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This volunteer program is organized by Mama Support Community Organization Tanzania to promote community health, emergency preparedness, and psychosocial well-being among vulnerable children, women, youth, and families in underserved communities.
25 hours of help per week
Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.
Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Amount: € 15 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: Volunteers contribute $10 per day to cover expenses for food, maintenance and financing our Organization
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
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
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Volunteers participating in this program will support community-based health initiatives through education, awareness campaigns, training activities, and direct community engagement. The program aims to strengthen local capacity by teaching essential first aid and emergency response skills that help community members respond effectively to accidents, injuries, and urgent situations before professional medical services become available.
The program also focuses on improving public health awareness through educational outreach on topics including HIV/AIDS prevention, maternal and child health, hygiene and sanitation, nutrition, disease prevention, and healthy living practices. Volunteers may assist with workshops, school programs, home visits, youth activities, and community awareness campaigns.
In addition, the project promotes emotional and mental well-being by providing psychosocial support and encouragement to individuals and families experiencing illness, stress, trauma, poverty, or social challenges. Volunteers contribute by creating supportive environments, listening to community members, and participating in activities that promote hope, confidence, and social connection.
A key component of the program is menstrual hygiene awareness and support for girls and women. Volunteers may assist in educational sessions, awareness campaigns, and the distribution of sanitary materials aimed at reducing stigma, improving dignity, promoting girls’ education, and supporting women’s health.
The program also encourages cultural exchange and mutual learning. Volunteers will have the opportunity to experience Tanzanian culture, traditions, language, food, music, and community life while building meaningful relationships with local people.
Activities & Shifts
As a volunteer in our Health and Community Care Program, you will participate in meaningful daily activities that directly support vulnerable children, women, youth, and families within the community. Tasks may vary depending on ongoing projects, community needs, and your personal skills and interests.
Volunteer Activities May Include:
• Assisting with first aid and emergency response awareness sessions
• Supporting community health education workshops and outreach campaigns
• Teaching hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and healthy living practices
• Participating in HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention education activities
• Supporting maternal and child health education programs
• Assisting with menstrual hygiene awareness sessions for girls and women
• Helping distribute sanitary materials and basic health support items
• Providing emotional support, encouragement, and community interaction
• Visiting schools, families, and local community groups for awareness activities
• Assisting with organizing youth and women empowerment activities
• Helping with documentation, photography, social media, or content creation (optional)
• Participating in environmental cleanliness and community support activities
• Sharing your own ideas, talents, creativity, and cultural experiences with the community
Shifts & Schedule
Volunteers usually participate for approximately 4–5 hours per day, 5 days per week. The schedule is flexible and may change depending on community activities, outreach programs, weather conditions, or special events.
Typical Schedule Example:
Morning Shift
08:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Community outreach, workshops, school visits, and health education activities.
Afternoon (Optional Activities)
Cultural exchange, planning sessions, sports, music, dance
Rules
To ensure a safe, respectful, and positive experience for everyone, all volunteers are expected to follow these program rules during their stay with Mama Support Community Organization Tanzania.
• Respect local culture, traditions, religion, and community values at all times.
• Treat children, women, families, staff members, and fellow volunteers with kindness, respect, and professionalism.
• Volunteers must not engage in discrimination, harassment, violence, or inappropriate behavior of any kind.
• Participation in scheduled activities and agreed working hours is expected unless otherwise discussed with the coordinator.
• Volunteers should communicate openly and respectfully with coordinators regarding any challenges, schedule changes, or concerns.
• Alcohol abuse, illegal drugs, or dangerous behavior are strictly prohibited during the program.
• Volunteers are expected to dress modestly and appropriately, especially during community visits, school activities, and outreach programs.
• Respect privacy and always ask permission before taking photos or videos of children and community members.
• Volunteers must help maintain cleanliness and shared living spaces in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Smoking is not allowed around children, schools, or community activity areas.
• Volunteers should avoid making promises, giving money directly to children, or creating dependency within the community.
• Any donations or support materials should be coordinated through the organization.
• Volunteers are encouraged to be flexible, patient, open-minded, and willing to learn from different cultures and experiences.
• Safety instructions provided by the host organization should always be followed during activities and travel.
