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  • Quality Education

Village Education Support

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4 - 26 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Encounter the exotic African culture
  • Learn to work in a Developing country
  • Get good friends in an African village

Highlights

  • Encounter the exotic African culture
  • Learn to work in a Developing country
  • Get good friends in an African village
  • Enjoy the Indian Ocean
  • Join the amazing safaris programs
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+
    Wheel Chairs

    About the program

    Art in Tanzania focuses on helping educational programs in the nursery, primary and secondary schools in Tanzania.

    Teaching Intern — Village Schools & Inclusive Education | Tanzania (On-site, Erasmus+)

    Recognized in 2026 by the Tanzanian Government Prime Minister's Office for Humanitarian Work and winner of the Community Development, International Volunteering & Sustainable Impact Excellence Award 2026.

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    About the program

    Teaching Intern — Village Schools & Inclusive Education | Tanzania (On-site, Erasmus+)

    Recognized in 2026 by the Tanzanian Government Prime Minister's Office for Humanitarian Work and winner of the Community Development, International Volunteering & Sustainable Impact Excellence Award 2026.

    Type: Teaching internship / volunteer placement

    Location: Village schools and communities around Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    Duration: Flexible, year-round · 6–8 hrs/day, Monday–Friday

    Ideal for: education, teaching, TEFL, special/inclusive education, child development

    Skills: lesson delivery, inclusive education, teacher training, classroom management

    About the role

    Join an award-winning program and teach — not observe — in the village schools that need it most. This role is part of the Children's Agenda (including UNICEF and Save the Children), with participants placed in the areas where schools are weakest.

    What you'll do

    • Teach core subjects: English (debate-based), maths, arts and sports
    • Deliver inclusive education for children with disabilities
    • Support teacher training alongside Tanzanian teachers
    • Run health and hygiene advocacy sessions
    • Provide adult vocational training for women and support social-media visibility

    What you'll gain

    • Real classroom responsibility from day one
    • Inclusive-education and teacher-training experience
    • A high-impact placement for your CV or thesis
    • Erasmus+ eligibility, with full support for your learning agreement
    • A certificate and reference letter on completion

    Typical day

    Schools open in the morning, so you should leave the compound after breakfast, at about 8:00 AM at the earliest. Some schools are within walking distance.


    You can select a half-day or full-day education option. Those choosing the half-day option commonly have other afternoon tasks, such as reporting, ...

    Typical day

    Schools open in the morning, so you should leave the compound after breakfast, at about 8:00 AM at the earliest. Some schools are within walking distance.


    You can select a half-day or full-day education option. Those choosing the half-day option commonly have other afternoon tasks, such as reporting, planning, curriculum and senior development, and similar tasks.

    All participants are to attend visibility and social media advocacy work.

    We have vocational education tasks in the late afternoon, as women group members, adult students, and children under school age come to our compound to attend various education-oriented activities. You may try other subjects, such as Art Therapy sessions, entrepreneurship training, and handicrafts.

    Free-time activities

    You can enjoy low-cost safaris to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and other National parks during your free time. You can join our groups climbing Mt Kilimanjaro and move on to relax at Zanzibar beaches. We also offer a variety of one-day programs for short breaks, such as diving and snorkeling at ...

    Free-time activities

    You can enjoy low-cost safaris to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and other National parks during your free time. You can join our groups climbing Mt Kilimanjaro and move on to relax at Zanzibar beaches. We also offer a variety of one-day programs for short breaks, such as diving and snorkeling at the reefs, swimming with dolphins, rainforest trekking in Kilimanjaro, live African music, various sports programs, and craft-making, including batik-making courses, and so on. You will enjoy your stay in Tanzania.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Required Documents

    Cover letter

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    We tailor the program according to the skill level and experience of the volunteer or intern.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 15:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    The fee includes accommodation, breakfast, dinner, program guidance with orientation, 24-hour staff presence, and academic graduate team leaders for all programs.

    The actual program is free of charge. You may have small local transfer costs.

    The cost does not include international flights, local transfers, charity volunteer visas, or personal purchases.

    Accommodation

    Our eco-compound in Madale Village in the Dar es Salaam area has dorms, single, double, and family rooms. As an eco-compound, we use flush toilets with bio-grade septic tanks; we collect shower water and use it as "grey water" for our tropical garden irrigation. This compound is in Madale village, so it is in the countryside but a short distance from the city.

    We charge for accommodation with breakfast and dinner only. 

    Food & Beverages

    We include breakfast and dinner in the lodging cost at our compound. Lunches are not included because most participants are out of the compound during the day. Local places to eat around your placement are low-cost.

    All drinks are at your own expense. Drinking water is available everywhere at a low price. We also run a compound bar, so you can easily access drinks and snacks. 

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Airport Pickup at Julius Nyerere International Airport

    An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar Es Salaam. We assist you to find cheap flights to Tanzania. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Tanzania provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Tanzania you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Tanzania. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    After we have booked you, we will send you a charity invitation letter for the online charity work visa application. The cost of the Charity volunteer or student visa is USD 50 for up to 3 months. If you stay longer, we will assist with the new permit process.

    Our driver will be waiting for you at the airport, and you will receive program orientation on the first day after your arrival.

    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $147 per week 4 - 26 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 26 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

    You don't have to pay anything yet

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    It was truly a life changing experience! Wonderful people met along the way. I especially appreciated the proximity with the community ...
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    Africa > Eastern Africa > Tanzania > Dar es Salaam

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