Orphanage Support Volunteering

AVAILABLE FOR ARUSHA, KILIMANJARO & MWANZA TANZANIA

Program Overview:
At the heart of Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Arusha our orphanage program provides sanctuary and holistic care for children who’ve experienced profound loss. These vulnerable young lives often arrive carrying invisible wounds – your presence becomes the stable foundation they desperately need. Through consistent care and emotional support, you’ll help rewrite their stories while supporting overwhelmed local staff in their critical mission to provide safety and opportunity.

Why We Do This:

• Provide stable emotional anchors for traumatized children
• Ensure daily needs (nutrition, hygiene, education) are consistently met
• Create joyful spaces where children can rediscover childhood
• Support overburdened caregivers with essential tasks

What You’ll Do Daily:

• Morning: Assist with breakfast routines and hygiene care
• Midday: Lead educational games and homework support
• Afternoon: Organize creative activities (art, music, sports)
• Evening: Support bedtime rituals and maintain care records

Duration & Pricing

Weeks	Cost	What’s Included
1	$250	Shared hostel, breakfast & dinner
2	$450	All above + lunch
3	$650	Full meal package
4+	$200/week	Ongoing support

Arrival & Orientation:

• Airport Pickup: Kilimanjaro, Mwanza and Arusha.
• Accommodation: Shared gender-separated hostel.
• Orientation: Cultural briefing & orphanage tour.
• Work Hours: 8am-4pm (6-8 hours daily).

Human-Centered Tips:

• Bring washable markers for collaborative art projects.
• Learn “Unacheza nini?” (What are you playing?) to join activities.
• Create a memory book with children (with staff permission).

What to Expect:

• Deep connections forming quickly.
• Basic facilities with limited resources but abundant love.
• Flexibility during school holidays (alternative activities planned).
• Transformative impact through consistent presence.