Volunteer in Tanzania
Land of snow, white sandy beaches and national parks with abundance wildlife
Tanzania has largely remained unassuming. It rarely makes it to news because the country is devoid of ethnic rivalries and political upheavals. But people who visit get to enjoy idyllic beaches to moss-covered ruins of ancient Swahili city-states; climb mist-covered slopes in the Southern Highlands or trekking barren landscapes around Ol Doinyo Lengai, guided by a spear-carrying Maasai warrior. The Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar and national parks like Serengeti are other attractions. Tanzania is a developing country too and while volunteering in Tanzania you can enjoy the sights, sounds and sensations of this remarkable country. Global Crossroad offers many Tanzania volunteer programs through which you can help the deprived and the underprivileged towards a better and brighter future.
Dates and Prices
All volunteering in Tanzania projects (Volunteer and travel options) begin on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.Global Crossroad is committed to offering quality volunteer in Tanzania projects, yet we keep price as a focus. We strive to keep costs low in order to share these savings with our volunteers. The humanitarian side of the business is our passion and we are dedicated to perpetuating low-cost programs that enable as many volunteers as possible to cross borders and embrace the neediest souls of humanity.
Global Crossroad's application fee: US $199. In addition to the application fee, volunteers are required to pay weekly program fee. The program fee includes the costs of accommodations, meals, personal international travel insurance, local (in-country) staff salaries, monetary donations to volunteer projects and other field (in-country) costs.
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Tanzania Volunteer Program: Accommodations/Meals/Field Support
While volunteering in Tanzania Global Crossroad’s weekly fees include management of volunteers’ meal plans and accommodations throughout projects and travel options. Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be provided and will consist of local ingredients and feature traditional cuisine choices for Tanzania. Our meal program can accommodate vegetarian needs; however, we are not able to provide for other dietary restrictions. Food and drinks outside of mealtimes are the volunteer’s responsibility. In most cases, there are restaurants and markets nearby the homes in which our volunteers stay.
In Tanzania, most volunteers stay in our Homebase. This concept is a permanent residence set up especially for international volunteers. There are several bedrooms at our Homebase and volunteers will normally share a room with a same gender volunteer. There are community rooms and a television. The environment is very relaxed and social and a great place to unwind after a busy day. The kitchen and bathrooms are shared, and there is running water and “western-style” toilets. The neighborhood is very safe and clean. There are many amenities nearby like internet cafés, grocery stores, restaurants and mass transit stops. Orphanage volunteers in Tanzania might have the opportunity to stay with the children as many orphanages provide private rooms for international volunteers. These volunteer rooms will normally be shared with a volunteer of the same gender.
If there are a large number of volunteers during your timeframe, you will stay with a host family. Volunteers staying with a host family usually have a single bedroom, but may occasionally share a room with another volunteer of the same gender. Our host families are chosen carefully and are esteemed community members, who have experience in the realm of hosting international travelers. Host family residences are in comfortable, clean and safe neighborhoods and rooms are simply furnished and tidy. Staying with a host family can offer the support system a volunteer will crave during their program and it is a great way to learn about a host country’s culture and customs.
A unique and important part of Global Crossroad’s successful volunteer abroad programs is our volunteer support in-country. We put safety and comfort first as we deliver enriching and consistent experiences for our international travelers. Our support is multi-faceted while volunteers are in Tanzania and our staff is in contact with our volunteers on a regular basis either with face-to-face visits or via phone/email. Key support comes from our country coordinator and in-country field staff. These individuals are employed by our company and committed to ensuring your experience the best it can be. Your chosen project staff and host family offers support as well, and they are familiar with working with international volunteers and accustomed to answering questions and providing guidance. Volunteers also have access to our country coordinator’s mobile number for emergencies. With longer assignments, our field staff visits regularly (every 2-4 weeks) to ensure the experience is meeting your expectations. Sometimes an assignment may be too far to visit physically, so staff members will touch-base via phone/email. You are also welcome to stop in the offices at any time. You are never alone.
Specific details regarding accommodations, food and contact details for our local coordinator will be provided in personalized volunteer placement documentation prior to arrival.
Frequently asked questions - Tanzania
Application Information
- When should I apply for a volunteer/internship assignment in Tanzania?
- What happens once I submit my documents and application to Global Crossroad for volunteering in Tanzania?
- How long does it take to process my application to process to volunteer in Tanzania?
- What documents do I need to submit with my application?
Visa Information
Placement Information
- Who manages the volunteer projects in Tanzania?
- What are the daily schedules of the projects?
- Where are the projects located?
- What is the language spoken in Tanzania?
- When are the Tanzania based assignments available?
- How long can I volunteer in Tanzania?
Arrival and Departure Information
- Who will arrange my flight to Tanzania?
- At which airport should I arrive?
- If my assignment begins on Monday, when should I arrive in Tanzania?
- Will someone pick me from the airport? If so, how will I know who they are and where they are?
- What should I do if my flight is delayed?
- How can I get to my accommodations from the airport, if I did not connect with Global Crossroad's local representative in the airport?
- What do I need prior to departure from my home country?
- If I want to arrive earlier than when my assignment begins, where do I stay and who will organize the accommodations?
- When should I depart from Tanzania?
- Who will bring me to the airport for my departure?
Living Accommodations Information
- Who will arrange my accommodations and what are they?
- Are single rooms available?
- If I arrive with my friend, or girlfriend/boyfriend, can we stay together?
- Will there be other foreign volunteers/interns at my placement?
- What are the bathroom facilities like?
- What are the laundry arrangements?
- Can I use appliances if I bring them from my home country?
- Who manages my meals?
- Can you accommodate special diets?
- Is the running tap water safe for drink?
- Are there hot and cold-water facilities available?
- Will bottled water be provided?
Health and Safety
- How safe is Tanzania?
- What are the principle health risks in Tanzania?
- Is the food safe if I buy it from a street vendor?
- What are the sanitary conditions in Tanzania?
Money
- Are ATMs easily available?
- If yes, which debit and credit cards are accepted?
- What is the local currency and how do I know the exchange rate?
- Where should I exchange my money?
- How much money should I bring with me?
- Is it safe to carry cash with me?
Communication
- How do I contact with Global Crossroad's local coordinator?
- How do I contact my family and friends once I arrive in Tanzania?
- How can my family members contact me?
- Can I bring my telephone from my home country?
Culture and Custom
- Is there a special dress code that I should follow while staying in Tanzania?
- What should I know about religious conduct in Tanzania?
- How do I respect the people of Tanzania?
More Information about Tanzania
- What is weather like in Tanzania ?
- Required Clothing
- Official Tanzanian Holidays
- What about tipping in Tanzania ?
- Materials to Bring
NOTE: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is generic information and should not be used as a definitive travel guide. Travel information and situations abroad change constantly. Participants should consult Global Crossroad or travel advisors to verify this information.
