Sustainable Agriculture Volunteer Program

Who fit For Program?

Vision Changer Organisation’s Sustainable Agriculture project is a fantastic way to learn about, experience, and help improve techniques and practices adopted by local small-scale farmers in Arusha communities.

Volunteer program Introduction:

Vision Changer Organisation’s (VCO) Sports Education project offers volunteers the chance to gain teaching experience in local schools in and around Arusha. Volunteers can share their passion for sports with disadvantaged students, who use it as an outlet for fun and competition while also developing skills and coordination.

Expectations

Sustainable Agriculture empowers smallholders by providing them with the skills and resources needed to increase crop yields and diversify their farming methods.

Volunteers in the Sustainable Agriculture project in Arusha can assist smallholders by sharing modern farming techniques, helping to implement sustainable practices, and providing hands-on support in the fields. Volunteers can choose tasks according to their knowledge and interests or as instructed by the local staff and farmers

This project incorporates mainly horticulture (herbs, spices, veggies, flowers, seed production) and in some cases agroforestry. The work volunteers engage in will vary seasonally and depend on the work already underway when you join the project.

Read Here if you Meet The Requirements

To participate in this program, volunteers under the age of sixteen must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or friend who is at least eighteen.

In order to participate in the program, volunteers who are 16 or 17 years old on the start date of the program must give VCO their parental consent. They may also be asked to submit further documentation to the local team.

Before leaving, all volunteers must submit to VCO a criminal background check, or if they are less than eighteen, they must submit two character reference letters.

It is mandatory for all volunteers to possess sufficient volunteer travel insurance.
Every volunteer needs to speak English well.

 

Safety and support

VCO follows industry-best practices and the most stringent health and safety procedures; these are regularly reviewed and improved.

It is recommended that all volunteers finish our engaging pre-departure training.
Every local team receives training in First Aid and best practices for managing volunteers.
The VCO Risk Management Policy must be adhered to by all programs offered by VCO.
Our local team offers round-the-clock in-country support to all volunteers.

See The Reasons Why Volunteering With us?

As a sports volunteer in Tanzania, you’ll have a huge influence on the local population while also improving personally and professionally by:

Offering pupils physical and health education
Providing a safe atmosphere for pupils to improve their life skills.
Improve your communication abilities
Gaining useful teaching experience
Immersing oneself in Tanzania’s rich culture

Orientation Plan

Volunteers should come in Arusha the day before orientation, which takes place on the first and fifteenth of every month.

After registering, please schedule your flights to arrive at Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Your program fee includes airport pickup. We advise volunteers under the age of eighteen to travel abroad only with a notarized letter of parental approval. Your program price includes transportation to and from the volunteer accommodation in Arusha, which includes lodging the night before orientation. A local team member will meet you at the airport upon your arrival.

We can set up pickup in Arusha for the day before your orientation if you’re traveling throughout Tanzania prior to the start of your volunteer program. occurs in one of the volunteer houses in Arusha, commencing on the day of your choice in the morning. Orientation will start the Monday after the holiday or the following Monday if your start date falls on a weekend or public holiday.

Destination Details:

The volunteer program of Vision Changer Organization Tanzania is situated in Arusha,  Arusha, Tanzania, is a premier destination blending thrilling safaris with impactful volunteering. Nestled near iconic spots like Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Mount Kilimanjaro, it offers easy access to exceptional wildlife adventures. At the same time, Arusha is a hub for meaningful volunteer opportunities, including education, animal welfare, and community development. Volunteers can engage in local projects while immersing themselves in the region’s vibrant culture and natural beauty. Whether exploring the vast landscapes or contributing to community initiatives, Arusha provides a unique and enriching experience for both safari enthusiasts and those looking to make a difference.

schedule Sample For Volunteers

First Day

On the first day of the volunteering placement, you will be escorted to the project by our local staff and introduced to the staff at the project you will be working with.

Weekdays

Work and hours are dependent on the project and placement that each volunteer is working at. A typical volunteer day would be as follows:

7:30 AMBreakfast at the volunteer house or homestay.
8:00 AMVolunteers leave home and travel to their placements. Work and hours are dependent on the project and placement that each volunteer is working at.
1:00 PMWork at the placement usually ends. Volunteers are free to travel home for lunch at their accommodation, prepare for the next day or do some shopping and sightseeing.
8:30 PMDinner at the volunteer house or homestay

Weekends

Tanzania is a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise. In your spare time, you may go on a safari to observe the astounding array of animal species that make Tanzania home of lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos and wildebeest migration..

Fantastic marketplaces, a day-long walk up neighboring Mount Meru, and information on the Maasai and Meru tribes can all be found at Arusha. You may also reserve some time before or after your program to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, or you can take a quick trip to Zanzibar for a weekend of sun and sandy beaches.

Are you Interested?

Just Fill  a free application and check availability for your preferred dates.

Join us in our mission

Create a more sustainable and vibrant future for Tanzania and beyond. Whether you choose to volunteer, or partner with us, your support will make a significant difference in our efforts to protect the environment, promote cultural diversity, and uplift communities.