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Volunteer Abroad Hotspots Zanzibar

Volunteer in Zanzibar

Volunteer in Zanzibar and discover the exotic islands of this archipelago whilst giving back to the locals who call it their home...

Volunteer in Zanzibar and discover the exotic islands of this archipelago whilst giving back to the locals who call it their home. Located just off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is truly one of the jewels Africa has to offer with white sandy beaches, palm trees and rich marine life like sea turtles, dolphins or whales.

There are many ways to lend a helping hand and volunteer in Zanzibar. Do you love working with children? Volunteer as a teacher at a local school in Zanzibar and pass on your knowledge to the kids. Are you a passionate scuba diver? Use your diving skills and apply for a marine conservation project to save the endangered coral reefs and domestic marine life in Zanzibar.

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 Childcare, Sports and Teaching Support
Quality Education
🔥 In High Demand
Tanzania Paje, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Boresha Maisha Projects

Childcare, Sports and Teaching Support

Perfect 4.7
(35)
Video Flex Option
260 €  per week · 4  ‑  50  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Support children's development at a local pre-primary school in Paje, Zanzibar. Join our Child Care program and make a meaningful impact in early childhood education! Details >

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 Medical Work & Support
Good Health And Well-Being
Available from Sep 2025
Tanzania Paje, Tanzania
Boresha Maisha Projects

Medical Work & Support

Perfect 4.7
(35)
Flex Option
260 €  per week · 3  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

As a qualified doctor, nurse or midwife or as a medical student in these fields, you will take part in the everyday routine at the hospital by aiding the medical staff. Details >

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 Environmental Conservation Assistant
Clean Water And Sanitation Responsible Consumption And Production
🔥 In High Demand
Tanzania Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Green Zanzibar

Environmental Conservation Assistant

Fantastic 4.5
(22)
Video Flex Option
130 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Support a women's group with beach-clean ups, water filtration and tree planting on the way to financial independence in Zanzibar Details >

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 Environmental Conservation, Turtles and Community
Life On Land
Tanzania Paje, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Boresha Maisha Projects

Environmental Conservation, Turtles and Community

Perfect 4.7
(35)
Flex Option
260 €  per week · 3  ‑  50  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Work and learn about endangered reptile species whilst supporting environmental conservation initiatives in Jozani Forrest. Educate the local community on conservation Details >

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 Teaching Assistant in Island Creches and Schools
Quality Education
Tanzania Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Volunteer Int. Adventures

Teaching Assistant in Island Creches and Schools

Brilliant 4.8
(69)
Video Flex Option
338 €  per week · 4  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Help teach creche and school children with English, French, Arabic, Maths, Sciences or other subjects at schools on the beautiful tropical paradise island of Zanzibar. Details >

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 Soccer Assistant Coach at the Beach
Good Health And Well-Being
Tanzania Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Jamso Trainee

Soccer Assistant Coach at the Beach

Great 4.4
(69)
Flex Option
208 €  per week · 4  ‑  24  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Support training sessions with kids and young people in a smaller beach city in Zanzibar. Teach soccer rules and good sportsmanship and share your passion for sports. Details >

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 Teaching With Children
Quality Education
Tanzania Mkunguni, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Adventure Volunteer

Teaching With Children

Brilliant 4.7
(34)
Flex Option
196 €  per week · 4  ‑  4  weeks · Age  18+

It brings new ideas and teaching methodologies to motivate the entire community, including children and youth. To motivate to continue learning and forge a better future Details >

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 Pre and Primary School Assistant
Quality Education
Tanzania Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Jamso Trainee

Pre and Primary School Assistant

Great 4.4
(69)
Flex Option
208 €  per week · 4  ‑  24  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Assist the teachers and help kids in a nice beach town community to gain more language skills. Bring your own ideas and immerse yourself in the Tanzanian culture. Details >

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 Primary Teaching Support
Quality Education
Tanzania Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Primary Teaching Support

Brilliant 4.7
(226)
Flex Option
297 €  per week · 4  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+

By assisting teachers in schools where extra hands and efforts are much needed, you will gain immeasurable personal satisfaction while broadening the kids awareness. Details >

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 Endangered Sea Turtle Conservation
Life On Land
Tanzania Makunduchi , Tanzania
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Endangered Sea Turtle Conservation

