Resources for Volunteering in Tanzania- A unique experience in Tanzania rich with its new culture, warm-hearted people and stunning scenery. Volunteering does not require any experiences, it embarks life-changing journey among the individuals.
Resources for Volunteering in Tanzania:
Culture and Living in Tanzania :
· Tanzania.go.tz referred as the government website
· Lonely Planet’s – this page includes all the information on Tanzania
· Tanzania BBC country profile for all recent news articles
· Tanzanian Embassy provides information on music, languages and food.
· For some do’s and don’ts Culture Crossing is a unique place
· The people in Tanzania prefers Swahili language
Tanzanian News :
· Daily News- a popular news source for Tanzania focuses on sports, business, editorial pieces and features.
· Citizen leading up to date newspaper based on business, politics, entertainment, sports, jobs and many more
Activities and Excursions :
· Tanzania Tourist Board- official website of Tanzania
· Tanzanian Odyssey- information on before and after volunteer placement
· Tanzania Cultural Tourism: Learning and visiting local tribes and community
· Climb Mount Kilimanjaro: Information about Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing
· Fair Travel: A fair trade travel for the local communities
· African Budget Safaris: popular for animal lover and budget traveler
Fundraising, Grants and Scholarships :
· Go Fund Me –using social network to help raise fundraise
· FinAid – scholarships and federal grant opportunities
· Do Something – offering grants, scholarships and awards for students
· United Planet – specific grant opportunities
Learn the Language :
· Learn Swahili language at BBC
· Using free language resources for free videos and audio downloads
Trip Preparation :
· U.S. Department of State- provides with visa and country information
· Travel Guard & World Nomads: travel insurance related information
· Insure My Trip: Comparing insurance rates of multiple companies
Volunteer Opportunities :
· Moshi/ Kilimanjaro
· Arusha
