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Paid program
Community Health Development volunteer wanted in Tanzania
Ready to turn your medical knowledge into meaningful impact? Join our health development program in Tanzania and help create lasting change while experiencing authentic African culture! 🌍
Salary
Not specified
Location
Tanzania
Accommodation
Available
Category
Volunteering
Language
English
Season
Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter
Availability
Min. 1 Month
April 2025 through October 2026
Job description
This community health project in Tanzania is perfect for medical students and healthcare professionals who want to make a difference while gaining international experience. Instead of working directly in hospitals, you'll focus on sustainable health education in local communities, addressing challenges such as women's health, maternal health, disease prevention and hygiene. Your days will be spent developing and conducting workshops, creating educational materials and working with schools and community groups to improve health awareness. You'll live in a lively volunteer house in Arusha, sharing experiences with like-minded people from around the world. On weekends, you can explore Tanzania's natural beauty, go on safari or just relax. This is more than just volunteering - it's an opportunity to expand your knowledge of public health, learn Swahili, immerse yourself in Tanzanian culture and create lasting positive change in communities with limited access to health care.
The organization charges program fees to make this project possible, we've listed the costs below:
2 weeks (min. stay): €388
3 weeks: €583
4 weeks: €777
5 weeks: €971
7 weeks: €1,359
9 weeks: €1,748
20 weeks (max. stay): €3,883
Average: €194 per week
Would you like to know exactly what is included in your adventure in Zanzibar? Then scroll down and find all the details under the heading "What you get". If you are interested or have any questions, we encourage you to ''apply'' without obligation so you can get in touch with the organization directly.
Your new workplace
What you have
Minimum age of 18 years
Qualification or enrollment in medical education (medical, dental, nursing, or midwifery)
Intermediate level English skills
Clean criminal background check
Passion for healthcare and community development
Willingness to work in a culturally diverse environment
Adaptability and creativity in resource-limited settings
Ability to commit to working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (8am-12pm)
What you do
Research and identify core health challenges in local communities
Develop and deliver workshops on health education
Create educational resources on topics like women's health and disease prevention
Work in local schools and community groups (8am-12pm)
Design curriculum materials for sustainable health education
Conduct outreach activities to build community awareness
Collaborate with fellow volunteers on health initiatives
Practice ethical approaches to community health development
What you get
Accommodation in a vibrant volunteer house in Arusha
Two meals per day (breakfast and dinner)
Airport pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport
Orientation and town tour
In-country program support
Program certificate upon completion
Access to weekend tours and safaris
Wi-Fi access in your accommodation
Opportunity to learn Swahili
Authentic immersion in Tanzanian culture 🇹🇿
Ready to go?
Your application goes directly to the employer. The contact and selection process is handled by them.