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Veterinarian / Animal Health Expert Traveling Volunteer

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The experience

Volunteers support our animal-welfare projects in Tanzania by preparing teaching materials, giving lessons on welfare and basic veterinary care, and helping organize community events.
Days vary between schools, outreach, and team planning. We expect flexibility, cultural adaptability, and veterinary training.
Unpaid; ~€300/month costs; min 1-month stay. Apply: https://forms.gle/2p9mDD7ySrxt4Ff46

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 Beginner 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

As a Veterinarian or Animal Health Expert Traveling Volunteer, you’ll support VfAW’s animal-welfare projects in schools and communities across Arusha. This teaching-focused role includes preparing educational materials, delivering lessons on welfare and basic veterinary practices, and helping organize events. No surgery or clinical procedures are done.

Daily tasks include developing content with the team, teaching in classrooms or community settings, supporting outreach logistics, and coordinating with teachers, NGOs, and community leaders. Flexibility is essential as schedules and locations vary. Volunteers work up to 25 hours per week with two fixed days off.

We expect a proactive attitude, strong communication skills, and comfort in cross-cultural environments. Veterinary training (final-year students welcome) and practical experience with animals are required; teaching experience is a plus. Volunteers can continue contributing remotely after their stay.

VfAW provides safety and cultural orientation before travel, an in-country briefing, and ongoing support, including guidance on insurance, vaccinations, and emergency procedures. This position is fully volunteer-based and unpaid. Living costs in Arusha are approx. €300/month, covering accommodation, food, and local transport.

Activities & Shift

Daily Activities Checklist

Prepare and support the creation of teaching materials

Teach animal-welfare and basic veterinary practices in schools and community settings

Assist in organizing and facilitating in-person outreach events

Coordinate with teachers, community leaders, and partner organizations

Support logistics: setup, materials, feedback collection

Engage with students, families, and community groups

Participate in team planning sessions

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 a safety and cultural orientation, including local context, health guidance, emergency procedures, and key contacts. On arrival, you’ll have an in-country briefing and ongoing coordination support. We also provide guidance on insurance, vaccinations, and registration requirements and maintain clear protocols for incident reporting and emergency response.