Community & Agriculture Volunteer in Rural Tanzania

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The experience

Volunteers support grassroots sustainability and community-led change in a rural Tanzanian village, working closely with a passionate local agricultural officer who is deeply trusted in the community. You’ll contribute to regenerative farming, food security, women’s initiatives, and village wellbeing while learning directly from local knowledge. This experience is about meaningful impact, human connection, and learning by doing.

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What you offer

10 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.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

3 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Swahili

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

This volunteer program is based on cultural exchange, learning, and collaboration. Volunteers work alongside Idd, a local agricultural officer, and support community-led projects focused on sustainable farming, food security, and village wellbeing.

Volunteers are not here to “save” or lead, but to learn from local knowledge, support existing initiatives, and contribute with curiosity and respect. In return, volunteers are welcomed into daily village life, shared meals, and meaningful relationships.

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Activities & Shift

Volunteers help around 3-4 hours per day, usually in the mornings, with weekends or days off flexible and agreed together.

Activities may include farm work (planting, harvesting, field maintenance), visiting farmers with Idd, supporting community or women’s group activities, light construction support, or helping with ongoing village projects.

Afternoons are usually free for rest, walking, learning Swahili, spending time with the family, or visiting nearby towns.

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Rules

We ask volunteers to be respectful of local culture, community norms, and family life. This includes dressing modestly, communicating openly, and being flexible with village schedules.

Volunteers should be open-minded, patient, and comfortable with rural living. Alcohol and drug use should be respectful and low-key.

Volunteers have a private room and private bathroom in a guest lodge located just steps from the family home. Meals and shared time take place in the main house, where volunteers are welcome to join family life in common spaces.

This experience is based on trust, kindness, and mutual respect.