Baby and Toddler Daycare

VolunteerWorld · Arusha, Tanzania

Care for babies and toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years at Tiny Steps Daycare in the Lemara district of Arusha, supporting families affected by poverty and illness. Volunteers work an early (9am to 1pm) or late (1pm to 5pm) shift Monday to Friday, feeding, playing with and caring for up to 30 children alongside a Montessori teacher and local staff.

Tanzania Childcare Volunteers

VolunteerWorld · Arusha, Tanzania

Support one of several daycare centres in Arusha caring for children of working parents who cannot afford childcare, including Sunshine Daycare (ages 5 to 10), Tristan Day Centre (ages 2 to 6) and Star Daycare (ages 1 to 6). Volunteers assist local staff with nursery classes, play and daily activities for children who return to their families each afternoon.

Childcare, Sports and Teaching Support

VolunteerWorld · Paje, Tanzania

Support early childhood education at public and private pre-primary schools in the coastal village of Paje, Zanzibar, working with children aged 2 to 6 from low-income families. Volunteers assist local educators with play-based learning, literacy support and creative activities, focusing on capacity building alongside teachers rather than short-term handouts.

Emergency Department

VolunteerWorld · Arusha, Tanzania

Work alongside a busy hospital's emergency department team in Arusha, supporting patients with trauma, major and minor injuries and acute illness. Placements include exposure to theatres, obstetrics and outpatient care, with structured learning objectives and a completion certificate for students.

Daycare and Pre-School Assistant

VolunteerWorld · Arusha, Tanzania

Support free or low-cost daycare centres in Arusha for children of families who cannot afford private childcare, working 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday. Volunteers help prepare children aged 3 and up for formal schooling through play-based teaching of reading, writing, counting and English.

Midwifery: Labour & Delivery

VolunteerWorld · Arusha, Tanzania

Assist hospital maternity teams in Arusha with labour, delivery and newborn care as part of Tanzania's efforts to reduce infant mortality. Trained midwives, doctors and nursing/midwifery students are welcome, though qualified practitioners must independently arrange registration with Tanzanian medical authorities.

Tanzania English Teaching Volunteers

VolunteerWorld · Arusha, Tanzania

Teach English, maths and other core subjects at primary schools in Arusha such as Good Hope School and High View School, serving students aged 6 to 14 alongside nursery classes for ages 3 to 5. No previous teaching experience is required, just creativity and willingness to support local teachers in classrooms that often have over 50 pupils per teacher.

Medical Internship in Hospitals / Medical Outreach

VolunteerWorld · Arusha, Tanzania

Choose a placement across several hospitals in and around Arusha, including a church-run facility offering paediatrics, obstetrics and general surgery, or join community medical outreach to remote villages. Outreach work includes health checks, vaccination campaigns and medical awareness sessions focused primarily on women and children.

Animal Welfare Volunteering – Arusha

IVHQ · Arusha, Tanzania

Assist a local veterinarian in Arusha caring for donkeys, livestock, dogs, and cats through clinic support, vaccination campaigns, and farm visits. Volunteers receive training from the resident vet, and the program fee includes a $100 direct donation to the placement veterinarian.

Coastal & Marine Conservation – Zanzibar

IVHQ · Matemwe, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Protect Zanzibar's mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrass beds from a camp 3 minutes from the beach in Matemwe village. Activities include mangrove restoration, beach clean-ups, snorkelling surveys, and community education. Accommodation is in semi-permanent tents shared with 1–3 other volunteers.

Dolphin Research & Conservation – Zanzibar

African Impact · Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Monitor Indo-Pacific bottlenose and humpback dolphins and their interactions with tourist boats from the fishing village of Kizimkazi on Zanzibar's southern coast. Volunteer-collected research supports sustainable dolphin tourism policies. Stay in a jungle camp surrounded by Zanzibar's coastal forest. Fee includes accommodation, meals, all project fees, airport transfers, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Teaching in Arusha Schools

IVHQ · Arusha, Tanzania

Support local teachers in Arusha primary and secondary schools with English, maths, and science lessons. Volunteers are placed in under-resourced schools in and around Arusha city, with flexible one-week to four-month commitments including accommodation, meals, and airport transfers.

Medical & Healthcare – Arusha

IVHQ · Arusha, Tanzania

Shadow and assist medical staff in hospitals and clinics around Arusha. Suitable for pre-medical students and qualified healthcare professionals, the programme provides clinical observation and hands-on experience in a Tanzanian hospital setting under the supervision of local medical staff. Fee includes dorm-style volunteer house or homestay accommodation, three meals a day, airport pickup, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Women's Education & Empowerment – Arusha

IVHQ · Arusha, Tanzania

Empower women in Arusha by supporting English literacy, vocational training, and income-generating business skills through local NGO partnerships. The programme tackles gender inequality head-on, providing women with tools for economic independence in a city at the gateway to the Serengeti. Fee includes dorm-style volunteer house or homestay accommodation, three meals a day, airport pickup, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Construction & Renovation – Arusha

IVHQ · Arusha, Tanzania

Join hands-on construction projects in disadvantaged communities around Arusha, building and renovating schools, community centres, and sanitation facilities. No prior construction experience is needed — volunteers are trained and supervised by local builders to improve community infrastructure. Fee includes dorm-style volunteer house or homestay accommodation, three meals a day, airport pickup, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Community Outreach & English Teaching – Zanzibar

GoEco · Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Teach English to adults and kindergarten children and empower local women on the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania. Volunteer in community projects like school painting and beach cleanup. Volunteer house near the beach, three daily meals and airport pickup included. Minimum 10 days.

Dolphin & Marine Conservation – Zanzibar

GoEco · Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Combine marine conservation, community work, and education on Zanzibar's tropical island coast. Monitor dolphins and support local communities in a destination with a deeply embedded history and intriguing blend of cultures.