At a glance
- Project length
- From 1 weeks to 8 weeks
- Arrival airport
- Julius Nyerere International (Code: DAR)
- Work schedule
- Monday to Friday 8 hours per day
- Requirements
- Volunteer Permit ($250)
- Age
- Minimum 18yrs or older for solo travelers.
- Airlines
- KLM, Kenya Air, Qatar Air, SWISS, Etihad, South African Air
- Vaccinations
- Yellow Fever, Malaria (Malarone pills recommended), Hep A, typhoid wwwnc.cdc.gov
Volunteer in Kibaha, East Tanzania. Currently enrolled medical students, student nurses and dental students are welcome and needed at a charitable health center in the Kibaha District Council, the capital of Pwani Region, located 40 miles west of Dar Es Salaam. The center provides health services in a community of 26,000.
An important element of this placement is learning about healthcare and dental practices in third world conditions. As a volunteer, you will gain firsthand experience of the discrepancy between the standards of care available in developed countries vs developing worlds. Medical and dental observership rotations and residency and medical/dental/nursing internships are available.
Student volunteers will be supervised locally by an attending physician. Student volunteers can expect to be involved in treating patients with HIV/Aids, malaria, UTI, hypertension, peptic ulcer, skin conditions, tooth abscesses and child birth complications. Volunteers need to arrive with their own exam gloves, stethoscope and medical scrubs.
The health center has nine departments including:
- Surgery
- Laboratory
- Medical records
- Admission/intake ward
- Outpatient
- Pediatrics, maternal and child health care
- NHIF services
- Dental surgery
- Ultra sound department
The health center has 25 beds. There are 5 doctors and 18 nurses on staff. The health center sees about 200 patients per week. Volunteers are required to buy a volunteer permit ($250) when they arrive in Dar Es Salaam.
The health center has nine departments including:
- Surgery
- Laboratory
- Medical records
- Admission/intake ward
- Outpatient
- Pediatrics, maternal and child health care
- NHIF services
- Dental surgery
- Ultra sound department
The health center has 25 beds. There are 5 doctors and 18 nurses on staff. The health center sees about 200 patients per week. Volunteers are required to buy a volunteer permit ($250) when they arrive in Dar Es Salaam.
Visa/Permit Notes: “Volunteer Visa” is required for all program participants. The cost is US$250. Tanzania embassy information.
Volunteer Opportunities: Medical +Dental/Healthcare Program
Inclusions
- Program starts and ends in Dar Es Salaam (DAR airport)
- Airport meet and greet. Orientation tour on arrival.
- Monday to Friday volunteering. 40 hours per week
- Weekends free to sightseeing
- Typical shift work hours are 800am-400pm
- Support: Local ABV Coordinator support 24/7 during placement
- Departure: escorted transfer to airport at end of project.
- Accommodation: Volunteer House/On site at health center
- Meals: 3 meals daily
Country Info
Tanzania Introduction
Are you ready to help people in need, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and culture of a new country and have the experience of a lifetime? With poverty, disease and a lack of skilled providers putting a strain on important services such as health and childcare in developing countries across the globe, there are many corners of the world which rely on the help of volunteer travelers like yourself.
Volunteer in Tanzania with A Broader View Volunteers a top rated non-profit charity organization, which works tirelessly to support our wonderful volunteers and serve the local communities where our volunteer programs are located. Placements in Tanzania are based in the city of Arusha. Program placements are tailored to the volunteers different interests and skill sets, but still allow volunteers time to explore the African local culture and activities during their free time.
The type of programs in Tanzania vary widely, offering everything from education to health care. Volunteers can choose between 15 program opportunities in the orphanage. International volunteer help is not only appreciated by the local community, it is severely needed by the millions of Tanzanians living below the poverty line. With thousands of children living and working on the streets, as is so often the case in developing countries like Tanzania, our volunteer programs are designed to support the needs of local teens and children in desperate need of assistance.
Many of our volunteer abroad programs cater to underprivileged women and children’s care, education and health requirements. Our extensive range of social programs near Arusha, Tanzania programs include: Orphanage Care, teaching, Medical, HIV awareness, Pre Medical/nurse students, women development and many more,. To help you settle into your placement.
Volunteering in Tanzania is an incredibly rewarding experience. We welcome volunteers of all ages and from all backgrounds to join us. Whether you’re seeking volunteer abroad programs for college students or voluntary work for over 60s, as a trusted non-profit organization which prioritizes the safety of our volunteers, we are the go-to for volunteers across the globe. We also offer customized programs with flexible arrival dates to best suit the needs of the remarkable volunteers we depend on to help us make the world a better place.
If you’d like to volunteer, Tanzania is just one of the countries we’ve taken under our wing, supplying a steady flow of volunteers and providing year-round financial support to local projects in near Tanzania. Wherever you decide to volunteer, A Broader View give you the opportunity to participate in meaningful community service work, learn a foreign language, make lifelong friends and discover that one person really can make a difference. Your search for the best volunteer abroad programs ends here – volunteer in Tanzania with us and gain A Broader View of the world.
