Teach English, Share Culture, games, and music, arts and have fun
The experience
Welcome to our happy English-medium school in Zanzibar!
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to support our students with English, reading, classroom activities, and fun educational activities.
This is more than just volunteering-it’s a cultural exchange! You’ll have the chance to share your culture, learn about ours, connect with local people, play with the children, and create unforgettable memories.
What you offer
4 hours of help per day
Teaching Sports:
Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
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:
US$ 15
Per day
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description:
This 15$ will go through electricity bills, water bills and all three meals a day
What you get
3 days off per week
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 Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
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.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English or Intermediate English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
More Than Volunteering — It’s an Experience!
Come to our little English-medium school in Zanzibar and become part of our school family.
Share your language, culture and talents with our amazing children while helping them learn, grow and dream bigger. In return, discover our beautiful culture, make new friends, have fun, and experience the real warmth of Zanzibar.
Come as a volunteer, leave as family.
Activities & Shift
📚 Teaching & English Practice: Help students with English, reading and communication.
🎨 Fun Activities: Games, creative activities, storytelling and cultural exchange.
🌍 Cultural Exchange: Share your culture and learn about Zanzibar and our local way of life.
⏰ Schedule: Monday–Thursday approximately 3 hours per day, mainly in the morning. Afternoons are free to relax, explore Zanzibar and enjoy your experience! 🌴❤️
Rules
* Be respectful, kind and friendly to everyone.
* Be responsible and committed during your volunteer hours.
* Respect our students, school and local culture.
* Dress comfortably and respectfully at school.
* Communicate with us if you need help or have any concerns.
* Enjoy your free time, explore Zanzibar and have fun! 🌴❤️
Our main rule: Respect, enjoy and make beautiful memories together.