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Join Giving Hands Tanzania in Arusha and help improve the lives of animals while gaining an authentic insight into animal welfare and veterinary care in Tanzania.
As a volunteer, you will support our local animal welfare partners and, depending on your experience and the current needs of the project, assist at an animal shelter and observe or support activities at a local veterinary clinic.
25 hours of help per week
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Amount: € 20 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project
Description: Accommodation, Security & Food * cozy and safe volunteer accommodation * Breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday freshly cooked * Filtered drinking water * 24/7 emergency support * Security at the accommodation * Wi-Fi * Orientation and local support
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.
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.
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.
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.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English
Between 18 and 75 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
At the animal shelter, volunteers can help with feeding, cleaning, exercising and caring for animals, as well as providing companionship and helping with general shelter activities.
At the veterinary clinic, volunteers may have the opportunity to observe veterinary professionals and learn about animal healthcare in Tanzania. Volunteers with relevant veterinary or animal-care qualifications may be able to assist with appropriate tasks under professional supervision.
What you can do:
Feed and care for animals
Clean and maintain animal areas
Walk and exercise dogs
Support shelter activities and maintenance
Observe veterinary consultations and treatments
Learn about animal welfare and veterinary care in Tanzania
Support responsible pet ownership and community awareness
Who can volunteer?
We welcome animal lovers who are responsible, patient and willing to get involved.
No professional experience is required for general shelter activities. Veterinary students, veterinary professionals and volunteers with animal-care experience are also welcome. Any veterinary procedures must be carried out only by qualified professionals or under appropriate professional supervision.
This project gives you the opportunity to contribute to animal welfare while learning about the challenges and opportunities of animal care in Tanzania. You will work alongside local staff and professionals and experience everyday life in the Arusha community.
Volunteers usually help for around 20–25 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, approximately 4–5 hours per day.
The exact schedule is agreed with the local project coordinator and may vary depending on the children's daily activities and the needs of the project.
Weekends are free, giving volunteers plenty of time to explore Arusha, experience Tanzanian culture, or join optional trips and activities.
