I had a wonderful experience volunteering in Tanzania. The program was extremely well organized, and we received a lot of support from the coordinators throughout our stay.

The volunteer house also had very good conditions (including hot water, reliable internet, and tasty meals), which made day-to-day life comfortable.

However, I did notice that a local economy has developed around volunteering, with an expectation that volunteers will contribute financially or bring resources. While this is understandable, it’s something future volunteers should be aware of.

Overall, though, it was a very enriching and eye-opening experience that I’m grateful to have been part of.

I’ve traveled throughout the world and Africa, and living/volunteering (for 2 weeks) with the Maasai tribal community in Tanzania was life changing. I have volunteered 3x with IVHQ in India, Argentina, and now Tanzania — and I’ve already begun to organize my next volunteer trip. They are an excellent organization and have made all my trips profoundly rewarding.

Each volunteer day was unique and extremely hands-on from building chicken coops to creating lesson plans for the school children. Every experience was unique and living in traditional bomas was such a highlight. The Maasai people were welcoming, engaging, thoughtful, and educational. Their nomadic culture, ways of life, connection to the land/wildlife, and culture are all so vital to Tanzania, Africa as a whole and the world at large.

Tanzania is a beautiful country with immense natural beauty. I went on a 4 day safari in the Serengeti and hiked Mt Kilimanjaro. Being so close to African wildlife and historical locations were also such a highlight of my adventure!

Thank you IVHQ! It was certainly a trip to remember!

Volunteering with IVHQ in Tanzania was truly a life-changing experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and supported by both the IVHQ team and the local coordinators. Everything was well-organized — from the airport pickup, to the orientation, to the placement itself — which made me feel safe and confident in a completely new environment.

I did childcare, and it was beyond rewarding. The children were full of energy, warmth, and joy, and every day felt meaningful knowing I was making a real difference. The work was hands-on and immersive, giving me a deeper understanding of the community’s needs and culture.

Outside of volunteering, I had the chance to explore the incredible beauty of Tanzania — from the vibrant local markets to breathtaking safaris. The people I met, both locals and fellow volunteers, made this journey unforgettable.

I can’t recommend IVHQ enough for anyone looking to combine travel with purpose. Tanzania will always have a special place in my heart, and I’m already looking forward to my next volunteering adventure.

I had an incredible experience volunteering with IVHQ. From the moment I signed up, everything was handled professionally and efficiently. Any questions I had before my trip were answered quickly by my program manager via email, which gave me a lot of peace of mind leading up to my departure.

Once I arrived in-country, the local team was equally amazing. They were always available to help with anything I needed and responded quickly whenever I reached out! Their support made me feel safe, welcomed, and well taken care of.

The program itself was well-organized, meaningful, and a great balance of work and cultural immersion. I loved every moment of volunteering and had the chance to make friendships with people from all around the world. It was truly a life-changing experience, and I can’t recommend IVHQ enough!

My experience with IVHQ was everything and more that I could ask for. For it being my first volunteering experience, I wanted to find a trustworthy company, so I did not hasitate to go on with this program seeing the website that they have perfected. They offered me all the information I needed, which helped me a lot to prepare myself for this journey. It was also nice to have someone to reach out to at all times, because the Local team was very very helpful. It was so easy for me to make this trip happen thanks to this company.

It was my first volunteering experience, and I felt welcome at the camp from the first day. The Local Team was always very helpful when any volunteer needed advice.

Also, we could choose various activities every week, which meant that every day was different and never boring.

The accommodation was clean, and the food was very good; they also accepted requests for specific dishes from time to time. In a couple of weeks, I made great friends and I would definitely recommend this experience to someone else.

It was an incredible experience full of new adventures and new things to learn. The local team was great and very accesible for any problem we encountered. It was also a great way to impact the community and learn from them. Additionally doing extra activities trips or tours is extremely accesible to do. I would recommend this experience for young travelers looking to learn about different cultures, and looking to make a change in their life and in 5e lives of others. I would also recommended this for people taking a gap semester, year or during summer break.

Best experience ever! All the IVHQ team, the mammas, and all the people from Tanzania! Always happy and dancing! They have my heart. My program changed me as a person, and it helped me to travel alone and overcome my fears. It was hard at the beginning but at the end, Tanzania became my home❤️

I met good friends, good people, all the tours and the people, the drivers and everything there, even in the streets, the people from Tanzania are the best!

I really loved everything, I only have to say that it is the best trip and experience in my whole life,