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Volunteer opportunities

Australia for Cedar Tanzania and Cedar Tanzania have been supported by volunteers from the very beginning. Volunteers are a core part of our team and we highly value the time, effort and professional skill shared with us.

We are offering four volunteering streams:

• Administrative Volunteer 

• Medical Volunteer

• EDUCATIONAL VOLUNTEER

• Virtual Volunteer

Please get in touch to hear about current openings.

Where can I volunteer?

You can volunteer with us at our offices in Fremantle, Australia, our offices in Mwanza, Tanzania, directly at Kamanga Health Centre or through any of our other projects throughout Nyamatongo Ward.

Administrative Volunteer

Do you have exceptional office skills? Do you know how to write great reports or update policies? Can you organise events? Do you make amazing videos or take breathtaking photos? Are you a web designer or have incredible social media flair? Or perhaps you are an accounting genius?

Your educational background is not the most important here but that you are passionate about volunteering, enthusiastic, open minded and willing to learn. Volunteering with us is an opportunity to develop new skills which sometimes includes getting out of your comfort zone.

You can be administrative volunteer both in Fremantle, Australia, and in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Please contact us here for opportunities in Fremantle, Australia or here for opportunities in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Some of our previous volunteers in Mwanza has been telling about their experiences:

Medical Volunteer

Volunteering at Kamanga Health Centre gives you a chance to not only advance your professional career but also to further your personal development. You will experience conditions that you would be unlikely to experience in your home environment as well as gaining a solid understanding of the issues and challenges affecting health care in a developing country. You can really make a difference in supporting the local medical staff to deliver high quality health services to the patients and build the capacity of local staff.

Throughout your stay you will be helped and guided by the Cedar Tanzania team and you will have two main points of contact; one to coordinate your volunteer stay and help you with arrangements and administration prior to your stay as well as introducing you to Kamanga Health Centre. The second will be your supervisor at the health centre. They will mentor you, discuss cases and answer your medical questions.

Who can be a Medical Volunteer?

We have a continuous need for volunteers with following background:

• Medical and public health students or professionals

• Doctors

• Nurses 

• Midwives

• Occupational Therapists

• Physiotherapists

We are also open to students/professionals who want to conduct their own research and can link them to teaching hospitals in the region known for their support of research programs.

How long can I volunteer for? 

We recommend a minimum stay of 3 months to allow yourself the opportunity to get familiar with the local community and culture. However, we encourage you to volunteer for a longer period of time in order to get the best experience possible. 

How can I apply as a Medical Volunteer? 

We would love to receive your application containing your CV, cover letter and relevant accreditations. Please share with us your reasons for wishing to volunteer with Cedar Tanzania and how you can contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare. Please also indicate when you would like to start your volunteer placement and for how long.

On the basis of your application, we will invite you to an informal video chat, if this is successful and satisfactory for both sides, you will be invited to become a volunteer at Kamanga Health Centre.

Some of our medical and educational volunteers tells about their experiences:

Virtual Volunteer

Are you a graphic designer? Do you write gripping articles or blog posts, or do you know how to maintain web pages? These are just a few of so many opportunities to volunteer from home. Some administrative work can also be done remotely like policy reviews or report writing.

Virtual volunteering at Australia for Cedar Tanzania is a convenient way to help a great cause and without having to commit a lot of time or even leave your house.

If you want to contribute and put your skill(s) into action send us a mail here.

One of our virtual wizards tells about his experiences volunteering his skills:

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