Childcare & Early Education Program
Give the youngest children in Arusha the nurturing, learning, and care
they deserve — and experience one of the most rewarding volunteer programs
in East Africa.
Overview
The first five years of a child’s life shape everything that follows their
ability to learn, connect, and grow into confident individuals. Yet in many
communities across Arusha, Tanzania, daycare centres and kindergartens are
understaffed, under-resourced, and overwhelmed.
Hub for Impact’s Childcare & Early Education volunteer program places volunteers directly inside local daycare centres and kindergartens in Arusha working alongside Tanzanian caregivers to give children aged 0–6 the individual attention, stimulation, and care they need to thrive.
No childcare qualification or prior experience is required. What matters most is warmth, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference at the
most foundational stage of a child’s life.
As a Childcare & Early Education volunteer in Arusha you will:
Assist local caregivers with daily routines including feeding, hygiene, and nap times
Lead play-based learning activities including songs, games, and storytelling sessions
Support early literacy and numeracy through creative games and activities
Provide one-on-one attention to children who need extra support and care
Organise outdoor play, physical activities, and arts and crafts sessions
Help create simple learning materials
A Typical Day
- 7:30 AM : Breakfast at volunteer house
- 8:30 AM : Transport to your childcare centre placement
- 9:00 AM : Morning activities (songs, games, learning)
- 10:30 AM : Snack time and outdoor play
- 12:00 PM : Lunch and rest time
- 1:30 PM : Afternoon activities: arts, crafts, and storytelling
- 3:00 PM : Free play, cleanup
- 4:00 PM : Return to volunteer house
Requirements
- Minimum age 18
- Warm, patient, and enthusiastic personality
- No formal childcare qualification required
- Basic English communication skills
- Willingness to work with limited resources
Program Details
- Location: Daycare centres and kindergartens in Arusha, Tanzania
- Program Fee: $280 per week — fully hosted
- Start Dates: Every month
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 5–6 hours per day
- Experience: No prior childcare experience required
What Is Included
- Airport pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Safe, comfortable accommodation at our Arusha volunteer house
- Three meals per day
- Certificate of completion
Who This Programme Is For
This programme is open to anyone aged 18 and above and is particularly
popular with:
- Students studying early childhood education, psychology, social work,
or nursing - Gap year travellers looking for a deeply personal and rewarding experience
- Young professionals on a career break who want to give something back
- Parents and caregivers who want to share their skills in a new community
- Retirees with a love of children and community connection
- Anyone who simply loves children and wants to make a foundational difference
Why Volunteer With Hub for Impact?
Hub for Impact is a registered NGO based in Arusha, Tanzania. Unlike large
international volunteer agencies, we are locally run every coordinator,
placement officer, and support team member is based here in Arusha.
This means:
- Your program fee stays in the local community
- Your placement is arranged by people who know these centres personally
- You receive real, in-person 24/7 support
- not an overseas call centre
- Your impact is direct, transparent, and community-led
Arusha is also one of East Africa’s most exciting cities the gateway to
Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Your evenings and weekends are completely free to explore.
Duration
1-12 weeks (minimum 1 weeks recommended for meaningful impact)