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Volunteering with Children in Tanzania for Teenagers

Work with volunteers your age in local communities and help children learn through play

Destination

Tanzania

Age

15-18 y/o

Minimum Stay

2 weeks

Start Date

During school holidays

Accommodation

Homestay

Service Hours

40-60

What’s included

24/7 Support

Full supervision from arrival to departure, and 24/7 back up from our global teams.

Meals

All breakfast, lunch, and dinners, and always fresh drinking water.

Accommodation & Amenities

Clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation. A home away from home with comfortable amenities.

Transportation

To and from the airport, plus everything in between. Daily transport to your placement and back.

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Starting at €2,305 for 2 weeks

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Trip Overview

Inspire young minds

Teach English, play games, and lead engaging activities that foster learning and creativity in Tanzanian classrooms, supporting local teachers.

Nurture learning and enhance environments

Improve the learning environment of Tanzanian children by contributing to school renovations, painting classrooms, and creating vibrant garden spaces.

Unlock your potential

Develop valuable childcare skills, gain a deeper understanding of global issues, and boost your own confidence and communication ability.

A taste of Tanzania

Lose yourself in the local culture by living with a host family, embarking on a thrilling safari adventure, and exploring Materuni waterfalls.

Make unforgettable memories

Create lifelong memories through your incredible adventure and forge global friendships with like-minded travellers.

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What you need to know

Overview

This project is perfect for teenagers who enjoy working with children. You’ll also get your hands dirty doing community work. This could be anything from painting a classroom to building playground equipment.

You don’t need any qualifications or experience to join. This is a great opportunity to gain childcare experience and add new skills like planning and leadership to your CV.

This project is specifically designed for teenage volunteers. We have a set itinerary and extra staff support, so you’ll have plenty of guidance.

Aims & Impact

The aim of this project is to support staff and children at under-resourced care centres.

Parents and caregivers typically have to work long hours to support their family, leaving children without enough support at home.

Teachers in kindergartens and schools also struggle to meet the needs of children who are falling behind in their development. Overcrowded classes make it impossible for teachers to monitor children closely, and many kids struggle with their education. On top of this, schools are often underfunded and lack the resources needed to make learning fun and engaging.

As part of your volunteer work, you will provide support for children’s overall development. You’ll also help make care centres, kindergartens, and schools brighter, more welcoming places.

We’ve outlined three main goals in our Childcare Management Plan for Tanzania. These goals are:

Promote early childhood development
Improve hygiene levels of the children
Increase English

Join this Childcare & Community Project for teenagers and help us work towards achieving these goals.

Activities

You’ll work with a group of teenagers your age to create resources and help children learn through play. These are some ways you can help, learn, and explore:

Work with children on their development and encourage learning through play
Help children maintain a basic hygiene routine to keep them healthy
Do community work to create long-lasting resources for local communities
Work with teenagers from around the world and explore Tanzania together

Your work will focus on the following areas:

Work with children

In Tanzania, you’ll work with children to promote their development. This isn’t all hard work – it’s actually loads of fun! We emphasise learning through play, which is a very important part of early childhood development. We encourage you to get out the coloured cardboard and run an arts and crafts class. Or teach hand-eye coordination and teamwork with a ball game.

Maintain a hygiene routine

Maintaining a good hygiene routine will go a long way with keeping kids healthy. You can help make sure children wash their hands thoroughly before a meal. You can also encourage them to brush their teeth correctly to keep their pearly whites sparkling.

Assist with community work

Creating educational resources and helping with community work is an important part of your project. Prepare to get splattered with paint while painting a classroom. Or team up with the other volunteers and build a colourful playground. You can also make educational flashcards and posters which teachers and future volunteers can continue to use once you’ve finished your project.

Work with volunteers from around the world

You’ll be volunteering with teens from around the world, all sharing in this exciting experience abroad. There will be plenty for you to learn from your new international friends. During social activities, you’ll explore and learn about life in Tanzania together.

Map & Location

Vast savannahs teeming with wildlife, Mount Kilimanjaro piercing the sky, and the colourful culture of the Maasai tribe — all things you’ll find in the incredible East African nation of Tanzania.

Tanzania is considered as one of the safest countries in Africa with a friendly and welcoming population, and is a popular tourist destination. With 30% of the country covered in national parks, including the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, it’s especially good for safaris.

Arusha

Arusha, in northern Tanzania, serves as a gateway to Africa’s most renowned safari destinations. The region is home to 2.4 million people, with 600,000 living in Arusha city at the foot of Mount Meru. It enjoys a pleasant highland climate with warm days and cool nights.

It has a mix of cultures and a growing tourism industry thanks to the fascinating handcrafted souvenirs of the Maasai markets, interesting cultural sites, and thrilling safari trips to nearby national parks.

Food & Accommodation

Discover the magic of Tanzania from your base in Arusha. You’ll have everything you need for a comfortable stay, including a cosy bed, three meals a day using the authentic tastes of Tanzania, and readily available drinking water.

You’ll be welcomed into a carefully selected host family in Arusha, instantly making you feel like a local and providing a taste of Tanzanian life. It will be clean, safe, and within a short distance of your placement. We’ll also handle your daily transport to and from your project, so you can focus on developing your skills, connections, and global perspective.

Shared rooms are arranged with other participants of the same gender and similar age, creating a great opportunity to connect and share your cultural exchange in this beautiful country.

Your Arrival Made Easy

When you arrive at your respective airport, a member of Projects Abroad staff will be there to meet you. You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on our Tanzania Arrival Procedures page.