Volunteering in afforestation in Tanzania
- Many volunteers on site
- Diverse cuisine
- Day tour included
Stand up for nature and environmental protection and get involved in reforestation in Tanzania! In this project, you plant trees and distribute them to public institutions and private individuals once they have reached the right size. You also do educational work for the local population. The aim is to sustainably improve the environmental situation on site and contribute to climate protection.
Iringa
from 18 years
4 - 52 weeks
/ from €1.270
Wednesday, Sunday
Take immediate measures to combat climate change and its effects.
Project ID : FA-TA10
As a volunteerTanzania & Zanzibar
4 - 52 weeks / from €1.270
to the cost overview
What's the matter?
Tanzania has a lot to offer in terms of landscape. Here you can discover paradisiacal beaches, the impressive Kilimanjaro and endless savannah landscapes! But the so-called Miombo forest is also unique. With its closed canopy, it offers shelter to numerous animals. However, this natural area is increasingly endangered.
Because although most of the land area is protected, Tanzania has to struggle with immense environmental problems such as overgrazing and deforestation. Since there are no property rights to agricultural land, everyone tries to take advantage of the resources of the common land as much as possible. In many places, forests are being cleared indiscriminately in order to use the land for agricultural purposes. Up to 3.500 square kilometers of forest are cut down in this way every year.
You can counteract this problem with your volunteer work in reforestation! Together with the team at your assignment site in Tanzania, you will plant seedlings and distribute trees to the surrounding communities.
Your place of work is a non-profit organization in Iringa, in the center of Tanzania. The reforestation project started in 2012 and was funded by the local church. Trees are grown and cared for in a local tree nursery. When these have reached an appropriate size, they are distributed to the surrounding communities. The trees are then planted in schools, hospitals or parishes, for example. Every year around 200.000 trees are distributed with the help of the project and with the support of volunteers.
The aim of your project work is to support the team at the facility in protecting and preserving the environment in order to counteract climate change. You should also help to convey to the locals how important the issue of environmental protection is for future generations.
Your tasks as a volunteer
Your tasks as a volunteer in the reforestation project are diverse. You actively support the team on site in all work areas. In the tree nursery, for example, you are responsible for soil preparation and processing. You help plant the trees and ensure that the tree seedlings can grow and thrive under good conditions. As soon as they have reached the right size, you distribute the trees to schools, parishes, hospitals or even private individuals. There they are then planted again.
You are also responsible for purchasing new seeds and water supply systems. You can also get involved in controlling and monitoring the reforestation. Your support will educate the population about the need for environmental protection and nature conservation. The team is also happy if you share your existing technical know-how with them.
Your day-to-day work and the associated tasks depend on the season. However, you will have something to do at any time of the year. For example, at the beginning of the year, the soil for the new seedlings is prepared. Your exact working hours will be discussed with you on site. You work a maximum of 40 hours a week.
Accommodation Catering
Volunteer House in Iringa
Our Volunteer House in Iringa has three bedrooms that can accommodate up to six volunteers. The house is also equipped with an inviting living and dining room with sofas and a music system as well as a kitchen. There are two bathrooms with western toilets and showers with running water. The partially covered, huge outdoor terrace with a hang out area is the highlight of the accommodation and an ideal opportunity to spend time there with the other volunteers. WiFi is also available here.
Our RGV team member Shedrack lives in the same house and loves organizing trips, BBQs and game nights for you and the other volunteers.
Location
Iringa
In Iringa, a larger city in the middle of a lush green mountain landscape and surrounded by national parks, you are in the heart of Tanzania. Already on the bus ride there you drive through the middle of the Mikumi National Park and can admire giraffes and elephants in their natural environment from the bus window.
Iringa is located inland on a large rocky plateau. From up here you have a breathtaking view over numerous tobacco and corn fields! The hilly and lush green landscape is ideal for hiking or simply relaxing.
If you would like to combine nature and the city during your stay, then Iringa is a good fit for you! Especially if you prefer mountains to the sea and you can also enjoy a sunset on a rock or over the city.
On-site procedure
Arrival in Tanzania
For your stay abroad in Tanzania, you fly directly to the coastal city of Dar es Salaam. There you will be picked up and welcomed at the airport by Ester, a team member of our Rainbow Family! After your arrival, she will take you directly to your accommodation so that you can recover from your journey. Your host father Kelvin will welcome you and show you your new temporary home. As soon as you have arrived correctly and have had a good night's sleep, your orientation program begins.
Orientation program in Dar es Salaam
Your orientation program starts together with the RGV team in Dar es Salaam. Ester introduces you to the culture and lifestyle of the local people. This will make it easier for you to get used to it. For example, she shows you how to shop at local markets and familiarizes you with the banks and withdrawing money in Dar es Salaam. Ester will also give you valuable tips on safety and hygiene on site.
Your first day in the project
As soon as you have familiarized yourself with everything, you can start with your project work. To do this, you will drive to the deployment site together with one of our team members the next day. You get to know your contacts there and become familiar with the area. Depending on how much previous knowledge you have and depending on the assessment and needs of the local specialists, you will be slowly introduced to the work or you will soon be assigned your own tasks.
Pricing
-
4 weeks of participationbase fee€ 1.270, -
-
up to 48 weeks respectivelyextension week€ 150, - / week
included
Services
Before departure
- Individual advice and support from our trained RGV team in Munich
- Organization including placement in the project and coordination of your stay on site
- Assistance with preparation: visa, health care, travel insurance, etc.
