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🌿🌍 Afro Rasta Eco Village in Tanzania — Garden, Permaculture & Media Volunteering


The experience

Welcome to Afro Rasta House CTE, a small sustainable farmstay project located in Msufini, Kilindoni on the beautiful island of Mafia Island, Tanzania 🇹🇿. Our project combines local farming, community education, and cultural exchange in a peaceful tropical environment.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 105 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Volunteers contribute $15 per day for food and receive a free boat trip with whale sharks.


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Swahili

Between 25 and 55 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Tanzania


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

At Afro Rasta House CTE, our program focuses on sustainable farming, community learning, and cultural exchange on Mafia Island. Volunteers support organic gardening, environmental projects, and small community initiatives while experiencing authentic island life.


Activities & Shift

The volunteers work approximately 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Activities:
- participate in the development of the ecotourism project
- social media
- photographic
- garden
- help with the construction and decoration of the place


Rules

To ensure a positive experience for everyone, we ask volunteers to:

Be punctual and respect working hours.

Inform the host in advance if you are unwell or unable to work.

Respect local culture, traditions, and dress modestly in the community.

Keep shared spaces clean and organized.

Avoid illegal substances and excessive alcohol consumption.

Conserve water and electricity.

Communicate openly and respectfully with hosts and other volunteers.

We aim to create a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all. 🌿