Nonprofit
Published 10/15/25 6:07PM

Environmental Volunteer in Africa

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Dar es Salaam, 02, Tanzania
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Part time (10-30 hrs/wk)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    9
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Education, Health & Medicine, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Stipend Provided, Training Provided, Housing Available, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Environmental Volunteer in Africa

    Summary

    Art in Tanzania promotes sustainable solutions for local communities. We educate individuals about household solar options, composting, climate change, and environmental risks.

    Details

    Art in Tanzania has been thriving since 1996. Our community placements attract around 250 participants annually. Our vision is to offer students hands-on experience in developing African communities.

    Alongside your studies, you will have an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in African culture, life, and its stunning natural beauty, as well as its diverse wildlife.

    Tanzanian communities need more substantial economic resources to embrace environmentally friendly household solutions.

    Currently, less than 50% of households have access to toilets. Interns are developing sustainable, affordable solutions, such as dry toilets for homes and schools.

    We promote household solutions, including water purification, composting, sourcing sustainable cooking fuel, and establishing tree and bamboo nurseries.

    In Tanzania, it is crucial to educate communities about the impacts of climate change and disaster risks, and how to mitigate them.

    Sustainable wildlife safaris and other tourism operations are essential funding sources for NGOS.

    Academic-level team leaders supervise your daily work. We also monitor your progress through a weekly planning and reporting system to support your success in your placement work.

    The internship's outcome is learning how to apply one's education in developing countries with limited resources and experience.

    Moreover, interns work in teams with international students and volunteers to gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities in a rapidly growing economy.

    Work hours vary from 6 to 8 hours daily, Monday through Friday.

    The program is ongoing, meaning the start dates are flexible. Your placement is tailored to your background, experience, and interests, enhancing our daily work with the communities.

    Daily tasks include practical fieldwork, planning, reporting, and visibility efforts.

    The start and end dates are flexible because all programs are ongoing, with many in operation since 1996.

    You and your friends can enjoy affordable, eco-friendly safaris and tours.

    We typically host between 15 and 40 students from around the world, representing over 400 universities with which we collaborate, as well as a diverse range of professions and backgrounds.

    The Benefits and Perks are as follows:

    Accommodation and meals are considered personal expenses. For weeks 1 to 13, EUR 175 per week covers accommodation with breakfast and dinner, access to the student compound facilities, and professional tutoring. From week 14 onwards, the cost is €125 per week.

    The airport transfer costs EUR 60 for a one-way trip and is classified as a personal expense.

    A charity immigration visa costs USD 50 and is considered a personal expense. A multiple-entry visa valid for less than 12 months costs USD 250.

    Although modest, we offer interns a monthly stipend of USD 50, twice Tanzania's national minimum wage.

    Flights are considered personal expenses.

    Local transportation, if it exists, is a personal expense.

    Our testimonials page.

    Please review the compound photos.

    Pre-travel info.

    For more details, please email or Zoom at kari@artintanzania.org, or send a message to our WhatsApp at +25576777773.

    Web: https://www.volunteerafrica.fi

    Application: https://www.volunteerafrica.fi/application

    Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/artintanzania

    Blog: https://www.volunteerafrica/blogs

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/artintanzania

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/art-in-tanzania

    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/artintanzania

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artintanzania/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/artintanzania

    Location

    On-site

    Art in Tanzania Compound

    Umoja rd, Dar es Salaam, 02 23333, Tanzania
    Madale village
    Directions

    Umoja Road, Block 2Q

    Madale Village

    P.O. Box 23333 Dar es Salaam

    Tanzania

    Madale -6.672045, 39.144231 and 6.40'19.4"S - 39"08"39.2"E

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