Projects Abroad Volunteer Programs in Tanzania
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Projects Abroad has established a variety of volunteer programs in Tanzania since 2009 including Teaching, Care, Sports, Building projects, as well as a Culture & Community program with the nomadic Maasai tribe.
We also offer internships to help you gain experience in your career of choice, including Microfinance, Law & Human Rights and Medical projects such as Nursing, Midwifery, General Medicine, and Dentistry.
When you are not working or learning something new, you'll have the opportunity to take an incredible safari or even climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Tanzania boasts the largest concentration and diversity of animals in Africa.
Whether your placement is in Arusha or Moshi, this is a great opportunity to explore all the wonders that East Africa has to offer.
- Choose a project you are passionate about that fits your interests
- Select your own start date and duration
- Get 24/7 support from our local staff
- Live and work in the local community
- Have fun exploring the country and its culture over the weekends
New Gap Semester Programs!
Asia, Africa, and Beyond! Looking for an alternative to virtual learning? Our new Going Beyond gap semester programs are a safe, structured, yet flexible option to see the world while gaining valuable work experience and knowledge abroad. Half semester up to a full year - choose your own path and tasks. Next escape is November 8th!
Discover more & Apply! - Limited spaces available.
Popular Programs

Build classrooms and school buildings to give rural Masaai children a safe, proper learning environment. Before we started this project, young children on the outskirts of Arusha had little to no access to early education to prep them for primary school. When classes were taught, they were held in a damaged church building. Our Building volunteers are working hard to build a strong foundation for their education, followed by our Teaching volunteers who then teach English in the new classrooms.

Help give disadvantaged children in Arusha the opportunity to learn English. English is one of Tanzania’s official languages, making it an important skill for people to learn. English skills can open the door to better employment opportunities in business or tourism.

Live and work in Arusha and coach sport at disadvantaged schools, helping children develop their fitness. The schools we partner with have limited resources and funding, and cannot afford to hire a dedicated physical education teacher. This means that the children miss out on regular physical activity, and aren’t able to learn to play different sports. Help our volunteers provide regular, structured sports and fitness classes to promote team work, health, and a love for sports.

Experience day to day hospital life first-hand while shadowing Doctors and Nurses through a variety of departments, and get hands-on while providing health checks to groups of impoverish and isolated people in Tanzania who do not have access to routine medical treatment. This will add valuable experience to make your resume and Medical School applications stand out and provide a safe avenue to lend a helping hand to disadvantaged communities in East Africa.