Brilliant 4.7
(226)
Flex Option
988 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  16+

As a volunteer, you can participate in a variety of activities including monitoring water quality, maintaining nets for juvenile turtles, and much more. Details >

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 Community and Women's Empowerment Supporter
Gender Equality Reduced Inequalities
Tanzania Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Jamso Trainee

Community and Women's Empowerment Supporter

Great 4.4
(69)
Flex Option
209 €  per week · 4  ‑  24  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Help improving women´s lives through your skills, eduaction and help them to acquire various skills that they can live an independent life. Details >

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 Healthcare Experience
Good Health And Well-Being
Tanzania Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Volunteer Int. Adventures

Healthcare Experience

Brilliant 4.8
(69)
Video Flex Option
373 €  per week · 3  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Our Healthcare Experience project gives an opportunity to interns and volunteers to assist in hospitals in the island paradise of Zanzibar Details >

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 Teach Assistant
Quality Education
Tanzania Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Go With Khaya

Teach Assistant

Great 4.4
(19)
Video Flex Option
297 €  per week · 4  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

The Teaching on Zanzibar Project gives you the incredible experience of living and working as a Volunteer teacher on a jewel-like tropical island. Details >

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 English Tutor close to the beach
Reduced Inequalities
Tanzania Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Jamso Trainee

English Tutor close to the beach

Great 4.4
(69)
Flex Option
214 €  per week · 4  ‑  24  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

This project is basically for families who need help for their kids or adults in English and adults. Bring your own ideas and immese yourself in Tanzanian culture. Details >

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 Construction & Renovation Assist
Sustainable Cities And Communities
Tanzania Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Construction & Renovation Assist

Brilliant 4.7
(226)
Flex Option
573 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+

Help with the renovation of libraries, playgrounds, fixing school furniture, and anything that requires a helping hand. Details >

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 Social Work Experience
Reduced Inequalities
Tanzania Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Volunteer Int. Adventures

Social Work Experience

Brilliant 4.8
(69)
Flex Option
338 €  per week · 4  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Our Social Work Experience project in Zanzibar gives volunteers an opportunity to assist with disabilities, HIV/AIDS or addictions. Details >

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 Animal Welfare and Veterinary Medicine
Life On Land
Tanzania Mwera, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Volunteer Int. Adventures

Animal Welfare and Veterinary Medicine

Brilliant 4.8
(69)
Flex Option
819 €  per week · 1  ‑  8  weeks · Age  20+ · Has Wifi

Experience a project like no other on the island of Zanzibar assisting with animal care, veterinary medicine treatment, community upliftment and education Details >

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 Childcare & Teaching Support
Quality Education
Tanzania Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Childcare & Teaching Support

Brilliant 4.7
(226)
Flex Option
306 €  per week · 4  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+

Assist local teachers and staff at kindergartens and childcare centres on the Island of Zanzibar. You'll be helping children aged between 3 and 6 years. Details >

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 Health Education in Schools
Good Health And Well-Being Quality Education
Tanzania Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Involvement Volunteers IVI

Health Education in Schools

Brilliant 4.7
(226)
Flex Option
306 €  per week · 4  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+

You will be teaching basic first aid and personal hygiene methods to locals, particularly local school children. Great for healthcare and nutrition students! Details >

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 Medical Care Assistance
Good Health And Well-Being
Tanzania Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Go With Khaya

Medical Care Assistance

Great 4.4
(19)
Video Flex Option
285 €  per week · 4  ‑  14  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Help out in a district or main hospital in this fascinating historic island of Zanzibar. Details >

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Volunteer Abroad Hotspots Zanzibar

Volunteer Projects in Zanzibar

Volunteer in Zanzibar and make a difference on the Beautiful Island Nation of East Africa. Zanzibar, an idyllic island nation in East Africa off the coast of Tanzania, is renowned for its breathtaking beaches, interesting history, and vibrant culture. Volunteering in Zanzibar can be the ideal option for you if you want to make a difference while experiencing a novel and intriguing location.

Volunteering opportunities are available with a variety of organizations in Zanzibar, including those dedicated to community improvement, healthcare, education, and conservation. Whatever your interests or professional expertise, you may find a method to benefit the neighborhood while also developing yourself.

Who can work as a volunteer in Zanzibar?

