Nature and culture
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TANZANIA
Culture
Environment
Study
Teenagers
Culture
Environment
+2
Fixed dates
About the project
Nature and culture
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Zanzibar Environmental Volunteers (ZAVECO) is a community environmental organization aiming to protect, improve, and raise awareness about local environment through hands-on activities and education. ZAVECO's work is addressing issues around pollution, marine habitat loss, Sea forestation and bee keeping, organic farming and encourage community involvement, empowerment, and a sense of responsibility for the local ecosystem
ZAVECO has recognized the relationship of nature and culture in the sense that Nature and culture share a complex, interconnected relationship, with each influencing and shaping the other. Nature provides resources, inspiration, and a foundation for human culture, while culture shapes how humans perceive, interact with, and modify the natural world. This relationship is not static and varies across different cultures and historical period. This project therefore intends to address issues around environmental degradation, indigenous knowledge in conservation and the impact of modernization in both nature and culture.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will engage fully or partially in following listed activities: -
• Community Gardens: Participate in establishment and management a community ecological garden, growing food using sustainable practices, fruits tree nursery to increase to provide shed and nutrition to schools and children centers in the community.
• Restoration: Participate in native tree and shrub planting initiatives to restore local ecosystems, incorporating knowledge of species with cultural importance.
• Coastal Clean-ups: Organize regular community clean-ups of natural spaces like beaches discussing the cultural significance of clean water and natural environments.
• Cultural Exchange Visits: Arrange visits between different communities or to a local indigenous village to learn about their unique relationship with the land, traditional practices, and way of life.
• Traditional Crafts: Participate in sessions on traditional crafts that use natural materials, such as basket weaving and natural dye creation from plants.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation will be at the Youth hostel. Volunteers should expect to share rooms. There is. Three meals will be provided at accommodation where volunteer will enjoy actively participation in meals preparation, dish washing and kitchen cleaning. For sustainability reasons, we will consume only food available in the area/Region. However vegetarian meals will be available.
📍 About the location
Unguja Island is the largest and most populated island of the Zanzibar archipelago, also commonly known as Zanzibar Island. It is a hilly island separated from the Tanzanian mainland by the Zanzibar Channel. It is approximately 85 kilometers long and 30 kilometers wide at its widest point, with an area of about 1,666 square kilometers. It famous for its historical Stone Town, beautiful beaches, and rich nature. The capital city, Zanzibar town is located on Unguja, which serves as the main commercial and cultural hub of the archipelago. The Island is accessible both Ferry from Dar es Salaam and Pemba but also by air transport through Isles International Airport.
The project will be hosted in Kibele community The community is located 20km away from stone town along the high way to South Zanzibar and can be easily accessible by public and private transport. The community is a home of Zanzibar University making it a fast-growing community. Due to its location it very easy to access most touristic site and other social and economic service while volunteering. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays will be free. However, you are advised as well to have an allowance of extra 2-3 days before or after the project to enjoy the most of what Zanzibar Island offers. The most enjoyable experiences in Zanzibar include exploring the historic Stone Town, relaxing on beautiful beaches like Nungwi and Kendwa, and enjoying water activities such as snorkeling, diving, and swimming with dolphins. Forodhani Gardens offers a vibrant food market experience, while a spice tour allows you to see and taste local spices in their natural environment. Other popular activities include visiting Jozani Forest to see the red colobus monkeys, taking a sunset dhow cruise, and visiting Prison Island to see giant tortoise.
⚠️ Requirements
Travel information and motivation letter
ℹ️ Additional information
Information regarding who needs or not need visa to come to Tanzania is indicated in the Immigration Tanzania website: https://www.immigration.go.tz/index.php/countries-which-are-not-required-to-apply-for-visa . Online Visa applicants are advised to make their applications through the Official Tanzania Immigration website www.immigration.go.tz . Ordinary visa with humanitarian and charity activities (A6) is recommended. Volunteer with no relevant visa will not be accepted to join the project. UVIKIUTA provides supporting documents required for visa application.
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📅 Available sessions
TZ.UVI-2619
23/08/2026 → 05/09/2026
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
16–99 years old
Solidarity donation
300.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Unguja, Tanzania
TANZANIA
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS / Sh)
Exchange rate
1 TZS = 0.000339 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
East Africa Time
Local time: 21:25 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
Swahili