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Help in our farm and experience local Tanzanian life

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The experience

Experience Life on a Tanzanian Family Farm in Arusha 🌿
Join our local family on a peaceful farm in northern Tanzania! Help with daily farm tasks like planting vegetables, caring for animals, and maintaining the garden. In exchange, you’ll live with us, enjoy homemade meals, and experience Tanzanian culture, language, and traditions firsthand. No experience needed — just a love for nature, animals, and cultural exchange!

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

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

Additional fee required

Amount: € 10 Per day

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

Description: Cover food and accommodation

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.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

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 Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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.

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Hello and welcome!
We are a warm and friendly Tanzanian family living on a small farm in Arusha, in the beautiful northern part of Tanzania — close to Mount Meru and the famous national parks. Our home is surrounded by green fields, fruit trees, and animals, and we love sharing this peaceful environment with visitors from around the world.

Our farm is a place where people come together to learn, share, and grow. We plant vegetables and fruits for our daily use, and we take care of several animals, including cows, pigs, chickens, and dogs. Most of the work is simple but meaningful — you’ll help with tasks like:
• Planting and watering vegetables and fruit trees
• Feeding and taking care of the animals
• Cleaning and maintaining the farm area
• Helping with small projects like composting, building animal shelters, or improving the garden

No special experience is needed — just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a love for nature and animals!

🏡 What You Can Expect

You’ll live together with our family and experience true Tanzanian hospitality. We share our meals, stories, and daily life with our volunteers, and we love exchanging ideas and cultures. You’ll also have the chance to learn some Swahili, cook local dishes, and take part in family and community activities.

Accommodation is simple but comfortable. You’ll have your own space or share with another volunteer, and we provide three meals a day — mostly fresh food from our farm.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and nationalities. Whether you’re traveling solo, with friends, or as a couple — you’ll always be part of our family while you’re here.

Activities & Shift

🗓️ Weekly Schedule at Our Family Farm – Arusha, Tanzania

(Monday to Friday)

7:30 AM – Breakfast

Start your morning with a traditional Tanzanian breakfast — tea or coffee, chapati, bread, fruits, or eggs.

8:00 AM – Morning Farm Work

Join us on the farm for the day’s main activities, such as:
• Planting and watering vegetables or fruit trees
• Feeding and cleaning animals (cows, pigs, chickens, and dogs)
• Collecting eggs or harvesting produce
• Helping with light maintenance or garden projects

10:30 AM – Tea Break

Take a short break to relax, have tea or juice, and chat with the family.

11:00 AM – Continue Farm Work

Work together with family members or other volunteers to finish the morning tasks.

1:00 PM – Lunch

Enjoy a home-cooked Tanzanian meal made mostly with fresh ingredients from our farm.

2:00 PM – Free Time / Rest

Relax, read, take a nap, or visit the nearby village. You can also help with small activities like cooking or learning Swahili.

4:00 PM – Afternoon Activities

Light work around the farm — watering plants, preparing animal feed, collecting firewood, or helping in the kitchen.

6:00 PM – Free Time / Sunset Walk

Enjoy the evening breeze and a walk around the farm while watching the sunset over Mount Meru.

8:00 PM – Dinner & Family Time

Share a meal together and exchange stories, songs, or cultural experiences.

9:00 PM – Relax / Sleep

Evenings are peaceful — you can rest, read, or chat before bedtime.

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🌴 Saturday & Sunday – Free Days

Weekends are free for relaxing or exploring Arusha!
You can visit local markets, go hiking, explore waterfalls or hot springs, or join us for family or community activities if you wish.

Rules

🌻 Rules and Guidelines for Volunteers

We want every volunteer to feel at home and enjoy their time with our family. To make sure everyone has a positive experience, please follow these simple rules and guidelines during your stay:

🏡 Respect & Behavior
• Treat all family members, other volunteers, neighbors, and animals with kindness and respect.
• Be open-minded and ready to learn about Tanzanian culture and traditions.
• Always ask before taking photos of people or entering private areas.
• Avoid loud noise or parties inside the house or at night.

🌿 Work & Participation
• Be on time for daily activities (starting around 8:00 AM).
• Do your best to help and work as a team — no pressure, just positive energy and participation.
• Let us know if you’re feeling tired or need to rest — we want you to enjoy the experience.
• Take care of tools, equipment, and farm areas while working.

🍛 Meals & Kitchen
• Meals are shared with the family; please let us know in advance if you have dietary needs.
• Help keep the kitchen and dining area clean after meals.
• You’re welcome to help in cooking or learn how to prepare local dishes!

🧹 Cleanliness & Accommodation
• Keep your room and common areas clean and tidy.
• Conserve water and electricity — both are valuable resources here.
• Laundry can be done by hand (we’ll show you how).

🚭 Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
• No drugs are allowed on the property.
• Alcohol is allowed in moderation and only during free time.
• Smoking is allowed only in outdoor areas and away from other people.