The work during the day is usually manual labour, including assisting with the farm. Evenings are spent volunteering with the orphans. Coordinators at the center spend a week with the volunteer to put together a schedule and determine an area of assistance. Accommodation for volunteers is a guesthouse within the center.

Three Easy Steps to Apply

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Step 1: Choose your Volunteer Abroad Quest Country and then fill in the online application.

Step 2: Submit your $250 deposit at the time of application. You may pay the deposit online with a credit card as part of your application process, call our office at 1-800-292-2316 to provide your credit card information or send a check to our Boston office.

Step 3: The Regional Coordinator in the Boston office will contact you to arrange a phone interview. 

Questions about applying?

Call one of our friendly regional Quest coordinators today. We will walk you step-by-step through the application process and answer any questions you may have.

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