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Hands-On Women Empowerment & Green Projects volunteering

The experience

This position offers hands-on involvement in women empowerment and community sustainability projects in rural Kilimanjaro. Volunteers work closely with women, youth, and schools to support income-generating activities such as animal keeping, fish farming, liquid soap making, gardening, and tree nursery establishment. You will also assist with environmental education and climate awareness activities. The role is practical and collaborative.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

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$ 5 Per day

Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project

Description: This contribution supports the daily operation of Conserve Life Foundation and helps cover essential costs such as local coordination, training materials, project implementation, and community support. The fee also ensures that our programs remain sustainable and continue benefiting women, schools, and local communities.

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 Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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

Between 20 and 45 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The program engages volunteers in hands-on community sustainability and women empowerment initiatives in rural Kilimanjaro. Volunteers work alongside local women, youth, and schools to support practical, income-generating activities such as improved animal keeping, basic fish farming, liquid soap production, school gardening, and tree nursery establishment. The program also includes environmental education and climate awareness sessions aimed at building long-term resilience. Through daily collaboration, cultural exchange, and skill sharing, volunteers contribute to meaningful development outcomes while gaining a deep understanding of local livelihoods and conservation practices.

Activities & Shift

volunteers will support a range of hands-on community and environmental activities, including:

Training and assisting women in improved animal keeping practices

Supporting basic fish farming activities with women and children

Assisting liquid soap making and hygiene promotion workshops

Gardening, composting, and school food production activities

Establishing and maintaining tree nurseries and participating in tree planting

Supporting environmental and climate awareness sessions in schools

Participating in community clean-ups and eco-activities

All activities are carried out together with local staff and community members.


Shifts
4–5 hours per day

5 days per week

Morning shifts are common; schedules may vary depending on school and community activities

Afternoons and weekends are generally free