Discover Life Changing Volunteer Programs in Tanzania!
Explore Volunteer Opportunities in Education, Healthcare, Environmental and Empowerment.
Viva Tanzania has welcomed more than 3000 volunteers and interns from across the globe since 2015, connecting them with impactful volunteer and internship opportunities in Tanzania. Our volunteer programs in education, healthcare, environmental work and empowerment projects are supported by a dedicated team providing airport pick-ups, volunteer accommodation in Tanzania, comprehensive Arusha orientations, and 24/7 on-site support. Choose Viva Tanzania for trusted, safe, and enriching volunteer experiences while making a lasting difference and impact in Tanzania’s communities.
About Viva Tanzania
Changing Lives Through Volunteer Programs in Tanzania
Since 2015, Viva Tanzania has connected over 3000 volunteers and interns with meaningful opportunities in Tanzania’s education, healthcare, and conservation sectors. Tizia founded Viva Tanzania with the belief that volunteering can create sustainable change and empowerment within local communities. Today, Viva Tanzania is proud to be one of the leading organizations for volunteer programs in Tanzania, enabling people from around the world to contribute to life-changing projects in Arusha and beyond.
Our dedicated team is here to make your experience unforgettable. Grace, our experienced Volunteer Coordinator, is your go-to person for any support you need during your stay. She provides orientation tours, oversees project placements, and is available 24/7 to assist with any challenges. Venance and Elibariki, our skilled drivers and guides, not only ensure safe transport but are enthusiastic about sharing Tanzania’s rich culture with all volunteers. Our dedicated housekeeping team work hard to keep the volunteer accommodation comfortable and secure, providing a home away from home for everyone who joins us.
Why Choose Viva Tanzania?
By choosing Viva Tanzania, you are selecting one of the most highly rated providers of volunteer opportunities not only in Tanzania, but all of Africa. Our all-inclusive programs offer secure accommodation, project orientation, and continuous support, ensuring a smooth, impactful and genuinely life-changing experience for every volunteer. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, education, conservation, or empowerment, we provide the necessary resources for YOU to make a difference. Join Viva Tanzania’s volunteer programs in Tanzania and be part of a community-driven effort to create a positive and lasting impact like the 3000+ international volunteers before you.
Our Volunteering and Internship Projects
This is why
You should choose us
We are experienced
Our Tanzanian team members grew up in Arusha and are trained in education and tourism. Our German team members have all worked as volunteers or interns in Tanzania. This combination of knowledge and experience helps us excel at what we do. Our projects are built, grown and developed hand-in-hand with local communities to make a lasting impact.
We care
Our volunteer coordinators have been volunteers or interns themselves. So they understand the challenges you may face, and provide encouragement and support, to ensure your success. We provide a personalised service, we greet you at the airport, take you on a walking tour of the city personalised to your individual needs, help you buy a local sim card, show you how to use public transport, and take you to your project on your first day of work. There will always be at least one member of our team at the hostel to help you.
We are responsible
Our team members earn a decent wage enabling them to provide for their families. And we pay the school fees for their children too. As well we support our projects through the work of our volunteers and interns, and through various donation channels. Our projects are carefully chosen to create and empower effective and sustainable local development.
Unlike in other organizations you will get to know the person who stands behind the website, the emails and the whole organization personally at your first day in Arusha. The communal life and daily dinners guarantee an excellent local support.
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Testimonials
"The hospital, Selian Hospital, where I volunteered at, taught me a lot about the practice of western medicine. Even though the hospital could not afford many of the high-cost equipment and medicines, I learned that they instead make do with creative workarounds. For example, gloves are used at tourniquets. The stay was also very hospitable. Tizia and all her staff are kind and welcoming. I would recommend this trip to anybody looking to get a brief introduction to medicine in developing countries."
Chase Ying Yuan, 23
United States of America, 2023
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