Coordinator
Welcome to Tanzaia! 🇹🇿. Our Names are Fatma K. and Nelson M. and we are your ABV coordinators while you are staying in Arusha and I am Joseph your coordinator in Kibaha. Our country has one big city, Dar es Salaam. But you will be working in Arusha or Kibaha. We will be ready for support 24/7 in case you need to contact us urgently. We will introduce you to your volunteer location and staff. You are most welcome to seek our assistance and don’t hesitate to ask us questions while in country.
You are most welcome to seek our assistance and don’t hesitate to ask us questions while in country.
Safety and Security
The safety of our volunteers is paramount for A Broader View Volunteers. The majority of ABV Volunteers travel and serve without major incident. However, programs are based in some of the least developed countries and in some of the most remote areas in the world, health, safety, and security risks are an unavoidable part of life and international service. To address these concerns and to safeguard the well-being of our program participants, A Broader View has safety protocols and security procedures for all programs:
- Security: All project sites, local in-country staff and accommodation sites have gone through a rigorous filter and have been hand selected. ABV has spent almost 11 years cultivating and strengthening of our local partnerships & host family relationships. In-country staff visits, daily research of local conditions, as well as weekly checkup of our host families and accommodations are conducted. Site selection is based on criteria including; access to medical, banking, postal, and other essential services; access to communication, transportation, and local markets; availability of adequate housing and living arrangements.
- Pre-Departure Guide: Your ABV account will have a detailed volunteer guide. Volunteers are provided country information, packing lists, customs and language information, and much more. ABV also provides information about visa requirements, vaccinations, climate, weather, and safety and security issues specific to the country.
- Volunteer Summary: A full month before traveling volunteers are provided a detailed account of their volunteer project (including supply/donation list), arrival procedures, emergency contact information, accommodation details and the full name, phone and email of their local ABV Coordinator.
- Overseas Staff and communication: Our local staff support is immeasurable in their professionalism and dedication to the volunteers under their charge. The majority of ABV staff coordinators have been involved since the very start (over 11 years) and are well experienced handling the unexpected such as situations where volunteer students become ill, suffer accidents, are the victims of pick pockets. ABV staff is trained to react in a responsible and levelheaded way when emergencies do arise. They will do whatever is necessary to assure this, whether this means obtaining prompt and appropriate medical attention, embassy intervention or local authorities.
- Host Families and accommodations: Our local volunteer guesthouses, onsite project dorms and host families have been hand-picked. A Broader View accommodation have specific standards for the hygiene, cleanliness, location and comfortable living conditions for our volunteers. Telephone access is available 24/7 and most sites have internet access. Volunteers have to follow the curfew of the host accommodation.
- Arrival Meeting/Orientation: ABV programs provide a customized arrival plan. We can arrange your arrival/pick up at the airport, bus station or local hotel. Start your program with peace of mind, having the local ABV staff meeting you when you arrive in-country. Volunteers are provided orientation before starting their program. Orientation schedules vary from country to country but will include acclimation tours of the local town/city, accommodation neighborhood, geolocation map description, program location, main interesting points in the city or area. Emergency and medical protocols will be discussed and also address safety and security issues specific to the community volunteers live and work in.
Every staff member of A Broader View is committed to providing volunteers with the support they need to successfully meet the challenges they will face to have a safe, healthy, and productive service. The success of each ABV volunteer is our prime goal. We rely on volunteers to exercise personal responsibility and demonstrate both a keen awareness of the world around them and a willingness to adjust their behavior in a manner that will enhance their safety and well-being. In the end, your efforts will be rewarded with an incredible, unique experience.
The emergency lines are staffed by an A Broader View:
- Communicate late/missed/flight connections during travel days
- Notify a Volunteer of an emergency (e.g. critical illness or death of a family member)
- Respond to family questions about a Volunteer's status (if problem occurring in-country)
Weather
What's the best time to go to Kibaha in Tanzania? Here are some annual weather facts we collected from our historical climate data:
- On average, the temperatures are always high.
- Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in March, April, May, November and December.
- On average, the warmest month is February.
- On average, the coolest month is September.
- April is the wettest month.
- August is the driest month.
Reviews & Multimedia
Reviews
Personally, I found this program to be very worthwhile as this trip turned out to be one the best experiences of my life. It was very eye-opening and gave me a boost of motivation to continue my studies and inspiration for my future career.
Dr. Shithila Siriwardhana at the Medical program
Nationality: USA
Age: 32
This trip was incredible and I don’t regret coming for a second. Our trip was a month long and I think that is a perfect amount of time for first time travelers. Changing sheets, cleaning the bed frames, and washing patients will most likely take up all your time.
Ann Olsen Volunteer in Arusha Tanzania
Nationality: USA
Age: 59
This trip was incredible and I don’t regret coming for a second. Our trip was a month long and I think that is a perfect amount of time for first time travelers. Changing sheets, cleaning the bed frames, and washing patients will most likely take up all your time.
Alexis Stribbling Volunteer in Arusha, Tanzania
Nationality: USA
Age: 36
