"STARRY" | ESC HumAid Team Volunteering in Zanzibar, Tanzania 2026 (Funded)

An exciting opportunity for young people aged between 18 and 35 from EU Member States, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Turkey, to join the ESC HumAid Team Volunteering in Zanzibar, Tanzania, 2026. The volunteering project lasts for 2 months from 1st of July to 31st of August 2026. The volunteering project is organised by Assalam Community Foundation and funded by the European Solidarity Corps Programme of the European Union. 

About the Volunteering 

STARRY is an exciting summer volunteer project in which volunteers will work at Assalam International School, the Vocational Training Center, the Youth Center, and the Children's University. The main activities during the volunteering project are: 

- Assist in library, lab, and art/science classes,

- Be co-teachers, teachers, or facilitators,

- Help children care for their permaculture gardens,

- Accompany children on excursions,

- Support rehearsals for showcase performances in front of the president,

- Organize trips and workshops,

- Teach basic English,

- Work in different camps (Orphan Camp, School Camp, Capacity Development Camp, Art Camp, Storytelling Camp).

Volunteers will have several training sessions during the volunteering project to enhance their abilities to perform well during the volunteering tasks. The training sessions will be as follows;

- Teaching & Facilitation Skills – Methods for engaging children and youth in science, arts, and sports.

- Permaculture & Sustainable Agriculture – Hands-on training in organic farming and environmental sustainability.

- Event & Workshop Management – Organizing educational activities and storytelling camps.

Eligibility | Who can apply?

- Dynamic and motivated individuals aged between 18 and 35 who are passionate about education, community development, and sustainability.

- Participants must be resident in one of the following countries to be eligible ( Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye).

- Participants must be open-minded, adaptable, and culturally sensitive.

- Having an experience, background, or strong interest in education, community, work, agriculture, or youth empowerment is an advantage, but not mandatory to apply.

- Willing to engage in teamwork and clear, respectful communication.

- Applicants must complete the Humanitarian Aid Training (online + 5-day face-to-face training). To get the online training, follow these instructions 

Expenses and Benefits

- The participation is free of charge.

- Volunteers will be accommodated in shared rooms (4 people per room with the same gender). 

- The accommodation place has WiFi access.

- The accommodation and the workplace are the same, so no need for local transportation.

- Three meals per day will be provided by Assalam Community Foundation, so there will be no food allowance given.

- Each Volunteer is entitled to receive 500 EUR per month as pocket money for personal expenses.

- The host organisation will cover economy flights according to the rules of the European Solidarity Corps Programme, according to the following limits;

• from 100 - 499 km: 211,00€ 
• from 500 - 1999 km: 309,00€
• from 2000 - 2999 km: 395,00€
• from 3000 - 3999 km: 580,00€
• from 4000 - 7999 km: 1188€
• more than 8000 km: 1735€

• Calculate your budget from HERE

IMPORTANT: 

• Keep all your travel documents and tickets for reimbursement. No documents = No reimbursement!
• Please send your travel proposal by email to the organisers and wait for their confirmation before purchasing your tickets!

- Participants are entitled to receive a YouthPass certificate after the project, where you are expected to self-assess your own learning, and you can add it to your CV. 

Timeline

Application deadline: 31st of May 2025

Arrival day: 1st of July 2026

Departure day: 31st of August 2026

How to apply?

Step 1: Sign in to your account on the European Youth Portal. If you don't have an account, create an account  as a YOUNG PERSON from HERE

Step 2: Visit the opportunity page on the European Youth portal and click "Apply." From this page, you must write your motivation letter in English.

More Details

For more details about "STARRY" -  ESC HumAid Team Volunteering in Zanzibar 2026, check the opportunity details on the ESC Portal from HERE 

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