4 - 52 weeks
from € 1.270
Tanzania & Zanzibar

Volunteer work in kindergarten with preschool in Tanzania

  • Many volunteers on site
  • Diverse cuisine
  • Day tour included

In a nursery school with preschool you relieve the understaffed care and teaching staff. You help to supervise the children, preparing worksheets, teaching and homework help. So you help to promote the children better and more comprehensive.

Location icon Dar es Saalam, Arusha, Mtwara, Iringa
Minimum age icon from 16 years
Icon Duration 4 - 52 weeks / from €1.270
Departure days icon Wednesday, Sunday
SDG 4 - Quality education
Quality education

Ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Project ID : FA-TA229

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What's the matter?

In Tanzania, children have access to education from a very early age. Because in Tanzanian kindergartens and pre-schools, lessons are taught in a playful way. The little ones are taught reading, arithmetic and writing here. The lessons in the kindergarten form the basis for their future school career.

However, in order for this knowledge base to be created, many institutions need staff support, as there is often a lack of supervisors and teachers. Therefore, your work as a volunteer in kindergartens with preschools in Tanzania is particularly in demand. With your volunteer work you contribute to the improvement of the care and teaching offer and provide variety with creative teaching units!

In Tanzania we work together with various deployment sites. You have the opportunity to work in a non-profit or privately organized kindergarten with preschool. The facilities have several classrooms, sanitary facilities and some also have a kitchen. The number of children to be cared for varies from placement to placement. In the kindergarten with pre-school, the focus is not only on supervision but also on teaching. For example, the children are taught their first knowledge of English in a playful way. In addition, their creativity, fine motor skills and social skills are encouraged.

The goal of your project work is to help the staff with their daily tasks. With your commitment as a volunteer, you can help to improve the care situation and to support the children individually.

Your tasks as a volunteer

Your tasks will vary depending on your assignment and where support is currently needed. In some cases it is possible to take over your own group of children or class. Otherwise you will work in a team with the educators and support them in supervision and in the classroom. The care also includes playing, singing or doing handicrafts together. In this way you train both the motor and social skills of the children.

When teaching, it is important to give the children the first basic knowledge along the way. Various subjects are taught at the facility. For example English or Art. You also lend a hand with homework supervision. You encourage the children and respond to their individual needs.

Your exact working hours depend on your assignment. However, you always work from Monday to Friday. Kindergartens and pre-schools are usually open from 7:30 a.m. until late afternoon. In between there is usually a short break in the morning and a longer lunch break. You can spend this with your colleagues on site.

Important note: At some schools in Tanzania, punishment with a cane is one of the common educational methods. This type of punishment has been absent from classrooms in Europe for decades. As a volunteer, you naturally teach without a stick. However, we want you to know about the cane, not be shocked, and handle the situation responsibly. Our on-site team management and program coordination in Munich are a good place to go if you want to talk about the topic or need support.

Accommodation Catering

Volunteer House in Mtwara

As a volunteer in Mtwara, you will live on a 15.000m² site with various bungalow houses. It depends on the number of volunteers and the time of year where exactly you will be accommodated. Other employees live on the same premises but in different rooms. You can reach your location on foot from all accommodations. WiFi is also available here.

The stone bungalows are equipped with wooden roof terraces and a roof made of bamboo, coconut and metal and are located on small hills in a small village near the city. From the roof terrace you have a great view over the green valley of Mtwara. The accommodation has space for up to 30 volunteers, who are housed separately in the rooms according to gender.

The accommodations have French toilets (no sit-in toilets) and showers with running water, a private fresh water well and a solar powered water pump. You will also find a spring with natural drinking water 100 meters away.

During your time as a volunteer you will receive half board, i.e. breakfast and dinner. You also have the option of using different kitchen spaces for cooking or ordering food such as fries and chicken, salad or fish and drinks.

There is also a sports bar and restaurant, a kindergarten and a music and video studio on the site. The Women Empowerment Project is also in the immediate vicinity.

In about 400 m distance you will find a market, shops, bars and restaurants. It is 500 m to the bus station, 5 km to the city center, 5 to 6 km to clubs and gyms and 7 km to the beach and ferry. If you want to discover Mikindani, the historical side of the place, you have to travel about 15 km. The nearest national park (marine park) is about 40 km away. There is the possibility to rent motorbikes or bicycles and to do tours as well as a boat trip with a local sailing boat.

Between 6am and 00pm it is safe to be outside alone. At night you should only travel in groups and take the transport directly to the house.

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.

Host mother Caroline in Arusha

In Arusha you will be accommodated with up to nine other volunteers in the house of our warm host mother Caroline. It is particularly cozy in her living room with a television and a small selection of DVDs. You can relax in her garden with a veranda. There is running water in two bathrooms. Caroline is a passionate cook and would be happy to take you to a gospel choir performance on Sundays.

Caroline will also help you organize excursions - for example to the Serengeti or to the legendary Kilimanjaro. Supermarkets, ATMs and small shops for everyday needs are in the vicinity of your house. Caroline is fluent in English and works for a local non-profit organization.

