Volunteers who have an interest in helping to foster the economic and social welfare of a community will find many meaningful projects in Tanzania.  World Endeavors has partnered with a Tanzanian women's development cooperative to provide volunteers a way to connect directly with local people and make a difference in their community.  Several projects are available, depending on the time of year.

Microloans
The cooperative has started a microloan fund to help... (more details)

Volunteers help shape young lives in Tanzania by sharing their English skills and teaching talents. They teach English along with many other subjects to elementary school children from 5-12 years of age. During the first week of classes, volunteers will shadow a local teacher to become familiar with the school, the children, and the curriculum. If the volunteer is ready at the beginning of the second week, he or she may begin teaching independently.

Besides teaching children, volunteer... (more details)

Children who live in orphanages, while they frequently have everything they need physically (adequate food, water, and clothing), still need extra attention and education to prepare them to succeed in life and challenge the cycle of poverty.  Volunteers can provide the crucial attention, love, and enrichment that children crave.

Volunteers are encouraged to actively engage the kids in such activities as English teaching, health education, disease prevention, arts, crafts, games, dr... (more details)

The health clinics and hospitals of Tanzania are overworked, understaffed, and suffer from shortages of supplies.  Volunteers who participate in this program will have the opportunity to shadow doctors and nurses, as well as help out with the routine functioning of the clinic.

Participants with education and experience in health care, such as doctors, nurses and other licensed professionals are greatly needed, but untrained individuals with a sincere desire to help c... (more details)