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Vocational School Teacher for Metal, Wood & Engineering in Tanzania

Duration

1 - 24 weeks

Language requirements

English

Availability

All year

Age

18+

Price starts with

540 EUR

Type of program

Volunteering

If you have strong knowledge in carpentry, metalwork or engineering and are eager to share these skills with young people, you can volunteer at small vocational workshops run by NGOs or churches or teach at the prestigious VETA training institute, the top technical training facility in Tanzania.
Description

Volunteer work in the field of crafts and technology in Tanzania

You can choose whether you would like to volunteer in a simple, non-profit workshop or at VETA, a technically advanced training institute with high standards.


Non-Profit Workshops

We organize volunteer placements at several non-profit institutions in Tanzania that provide basic vocational training to underprivileged youth, such as former street children or orphans.

An example of such an institution is a church-run wood and metal workshop in Moshi/Kilimanjaro. Here, former street children and disadvantaged youth learn carpentry and metalworking. Behind the workshop is a residential building for four youths, who live and train together for a year. The workshop is self-sustaining, relying on commissioned work from churches, schools, and some private clients rather than donations or grants. After one year, the trainees can pursue careers in carpentry and welding.

Volunteers with expertise in these fields are always in demand. The minimum duration for volunteering is one week.


VETA Training Institute

VETA in Moshi/Kilimanjaro is a vocational training institute for technical professions. Funded by the Tanzanian Chamber of Minerals and Energy (TCME) and South African mining companies, the institute provides training that meets international standards. Although the focus is on mining, graduates find jobs in other industries such as engine mechanics, transport technology, refrigeration technology, mechanical engineering, and pipefitting.

The program lasts 3–4 years, with only about 5% of applicants being accepted. To enrol, candidates must have a job contract with a reputable technical company in Tanzania, primarily mining companies, breweries, or Toyota. The training is divided into three parts: one-third theory at school, one-third practical work at school, and one-third practical experience at the sponsoring company.

Volunteers are needed to assist in developing teaching materials, teaching independently or alongside local instructors, and supporting apprentices with exam preparation in the following areas:

  • Mathematics (roughly at German high school level)
  • Engineering
  • Technical/structural drawing (engineering drawing; structural steel
    drawing)
  • Industrial electronics and communication


The communication component includes advanced English vocabulary training, business correspondence, documentation, and résumé writing.

Classes take place from February to May and August to November. Volunteers who wish to teach independently should commit to at least 4 months. Those who want to help develop teaching materials and/or assist local instructors can participate for shorter periods (minimum 4 weeks).


Booking Process

If you choose a placement in one of the non-profit workshops and have the relevant professional skills, you can book your volunteer placement directly online on this page. We will then find a suitable workshop for you.

Alternatively, you can first send us an inquiry if you have further questions or requests.

In order to provide you with details of a specific workshop, we require your CV/English in English (either before or after your binding booking). Please email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or send it via WhatsApp to +81-90-4702-1361. For a volunteer placement with VETA, we need your CV/resume before we can confirm your placement. We will then check availability with VETA and confirm your placement within a few days.

You secure your spot with a deposit of 100 EUR/USD, the remaining amount is only due one month before the program start.

You can also book extension time and other extras later manually with us.

Program details

Program Rates

* Changing the currency to USD at the top right of this website displays the corresponding USD rates in the box “Calculate your program rate & book now.”

Who can join

Volunteers need to have relevant expertise.

Program start

Flexible, year-round. Arrival should be scheduled for a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 4 AM and 11 PM (flight’s scheduled arrival time). The placement will then start on the agreed weekday.

Getting there

You book a flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We will pick you up from the JRO airport and take you to your accommodation in Moshi.

Your flight should land on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 4 AM and 11 PM.

Your return flights should also be on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 4 AM and 11 PM.

Visa

For stays up to 90 days: You buy a volunteer visa at the airport in Tanzania upon arrival for 50 USD. We will send you the required documents to get the correct visa.

For stays of 91-180 days: The total cost is 200 USD.

Accommodation Options

You can choose between shared accommodation or host families. 

KCMC Residence

The KCMC Residence is a new and well-maintained accommodation with bungalows, each containing 1-3 bedrooms. Each bedroom in the bungalows can be booked for single or double occupancy. There are rooms with two single beds and rooms with a double bed. Each bungalow accommodates up to 6 residents who share a bathroom with a hot shower, complimentary toiletries and towels, a separate toilet, a communal kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, toaster, oven, and kitchen utensils, a lounge with a flat-screen TV, and a terrace.
There is a garden between the bungalows. Continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, and private parking are included in the price.

