Volunteer in Africa

As an international volunteer with Focus in Africa you will have the opportunity of experiencing another culture and getting to know its people from a unique first-hand perspective.

While working side-by-side with local people, and sharing in the goals of the community, you'll be making a meaningful contribution as well as gaining new perspectives and insight into the culture and yourself. Working as a volunteer in Africa is an exciting and personally inspiring experience where you will not only develop relationships with local people, who warmly welcome you, but where you'll also have experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.

Volunteer in Africa – work side-by-side with local people and experience another culture like never before.

Being a part of voluntary work programs offers you a cross-cultural exposure and experience, often at a more grass-roots level than is provided in overseas studies programs, which not only enriches and benefits you but also the local community as well.

Volunteer work programs are valuable resources which allow you to gain real-world work experience solving practical problems, and can provide an edge in career placement and job advancement. International volunteer work and internships are especially beneficial for those considering international careers. Employers value students and potential employees who have completed successful internships.

By participating in a volunteer work program customized specifically to your academic track, skill set, and interests you will gain hands-on, real-world, international experience in all functional areas of business and make a difference in the future of small woman-owned businesses. This personally-satisfying and meaningful type of volunteering is highly respected by potential employers.

For students taking linguistic and area studies: being in real life settings in the international arena offers you the opportunity to increase foreign language competency and fluency while benefiting others.

"I was a former voluneer for Focus in Africa in December / January 08 at Good Hope Orphanage. I loved my experience volunteering with the children in the primary school."

Jennifer Peralta
Volunteer, USA

Volunteer Positions

As a volunteer, you will be matched with a community project where your skill set fills a need and in an area where you express interest. Interns generally work in teams (with local staff, volunteers, and other students) in order to bring a more diversified and complete skill set to each client engagement. You may be assigned to multiple communities works

Anyone ranging in age from 16 to 60 and of any race, religion, or nationality is welcome to volunteer. No professional qualifications are required for these programs- (with the exception of our Health Care program). Period of participation is for short and medium term basis.

Don’t worry! There will be plenty of time to explore the town in the evenings and travel to our Tanzania National Parks on the weekends during your project placement. Find out more about our local projects and programs and come and immerse yourself in a new culture.

Click here for Volunteer Application Form

Email: info@focusinafrica.com

"Every moment of my 1.5 months spent in Africa was a moment of joy, peace, and knowledge-acquisition. I always felt safe, and my mind and eyes were opened to new experiences that will undoubtedly shape my outlook on life well into the future. My dream is to return to Tanzania as soon as humanly possible."

Lucy Eleanor Washburne
Volunteer, USA

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