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Volunteering in an Orphanage in Northern Tanzania's Countryside

Volunteer in Tanzania with Cross-Cultural Solutions

Volunteer with Global Service Corps in its International Health program in Tanzania

Volunteer in Tanzania with the Global Service Corps HIV/AIDS Program

Volunteer in Tanzania as a Senior and Make Retirement Count

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Cross-Cultural Solutions: Volunteer Abroad for the Experience of a Lifetime! Experience another culture like never before while making a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll gain perspectives and insights into the local culture and yourself. It’s an exciting and personally inspiring experience, and you’ll develop memories that will be with you forever. Programs operate in Arusha, Bagamoyo, and Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
	Dates Offered: Choose from start dates year-round and lengths-of-stay from 2-12 weeks. Costs: The U.S. tax-deductible program fee for a two-week program starts at US$2,988 for 2 weeks. Program fee includes: personalized Volunteer Placement, language instruction, cultural education, food, lodging, transportation to and from all Cross-Cultural Solutions’ placements and programs, pre-departure guidance from headquarters staff, 24-hour access to in-country staff, travel medical and emergency evacuation insurance, and more. Contact: Cross-Cultural Solutions, 2 Clinton Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Tel: 800.380.4777 or 914.632.0022; in the UK call 0845 458 2781/2782; other countries call +44 (0) 1273 666392; Fax: 914.632.8494. Email: info@crossculturalsolutions.org Website: www.crossculturalsolutions.org
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United Planet Volunteer in Tanzania — Orphanage Care, Teaching, or Social Education Quests United Planet's Quests offer volunteers a unique blend of work, cultural immersion, and fun. All ages and skill levels are invited to apply. Everyone has something to offer! Join us from 2 to 12 weeks on an Orphanage Care, Teaching, or Social Education Quest!
	Cost: Varies with duration of your stay. Dates: Ongoing start dates. Contact: United Planet, 11 Arlington St, Boston MA 02116, USA. Tel.: 800-292-2316 or 617-267-7763. Email: quest@unitedplanet.org Website: www.unitedplanet.org
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Projects Abroad in Tanzania: Volunteer in Arusha, or Dar es Salaam Projects Abroad is the world’s leading short-term international volunteer organization. Projects start year-round and last from one week to a year. Opportunities exist in teaching, social work, orphanages, human rights, building, and medicine. Programs are for ages 16+.
	Dates: Start any day you choose. Cost: Please see our website for prices. Contact: Projects Abroad, 80 Broad St, Floor 32, New York NY 10004. Tel: US Toll-free 1 888 839 3535. Email: info@projects-abroad.org Website: www.projects-abroad.org
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Volunteer in Tanzania Volunteer with a community based organization in Tanzania! ELI works with organizations in three distinct communities in Tanzania: the Meru, Maasai, and in Dar es Salaam to create volunteer opportunities that benefit the locals while giving volunteers a unique cultural learning experience while giving back to the communities. Possible projects include working in orphanages, teaching, HIV/AIDS education, Women’s Empowerment, Microfinance, and reforestation. All placements are set up on an individual basis based on the needs of the local organization and the specific skills of the volunteer.
	Cost: Program fees start at $795 and include airport pickup, accommodation, and meals. Dates: Programs are available throughout the year and dates are flexible. Contact: ELI, 1557 Ogden St. #5, Denver, CO 80218 Tel.: 303-321-8278 Email: info@eliabroad.org Website: www.eliabroad.org
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Volunteer Abroad in Tanzania from US$250 Affordable volunteer opportunities available in Arusha. Volunteers can participate in orphanage, medical and teaching programs. IVHQ sends over 5000 volunteer travelers worldwide annually — one of the world's most popular volunteer placement organizations!
	Dates: Start Dates: 1st and 15th of each month. Duration: One week to six months. Cost: Program Fees start from US$250. Contact: International Volunteer HQ, PO Box 8273, New Plymouth, NEW ZEALAND. Tel.: +64 6 758 7949. Email: volunteer@volunteerhq.org Website: www.volunteerhq.org
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Year-long Volunteer Teacher: Tanzania
Teach in secondary schools and Teachers' Colleges throughout the country in direct partnership with the Tanzanian ministry of education. Receive one month of in-country teaching, cultural and language training.

