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.

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
Option for 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

Tanzania Prices and Details

Sample Tanzania Itinerary
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Highlights - with the add-on package

Swahili lessons
Weekend excursion to the beautiful island of Zanzibar!
Excursion to Bagamoyo

Quest Program Briefs

	Teaching Quest Minimum Stay: 4 weeks Volunteers needed: Year Round, except December and 4-6 weeks in June and July Requirements: At least 18 years old, Fluent in English , previous international travel experience recommended 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.
	Teaching Quest-Social Education Minimum Stay: 2 weeks Volunteers needed: Year Round Requirements: At least 18 years old, previous international travel experience recommended 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 Quest Minimum Stay: 3 weeks Volunteers needed: Year Round Requirements: At least 18 years old, previous international travel experience recommended 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.
	Education Center and Orphanage Quest (Full through January 2012) Minimum Stay: 2 weeks Volunteers needed: Year Round Requirements: At least 18 years old, previous international travel experience recommended Volunteers work at an orphanage and education center where most of the children are orphans, while others are street children, children that come from brothels, or other socially disadvantaged children. Volunteers can help with training on topics such as Child Rights, Life and Facilitation Skills, Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS. They can also assist in leisure programs such as singing, dancing, drama and sports.
	Cancer Institute Quest-Healthcare or Teaching Minimum Stay: 4 weeks Volunteers needed: Year Round Requirements: At least 18 years old, previous international travel experience recommended Volunteers work in the Children's Cancer Center of a hospital in Dar es Salaam. Children come from all over the country, and, as a result, many stay in the ward for the entire duration of their treatment, which can range from 12 weeks to, in most cases, 1 year. The children’s ward is a very busy place and extra hands are always needed. Volunteers with a professional medical degree can assist the medical staff and patients directly, and those without a medical degree can help plan curriculum and teach the long-term patients that are well enough to attend school.
	Disabled Youth Center Quest Minimum Stay: 2 weeks Volunteers needed: Year Round Requirements: At least 18 years old, previous international travel experience recommended, experience working with mentally or physically disabled youth a plus. Volunteers will work with mentally & physically disabled youth ranging from ages 6 to 31 years old. Tasks include teaching English, science, sports, playing and taking care of the children among other opportunities. Volunteers may choose to join in on activities at the center’s farm located at a short distance from the center, attend primary school with the children, or remain at the facility to assist in daily activities. The center’s aim is to create better awareness of mental disability in the community as well as improve the quality of life for mentally disabled young people.

Community Center Quest

Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
Volunteers needed: Year Round
Requirements: At least 18 years old, previous international travel experience recommended

Volunteers work at a community center in Dar es Salaam. The center was founded by a group of adults from the area that wanted to give back to their community. Volunteers can assist in a variety of activities, including teaching sports, arts, and English, taking care of children, and manual labor to improve the facilities. There are also opportunities for those with experience to work in management and development for the center. The motto of the center is "Everyone's got a talent," and as a volunteer, you are encouraged to share yours with the children there.

Three Easy Steps to Apply

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.

Step 1: Choose your Quest. Contact us at any time for help! We'd love to talk to you. Email or call .

Step 2: Enroll online. Please fill in the enrollment form. Then reserve your spot with a deposit (which will be credited toward your program fee).

Step 3: Meet your Quest coordinator and iron out the details. Once you've applied, your United Planet coordinator will contact you, and arrange a phone session to talk about your Quest of interest. THANKS!

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