Natembelea Africa V Residence

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We recruit and host volunteers from across the world with different passionate missions who come to volunteer and experience life with the local people. Karibu Tanzania!
   
 Natembelea Africa Volunteer Residence is a registered non-profit organization located in Arusha, one of the busiest cities and a tourist destination in Tanzania, Africa. We recruit and host volunteers from across the world with different passionate missions who come to volunteer and ...

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 Natembelea Africa Volunteer Residence is a registered non-profit organization located in Arusha, one of the busiest cities and a tourist destination in Tanzania, Africa. We recruit and host volunteers from across the world with different passionate missions who come to volunteer and experience life with the local people. The volunteers stay in our volunteer house as their primary destination while they are attending to their programs respectively. 

Program Start Dates
Our programs start dates are flexible. Minimum stay is 1 Week and the night before the program starts is not charged. (Group of 3 people and above get 50$ discount)
   
What we do?
The organization is working in cooperation with other centers and organizations to provide specific placements according to the various volunteer projects we offer, and also offers accommodation and facilities as the primary destination for our volunteers.

Currently we have eight (8) Programs namely: Teaching and Educating Children, Medical Assistance and Medical Outreach, Empowering Women and Girls, Friends Childcare Supporter, Animal Welfare and Animal’s Shelter, Special Needs and Assisting the Disabled, Construction and Renovation Collaborator and Water Management Assistant.
   
Is Tanzania safe?
Tanzania is a beautiful country with different tribes, religions, and customs. Tanzanians are very friendly, conversational, and hospitable. There is a general safety that enhances the cultural experience. Our accommodations are also located in a safe neighborhood. 

Challenges
Majority in Tanzania are living in poor life and unsustainable income which made us to establish the volunteer organization to help the community and welcoming people with open minded with good heart. 

Mission/vision
Realize shared values while engaging local societies first hand and dedicating abilities in making use of accessible resources to advance and sustain livelihoods.
 
Our goals
To provide volunteers with placements that enable them to show their compassion and utilize their skills, experience to improve and inspire as they engage the local societies. Exposure, tactics, values and experience sharing between volunteers and the locals. Creating new bonds and bridging cultures across the world with dedication to progress. Learning and appreciating applications observed and attained from the volunteer engagement projects.

What to expect
Expect to be proactive and prompt, as the experience will be out of your comfort zone in case of inadequate resources it will be on you to apply initiatives that would satisfy the particular situations. Expect to learn, be challenged, and to experience a sort of fun you have never known
while engaging with the children and the people.
 
What not to expect
Limit your expectations, the work is fulfilling but not easy as our conditions in Africa derive unique approaches to everything. The placements are underfunded and with inadequate resources, do not expect to change everything at the same time; be proactive and collaborate with the local coordinators and placement supervisors to improve the work condition and to cater to the needs of the project. We encourage you to be proactive and embrace the norms as part of a learning experience and ensure the locals team from you as well.

What to bring
You are not required to bring anything on your volunteer placements, but if you feel like donating and sharing it will be appreciated. In regard to the need and relationship created it is always important to choose a better fit for your donations given that there are many needs due to the limited resources the schools have ranging from needs and requirements.

Visa

All volunteers must apply for an ordinary visa to volunteer in Tanzania. The ordinary visa works for both volunteering and touring. Once you have cleared your program fees, we will send you the Invitation letter and NGO Certificate. These will be required when applying for your visa on the immigration website. 

Vaccination & Treatment

We highly recommend you to consult your doctor for advice on immunizations. We all understand human beings get sick, we have several hospitals and clinics in town in case volunteer get sick and the organization will ride you to the hospital for free with a coordinator to assist, and also there are many pharmacies available to get medicine.

Certificate of Appreciation

We appreciate your time! After your program ends we will provide you with a Certificate of Appreciation.

Criminal background check

Our first priority is safety. Safety for our volunteers and for the people receiving services in our volunteer programs. This is standard for any quality volunteer program.

Insurance

Tanzania is a safe country and we will do our best to ensure your safety and well-being but illnesses happen and sometimes unfortunate incidents such as theft happen. Travel insurance will pay for your medical bills if you become ill and will cover expenses if something were lost or stolen.

Speak local language (Swahili)

You do not need to know it fluently but learning a few words and phrases will be helpful. There are many helpful sites that can help you before you arrive and we will help you when you are here.

What to bring with me,

We recommend to bring flashlight, long-sleeved clothes, mosquito repellent, copy of your passport and ID – best not to carry your identification with you, you can establish fundraisers, bring donations for the centers.

Going tours and safaris during your program

Of course! Tanzania is a beautiful country and we would not want you to miss out on seeing some of the wonderful places here. We also organize tours and safaris at discounted rates for our volunteers!


Karibu Tanzania! Love is the answer...





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Schola Ndimgwango

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Natembelea Africa V Residence revisões

Birte Könnecke rating5,0

2026 at Animal Welfare and Animals' Shelter

I am a veterinarian from Germany and this was my first time as a volunteer. I‘ve been to Tanzania before and wanted to get to know it better. The work with Dr. Maguo was a wonderful experience and a lot of fun. And living in a home with such a lovely family has been the best thing, that could have ...
Joanna Flis rating3,8

2026 at Animal Welfare and Animals' Shelter

Ich in diesem Programm teilgenommen weil ich grosses Wert an den Tieren lege.Meine Aufgaben waren die Hunde in den Tierheim zu versorgen zb.Ausführen ( Gassi gehen),Waschen. Das war sehr interessant.Dann haben wir auch Hausbesuche gemscht mit dem Tierarzt. ***English Version*** I participated ...
Juliet Pabwaungana rating5,0

2025 at Medical Assistance and Medical Outreach

By the end of my experience Natembelea has transformed from a charity and hosts into a family. They’ve made an indescribable impact on my life, and I couldn't have chosen a better charity to partner with. From the beginning, Gift provided all the necessary information, documentation, and ...
Bettina Krutwig rating5,0

2025 at Construction and Renovation Collaborator

We had such a great time in Arusha and can only recommend everyone to come here. Schola and Gift are wonderful hosts and took care of us attentively. We also lived with them in the house. We found this to be an absolute benefit. We had a cute room with a private bathroom. And we had connection to ...
Joanne Straw rating2,4

2025 at Empowering Women and Girls

I preface this review by saying we are two women in our 50’s and this is a very detailed review to help others make an informed decision if considering volunteering in Arusha. We booked our volunteer experience through Volunteer World after researching and finding a volunteer program for ...
Claire Pimlott rating2,0

2025 at Empowering Women and Girls

Unfortunately information detailed in the “what’s included” section, was not included during our stay. Airport pickup “It takes 60 minutes to Arusha from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)” no, over 90 minutes in total. “Picked up by a coordinator with a driver from our ground ...

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