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A truly unique and life changing experience and I would do it all over again. My first solo trip and I'm so glad I chose to do it with IVHQ. The add ons for the weekends can be booked whilst your in the country which is very convenient so you can book with people you meet whilst your there.
Tanzania was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. The locals and volunteers I met along the way had the warmest smiles and open hearts that made me feel at home. I could not recommend this program enough!

The visa application process is super simple and the local team have an excellent guide to guide you through it to avoid any hassle at the airport. The local team were incredibly kind, helpful and friendly. I personally found that their wasn't many mosquitos but I think it depends on where you go in Tanzania.

The experience was unique and something I will never forget. I met great people, and friends that I will take with me for life. I learned a lot to grow as a person by living in a completely different reality from my own. Zanzibar is amazing in every aspect and being part of its conservation was a magical experience.

The culture, the food, and the beaches are beautiful, but I will not forget that it is a poor country and the people live very little. I also hope that the IVHQ team's efforts to raise awareness about pollution and the protection of natural landscapes will disappear in the future, as it will mean that the locals have learned to take care of their precious environment and all the effort made by the team and volunteers will have gone a long way.

This project was AMAZING. I feel that I made a real contribution to the project, and I learned a lot and really grew as a person. It puts you outside of your comfort zone to travel alone for weeks at a time, away from friends and family, in a country where you don't speak the language or know anybody. However, this project made me feel very safe, empowered, and a strong sense of connection both with the volunteers as well as the local community. It was absolutely incredible, I'm so grateful to have participated in such an empowering project.

It was a wonderful three-week experience. I was in charge of Child care; the children were great and lovely. The owner of the school was very nice and I got so attached to everyone. The local staff was nice and very helpful. From day one they explained how to safely get to the school from the house and always supported me for all the activities I chose to do on the weekends. The food was good and the house was very clean. I met great friends who came from all over the world. this experience really leaves you with some great and life-changing things because you learn to make sense of things and people.

I had a great experience in Tanzania participating in the cultural immersion assignment in the Maasai village. The local team made us feel very welcome with comfortable accommodations and tasty meals.
One of our main projects was building a chicken coop to increase nutrition for the students and surrounding community. I also assisted in the classroom, teaching basic English and reading to the students.
I made lasting friendships and great memories all while pushing myself outside my comfort zone.

It was the most awesome experience I've ever had before. I recognized myself growing significantly from IVHQ volunteering in Arusha, Tanzania. I did a childcare program, and I was teaching and playing with children age from 2 to 5. They are very smart, sincere, and adorable, and teachers and people in Tanzania I've associated with are very kind and friendly; not only it made me motivated to help them, but also it made me passionate to live my life day to day. This is my first time volunteering while I am traveling, and I deeply appreciate to this program because I could get to know about the local culture and people more deeply than just traveling. I would love to volunteer with IVHQ programs again.

I had an incredible experience volunteering with IVHQ in Tanzania, working in childcare. The program was well-organized, and I felt safe throughout my stay. The other volunteers and the local community were welcoming and supportive, which made my time even more enjoyable. The work with the children was fulfilling, and the connections I made will last a lifetime. It was a memorable and rewarding journey, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a meaningful volunteer experience abroad. Thank you IVHQ!

My experience volunteering with IVHQ in Tanzania was amazing. Beforehand I felt at ease everything was well prepared and I had all the information I required. From the first day I felt welcome and at home. The local team were amazing and very supportive. I made plenty of friends from across the world who I will be friends with for life and the volunteer house experience was very good, I felt at home and very safe, it was clean, with hot water and I shared a room with 3 other girls, it was close to my school and amenities such as the supermarket. I really enjoyed volunteering at my school, whilst initially a shock, each day I became closer to the children , the teachers and the community. I was able to make an impact to their learning and resources. The local team were always there to assist you with helping the school, offering advice and gathering feedback and making a change. It was very sad to leave after 4 amazing weeks. The highlight of my trip was that Arusha and Tanzania had so much to offer, there was never a boring moment as I was constantly busy, whether this was after school in the afternoons or on the weekends. Some of the things I got up too include: safaris, waterfall, hot springs, coffee tours, caves, massai immersion, trip to Zanzibar, visiting orphanages, local markets, visiting women empowerment centres for cooking classes and practice salons, getting my nails done, going to cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs, women’s outreach (taking supplies to families in need) , visiting children’s families from school, canoeing on the lake, visiting an animal shelter, sunset hikes, paining classes, making necklaces at a art centre amongst many more things! I felt like I really got to experience Tanzanian life and culture and got to experience and understand life there in a way a tourist never would whilst also making a difference to the community. I definitely would recommend IVHQ and volunteering in Tanzania. I have been back for less than a week and I’m already planning my next trip. It truly exceeded all my expectations.