- Non-binding flight advice
- Travel ABC with packing list for your travel preparation
- RGV t-shirt
On site
- Local SIM card with 2 GB data volume (one-time, deposit required)
- Orientation program with the team on site
- Support and guidance from the on-site team
- RGV 24h emergency number
- Project t-shirt to wear during on-site activities
- Airport transfer on the agreed arrival and departure days
- Accommodation in Volunteer House
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner
- Impressive day tour
After return
- Participation confirmation of your voluntary commitment
- Reflection course on your experiences abroad
- Evaluation sheet and optional feedback discussion
not included
Services
- Round trip
- Private expenses on site
- Excursions with microlight flights
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Visa and Vaccinations
- All nights outside your agreed accommodation
- Public transport and extra transfers
- Daily drive to the project
- Drinks
Individual
Recommended additional offers
& must-haves
Would you prefer to stay in a single room? Are you vegan or do you have special requests for food? Or do you want to do some cool trips with other volunteers in your free time and explore the country?
With us, you benefit from a variety of optional additional services that you can add individually to your booking, depending on your preferences.
Cheap flights with our flight partner thanks to volunteer rates.
Would you like to receive a cheap flight offer for your stay abroad that is perfectly tailored to you? After you have successfully registered, you can have a non-binding offer created.
The excellent rates for volunteers, students and young people are a great advantage. Arrival times and flight time changes can also be sent directly to RGV upon request, so that our RGV teams in the destination countries are always informed about your arrival times.
These special tariffs give you special added value:
- maximum flexibility for rebookings and cancellations
- generous baggage allowance
- Additional discounts on one-way flights: The new volunteer tariffs include attractive discounts to reduce your financial burden on one-way flights (e.g. for stopovers, project or country combinations).
Benefit from the 4 in 1 ERGO travel insurance.
You can easily book the long-term travel protection of ERGO Reiseversicherung after you have registered. You will receive the links to this automatically after a successful registration.
The following building blocks are included:
- Health Insurance
- Comfort protection: accident, liability and interruption insurance
- Travel insurance
- Interactive online TEFL/TESOL course for volunteers
- Interactive online TEFL/TESOL course
-
Learn Swahili in TanzaniaLanguage courses in Tanzania150 €
-
Per weekSingle room in the volunteer house60 €
-
Two tools to get you started on your personal developmentPersonal development introductory courseFree of charge
Iringa
Team
site
In Tanzania we have a big colorful team, that of Lukas and Flora is conducted. Lukas comes from Tübingen and studied renewable energies. Flora originally comes from northern Tanzania and studied teaching.
Our project locations in Tanzania are spread across the country. During your volunteer work in Tanzania, you will have reliable contact persons at your side at all of our project locations.
Site Manager Shedrack is your direct contact in Iringa. He is not a practicing lawyer and runs a small farm near Iringa. He lives right near the Volunteer House in Iringa and is already looking forward to supporting you in everyday life in Tanzania Insider knowledge to share with you!
Shedrack and his colleagues greet you with a friendly "Caribou Sana!"
RGV
FAQ
to the project
What are the project fees used for?
Although we are a non-profit organization, there are costs associated with volunteering abroad. Find out here, why volunteering requires money and what your project fee is used for.
Which visa do I need for Tanzania?
For Tanzania you need a business visa. You can apply for this either online before your trip or directly upon entry at the airport. It is valid for 90 days and costs around €250. If you enter with a tourist visa, you can convert it into a business visa on site.
Participants from Switzerland must have the visa Globetrotter.ch apply for.
For projects in Arusha, a student visa is sufficient, which must be applied for online in advance and is valid for 90 days. This costs around €50, with a possible additional €200 for a work permit.
You will receive all the necessary documents and further information for the application from us after you register.
What language skills do I need for the project in Tanzania?
In order to be able to communicate well with the team on site, you should definitely have knowledge of English. A Swahili course is also recommended.
What vaccinations/ health precautions do I need?
If you are traveling from a yellow fever area, you need a yellow fever vaccination. Otherwise there are no compulsory vaccinations.
We generally recommend a consultation in a practice for travel and tropical medicine.
You can get general information about recommended health care and vaccinations online Center for Travel Medicine as well as on the side of Foreign Office.
What are the requirements for the environmental project?
No special prior knowledge is required to participate. Motivation, good health, the ability to work in a team, fun working outdoors and an interest in environmental issues are important.
What do I have to bring?
Sturdy clothes that can get dirty.
What do I have to consider as an LGBTQ person?
Please be aware that homosexual acts are considered undesirable in many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and are even punishable by law in some places. In general, people who are identified as queer are often exposed to hostility.
For example, get information from Foreign Office about the exact regulations in your destination country.
Ready to volunteer in Tanzania & Zanzibar? Start your adventure abroad with Rainbow Garden Village!
Rainbow Garden Village has been offering volunteer work and internships abroad since 1999. What started as a small student initiative in Ghana has now grown into an organization with over 250 projects around the world.
You can be sure that your work as a volunteer will be an unforgettable experience. Bring your commitment and your knowledge to do good locally - and at the same time benefit from the unique experiences that will promote your personal development.
Become part of our RGV community!
We look forward to you.
RGV
Your way
to the volunteer
1
Choose your volunteer project and register online.
2
We will review your application and confirm your participation.
3
Prepare for your assignment online or in our preparatory seminar in Munich.
4
Here we go! During your volunteer work, we will support you at any time with our on-site team.
Gallery
Impressions &
Impressions
More projects you too might be interested
Are you not sure yet? Think about whether a spontaneous assignment as a volunteer abroad is the right choice for you or whether you would like to Voluntary social year (FSJ) abroad want to decide.
With RGV you achieve flexible volunteer work in different countries worldwide. Maybe there is one too Internship abroad the ideal choice for you to gain valuable experience abroad.
Ghana | farm work
from 4 - 52 weeks
from 16 years
