Environment & Conservation
Are you passionate about eco volunteering or climate change? Want to support Environmental volunteer projects or get involved with conservation volunteer opportunities in Tanzania?
Every year, thousands of conservation volunteers choose to join our affordable Environmental volunteer programs in Tanzania.
As an environmental volunteer with TP, you’ll have the opportunity to support jungle and rainforest conservation, climate action, environmental education, sustainable cities, coastline conservation, organic farming and tree planting volunteer projects within communities in Tanzania.
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Work alongside local conservationists - no previous experience required
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Suited to active volunteers who love nature and being outdoors
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Help tackle climate change, pollution and protect endangered ecosystems
About the project
Age requirement: 16 years +
Number of volunteers: Solo individuals, Groups & Families are welcome.
Duration: From 4 weeks to 12 months.
Start date: No specific start date, start at any time during the year.
Fees:
$75 registration fee
$190 per week
Includes accommodation
Placement preparation
Airport pick up + drop off
Free 1 hour Swahili Language class with an experienced professional instructor
This project will focus on supporting the children reach their full potential as early as possible.
This is a vital community service these children's centres provide where local children can feel hopeful about
their future, learn and grow.
What to expect and how you'll make an impact
Tanzania Projects affordable Environment and Conservation volunteer projects are available year-round and are perfectly suited to volunteers who are up for a challenge and don’t mind getting their hands dirty.
Conservation volunteer work is varied and dependent on the type of Environmental project you choose. From reforestation volunteer programs to climate action projects, you could be collecting data on endangered species, planting trees, learning about sustainable farming techniques, growing organic food, developing green urban spaces, protecting threatened rainforests and much more.
On TP Conservation volunteering projects, you’ll be working closely with Tanzania projects and community members to support both proactive and reactive methods of protecting our natural environment.
Why do Environment & Conservation with Tanzania Projects
The natural world is under severe threat due to climate change, land degradation, pollution, political inaction and other destructive enterprises. Human activity has altered almost 75% of the Earth’s surface and carbon dioxide levels have risen to an all-time high.
Our Environmental volunteer programs have been carefully selected to give you the chance to be part of the solution. TP’s conservation volunteers help important Environmental projects go beyond sustainability by regenerating lands, ecosystems and wildlife around the world, with the aim of leaving every place better than we found it.
Volunteer requirements
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Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or friend who is over 18 to participate in this program
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Volunteers aged 16-18 are required to provide TP with parental consent in order to participate on the program independently, and may be asked to provide additional documentation to the local team
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All volunteers are required to provide a criminal background check to TP prior to departure, or if aged under 18 need to provide two character reference letters instead
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All volunteers are required to have adequate volunteer travel insurance
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All volunteers must speak fluent English.
Your Stay
We provide safe, clean and comfortable accommodation, comfortable bedding, excellent breakfast and dinner and housekeeping. This will be a quiet and friendly neighbourhood only 15 minutes from the main hustle and bustle of town. You will have 24 hour gated security, a domestic/cook (who will happily do your laundry for a small fee) and a coordinator who will ensure you settle in quickly and comfortably into your new town. This is a shared home where you will be staying with other volunteers and guests from across the world, so you will never be on your own in your new environment. The house is impeccably clean, well kept, modern and spacious.
How will you get around?
For your placement, you will travel like a local and walk or take public transport. You will need to set a small budget aside for this (around $1 per day by local minibuses, 4 to 5 days per week). It is important you are prepared and comfortable to travel around town, this is a demanding role that requires dedication.
Important VISA & Permit Information
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You will be required to pay for a VISA to enter the country at the airport. This is a quick and simple process at arrivals in the airport.
