Welcome to our organization and enjoy our culture and Nature

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The experience

Tanzania Youth Development Organization (TYDO) in Bukoba empowers youth through sports, skills, and livelihood programs. Volunteers support coaching, event organization, talent scouting, and community outreach. They are expected to be proactive and respectful. TYDO offers orientation and fosters cultural exchange while promoting youth development and social inclusion.

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What you offer

22 hours of help per week

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

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What you get

2 days off per week

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

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

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

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

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Under 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

Volunteer Opportunity at TYDO – Join Us for Meaningful Impact!
We warmly welcome volunteers for a minimum of one month, with the option to renew, to support our diverse projects at Tanzania Youth Development Organization (TYDO). Volunteers will assist in activities such as:

Sports coaching and soccer-related programs

Educational support and community outreach

Gardening and environmental care

Building and repairing our new volunteer hostels (currently under construction)

Convenient Location & Daily Life
The office is just 2 km from the training ground, easily accessible by a pleasant walk.

Your volunteer accommodation is also 2 km from the office, offering a comfortable and safe living environment.

Key amenities are nearby: Bukoba Airport is 3 km away, and the hospital and police station are just 1 km from your living house.

Enjoy reliable 24-hour electricity, clean water, and internet connectivity to stay comfortable and connected.

Explore Tanzania on Your Off-Days
As a TYDO volunteer, you will have the exciting opportunity to join safari tours to National Parks, visit waterfalls, and go hiking during your free time—offering a perfect blend of work, adventure, and cultural immersion.

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Activities & Shift

if you wish [not necessary] to help the fasts we have hurry in morning which are cows, chickens and green vegetable garden this is for the morning time where you will gain friendly with the animals and enjoy morning sunshine at our green gardening
During morning hours a volunteer will be in the office preparing coaching in the afternoon and teaching at the community schools which we are partner with.

Morning hours will be from 9:00am to 12:00 noon.
Lunch time will be from 12:00 to 14;00pm.
afternoon hours will from 15:00pm to 17:00pm.

as our programs will be the Volunteer will join the family visiting teams.
On weekends our volunteers will have time to explore rural areas and enjoy moments by climbing, visiting historical sites, swimming, Visit National parks, Hiking mountains, Families visit, forest Walk, waterfalls and swimming-walk on white sand of Lake Victoria.

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Rules

Dear World-packers must have traveling documents during your trip to Tanzania.

The volunteer [s] will apply for class C Visa permit to allow him/ them to perform duty as volunteer in Tanzania or should contact me to help out some information and any attached documents before submitting your Tanzania Visa form.

If your not yet buying Air-ticket to Tanzania you should contact me before buying it and I help you more info and easiest ways to reach us in Bukoba Municipal, Tanzania.