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Welcome to Mkwajuni, Tanzania!
Join our family at Cacilia Pre and Primary School. Help children learn English, enjoy sports, creative activities, and support community projects.
Experience authentic Tanzanian culture, make new friends, and discover local life.
We provide free daily meals and a welcoming place to stay.
Come share your skills, exchange cultures, and help us build a brighter future for children!
25 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Amount: US$ 55 Per week
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers
Description: We kindly request a one-time contribution of US$55 to help cover accommodation costs during your stay with us. This contribution helps us provide a clean, safe, and comfortable place for our volunteers. All meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, are provided completely free of charge. We warmly welcome you to experience Tanzanian culture, share meaningful moments, make new friendships, and become part of our community in Mkwajuni. Thanks
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.
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 Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.
Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Fluent English or Fluent Swahili
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Welcome to Cacilia Pre and Primary School in Mkwajuni, Songwe, Tanzania!
We welcome international volunteers who are passionate about education, children, cultural exchange, and community development. You will have an opportunity to share your knowledge, discover Tanzanian traditions, make new friendships, and become part of our community.
We provide accommodation and free daily meals in a friendly family environment. We hope to make your experience meaningful, enjoyable, and unforgettable.
Volunteers will participate in activities such as:
- Helping children practise English.
- Supporting classroom learning.
- Organizing sports, games, and creative activities.
- Participating in gardening and environmental projects.
- Sharing languages, skills, and cultural experiences.
Schedule: 4–5 hours per day, 5 days per week, with 2 days off.
We value teamwork, flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm.
- Respect children, teachers, and community members.
- Be punctual and responsible.
- Follow school guidelines and instructions.
- Respect local culture, traditions, and customs.
- Maintain cleanliness and care for the accommodation.
- Never photograph or share children's pictures without school permission.
- Avoid smoking or excessive drinking on school premises.
- Communicate openly and treat everyone with kindness.
We want every volunteer to feel safe, respected, and welcome. Let's create a positive experience together!