Volunteers in Zanzibar might be anyone from any nation who wants to contribute their time, talents, and expertise to various causes or organizations in the country.

Individuals interested in offering their time to work on initiatives relating to

  • education,
  • health care,
  • sea turtle conservation,
  • the environment,
  • community development,
  • and other areas can be included.

The Zanzibar Volunteer Programme and the Zanzibar Children's Project are two organizations that arrange volunteer activities in Zanzibar. These groups frequently collaborate with local partners to identify specific projects and needs, and they assist and guide volunteers while they are in the country.

To become a volunteer in Zanzibar, you must usually apply through one of these organizations via Volunteer World and satisfy specific criteria. These criteria will vary based on the program and project you are interested in, but they may include possessing a valid passport, acquiring a visa or getting a visa-on-arrival, and receiving any necessary immunizations. For some teaching projects you may also need to be fluent in Swahili, as this is the predominant language spoken in Zanzibar.

List of volunteer programs in Zanzibar

Here is a quick overview about your meaningful opportunities in Zanzibar:

  1. Teaching English or other topics in a nearby school
  2. Working in a clinic or teaching health education to provide healthcare help
  3. Participating in conservation and environmental preservation initiatives, such as volunteering with a marine conservation organization or planting trees
  4. Contributing to community development projects such as infrastructure upgrades or economic development initiatives
  5. Collaboration with organizations dedicated to the care of children, such as orphanages or institutions for disadvantaged youngsters
  6. Providing disaster relief and recovery aid, such as in the aftermath of a natural disaster
  7. Participating in volunteer work with groups that promote women's empowerment and gender equality
  8. Participating in cultural exchange initiatives, such as educating tourists about Zanzibari culture or helping out at local festivals and events.

However, the focus for volunteering in Zanzibar is mainly in these four areas:

Teaching English

Being a volunteer teacher at a nearby school in Zanzibar is one of the most well-liked volunteer activities there. Due to the island's many schools' struggles with a lack of funding and qualified instructors, volunteer help is crucial. You'll not only have the chance to directly impact the lives of young pupils, but you'll also get the chance to discover and engage with Zanzibar's distinctive culture.

Healthcare volunteer programs

Healthcare in Zanzibar is another crucial area where volunteers are required. Many local communities rely on volunteers to offer much-needed medical aid and education because they have limited access to high-quality medical care. There are various ways you may make a difference in this field, regardless of your training as a healthcare professional or just your desire for helping people.

Marine conservation and environmental preservation

Volunteering in conservation and environmental preservation initiatives is another option available in Zanzibar in addition to healthcare and education. Mangrove forests, coral reefs, and savannas are just a few of the island's distinctive ecosystems that are home to several endangered plant and animal species. You may aid in the protection and restoration of these essential ecosystems by volunteering with a conservation group.

Another area where volunteers may have a big influence in Zanzibar is community development. Your actions may enhance the quality of life for locals, whether you're working on infrastructure projects, supporting community organizing activities, or supporting economic development initiatives.

Sea turtle conservation

Sea turtle conservation is a significant problem in Zanzibar since the island is home to numerous threatened or endangered sea turtle species, including the green turtle and the hawksbill turtle. These turtles are vital to the local environment and a popular tourist attraction, but they are threatened by a variety of factors, including habitat degradation, poaching, and pollution.

The Zanzibar Sea Turtle Conservation Network and the Zanzibar Sea Turtle Society are two organizations and projects that strive to protect and conserve sea turtles in Zanzibar. These organizations are involved in a number of programs, including educating the public about the need of sea turtle conservation, monitoring and safeguarding turtle nesting areas, and rehabilitating wounded or sick turtles.

Volunteers can play a critical role in assisting with sea turtle conservation efforts in Zanzibar. This might entail aiding with beach patrols and monitoring, as well as educating the local population about the need of safeguarding these species. Some organizations also provide internships or longer-term volunteer opportunities for anyone interested in becoming further involved in Zanzibar's sea turtle conservation efforts.

You will have the chance to change things and have a significant influence on the neighborhood no matter what kind of volunteering you decide to conduct in Zanzibar. Volunteering in Zanzibar is a fulfilling and enlightening experience, regardless of your goals—learning new skills, getting to know a different culture, or just giving back.

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