Dates: Mid-June. Applications due April 1.
Cost: $5,990 (subsidized by Tanzanian Ministry of Education and Vocational Training), inclusive of airfare, visa, insurance, and room and board in-country for one year
Contact: WorldTeach, One Brattle Square, Suite 550, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.
Tel./Fax: 857.259.6646 ext. 201/857.259.6638
Email: info@worldteach.org
Website: www.worldteach.org

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Volunteer in Tanzania with Volunteering Solutions Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in East Africa and is very much dependent on the help of volunteers. Volunteers are very welcomed in Tanzania and Volunteering Solutions offers volunteering opportunities in Arusha located in close proximity to Mount Meru famous for its Safaris. Volunteering Solutions offer volunteering opportunities in orphanage program, teaching program and medical - healthcare program. Our programs are open throughout the year and volunteers can choose to join our program from any Monday of the month.
	Dates: Every Monday Cost: Starting at $270 Contact: Volunteering Solutions Tel.: US Toll Free: 1-888-790-3096. UK Toll Free: 0-800-014-8160. Website: www.volunteeringsolutions.com/tanzania/volunteer/volunteer-in-tanzania
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Adventures in Health, Education, and Agricultural Development, Incorporated (AHEAD, inc.)
If you seek a medium term volunteer experience, are interested in Tanzania or Ghana, and want more of a grassroots experience than other programs offer, consider AHEAD, Inc.

Visit: www.aheadinc.org

Caretakers of the Environment Tanzania
Volunteer / Teach Caretakers of the Environment in Tanzania
Use your skills to improve the lives of Youth/children, their families and environmental Education as a volunteer in Tanzania.

Visit: www.orgsites.com/wa/volunteer_caretakerstz

Gap Medics
Gap Medics arranges placements for students in carefully selected hospitals in Tanzania. Following intensive pre-placement preparation, participants gain on-the-job training as well as making a real contribution to the local community and having the experience of a lifetime.
With the support and guidance of our dedicated in country teams, the security of our privately rented houses and the unparalleled placement opportunities, we offer the safest and greatest opportunity for students to explore the world of medicine.

Visit: www.gapmedics.com

Global Citizens Network/Harrambee
Sends teams of paying volunteers for 1 to 3 weeks to rural Kenya and Tanzania (among other countries worldwide). $1,250-$2,050 plus airfare.

Visit: www.globalcitizens.org.

Global Seekers Development Expeditions
Volunteer in East Africa Program
Through volunteering - we provide opportunities to travel, live and work in Kenya or Tanzania, East Africa, and make a difference!

Contact: info@globalseekers.com, www.globalseekers.com

Global Service Corps (GSC)
Volunteer Programs with Local Homestays in Tanzania
Program participants live with families in Tanzania homes providing a unique cultural experience while volunteering on service and development projects. We help developing communities learn to function more sustainably, while expanding the perspectives of participants as responsible global citizens. Project areas include health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and sustainable agriculture for nutrition and hunger relief. Participants have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects in hospitals, health clinics, schools, farms, and community and government organizations, depending on their interests. Excursions and Swahili language training are included. Undergraduate and graduate level credits qualifying for financial aid available. Volunteer programs are on-going and year-round.

Contact: Global Service Corps, The Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, #14, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA; tel. (415) 551-0000; gsc@globalservicecorps.org, www.globalservicecorps.org.

Global Volunteers
Volunteer in Tanzania!
Work on village development projects including teaching, building classrooms and dormitories, and supplying books and other school materials.

Visit:www.globalvolunteers.org/tanzania/

Greenforce
Conservation Volunteers in Tanzania
Recruits researchers to join conservation aid projects for 4 or 10 weeks in South Africa and Tanzania. Participation fee £1,300 ($2,500) for 4 weeks on a penguin rescue project in South Africa, £2,400 ($4,500) for 10 weeks surveying wildlife in a Maasai area.

Visit: www.greenforce.org.

Health Volunteers Overseas
Program in Tanzania
HVO is a teaching and training organization. HVO volunteers train local health care providers. Only accepts volunteers who are doctors, nurses, and other health professionals; preference for those who have experience as educators. Most programs have a minimum of one month. Fees are minimal but volunteers cover their own airfare.

Visit: www.hvousa.org

Madventurer
Volunteer in Tanzania
Paying volunteers participate in expeditions and community work in Tanzania, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, and Togo (among other non-African countries).

Visit: www.madventurer.com.

Volunteer Africa
NGO that works with village projects in the Singida Region of Tanzania.

Contact: www.volunteerafrica.org

Volunteers for Peace
VFP offers over 3000 projects in more than 100 countries every year, including Tanzania! Project cost starts at $500, which includes food and accommodation. Types of project include construction, environmental, agricultural, social, work with kids, renovation, art and culture and more! Since 1982, VFP has exchanged over 30,000 volunteers worldwide and organized more than 850 volunteer projects in North America. Start planning your volunteer adventure or learn how to get involved at VFP.org!

Visit: www.vfp.org




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