Volunteer in Tanzania program offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of Maasai girls through education, healthcare, and community support.
Imagine making a lasting difference in the lives of young Maasai women while immersing yourself in the beauty of Tanzania. At the MGRC ecoVillage, you can do exactly that.
We’ll help you find an opportunity that matches your specific interests and skills. Here are ways you can make a difference at Maasai Girls Rescue Center and our local communities:
- Education and childcare:
- Teach English to Maasai girls as part of our teaching English initiatives
- Assist in early childhood education programs at the center
- Provide childcare volunteering and support to young children
- Community development:
- Help build or renovate schools, clinics, or community centers through construction projects
- Participate in women empowerment programs
- Assist in community health initiatives and medical outreach in rural communities
- Other fulfilling options:
- Contribute to wildlife conservation and animal welfare in nearby national parks like Serengeti National Park
- Assist with sustainable development and agriculture on our ecoFarm
- Participate in Maasai cultural immersion and exchange programs to learn about Maasai traditions
Volunteering at Maasai Girls Rescue Center is more than just helping others – it’s a chance to grow personally and gain valuable life experience through cross-cultural exchange.
Ready to embark on this rewarding adventure?
Explore the wonders of Tanzania beyond volunteering
While at Maasai Girls Rescue Center, immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Tanzania. Our team can help you plan safari experiences to the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, or embark on a thrilling climb up Mount Kilimanjaro.
We’ll connect you with reputable safari companies that fit your budget and preferences, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience.
Discover the rich Maasai culture by visiting a traditional Maasai boma. Learn about their customs, traditions, and way of life.
Frequently asked questions
For general volunteering questions: [email protected]
We rely on volunteers for our daily operations and to achieve our goals. Volunteering involves hard work, adapting to new tasks, and being comfortable with getting dirty. We can accommodate 2-4 volunteers at a time, assigning them tasks based on their skills and interests. Volunteers must be flexible and willing to learn alongside the girls they work with.
Our days at the Maasai ecoVillage are long, starting early and ending after the children are in bed. You’ll have a diverse range of tasks, from helping on the farm to teaching cooking or sewing classes, assisting with bike riding lessons, and providing tutoring or mentoring support to children.
What we want you to do as a volunteer is to share your culture with the girls at MGRC to help open their minds to a chance of a brighter future and to let them know that they have the capability of breaking free from cultural norms, poverty and oppression. When you come to the rescue center, you are bringing them hope and opportunity for a better tomorrow.
When you share your culture with the girls, it does not just have to be in the form of stories of your daily life in your home country or your plans and dreams for the future. You can help develop their minds through physical activities, like teaching them volleyball or conversational English at our learning center.
What we want for the girls at the center is for them to understand that they are responsible for their own future and what they want to do with it, not anyone else.
Yes, a visa is necessary to visit Tanzania. The cost is $100 USD and can be obtained at the airport upon arrival or you can procure prior to arriving. You can find the procedures for procuring the visa by viewing the Tanzanian Government website.
Yes, there are many opportunities to share your time and talent from the comfort of your home. We welcome writers, social media ambassadors, fundraising experts, creative talent, marketing experts, content producers, and more. The primary qualification is having a genuine willingness to “roll up one’s sleeves” and get involved.
For general volunteering questions: [email protected]