Guest house in Dar es Salaam

In Dar es Salaam you live with Kelvin's family in a stone house. The building is located in a quiet suburb of Dar es Salaam, in a gated community. In the house there are four bedrooms with mosquito nets and fans; two of the bedrooms are intended for the volunteers. A maximum of five volunteers stay in each of the two bedrooms – separated by gender.

The house also has a large patio with a sofa, a kitchen with a gas cooker and fridge, and a living/dining area with a TV, sofas, dining table, etc. The bathroom has a shower and a French flush toilet. WiFi usually works. In the accommodation you get half board; dinner usually consists of beans, rice and salad.

It is 30 km to the city center, 5 km to the beach and 2 km to the nearest market. There are regular buses to Dar es Salaam and Bagamoyo (cost per trip: around 50 cents). For other trips you can book a 3 Wheeler (Mototaxi).

Location

Dar es Saalam, Arusha, Mtwara, Iringa

Habari! Our locations in Tanzania are as different as our projects are diverse. Big city life in Dar es Salaam, life in a seaside town in Mtwara or with mountain views in Arusha and Iringa? It's your choice!

Dar es Salaam is a bustling city on the coast of the Indian Ocean.
Multicultural and a lively city beach - you will discover this and much more at our project location. The coastal town has developed from a fishing village to a metropolis over the past 100 years. Over 4 million people live in an area roughly twice the size of Berlin. Even today you can still find remnants of bygone times on every corner. Imposing buildings and structures in the city center always take you back to the colonial history of Tanzania.

But you can also feel the international flair everywhere. In hardly any other African city do so many different ethnic groups live together. Accordingly, the culinary selection is also diverse - trying the delicious and spicy street food is therefore an absolute must! 

If you would like to immerse yourself in life in an African city, Dar es Salaam is definitely a good idea! Experience the hustle and bustle, explore the different districts and relax comfortably on the beach!

Arusha is located in the north of Tanzania, near the legendary Kilimanjaro. The city is the ideal starting point to explore Africa's highest mountain. The location is also perfect for going on safari. Because you are already very close to the famous Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater is not far away either.

The city and region of Arusha are named after a Maasai people who also live here. Here you can learn a lot about the ethnic groups living in Tanzania and their everyday life. At the numerous colorful markets in Arusha you will not only find culinary delights, but also traditional fabrics, handicrafts and much more.

So if you are keen to explore what Tanzania has to offer besides beaches, then Arusha is a great choice! Both nature and culture enthusiasts will get their money's worth here!

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.

Mtwara is located in southeastern Tanzania, near the Mozambique border and right on the Indian Ocean coast. Palm trees and natural sandy beaches characterize the image of the likeable port city. Mtwara used to be a small fishing village. Even today, there is fresh fish every day at the port, which you can enjoy while walking around, fried until crispy! You will certainly find your way around here quickly and enjoy the Tanzanian serenity.

Our RGV location in Mtwara was set up together with our volunteers. In addition to a women's aid project and kindergarten, we also built a small amphitheater and a bar with a concert stage in 2020. Mtwara is the place for cultural exchange - meet people from all over the world!

The city is the perfect location if you like spending time on the beach and want to make new friends. The relaxed atmosphere will definitely have an effect on you too! Hakuna Matata!

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Your free time at our locations in Tanzania

Tanzania

The country in East Africa is particularly known for its nature and biodiversity. Endless steppes, untouched forests and beautiful sandy beaches characterize the natural landscapes on site and are still home to rare wild animals and indigenous peoples such as the Maasai. Also absolute must-sees: Lake Malawi, the Zanzibar archipelago and Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.

Your project locations in Tanzania are as diverse as the country itself. Each location offers different ways to spend your free time.

Dar es Salaam

There is hardly any other place where you can get to know life in East Africa as authentically as in the hustle and bustle on the streets and markets of Dar es Salaam. Particularly worth seeing: The largest and most famous market, the Kariakoo. If you need a respite from all the big city hustle and bustle, you should consider a visit to the “city islands” of Mbudya and Bongoyo. The two nature reserves in the Indian Ocean, with their turquoise blue water and white sandy beaches, offer an ideal contrast to the colorful and chaotic metropolis.

Arusha

Arusha is located in northern Tanzania, just 90 kilometers south of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is therefore logical that the city is an important starting point for trekking tours and expeditions to Africa's highest mountain. Numerous wildlife safaris in the neighboring national parks also start and end in the third largest city in the country. For example, in the famous Serengeti National Park, which is known for its lions, elephants and countless other wild animals. Around the city you will also find lakes, rivers and waterfalls that you can visit in your free time. 

Mtwara

Mtwara is located in southeastern Tanzania, right on the coast of the Indian Ocean. Surrounded by palm trees and beautiful sandy beaches, you can enjoy the year-round warm weather here in your free time. The coastal town is also a great place to go diving or surfing off the beaten track. In Mtwara itself you will find many lively markets and lively streets. Here you can buy groceries and traditional medicines, admire the architecture of old Indian trading houses or just have a good time with the other local volunteers. 

