Kindergartens in Tanzania
1 - 24 weeks
English
All year
16+
540 EUR
Volunteering or Internship
Volunteering and Internships in Kindergartens in Moshi/Tanzania
You can participate in this program both for the purpose of volunteering, and doing it as an internship. The organizations introduced below have qualified professionals who can supervise internships. If you need an internship that must be credited toward your studies, please let us know your schools/university’s requirements and we will identify the available organizations that meet those requirements.
Below, we introduce various organizations. You will carry out your volunteer placement or internship with one of these organizations. You are welcome to let us know your preferences regarding the host organization without obligation, and we will check availability. We can confirm your host organization even before you make a binding booking.
Nursery School and Day Care Center in Pasua
About 25-30 children aged 3-5 from the neighborhood attend the center in the Pasua district, where the building and facilities are comparatively simple. Many of the children come from needy or socially disadvantaged families who cannot afford to send their children to a public or private kindergarten; some of the children are semi-orphans.
In the mornings, simple lessons are usually held, such as learning letters and numbers, singing, playing, dancing, clapping and circle games, storytelling, and basic English.
There are two caregivers at the center. The teacher, Hadija, speaks basic English. Another caregiver, Amina, supports Hadija in teaching.
Tasks for Volunteers/Interns:
The children receive two meals at the center, usually porridge and a small lunch. The center is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Early Childhood Education and Care Center in Soweto
The early childhood education and care center is located in the Soweto district, near St. Joseph Hospital, and cares for 35 children. It is supported by a small, dedicated team of three teachers and a cook.
Tasks for Volunteers/Interns:
Preschool-aged children are at the center from 8 a.m. until after lunch. If you are interested, you can also stay in the center until 5 p.m., when it is visited by primary school children who receive afternoon care.
Kindergarten at the Community Center
Since 2023, the kindergarten has been part of providing early learning experiences to children aged 2 to 5 years. Under the leadership of dedicated teachers Olivari and Hussein, the kindergarten teaches around 35 children basic skills in reading, writing, and counting—playfully through songs and games in a colorful environment surrounded by green trees and banana plants.
Most of the children come from disadvantaged families, for whom access to early childhood education is often challenging, whether due to financial barriers or the lack of time and education of the parents. The Good Hope Kindergarten offers this education free of charge and strives to provide a solid foundation for successful school and personal development.
Tasks for Volunteers/Interns:
Kindergartens of the Lutheran Church
The Lutheran Church operates four kindergartens in the Pasua area of Moshi Town. Each kindergarten is attended daily by between 200-400 children. The children are aged 3-7 years. Typically, there are two shifts: the youngest children (3-4 years) attend from 7-11 a.m., and the older children (6-7 years) attend from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. While the younger children play, the older ones already learn reading, writing, basic arithmetic, and receive lessons in "behavior" and "hygiene," which are based on Montessori pedagogy. However, knowledge of this pedagogy is not required for interns/volunteers.
Even during the official school holidays (December and July), there are always children in the kindergartens, for example, preparing children under 3 who will be admitted to kindergarten at the next start date. Thus, activities are possible throughout the year.
Due to the large number of children, the kindergartens have too few staff and therefore need volunteers. Currently, there is about one teacher/caregiver for every 25 children.
Kindergarten and Afternoon Care
The center includes a kindergarten that is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for children aged 3-6 years. Around 30 children attend the kindergarten.
Tasks for Volunteers/Interns:
In the afternoon, there is homework support and tutoring for elementary school children in mathematics, English, geography, computer applications, and art. This is carried out by unpaid local volunteer teachers, but foreign volunteers are also welcome to assist. Teenage students, young adults, and mothers can take advantage of additional educational offerings such as computer courses, tailoring classes, and art lessons, where you can also get involved.
Kindergarten in Shirimatunda
Located in the Shirimatunda neighborhood, this daycare center provides care and education for 38 children aged 2.5 to 5 years. The center is staffed by three teachers, one caretaker, and one cook, creating a safe and nurturing environment that fosters early childhood development.
Tasks for Volunteers/Interns:
Daycare and Preschool at a Home for Vulnerable Children
The mission of this center is to support orphans and vulnerable children by providing access to basic needs such as education, healthcare, shelter, food, and clothing. The center serves a total of 70 children, including 30 orphans aged 2 to 16 years. While the older children attend public school, the 2-5 years old are at the center during the daytime.
The staff consists of five teachers, one social worker, two matrons, and one patron.
Tasks for Volunteers/Interns:If interested, you can also engage in activities for older children and adolescents, which take place from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. These activities include computer lessons, sports and games, football, dance, and homework assistance.
Booking Process
If you are flexible and it is fine for you that we select an organization for your volunteer work or internship, you can simply book this program directly online on this page. We always have availability for volunteer placements and internships in this field. Often, we can suggest several organizations for you to choose from. After your booking, you send us your resume in English, and we can then give you a firm confirmation of the specific organization.
Alternatively, you can first send an inquiry and let us know your preferences regarding the host organization and, if it is an internship for credit, the requirements (e.g. regarding supervision, tasks, or number of hours). Please email, now or later, your resume in English to
We can also provide details about your internship placement and complete internship forms before your binding booking, if you need them for your school or university.
You only make a binding booking with us if you want to accept the volunteer placement or internship, or if you have received approval from your school or university.
In all cases, you can secure your spot by paying only a deposit of 100 EUR/USD at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due one month before the start of the program.
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What is included?
- Arrangement of your internship
- Accommodation as booked (with/without meals)
- Individual Consultation and Preparation prior to your arrival
- Access to the World Unite! Knowledge Base which has preparation materials including intercultural preparation, compiled particularly for your destination
- Preparation Session via Zoom, together with further participants
- Pick-up and Transfers from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on arrival and departure
- Personal support staff at your location and at our international office
- Orientation and Introduction in Moshi
- Accompanying you to your placement on your first day
- 24 Hours emergency support by local support team
- Contribution for internship supervision
- Local SIM Card with 10,000 TSH air time
- Issuance of Confirmations/Certificates for your university, scholarship, insurance, etc. and filling out/signing Internship Contracts for your university
- To compensate for the CO2 emissions of your long-haul flights: Costs for 10 seedlings of indigenous trees that we plant on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
- 15% Discount for Safaris, Kilimanjaro Climbs, Excursions and Watersports Activities offered by "Budget Safari Tanzania"
- Participation in World Unite! Cultural Workshops and Activities in Moshi at no extra cost!
Not included?
- Meals (except in the case of homestay accommodation)
- Travel to/from Tanzania (you book it on your own; we can assist you)
- Visa fee
- Insurance (Travel Health Insurance, Liability Insurance, Travel Cancellation insurance)
- Personal Expenses (e.g. Internet, local transport)
- Vaccinations
INSIGHT
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Support children in their early childhood development.
Contribute in a diverse and creative way.
Get support by the World Unite! local and international team.
Participate in World Unite! meetups and activities in the Moshi area.
Gain valuable international experience.

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