Photography & Storytelling Volunteer
The experience
Help us capture and share the stories of our children, volunteers, and community projects. Volunteers will take photos, create short videos, document activities, and help showcase the impact of our work.
This opportunity is ideal for photographers, videographers, content creators, and anyone interested in visual storytelling. Your work will help us inspire future volunteers and supporters from around the world.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Music:
Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.
Child Care:
Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Languages:
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Additional fee required
Amount:
€ 10
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, to help with the small needs of children at school and financing our Organization
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.
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.
Yoga classes:
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Surf lessons:
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
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
Requirements
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Beyond classroom activities, volunteers are encouraged to engage children through sports, games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and other creative activities that help build confidence, teamwork, creativity, and social skills.
Volunteers may also support daily educational activities, mentor children, share cultural experiences, and help create a safe, loving, and inspiring atmosphere for the kids.
This experience is perfect for volunteers who enjoy working with children, education, cultural exchange, community development, and making a real difference through kindness and support.
By joining our project, you will experience Tanzanian culture, connect with the local community, and become part of a meaningful mission focused on children’s growth, happiness, and future opportunities.
Activities & Shift
Volunteers usually help 4–5 hours per day, 5 days a week.
Main activities include:
- Teaching basic English and Mathematics
- Helping children with reading, writing, and homework
- Organizing educational games and creative activities
- Supporting sports, arts, crafts, music, and storytelling sessions
- Mentoring and encouraging children through positive interaction
- Assisting with daily activities at the orphanage centre
- Sharing culture, ideas, and life experiences with the children
Shifts are flexible and may include morning or afternoon activities depending on the daily schedule at the centre.
Rules
- Respect children, staff members, local culture, and community values
- No alcohol or drugs inside the project area
- Volunteers should be kind, responsible, and supportive
- Please keep the environment clean and organized
- Dress modestly and appropriately while working with children
- Always communicate if you are unable to attend an activity
- Take care of project materials and shared spaces
- Positive attitude and teamwork are highly appreciated