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Support Girls’ Menstruation Awareness While Discovering Arusha.

The experience

As our Mawimbi School Club volunteer, you will empower girls aged 12–18 by teaching menstrual health and making their own reusable pads from local fabrics. You will support period-friendly school initiatives, gain hands-on social work experience, and enjoy cultural exchange while exploring Arusha’s landscapes, Maasai culture, and local life.

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.

Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 20 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: The contribution helps us cover the basic costs of hosting volunteers, such as utilities, internet, and meals, as well as project-related supplies. A portion also goes directly into supporting our programs for girls. This way, your stay not only supports you but also leaves a positive impact on the community.

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.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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.

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

Intermediate English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

As a volunteer with the Mawimbi School Club, you will play an active role in empowering girls aged 12–18 while learning about Maasai culture. Depending on the timing of your stay, you may be included in the following activities (Not all):
1. Needs Assessment – Help identify challenges girls face regarding menstruation, such as access to hygiene materials and knowledge gaps, to inform the training program.
2. Training Teachers – Support in educating school teachers on menstrual health so they can provide accurate guidance and create a supportive environment for students.
3. Training Girls – Assist in teaching menstrual health, hygiene, and reproductive rights to 100 girls over six months using interactive and engaging methods.
4. Teaching Pad Making – Learn to make reusable sanitary pads from local fabrics, waterproof materials, and towels, and guide girls in creating their own pads.
5. Pad Distribution – Help distribute the pads made by girls to ensure they have reliable menstrual products.
6. Monitoring and Evaluation – Participate in assessing the impact of the program, gathering feedback, and helping improve future sessions.
7. Cultural Exchange & Documentation – Experience Maasai traditions, try local foods, wear cultural attire, take photos and videos, and share content with supporters and the community.

Activities & Shift

1. In-Office Activities
Some days will be spent in our office preparing workshops, creating teaching materials, writing reports, editing photos and videos, and sharing content on social media. These activities ensure the program runs smoothly and that the impact is documented and communicated.
2. Out-of-Office Activities
Other days of the program takes place in Maasai villages. Volunteers will train girls on menstrual health, teach them to make reusable pads, and support community initiatives. You will also have the opportunity to explore Maasai culture, including traditional foods, attire, and local customs, making this a unique cultural immersion.

Rules

During out-of-office activities in Maasai villages, volunteers are expected to respect local customs and traditions. We recommend wearing cultural attire or modest, decent clothing at all times. This ensures cultural sensitivity and shows respect to the community while participating in training and other activities.