🌍Volunteer & Internship in Zanzibar: Teaching and Community Support
The experience
Join us in Zanzibar for a meaningful Volunteering and Internship opportunity! Support our impactful community programs in School Teaching, HIV/AIDS awareness, Healthcare, Social Work, Women Empowerment, Environmental Education & Conservation, and Marine Conservation.
Volunteers and interns engage in hands-on activities from 8 am to 2 pm during weekdays, and after that they have free time to see the beauty of Zanzibar island, including the beach.
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Sports:
Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Teaching Languages:
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Additional fee required
Amount:
€ 200
Per week
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description:
The fees cover airport pickups, 3 meals during weekdays, wifi, all local volunteering transport costs, drinking water, program fee and supervision, etc.
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.
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 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.
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
Intermediate English or Intermediate French
Between 18 and 60 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
European Union Passport
United States visa or citizenship
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Our Volunteering and Internship Program in Zanzibar connects passionate individuals with local communities to create sustainable impact. We operate in partnership with schools, health centers, women’s groups, and environmental organizations across Unguja Island.
Volunteers and interns work directly on seven core programs: School Teaching, HIV/AIDS Awareness & Education, Healthcare Support, Social Work, Women Empowerment, Environmental Education & Conservation, and Marine Conservation.
The program combines practical fieldwork with cultural immersion. Participants live in our volunteer house, receive orientation and ongoing support from our local team, and work 5–6 days per week. Weekly team meetings, Swahili lessons, and weekend cultural excursions are included. The focus is on long-term community benefit, knowledge transfer, and personal growth.
Activities & Shift
A typical volunteering day in Zanzibar runs from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with flexibility based on the specific program and community needs. Volunteers work 5–6 days per week.
Daily Schedule & Activities:
• 7:30 – 8:30 AM: Breakfast + team briefing and planning for the day.
• 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Morning fieldwork/placement activities.
• 12:30 – 2:00 PM: Lunch break + rest.
Rules
Passion and willingness to help.