Volunteer in Tanzania

Volunteering in Tanzania can be one of the most challenging, yet rewarding experiences in a person’s life. We are at the ground floor of development and desperately need skilled volunteers who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work with passion and conviction. Conditions in the area of Tanzania where OA operates are primitive, and many of the school children, if they are lucky enough to attend school, do not have the uniforms, books, or the supplies they need to receive a complete education. Most of the orphans OA has identified have no funds to attend school at all.

Our program is flexible and we tailor-make your schedule according to your abilities and interests, and according to the needs of the orphans and widows. Areas of volunteering can include:

Teaching at one of our schools. While English and/or French is especially needed, children need instruction in all subject areas, including science, math, history, music, geography, and reading. (All classes are taught in English. Volunteers must be fluent in English.)

Providing teacher training and mentoring

Providing preventive health education, including AIDS / HIV awareness

Providing health screening for orphans and widows

Helping with construction of schools (bring your tools!)

Providing technical assistance to on-site personnel, such as accounting, communications technology, and computer skills

Teaching English and/or computer classes to widows

Helping a widow to set up her own business.

For more specifics on volunteering in Tanzania, including conditions, accommodations, fee schedule, and application form, please go to FAQ.