Support our Women's Initative in Arusha, Tanzania

We are looking for dedicated volunteers to support and strengthen our programs across several areas:

We welcome individuals with knowledge of women’s health, particularly in reproductive and mental health, who can help us provide education and support to the women we work with. We also need volunteers who can teach English to help improve communication skills and open up more opportunities for the women in our community.

For our craft and skills development project, we are seeking people who are passionate about recycling and reusing waste materials and transforming them into practical, high-quality products. Experience in sewing would be especially valuable to help us improve the design and finish of our handmade items.

In addition, we are in need of support to develop a strong marketing strategy—both direct and through social media—to help us reach more customers and grow sales of our products.

As an NGO, we are also actively seeking guidance in fundraising, proposal writing, and resource development. Anyone with experience or ideas in securing funding or building sustainable support systems would be deeply appreciated.

Important Details

• Location: Arusha, Tanzania
• Duration: Minimum 1 month
• Start: Year-round arrivals (flexible)
• Language: Basic English required
• Working schedule: Monday to Friday, ~9AM to 4PM (flexible depending on role)
• Orientation Day: Held the day after arrival

What We Offer

• Ongoing support and supervision by Twiga’s team
• Cultural immersion with host families or independent housing
• Weekday lunch included (other meals vary by housing choice)
• Optional Swahili lessons
• Airport pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
• A structured, ethical framework — no voluntourism, no white saviorism

Costs

• One-time registration fee: $100 (includes airport pickup and orientation day)
• Weekly program fee: $20 (includes weekday lunch, support and contribution to the project)
• Accommodation options:
  • Host Family: $70/week (included private room, towels and bed linens, breakfast and dinner daily, lunch on weekends, drinking water)
  • Independent Housing: ~$110-150/week (meals and utilities included)

We’ll be happy to explain the cost structure in more detail and help you choose the best option based on your preferences and budget.