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    Volunteering in Zanzibar, Tanzania: Discover Opportunities in Africa

    Want to make a meaningful difference? Discover volunteering in Zanzibar with the Assalam Community Foundation, where your work supports schools and enhances local communities. Whether you have a strong interest in humanitarian aid, women’s empowerment, or education, our volunteer programs in Tanzania give you the opportunity to work on worthwhile initiatives.

    In Tanzania, this is more than just a volunteer position; it’s a chance to develop, make connections, and make a difference for yourself and the community.

    Are you prepared for a transformative experience?

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    What Our Volunteers Say About Us

    • Sümeyra Zehra Büyükdeniz – Germany, Nettetal

      I volunteered 3 months in Assalam International School. I had the chance to learn so much from the children as well as from the people there. It was an unforgettable experience.This time will have a special place in my heart!

    • Sibel Keltsoglou – Kelsterbach, Germany

      Während meines zweiwöchigen Aufenthalts im Ramadan 2025 bei Assalam durfte ich erleben, wie viel Gutes dort bewirkt wird. Die Herzlichkeit der Menschen und die besondere Stimmung im Ramadan haben mich tief berührt. Diese Zeit hat mir gezeigt, was Zusammenhalt, Dankbarkeit und Gemeinschaft wirklich bedeuten – eine Erfahrung, die ich nie vergessen werde.

    • Heinrich Kubi-Austria

      I´m very happy to be here for some time, hopefully I can contribute some good things to this place.. and I´m glad our kids can be here too – it will be a sad goodbye for all of us when we will finally move on.. bur for sure it will be a place to come…

    • Jonathan Wagner-Germany

      I had a lot of fun with the children and interacted with them in teaching but also playing. Also I connected to new people and learned about others stories and new opportunities.

    • Lou Schraeder-Canada

      I really adore the community, it’s fun and lively and feels healthy. The work is interesting, I always feel like I’m in a classroom doing new experiments everyday. It’s introduced to so many new cultures and attitudes, put a lot of warmth, love and laughter into my life and more than anything has brought back…

    • Taha Yusuf – Türkiye

      Assalam’ın gönüllüleri ve çalışanları arasında konuÅŸtuÄŸumuz her ÅŸey, farkındalığa yönelik bir baÅŸka adımdı. Ä°nsanların Afrika’nın gerçekte ne olduÄŸu ve yardım etmenin gerçekten ne anlama gelmesi gerektiÄŸi hakkındaki bu dürüst bakış açısını anlamaya ve yaymaya çalıştığını görmek motive edici.

    • Muhammed Tahiri-Macedonia

      THE GREAT WARM LOVELY ATMOSPHERE AND WORK OF THE NGO was just amazing. I’VE LEARNT A LOT ABOUT BEING IN A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND ABOUT WORK ITSELF.

    • Salim Kayingulo-Liberia

      It is an NGO with full of transparency, but also the wish of touching people’s lives directly attracted me more…

    • Shouq Abdulaziz- Oman

      I don’t mind spending rest of my life doing what Assalam is doing. It’s a dream life actually.

    • Almina Cifcibasi – Aachen, Germany

      Ich durfte unvergessliche anderthalb Monate bei Assalam verbringen. Diese Zeit hat mein Herz tief berührt. Wenn ich an die Erlebnisse dort zurückdenke, füllt sich mein Herz mit ganz viel Liebe, Dankbarkeit und Sehnsucht. Während meines Aufenthalts war ich überwiegend in der Schule tätig. Die Tage mit den Kindern gehören zu meinen schönsten Erinnerungen. Ihre Offenheit,…

    Our Volunteering

    Our Volunteering Programs in Zanzibar

    Volunteering Zanzibar as an individual

    Are you ready to have a significant impact? Participate in our volunteer program to gain practical experience in important issues, such as community development and education. There is a place here specifically for you, whether your goal is to get involved in community activities or teach in a nearby school.

    Volunteering Zanzibar As a family

    Are you looking to find a meaningful family adventure? Together, learn about the local way of life, participate in community service initiatives, and make lifelong memories while actually changing the world.


    Volunteering Zanzibar As a group

    Do you want your team to have an impact? Our group volunteer programs provide an opportunity to connect, build relationships, and support worthwhile community service, sustainability, and education initiatives.

    What is Volunteering in Zanzibar like?

    Volunteering in Zanzibar, gives meaning to both yourself and the place you have visited.

    Assalam community Foundation has hosted more than 2000 volunteers through its many projects. Volunteers have taken part in our current projects as well as coming with their own skills and suggestions for programs. Assalam Community Foundation acts as an intermediary for people to make their ideas a reality and to distribute their aid

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    Why do you want to be a volunteer in Zanzibar?

    Assalam Community Foundation (ACF) involves volunteers in its projects and dreams. Most of the projects of ACF are financed and furnished by volunteers. Volunteers can participate in the projects that ACF approves and their role is in accordance with their abilities, interests and desires.

    Why Volunteer in Zanzibar, Tanzania?

    Volunteering with the Assalam Community Foundation is an investment in the local community and its citizens. By contributing practical answers to local problems, your time and efforts contribute to the community’s strengthening. Volunteering involves the following:

    • Get to know the lively cultures of Zanzibar and Africa and establish an authentic relationship with the native way of life.
    • Get involved in worthwhile initiatives that have a genuine impact while obtaining practical experience.
    • Support communities, schools, and young people anywhere in the world, not only in Zanzibar.
    • Develop fresh skills, mature personally, and form lifelong friendships.
    • Contribute to women’s empowerment, education, and improving healthcare for those in need.
    • Take part in campaigns to save the environment and encourage eco-friendly, sustainable living.
    • Push yourself beyond your comfort zone, accept new challenges, and observe how you change as you go.
    • Through cultural exchange, make priceless memories that will last a lifetime.

    Where to Volunteer in Tanzania?

    Volunteers are very essencial for Assalam, it engages volunteers in their projects and most of Assalam’s projects are funded by volunteers directly or indirectly. Volunteers can participate and contribute to the projects to the extent that it suits their abilities and interests. But mainly Assalam needs/locates volunteers in following areas:

    • Teaching: Volunteer for three months or longer at the Children’s University, Assalam International school, or madrasas.
    • Permaculture: Participate in village cleanups and sustainable farming initiatives.
    • Content creation, visual design, and campaign support are all part of social media and marketing.
    • Finance and Fundraising: Plan activities, collect donations, and help with budgeting.
    • Humanitarian aid and social work: Provide outreach, food delivery, and house visits to families.
    • Empowering Women: Conduct workshops in the arts and skill development.
    • Café & Shop: Help with day-to-day management and client interaction.
    • Transport books and movies to nearby towns using a mobile library 
    • Youth Leadership: The Youth Center offers leadership programs for young people to mentor.
    • Workshops: Show off your abilities in cooking, carpentry, or other fields.
    • And much more than these…