🇹🇿 ESC Volunteering in Tanzania 🌱 Nursery Construction and Reforestation in a Natural Reserve 🔨

Description

STORM C project is looking for a team of 15 volunteers to join a 59-day mission in Tanzania supporting local communities living in Sadaani Natural Reserve. We will help the village community of Tumbilini construct a nursery for 50 children who now need to go 6 km back and forth daily through the bush to attend kindergarten as well as support SANA seed bank/conservation project in collecting, storing and re-planting tree species to strengthen the ecosystem surrounding Gongo village. This is a project for nature lovers and people who are not afraid to go through a digital detox. You will be surrounded by nature, bugs, wildlife, interact daily with local communities and learn first hand about community resilience and forest restoration. Besides being in a multicultural team with 14 other volunteers you will improve team work skills, communication and collaboration, learn to adapt to change and overcome challenges being focused on solutions that cater for those less privileged.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteers are hosted at SANA camp in shared rooms split by gender, each with 2 bunk beds, mosquito nets and a wardrobe. The camp has outdoor showers and washrooms, common area for meals and interaction. Rain water is collected and used for sanitation. SANA team will cook daily for the volunteers, providing local ingredients and fresh meals. Bottled water is provided for filling in individual bottles. The team will be transported from and to Dar es Salaam airport by bus. Within the communities the volunteers will walk daily to the villages or get transferred by organized shuttle.

Training during the activity

There is online pre-departure training run in 2 consecutive online sessions each 2 hours long hosted by IOA and Mondo teams. Upon arrival the volunteers will undergo orientation with SANA team that will cover introduction to Tanzania, local life, economy, culture, language and traditions as well as safety instructions and camp rules. At the construction site the volunteers will be instructed by local experts and supervised by mentors from the villagers. At SANA conservation center/seed bank the volunteers will be trained and mentored by Mr Sefania Kyando, agroforest specialist.

Participant profile

We are looking for 15 volunteers who are passionate about nature and community engagement. We cherish motivated individuals and would like to hear why you want to be part of STORM project in TZ. No previous experience is expected, volunteers with fewer opportuntinities are welcome and will be supported accordingly. Please note that a new rule regarding past participation of volunteers was introduced in the 2024 Programme Guide, limiting the participation to maximum 12 months. Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible countries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey) and have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months. Successful applicants are: - Open to young people with fewer opportunities—applicants can indicate support needs for better engagement. - Motivated individuals who share ESC values and are eager to work in community development and sustainability. - Availability for the whole duration of the volunteering mission. - Open-mindness, adaptability, and eagerness to embrace cultural diversity. - No prior experience required, but skills in working with children, restoration, conservation and a green thumb are a plus! - Knowledge of English is useful.

Activity details

Activity type

Volunteering teams

Activity dates

From 31/01/2027 to 31/03/2027

Location

Kunduchi, Kilongawima , DAR ES SALAAM, DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (United Republic of)

Deadline

30/09/2026

Project code

2025-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101252021

Topics

Looking for participants from

31 countries can apply. The activity takes place in 🇹🇿 Tanzania.