Internship

Welcome to ZASPIHE!  You’ve come to the right place if you want to do your voluntary social year in the Zanzibar Tanzania.

“We are all available and open this year.”

  • From January – December

This is what you get!

  • Hands-On Learning and Participation
    Organic Farming: Volunteers can help with planting, maintaining, and harvesting spices and other crops. This could include working in your mushroom production or spice farming, where they can learn about sustainable agriculture practices.
    Beekeeping: Involve them in beekeeping activities, such as hive maintenance, honey extraction, and learning about the importance of bees in the ecosystem.
    Organic Oyster Mushroom Production: Teach them about the process of cultivating mushrooms, from preparation to harvest.
  • Community Engagement and Teaching
    Educational Workshops: Volunteers can conduct workshops or classes, such as teaching English, ICT skills, or other subjects that match their expertise, to local students or community members.
    Sports and Recreation: Organize sports activities or games with local youth, promoting health and teamwork.
    Environmental Awareness: Engage them in environmental conservation projects, like tree planting, recycling initiatives, or beach clean-ups.
  • Cultural Exchange and Swahili Experience
    Cooking Lessons: Offer them the chance to learn and participate in traditional Swahili cooking lessons, which can be a fun and immersive cultural experience.
    Local Community Integration: Arrange homestays or interaction with local families to give volunteers a deeper understanding of Zanzibar’s culture and daily life.
  • Skill Development
    Workshops in Sustainable Tourism: Involve them in learning about sustainable tourism practices, including how to promote eco-friendly activities and support local communities.
    Marketing and Social Media: Volunteers can help with promoting ZASPIHE through social media, creating content, or even helping with event planning and management.
  • Adventure and Exploration
    Guided Tours: Offer guided tours of local attractions, such as spice farms, Jozani Forest, and historical sites in Zanzibar, allowing volunteers to explore the area and learn about its heritage.
    Eco-Tourism Activities: Visiting local markets and artisans to see traditional crafts and trades.
  • Personal Development Opportunities
    Workshops on Personal Growth: Organize sessions on mindfulness, leadership, or intercultural communication to help volunteers grow personally while they contribute to the community.
  • Relaxing and Flexible Hours

Requirements for Internship and Volunteering in Zaspihe

  • You enjoy working with people.
  • You are 18 – 40 years old at the time of application .
  • You have Basic English language skills.
  • Your application documents are in English and complete
  • You are willing to complete at-least 1 week of voluntary service

Important: 

Interest and Willingness to Learn:
Volunteers should have a genuine interest in organic farming, sustainable tourism, or cultural exchange, and be willing to learn and participate actively in the daily tasks.
Code of Conduct:
Volunteers are expected to adhere to ZASPIHE’s code of conduct, which includes being respectful, punctual, and maintaining a positive attitude.
They should avoid behaviors that could be harmful or disruptive to the community and environment.

Areas of activity

  • Organic Farming Zone
  • Beekeeping Area
  • Mushroom Production Unit
  • Eco-Tourism and Cultural Exchange
  • School, Hospital
  • Other allocated areas according to your willing and interest

Cost for Internship and Volunteering Service

1. One Week Internship

  • Price: $150
  • Includes: Training or orientation and access to facilities and resources.

2. Two Week Internship

  • Price: $250
  • Includes: Extended training and additional involvement in activities.

3. Three Week Internship

  • Price: $300
  • Includes: Comprehensive training, involvement in more activities, and potentially a small project or assignment.

4. One Month Internship

  • Price $400
  • Includes: Full training program, more extensive involvement in projects or activities, and possibly a final report or presentation.
  • One week of vacation

NOTE:
The duration of internship and volunteering services may exceed one month but cannot exceed one year.

Application process

No Application deadline

Important: Applications that do not arrive within 1 week before cannot be considered and will not be answered.

Documents

You need the following documents for your application:

  • This  completed application form (please download and fill in),
  • the CV,
  • a letter of motivation,
  • a copy of your passport (please make sure it is legible).

Sequence

  1. You send us your application.
    Please send us all documents as PDF attachments in an email to: [email protected]
  2. We review the applications.
    Applications will only be processed if they are complete.
    Processing can take 3 days to 1 week. Please wait for a response, You will definitely receive a response.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer a place to all applicants. We ask for your understanding.

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