Location
  • Tanzania
    • Arusha
Length
2 to 24 weeks
Project Types
Childcare Education Teaching Health Medical

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
17
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Guesthouse Hostel
Groups
Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30) Large Group (31+)
Travel Type
Budget Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price
375
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Meals Transportation
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
Feb 10, 2025
Sep 30, 2024
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About Program

Volunteer in Tanzania with Plan My Gap Year (PMGY), an award-winning international organisation offering safe, trusted and affordable programs in the heart of East Africa. Based in the vibrant northern city of Arusha, PMGY provides a variety of impactful programs, including Childcare, English Teaching, and Medical, opportunities.

Our volunteer in Tanzania programs start on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, running year-round with flexible durations of 2 to 24 weeks. Volunteers stay in a comfortable Volunteer House, where they enjoy freshly prepared breakfast and dinner daily. With comprehensive pre-departure support, airport pick-up, an orientation, and a dedicated local team, PMGY ensures a rewarding and hassle-free experience.

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Impact 🌎

Plan My Gap Year is committed to providing ethical volunteer opportunities that truly benefit the local communities. We have personally vetted all of our Volunteer Programs in every destination. We support a small network of Volunteer Programs abroad that we have specifically chosen due to their efforts being sustainable for our volunteers and the local communities alike. We work closely with each of our local teams to ensure we are assessing and adapting to ensure quality experiences for all involved.

For this reason, PMGY does not provide volunteer opportunities in orphanages in any of our locations. Research and studies have shown that visiting and volunteering in orphanages has the potential to generate an industry that separates children from their families. In turn, putting children at increased risk of neglect and abuse. Therefore, we do not support these institutions with our volunteer network.

Instead, we focus on offering alternative childcare volunteer opportunities whereby children come to and from the placement setting each day. In other words, our local teams collaborate with childcare projects which do not offer any form of residential care. These are safe, responsible, and vetted projects, where participants continue to provide valued assistance supporting local staff.

Program Highlights

  • Most Affordable – PMGY’s programs are accessible to everyone who wants to make a difference, through low fees and high-impact projects.
  • Best Support – Our international and local teams provide extensive around the clock services to assist you every step of your PMGY adventure.
  • Safety Prioritised – With safety a PMGY number-1 priority, we have taken all necessary precautions to ensure our programs are as safe and structured as possible.
  • Extraordinary Experiences – With PMGY, you have the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in amazing cultural and travel experiences, ensuring you leave with unforgettable memories.
  • Friendships for Life – Your PMGY experience not only opens up a doorway for new experiences and exciting memories, but also life-long friendships when meeting new people from around the world.

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Program Reviews

4.95 Rating
based on 21 reviews
  • 5 rating 95.24%
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  • Impact 4.65
  • Support 4.8
  • Fun 4.9
  • Value 4.55
  • Safety 4.95
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Leon
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Give it a shot!

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103 people found this review helpful.
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Maya
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A fantastic trip! Tanzania, July 2016

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112 people found this review helpful.
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Katherine
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Trip to Tanzania, July 2016

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Jaslene
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An experience the average volunteer may not get

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105 people found this review helpful.
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Jessica
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Volunteering in Tanzania!

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