Animal Welfare Volunteering program
Who fit For Program?
Volunteers who love animals and are passionate about animal welfare. No experience in animal care or veterinary training is required as you’ll be working closely with a local veterinarian.
Volunteer program Introduction:
The VCO Animal Welfare project allows volunteers to assist a local vet in treating farm and domestic animals. Volunteers gain hands-on animal care experience by working in a shelter and accompanying the vet to farms and homes around Arusha, delivering veterinary care in a developing country.
Expectations
Volunteers may assist cure a range of animals, including donkeys, chickens, cows, and household pets like dogs and cats, through the Animal Welfare programs. In addition to helping with duties like immunizations, treatment administration, and even minor operations and surgeries, you will gain knowledge about the common illnesses and diseases that Tanzanian animals face.
On subjects like donkey care and fundamental animal health procedures, the veterinarian also provides guidance and instruction to farmers. To assist in getting shelter animals ready for adoption, volunteers can participate in tasks including dog walking, cleaning, feeding, and playing.
Volunteers interested in hands-on animal care are encouraged to get the Rabies vaccination, though it’s not mandatory. Having the vaccination allows volunteers to participate more fully in 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 volunteer working with animals in Tanzania, you will benefit the local community and advance both professionally and personally by:
- assisting a nearby veterinarian with animal care
- Studying animal welfare in a developing nation
- Improving your ability to communicate
- gaining expertise in animal care
- Taking a deep dive into Tanzanian culture
- Seeing the amazing animals of Africa
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 AM | Breakfast at the volunteer house or homestay. |
| 8:00 AM | Volunteers 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 PM | Work 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 PM | Dinner 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.