Volunteering -  Community Projects in Tanzania

This placement would suit:

Anyone with a genuine sense of adventure.  People that want to experience something different and do something worthwhile.  Help the Communities around Babati to improve their schools and gain a better education with which to fight poverty.   Be part of the first team on our new East African Expedition.  

Cost details:

We ask that all volunteers make a donation to the project to ensure its survival.

Duration details:

This is a fix team trip. We start it together and finish it together!

This placement would suit:

Much of sub Saharan Africa is living in the harsh conditions of drought and famine.  The building of sand dams enables the community to receive year round water.  You can help in the building of these dams alongside the community to provide a life saving year round supply of water; the work is labor intensive but well worth the effort. Follow this with our new East African Expedition that pushes the boundaries in overseas exploration

Cost details:

We do ask that in order for the projects survival volunteers make a contribution towards the materials used on the project site.

Duration details:

The 6 week expedition is all inclusive that is activities food and accommodation.  White water rafting on the Nile, summiting one of Africa’s highest mountains, numerous safaris and your PADI diving qualification to name but a few.

This placement would suit:

Many in the Waang’waray community live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than a $1 a day.  They simply cannot afford to improve their local school. Yet without a good education the children are condemned to live a life of poverty and deprivation.  By helping improve the educational environment and motivating young people we can give them the tools to fight poverty for themselves.  Your help in the process, by building, painting, playing and making school fun, is invaluable.

Cost details:

An extra 995 pound to cover the cost of the climb and an additional safari, what better way to relax those exhausted legs? We also ask for a donation to be made directly to the charity to ensure its survival.

Duration details:

5 weeks working with the community to improve the facilities followed by the optional climb of Kilimanjaro.

This placement would suit:

someone wanting to make a difference in the world we live in today, who is sensitive to the predicament of under privileged children. You need to be imaginative and show initiative but it is deeply rewarding.

This placement would suit:

Anyone aged between 18-24 years who wants to fully integrate into the local community and work on a wide variety of projects that make a lasting difference to people and wildlife. You can also undertake adventure activities such as scuba diving and mountain trekking as part of your trip.

Cost details:

Price includes fully staffed camps and local guides, food, accommodation, in-country training, wildlife safari and project transfers and costs.

Duration details:

1-3 months

This placement would suit:

Medical students or volunteers interested in helping out with Medicine and Healthcare projects in West Africa

Duration details:

4 weeks to 12 months

This placement would suit:

you if you want experience of real Africa, helping local communities in a stunning location in one of the most outstanding countries in Africa.

Please contact us to find out more and we can direct you to our website which has all the details or give you a call to tell you all about it.

This placement would suit:

Anyone aged between 18-24 years who wants to fully integrate into a small island community and work on marine conservation projects that make a lasting difference to people and wildlife. You can also undertake adventure activities such as scuba diving and mountain trekking as part of your trip.

Cost details:

Price includes fully staffed camps and local guides, food, accommodation, in-country training, wildlife viewing and project transfers and costs.

Duration details:

1 month

This placement would suit:

Anyone keen to experience the Real Africa! We live in a remote community surrounded by game. Be prepared to learn a lot about wildlife and to live in basic conditions.

Duration details:

One week extensions are available: Climb Mount Kilimanjaro/PADI Dive training in Zanzibar.

This placement would suit:

An adventurous and proactive individual who wants to immerse themselves in an African community for a decent length of time. Someone who wants to build upon established and valued projects and make their own mark upon them.

Cost details:

Oyster can arrange your return flight from London to Nairobi (cost £600). We offer an optional 4 day luxury safari for around £540.

Duration details:

Free extension up to six months when on placement. 5 week summer placement also available .

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