Volunteers in Arusha, Tanzania
Non-profit in Arusha, Tanzania

Volunteer with Twiga Vision Tanzania

We are a Tanzanian non-profit organization based in Arusha. Join us to empower women, support children’s education, and strengthen our local team with ethical, community-first volunteering.

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About the “Eager Volunteers” program

Eager Volunteers is a Volunteer Program through which we recruit international volunteers and interns. Individuals who are interested in coming and volunteering with us must be eager and passionate to share their already acquired expertise and skills with the local communities, especially with those in need.

Twiga Vision created its own volunteer program to break away from overpriced, shallow experiences often driven by “voluntourism” platforms. After years of working with intermediaries, we chose to rebuild ethically — with transparency, fairness, and real community impact at the heart.

Volunteer roles (4 categories)

Women’s empowerment activities at Twiga Vision
CATEGORY 1

Kipepeo — Women’s Empowerment

Long-term program to strengthen women’s autonomy (workshops, skills training, health education, entrepreneurship). An intensive 1-year track (sewing/crafts/entrepreneurship/empowerment) is planned — fundraising ongoing for a September 2025 start.

Good fit if you are

  • Nutritionist, health professional, coach/therapist, psychologist
  • Entrepreneurship/marketing/management trainer
  • Legal/advocacy profile (women’s rights)
  • Creative/technical (sewing, crafts, design, communications)
  • Students in these fields are also warmly welcome — your contribution is valuable even while studying.

Example missions

  • Co-prepare sessions with local trainers; improve teaching quality
  • Help with project setup (materials, schedules, logistics)
  • Coordinate between trainers, participants, and the Twiga team
  • Co-facilitate workshops; track progress & participation
On-site • From 1 month
Children and education program in Arusha
CATEGORY 2

Children & Education

Support children’s learning and help us build a future school with durable impact.

Good fit if you are

  • Teacher / student-teacher
  • Educator / activity leader (music, sports, arts…)
  • Pedagogy / alternative education specialist
  • Architect / education project contributor
  • Students or young graduates interested in education, pedagogy or childhood development

Example missions

  • Assist daycare (ages 2–6) with local teachers
  • Extracurriculars: creative, sport & music activities
  • Sponsorship program: visits, profiles, selection, sponsor communications
  • Remedial classes (ages 6–12); improve learning spaces
On-site • ≥ 1 month
Cross-program support: projects, events, communications
CATEGORY 3

Cross-Program Support (Comms, Projects, Events…)

Bring transversal skills to amplify impact across all Twiga programs.

Good fit if you are

  • Project manager (planning, coordination, monitoring)
  • Humanitarian / HR student or professional
  • Sports / theater / yoga / music / dance facilitator
  • Comms / social media / content / events profile
  • Students seeking hands-on experience in communications, events or project management

Example missions

  • Support planning & coordination
  • Run creative & recreational activities
  • Create & manage social content
  • Organize events & awareness campaigns
  • Advise on operational improvements
On-site • ≥ 1 month
Motivated helpers supporting Twiga Vision programs
CATEGORY 4

Motivated Helpers (no specific skills)

No diploma required — bring motivation, commitment and willingness to help where it matters. We especially welcome students or young adults who want to gain first volunteer experience in Tanzania.

Good fit if you are

  • Gap-year student / young adult seeking purpose
  • Ready to learn & help across tasks
  • Adaptable, proactive, with fresh ideas

Example missions

  • Daily help across education & women programs
  • Assist workshops & events with local staff
  • Support children’s activities
  • Community improvements (painting, gardening, organizing)
  • General help depending on needs
On-site • ≥ 1 month • Mon–Fri • Tasks adapted to your profile
Twiga Vision accommodation & meals

Our Anti-Voluntourism Approach

Twiga Vision Tanzania designed its volunteer program to be ethical and community-first. We reject “voluntourism” — volunteering primarily for tourism — and ensure that every mission delivers useful, respectful contributions to women, children and the local community. Volunteers work alongside local staff, following clear goals and real needs.