Social Sector Volunteering & Internships in Tanzania — Art in Tanzania

What is it? The Social Sector Programme is Art in Tanzania's broad community development track, placing international students and volunteers across social sector work — orphanages, early childhood, education, women's programmes, human rights, elderly care, public health, and community psychology. It is run by Art in Tanzania (AIT), a community-development NGO founded in 1996.

Where? Communities, care centres, and schools around Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

How long? Flexible — the programme runs year-round, with start and end dates that can be adjusted to your schedule.

Working hours? 6–8 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

Who joins? Students and professionals from a wide range of social sector disciplines. AIT typically hosts 15–40 students at a time, drawn from over 1000 partner universities worldwide.

Which social sectors can I work in?

The programme spans AIT's core social sector focus areas. Your placement is tailored to your background and interests and may include:

Orphanage programmes
Children under school age
Care centres
Education programme development
Women's programmes support
Human rights
Elderly care
Public health
Community psychology

Daily tasks include practical fieldwork, planning, reporting, and visibility work.

How does the placement work?

Academic-level team leaders supervise your internship daily, and a weekly plan-and-report system monitors your work and reports on your study programme's progress. The outcome is learning to apply your education in developing-country conditions with limited capacity — gaining hands-on experience and a better understanding of the opportunities in a fast-growing economy. Your placement is tailored to your background, experience, and interests, and directly supports AIT's daily work with the communities.

Who runs the programme, and since when?

Art in Tanzania (AIT) has operated since 1996, welcoming about 250 participants annually. Its vision is to give students hands-on experience working in developing African communities across the full breadth of the social sector.

What is life in Tanzania like during the placement?

Alongside your studies, you gain an unforgettable experience of African culture and daily life, as well as extraordinary natural scenery and wildlife. Low-cost, sustainable safaris and tours are available for you and visiting friends.

Can I get funding?

Yes. Erasmus+ funding can be applied to the Tanzania training placement. Ask your student office about grant options that could fully or partially fund the experience.

Frequently asked questions

Which social sectors does the programme cover?

Orphanage programmes, children under school age, care centres, education development, women's programmes, human rights, elderly care, public health, and community psychology.

Who can join the Social Sector Programme?

Students and professionals from a wide range of social sector disciplines. AIT hosts 15–40 participants at a time from over 400 partner universities worldwide.

What are the working hours?

6–8 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

When can I start?

The programme runs year-round, with flexible start and end dates.

Is funding available?

Yes — Erasmus+ funding can be applied to the placement. Ask your student office about grant options.

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