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 childhood learning and practising agriculture. Today, I use my skills in farming, poultry, livestock keeping, and crop production to support children through our organisation.

I am also the founder of a social organisation 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.

If you are travelling in Tanzania, I can also share practical local guidance and recommendations for safaris, hiking, cultural activities, and general trip planning. Please ask in advance about any costs related to transport, tours, or extras, so everything is clear before you arrive.

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? 🎯

We combine environmental education and community farming to support children and local initiatives. Activities can change by season and needs.

Tasks may include:

• Farming (planting bananas, pruning coffee, weeding, harvesting, and field preparation)
• Supporting learning activities and homework support (always alongside responsible staff)
• Helping with fundraising campaigns
• Sport and games (supervised)
• Helping with domestic chores

Volunteers age restrictions 🔞

• We can host adult volunteers only 💪

Safeguarding and child protection

Update confirmed by the host: volunteers are accepted as adults (18+) only. Volunteers support staff as assistants and are never left alone with children without the presence of a caregiver or a member of the administration.

The host also confirms that photos used on their social media platforms, website, blogs, and other communication channels are owned by the organisation. Please request their official certificate/registration documents and ask any questions you may have about supervision and boundaries before you confirm your stay.

Volunteers with disabilities ♿

• Volunteers with disabilities are welcome ♿ ✅

How many volunteers could you host? 🎎

• I can host groups of volunteers

When do you usually need volunteers? 📅

We welcome volunteers year-round.

How many hours of help per day? ⏱

• 4 to 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 📝

The work is mostly outdoors and may include farm activities, practical support around the project, and supervised activities with staff. Food and accommodation are provided. We can also help you learn some basic 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 🆓🔍

• Program contribution: 5€ per day. The host explains this is a small contribution to help with basic administration and running costs (approximately 3€ for administration and 2€ for bills and Wi-Fi).

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 and Kilimanjaro Mountain trekking
• Coffee tour
• Maasai village cultural exchange
• Town tour and Maasai 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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