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Teaching & Community Outreach/ Traveling Volunteer

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The experience

Help advance humane education in Tanzania by teaching animal-welfare lessons and leading community outreach.
Volunteers guide activities with kids, co-create learning materials, and support local events. Expect dynamic days in schools and villages, working with partners and families. Unpaid; ~€300/month living costs; min 1-month stay in Arusha.
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What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate French

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

This position supports VfAW’s animal-welfare education and community-outreach projects in Arusha, Tanzania. Volunteers work alongside our team to help implement humane-education activities on the ground. Your main tasks include delivering interactive lessons on animal welfare and empathy in schools and community centers, co-creating learning materials, leading outreach sessions with children, parents, and community members, and coordinating with local partners such as teachers, NGOs, and community leaders. You will also support logistics and facilitation for events and track participation and feedback to help improve and evaluate our programs.

Days in the field vary and require flexibility, as schedules can change quickly. Volunteers work up to 25 hours per week with two fixed days off. We expect a proactive attitude, comfort working in cross-cultural environments, and experience with children in educational or community settings. Strong communication skills, creativity, and alignment with VfAW’s mission are important.

VfAW provides safety and cultural orientation before travel, an in-country briefing upon arrival, and ongoing coordination support, including guidance on insurance, health considerations, emergency procedures, and registration requirements. This role is 100% volunteer and unpaid. Living costs in Arusha are approximately €300 per month (accommodation, food, and local transport). The NGO does not charge any fees. Flights and visa costs are the volunteer’s responsibility. Minimum commitment is one month, ideally three, with priority for volunteers traveling between January and May 2026.

Activities & Shift

Main Tasks
Deliver interactive lessons on animal welfare and empathy in schools and community centers.

Co-create learning materials (activities, worksheets, visuals) adapted to local contexts and ages.

Lead outreach activities (talks, clubs, parent/community sessions) to extend learning beyond the classroom.

Coordinate with local partners (teachers, NGOs, community leaders) to align and strengthen humane-education efforts.

Support event organization (logistics, setup, facilitation, feedback collection) for in-person activities.

Track participation and feedback to help us improve curricula and measure impact.

Shifts
Volunteers work up to 25 hours per week with two fixed days off.
Shifts vary depending on school schedules and community outreach needs. Activities may take place in different locations around Arusha, and flexibility is required, as field plans can change.

Rules

VfAW is committed to your wellbeing. Before travel, volunteers receive safety and cultural orientation covering local context, health guidance, emergency procedures, and key contacts. On arrival, you’ll receive an in-country briefing and ongoing coordination support. We also provide guidance on insurance, vaccinations, and any registration requirements, and we maintain clear protocols for incident reporting and emergency response.