There are many enriching opportunities available to you in Tanzania if you are looking to volunteer. This can suit so many skills and interests. There are many challenges when it comes to healthcare, education, social development etc. and Tanzania is a country that will welcome volunteers from all over the world.

One of the pressing needs in the country is educational support.

In primary school, students learn in Swahili but when they transition from this, they will need to switch to English. This can be quite difficult for the students so it is important to have volunteers on their journey. You can look into volunteer work in Tanzania if this is something you are interested in. You can help students learn English and build their language skills so that they can better transition to secondary education. It is not a must for volunteers to have a formal teaching background to contribute. You can be an activities director, teacher’s assistant or provide one-on-one tutoring and make a difference in a child’s life. In addition to English language teaching, you can also assist with the holistic development of students by engaging in music, drama, gardening etc. There are many extracurricular activities that you can take part in to teach essential skills to the students. You can teach them about human rights, the environment, hygiene etc. so that their educational experience can be enriched.

You can also work with children

That have learning difficulties or young people in remand. In addition to providing education, you will be instrumental in preparing them for future employment. There are orphanages in Tanzania that you can volunteer at. The children will learn from much from interaction whether it is through simple lessons, playing and companionship. You don’t need to have specific skills. However, it is needed to have genuine love for the children and a willingness to help them succeed in their lives. Another vital area that needs the assistance of volunteers is to support children and young people with disabilities. There are centres that need help for these children. Some will have physical disabilities and others will have mental disabilities. You need to be committed to working with these children and making a difference in their lives.

You can also look for manual work opportunities

Such as construction, maintenance of buildings and renovation. These projects can help create safe environments for community activities and learning. If you have a medical background whether you are a doctor, nurse, midwife, lab technologist etc., you can provide volunteer support in the healthcare sector of Tanzania. You can help with patient care, assist with clinical procedures and conduct health education sessions. There are also many initiatives to empower women and you can take part in women’s groups that have initiatives for widows, women affected by HIV/AIDS etc. There are educational projects that you can support with regard to raising awareness on crucial health issues. There are also microfinance projects where you can help women to become self-sufficient so that they can support their families and communities.