Volunteer at Tabasamu NGO in Tanzania – culture, education & general help with kids 🇹🇿

Volunteer at non-profit organization and coffee farm in Nkoaranga, Tanzania

My name is David, and I’m from Arusha, Tanzania. I’m an environmentalist committed to promoting sustainable education and environmental practices. I grew up in a farming family and spent my entire childhood learning and practicing agriculture. Today, I use my skills in farming, poultry, livestock keeping, and crop production to support children through our organization.

I am also the founder of a social organization focused on empowering children by unlocking opportunities through environmental awareness and education. Our farming projects play a vital role in supporting these children, as the yields help sustain our initiatives.

In addition to this work, I offer personalized guidance and recommendations for travellers based on their interests, whether it’s safaris, adventure activities, volunteering, hiking, or vacation planning. With in-depth knowledge of Tanzania, I can help plan your journey from the moment you arrive, or even before. I’ve already supported many travelers who felt unsure or unfamiliar with Africa, and I’m always happy to help.

What category best describes your hosting arrangement? 🏡

• Organisation/NGO
• Community
• School/Educational institution

Location – Where is your volunteer project located? 🌏

• Arusha, Tanzania 📍

What are you looking for help with?

• Administration 🔑
• Animal keeping 🐓🐴
• Building 🛠
• Charity Work/Fundraising 💰
• Cleaning 🧹
• Farming/Gardening 🌿🐄
• General Help 💁‍♀️
• Research 🔬

What’s the mission of your community? 🎯

Tasks may include:

• Farming: planting bananas, pruning coffee, weeding, harvesting, and field preparation
• Teaching the kids
• Fundraising campaign
• Helping kids with homework
• Sport and games
• Helping with domestic chores

Volunteers age restrictions 🔞

• We can host volunteers of all ages (senior volunteers and minors are welcome) 💪

Volunteers with disabilities ♿

• Volunteers with disabilities are welcome ♿ ✅

Note about the restrictions ✍

• We could accept minor volunteers who are travelling with their parents. Or receive their parents’ approval.
• We could assign them small activities such as playing with kids, helping kids with homework.
• We could guide the,m knowing that they are unaware of how things operate.

How many volunteers could you host? 🎎

• I can host groups of volunteers

When do you usually need volunteers? 📅

We need volunteers year-round because our program also operates year round also.

How many hours of help per day? ⏱

• 4-5 hours of help per day

How many days of help per week? 🌒

• 5 days per week – 2 days off

Note about the volunteer work and other expectations 📝

• We can do all types of outdoors activities.
• We provide food.
• Accommodation
• We will teach you Swahili language.

Are accommodation and food included? 🏠🍜

• Yes, we offer food and accommodation

What type of accommodation can you provide? 🏕

• Dormitory/shared rooms 🛌
• Private Room 🔑
• Tent 🎪

Diet – nutrition information 🥗🥤

• We offer food for vegetarians too.

Fee transparency 🆓🔍

• 15€ per day, but if you go on safari there’s a huge discount.

VISA SUPPORT – Are you able to assist with visa support, information, or provide invitation letters? 🛂

• Yes, we can help with visa/invitation letters ✅

Volunteers’ benefits 🏆🏅

• Certification
• Town tour

What are the available activities during free time? 🚴🚣🦒

• Safaris: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Meru Mountain, Kilimanjaro Mountain trekking
• Coffee tour
• Masai Village for cultural exchange
• Town tour
• Masai Market
• Kikuletwa hot water spring
• Napuru waterfalls
• Marangu waterfalls

Language 🗣🇬🇧

• English and the Swahili language

How to get to your site ✈ 🗺

• Please opt for Kilimanjaro airport, and I will pick you up there.
• If you are already in Tanzania, bus is a convenient choice.

Is there internet access? 🌐

• Yes!

“Paying guests” option – Could you accommodate “solidarity” tourists? 🎎

• Yes, we can accommodate eco/responsible tourists & paying guests 👌

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A short story from David, founder of Tabasamu Orphanage in Tanzania

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