KDC Shared House

The spacious shared house for World Unite! participants is located in the KDC area of Moshi Town. It comprises 3 large bedrooms, one of which serves as a 4-bed dormitory, while the other two are used for double or single occupancy. All rooms feature private bathrooms with toilets and hot water. Additionally, the house includes a shared living room, a kitchen with a dining area, and a large garden. The house has a security guard and a backup power generator. The KDC bus stop is just a minute's walk from the house, providing a 10-minute Daladala ride to the city center or a half-hour walk. In the immediate vicinity of the house, there are several shops, restaurants, and bars.

Siarick Cottages

Siarick Cottages is a new and well-maintained guesthouse, designed in Tanzanian style and operated by a local family in the Kiboroloni area of Moshi Town. The 16 rooms, available for single, double, or triple occupancy, all come with private bathrooms featuring hot showers and toilets. Siarick also uses solar lighting, which is very useful in case of electricity cuts at night. The premises are fenced and there is 24-hour security.

You can choose between 3-share room accommodation (three single beds) and double rooms with other participants of the same gender or single room accommodation.

 

Host Families in Moshi

Staying with a host family gives you the opportunity to gain an in-depth look at Tanzanian culture and society. We cooperate with host families in the urban area of Moshi, whose living conditions are of medium and high standard. What this means exactly, we want to explain in the following.

The host families we collaborate with belong to Tanzania's upper middle class, and their homes meet standards that are well-suited for the majority of our participants in terms of construction quality, amenities, and furnishings. Typically, these houses are equipped with two tiled bathrooms—one for the parents and another shared by the children of the family and yourself. The availability of hot water for showers can vary. Western-style water toilets are typically provided in the house.

The host families provide meals that reflect typical Tanzanian cuisine. Breakfast might consist of toast with jam, egg omelettes, and tea. For dinner, expect dishes such as meat or fish with vegetables, served alongside rice, ugali, or chapati. Tea, boiled water, or homemade fruit juice is commonly offered. Vegetarian meals can be accommodated upon request.

In these households, refrigerators are usually present, and cooking is primarily done using gas. Domestic helpers are often part of the family structure, responsible for tasks like cooking, cleaning, and hand-washing laundry. Inside the living rooms, you'll find decorative curtains and doilies, as well as amenities like a stereo system, television, and an older laptop. As a common possession, the family typically owns a secondhand Japanese car. However, such items are often accumulated over many years due to financial constraints. The family's main priority is usually investing in their children's higher education, and the car is primarily utilized for absolutely essential journeys.

Extras

Diploma in International Volunteering – Earn university credit while Volunteering

By participating in the online diploma course, you can be a volunteer in this program and at the same time earn university credit for your studies. The online course provides you with essential knowledge and skills that will benefit your academic and professional future.

The program includes five modules – three are completed before your placement, one during your participation, and one after your return. Each module is completed online, and you can set your own schedule, pace, and intensity, allowing you to learn completely flexibly.

  • Focus: Marine Conservation
    Learn about marine ecosystems, work with local communities, and contribute to the protection of endangered marine species. This diploma is ideal if you're interested in marine biology, sustainable tourism, and/or environmental education.

  • Focus: Wildlife Conservation
    Help protect wildlife and their habitats. Gain valuable experience working with conservation professionals and prepare for a career in wildlife management, ecotourism, or animal welfare.

  • Focus: Global Citizenship
    Develop skills in intercultural communication and global engagement. This focus area addresses social, economic, and environmental issues and prepares you for a career in international development, education, and/or sustainability.

Read more about it!

Please let us know your desired focus in the comment box of your booking.

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Extension 1 week incl. dorm room accommodation (shared) without meals

+ 70.00 €

Extension 1 week incl. twin room accommodation (shared) without meals

+ 100.00 €

Extension 1 week incl. single room accommodation without meals

+ 120.00 €

Extension 1 week incl. host family accommodation with 2 meals/day

+ 160.00 €

Swahili private lessons, per hour

+ 10.00 €

Diploma in International Volunteering

+ 790.00 €
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What is included?

VM_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 video call, 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?

VM_WHAT_IS_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

5 REASONS why to join
this program
 

Contribute to technical development efforts. 

 

Cultural workshops and activities included. 

 

Support from our team.

 

Live your African dream.

 

Share your knowledge with motivated youth.

contact kareen

Questions?

your consultant for this program is

Kareen Leodgard

(she/her)

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