Join International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the Maasai Immersion Volunteer Project in Tanzania.

On this program, you will have the opportunity to support the Maasai people with a wide range of tasks and gain an authentic cultural experience. Volunteers will eat traditional food and live day-to-day life the way the local Maasai tribes do while learning about their unique culture and lifestyle.

Volunteers in Tanzania are accommodated in a volunteer house during their first night, in Arusha. At Makuyuni Village, volunteers will be sleeping in their own Maasai Bomas and gathering around the campfire every evening for dinner under the stars. ?These bomas are purpose built accommodation to host volunteers in a way that are very similar to the design of a Maasai boma.

The program has start dates on the 1st and 15th of every month.

This program runs for two weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available on our website.
 
Maasailand stretches across northern Tanzania and is home to the Maasai tribe. As a Maasai Immersion volunteer you will engage in a unique cultural experience from start to finish. After arriving in Arusha, you will be driven to the wildlife corridor between four main National Parks. The environment is like no other and the neighbors are only Maasai people.

Volunteers will have the option to take part in various activities according to their interest and the help needed at the time. For those interested in agriculture there is a fully operational farm with daily ongoing works to be completed to protect the plants and produce using organic methods and manual labor.

For those who want to get involved in teaching and childcare, there is an excellent local English medium school that offers opportunities to teach and nurture children.

Maasai people are known for their herds of cattle and this program has plenty of cows and goats that need care along with milking every morning to provide food for the school and volunteers.

Whilst the children are herding the cattle, the Maasai women are busy bead making, and this is an opportunity for those interested in fashion and beading to support the women and their projects, giving advice on business plans and development.

Furthermore, there is always a construction project happening at the site. Whether it’s a new school building, a new boma (hut) or repairs on the animal shelter, there are plenty of opportunities for those who want to put on their boots and gloves and get stuck in.
 
IVHQ’s Tanzania programs are available year-round, starting on the 1st and 15th of every month.

IVHQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

You’ll be joining a global network of 123,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
• Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.