Staff Spotlight: Thea Mushi

Traveling by boat to Zanzibar is my favorite travel memory. I was born in mainland Tanzania, near the highest mountain in Africa (Kilimanjaro), but I had never experienced travels on the sea before.

I joined my current company, CCS, 13 years ago. I started as a Program Director and am now a Country President. Although my daily work is not different, my experiences and what I've learned have helped me to grow tremendously.

Meeting different nationalities of different backgrounds and cultures makes me feel like I have traveled to almost all of the countries in the world.

I would chose Tanzania. It is a peaceful country, with welcoming people and it has a lot to offer in terms culture and nature. The CCS programs in Tanzania have a lot to offer through volunteering in the community and working with CCS partners - the work is very rewarding.

It allows you to connect on a deeper level with local culture through interaction with communities and cultural and learning activities. It also provides a safe and comfortable home base, traditional tasty Tanzanian dishes, and local language lessons.

It also offers free time on the weekends where you are able to visit National Parks and other nearby sites, go mountain climbing in Zanzibar, and visit the ocean.

I think that the professionalism our staff displays when working with volunteers and the desire for them to have a positive experience is what makes our company unique. Also, safety and security are a priority for us!

Teamwork and dynamic leaders.