Overview
About Volunteers Without Borders: Our vision and goal is to connect international volunteers with opportunities at the lowest cost possible that will provide them with the opportunity to give back to underdeveloped areas of the world that need all the help and support that they can get. Our mission is to recruit international volunteers and present them with international volunteer abroad opportunities to make a difference in developing countries in need. We offer program fees that are substantially lower than majority of other companies.
ISSUES FACING TANZANIA
One of the major problems in Tanzania is environmentally sustainable development. A majority of Tanzanians rely on wood and agricultural residues for their energy needs, which in turn cause deforestation and environmental degradation. Deforested areas destroy habitats for wildlife which lead to a decline in biodiversity and leave areas susceptible to soil erosion which greatly reduces its ability to grow new plants. Eroded soil also runs into rivers and out at sea, where it smothers sensitive corals. Each year, organized illegal timber crime is causes millions of dollar’s worth of timber revenue to be lost. Part of the problem is poor governance and rampant corruption in the forestry sector. In most major towns and cities, solid and liquid wastes are left untreated. As a result, air and water are contaminated with pollutants, which cause major health hazards for those who live in under-privileged areas. Along coastline cities or towns, few people are connected to a sewage system. The few sewage systems that exist disgorge their waste directly into the ocean, affecting marine habitats and the species that live there. In village areas, people often resort to poaching. Sometimes, this happens in retaliation to wildlife attacks which destroy crops, and hence livelihoods. Such conflicts between humans and wildlife are also straining relations between wildlife authorities and local people.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Tanzania is full of the most loving; kind and friendly people that will make sure you have the most rewarding experience. Not only will you make a difference to their lives but they too will make a difference to yours. The programs we offer are designed to provide an ethical volunteering experience whereby volunteers will not only share their skills but will also learn about the local communities getting to know the people and their culture. We are actively looking for enthusiastic and empathetic volunteers who want to experience community life in Tanzania while getting involved to make a difference with local projects, which are designed to help the most vulnerable people of Tanzania. While volunteering on one of our programs you can get involved in the following: various Education and community involvement programs, Medical field program, Youth reporter program, Creative media program, Social Care program, Environmental Conservation program, HIV/AIDS awareness programs, IT programs, Fundraising and marketing programs, Art or Music programs, Care for disabled program, Elderly programs and so much more.
PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers are required to pay a Registration Fee of $225 CAD, which will be added to the program fee.
Highlights
- Tanzania is full of the most loving; kind and friendly people that will make sure you have the most rewarding experience
- hile volunteering on one of our programs you can get involved in the following: various Education and community involvement programs, Medical field program, Youth reporter program, Creative media program, Social Care program, Environmental Conservation program, HIV/AIDS awareness programs, IT programs, Fundraising and marketing programs, Art or Music programs, Care for disabled program, Elderly programs and so much more
- The country's breathtaking landscapes, such as Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar's pristine beaches, and the Ngorongoro Crater, provide ample opportunities for adventure and exploration
