Volunteer and Intern in Tanzania Share Share Share Tweet Email Print Overview Country Info Start Dates Arrival Procedures Safety & Backup Prices More Info Overview « » Location: Arusha, Moshi Accommodation: Host families Local languages: English & Swahili Country Info Start Dates Arrival Procedures Safety & Backup Prices Prices What We Provide Why pay to Volunteer? Prices What We Provide Why pay to Volunteer? More Info Volunteer Stories Videos Photos Our Staff Newsletters Getting Started Volunteer Stories Videos Photos Staff Newsletters Getting Started Projects for All Ages in Tanzania Care General Care Projects Volunteers are needed in care centres and special needs schools. You will assist local staff and help with general care, play games, and teach basic classes. Teaching General Teaching Projects Volunteer and teach young children in elementary schools or our own Maasai school in Arusha and Dar es Salaam. You will get involved in teaching English and a range of other subjects, including art, drama, math, and more. Medicine & Healthcare Medicine Choose between interning in a large government hospital or a small health clinic in Tanzania. There are a variety of departments available including HIV, maternity, surgery, and pediatrics. Medicine & Healthcare Nursing Interning as a nurse in Tanzania will allow you to observe a number of medical conditions while working alongside skilled and dedicated local staff. Medicine & Healthcare MidwiferySpend time observing and assisting professional midwives in a city hospital's maternity unit, and learn more about health care in Tanzania. Medicine & Healthcare Dentistry Work alongside staff in a dental clinic in Dar es Salaam or Arusha. As an intern you can observe procedures such as tooth extractions and join outreach programs in local schools and care centres. Medicine & Healthcare Physiotherapy Gain practical experience as a Physiotherapy Intern in Tanzania, by working alongside professionals treating patients who are recovering from injuries suffered in accidents. Medicine & Healthcare Occupational Therapy As an intern you will work with disabled children to help them improve basic daily tasks in areas like school activities, play activities, and self-care. Medicine & Healthcare Speech Therapy Joining this Speech Therapy Internship is a great way to gain practical experience, by helping children improve their daily living skills at a rehabilitation centre. Medical Electives Medicine Elective If you are looking foto make a difference while undertaking your Medical School Elective then a placement in Tanzania may be ideal. You will benefit from the guidance of trained local staff. Medical Electives Midwifery Elective Taking a Midwifery School Elective in Tanzania means that you will benefit from the guidance of local staff while providing important support to mothers and babies. Medical Electives Nursing Elective If you take your Nursing Elective in Tanzania you are sure to find the experience both challenging and rewarding. You may witness some conditions you would not normally see in your home country. Law & Human Rights Human Rights Intern at our Human Rights Office in Tanzania and help defend the rights of marginalized women and children. You will work with various women's groups and a juvenile centre. Sports Teach Physical Eduation Share your passion for sports with the children of a developing nation. Our sports projects are based in Arusha and you may work in either a local elementary school or high school. Building General Building Projects Work alongside local builders, helping with the construction of classrooms and care centres. You may be involved in mixing cement, digging foundations, plastering and painting. Journalism Film Production Work with young people and empower them through the medium of film. Teach them about editing, sound, design for audio-visual products, creative storytelling, film and television production, and television journalism. Culture & Community Community Village Project Experience a unique insight into the Maasai tribe's way of life and play a vital role when it comes to helping the Maasai people. Microfinance Microfinance Work alongside local staff to help provide local people with the skills and financial assistance needed to start a business. In return you will gain an insight into the process of developing small businesses. Language Courses English Improve your English ability by participating in a standalone English course or sign up for classes that run alongside your volunteer or internship placement. Language Courses Swahili Take part in an intensive stand-alone language course or sign up for language tuition alongside your regular placement. You can choose from Swahili and English. High School Specials for Teens in Tanzania Building General Building Projects Help build a nursery school in a traditional Maasai village near Arusha for children who do not have easy access to other educational resources. Care Care & Community Volunteers dedicate their time to caring for children in an orphanage or care centre. Your time will be split between looking after and playing with the children, and doing practical activities such as building, renovating, painting, and decorating to benefit the community. Medicine & Healthcare Medicine Gain an understanding of the medical needs in a developing country by learning from local doctors in large hospitals, and helping treat local people in rural locations. Medicine & Healthcare Public Health This project focuses on vital healthcare campaigns in rural communities and is a chance for you to contribute to a program that provides an important service. You can be involved in carrying out basic health checks, leading educational campaigns, and more.
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