Iringa

In the middle of Tanzania lies the small town of Iringa. Since many aid organizations are involved here and there are two universities, the small town is a kind of gathering place for volunteers and young people of all kinds. The best conditions for making acquaintances and exchanging ideas with exciting people from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds. Iringa is also the starting point for many safaris in the nearby national parks. For example, the Ruaha or Mikumi National Parks offer the best opportunities to observe wild animals such as zebras, cheetahs or hippos.

On-site procedure

Arrival in Tanzania

For your stay abroad in Tanzania you fly to Arusha, Kilimanjaro or Dar es Salaam airport. There you will be picked up by an RGV team member and taken directly to the accommodation. When you arrive in Dar es Salaam you will be met and welcomed by Ester, a team member of our local team! After your arrival, she will also take you to your accommodation so that you can recover from your journey. As soon as you have arrived correctly and have had a good night's sleep, your orientation program begins.

Orientation in Dar es Salaam

Orientation program in Tanzania

Your orientation program starts together with the local RGV team. The team members will introduce you to the culture and way of life of the local people. This will make it easier for you to get used to it. For example, they show you how to shop at local markets and familiarize you with the banks and how to withdraw money at the location. You will also receive valuable information on safety and hygiene on site.

Volunteer project in Tanzania

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

  • base fee
    € 1.270, -
    4 weeks of participation
  • extension week
    € 150, - / week
    up to 48 weeks

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 or with a host family
  • 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
useful additional services

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
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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.

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Cheap flights with our flight partner thanks to volunteer rates.
Flight offers with maximum flexibility

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).
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Benefit from the 4 in 1 ERGO travel insurance.
The 4 in 1 insurance cover for volunteers and internships abroad

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

Dar es Saalam, Arusha, Mtwara, Iringa Team
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In Tanzania we have a colorful team of people Lukas and Flora is conducted. Lukas comes from Tübingen and studied renewable energies. Flora originally comes from northern Tanzania and studied teaching. During your volunteer work in Tanzania, you will have reliable contact persons at your side at all of our project locations.

So you can go in Arusha on the hospitality of Host mother Caroline looking forward and in Mtwara to the help of Joshua and Beka.

Team member Shedrack is your direct contact in Iringa. As a local, he is already looking forward to supporting you in everyday life in Tanzania Insider knowledge to share with you!

In Dar es Salaam, host mother Teddy is your direct contact person. She has known our projects and the local contacts for years and looks forward to providing you with advice and support.

Lukas and Flora can be found equally on Zanzibar and Mtwara. Our RGV team in Tanzania will be happy to help you settle into Tanzanian culture and will give you a warm welcome "Caribou Sana!"

Portrait team in Tanzania

Volunteers talk about their experiences Joint commitment - big impact!

Testimonials

Report from a day care center in Tanzania

My main tasks included teaching the children and preparing them for school, eating and playing with them and, above all, simply being there for them.
Testimonials

Experience report from a preschool in Tanzania

During the 12 weeks I was able to really get to know the Tanzanian culture in a way that you might not be able to as a pure tourist, was able to find real friends in the other volunteers and gain a small new home.
Testimonials

My pre-school volunteering in Tanzania

A cultural exchange took place; I was able to show and tell them how I live in Germany and how we sort things out. In return, I gained a great insight into the culture of the Tanzanians.
Testimonials

Experience report from kindergarten in Tanzania

It was an incredibly great time that I won't forget. In Mtwara you have the opportunity to come into contact with the locals and see what life is like there.
Testimonials

Children look after Tanzania experience report

I will definitely never forget my first day at school! As soon as I got off the boda boda (motorcycle taxi), the children came out of their classrooms and ran towards me.
Testimonials

My volunteer work in kindergarten in Tanzania

I'm Finja, 18 years old and had the opportunity to volunteer for seven months in Mtwara, Tanzania in a kindergarten with preschool from January to August.

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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.

When does the social project always take place?

You can register for social projects all year round. But note that during the local school holidays In some countries, child care is limited or not available at all. Contact usif you are unsure whether the project will be managed in your desired time frame.

What are the requirements for the social project?

There are no special requirements for participation. What is important is enjoyment of working with children, a sense of responsibility, exemplary behavior, use of appropriate language, initiative and empathy. Comfortable clothing appropriate for a children's center is recommended, as is clothing that can get dirty (when painting, for example). Smoking should not be allowed in the presence of children.

What do I have to bring?

Long, neat clothing that covers knees and arms, and sturdy shoes.

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.

General FAQ about volunteer work

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!
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1
Choose your volunteer project and register online.

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We will review your application and confirm your participation.

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Prepare for your assignment online or in our preparatory seminar in Munich.

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Here we go! During your volunteer work, we will support you at any time with our on-site team.

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