So what exactly
is it like to volunteer?
Volunteering is a
fantastic way to travel abroad, give back to people who are in need and develop
yourself as a person.
The experience
you will get from giving up your time and care for others, will be like no
other. You WILL make a huge difference and uplift those around
you, as long as you stay motivated on your mission, positive and focused.
Why Tanzania?
Tanzania is a bright,
beautiful and amazing country to visit. That is why thousands of travellers
pass through every year. It's capital Dar es Salaam sits on a breathtaking
coastline, an hour from paradise island of Zanzibar. In the north, Arusha sits
under the shadows of the great Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Tanzania is
home to many famous Safari parks and game reserves where people from all over
the world come to visit the spectacular wildlife. The people are warm and
gracious and nothing makes them happier. Tanzania is multicultural and has
hundreds of various tribes and ethnicities, it's most famous being the nomadic
Maasai tribe. Rich in culture and stunning to see, it really is an exciting
part of Africa to visit.
The Problem
Animal
welfare is a major concern in
Tanzania.
A lot of effort has been made to preserve the
natural wildlife in the country, but domestic animals that live in towns and inner cities are still being left abandoned, forgotten and badly treated. There are
very few trained vet’s available to treat or vaccinate domestic animals or
raise local awareness for the welfare of animals. As a result many animals:
- Go
unvaccinated
- Are left sick
and untreated
- Are badly
treated or abused
- Are left
abandoned on the streets
- Become strays
with no food or shelter
The
Mission
Animal rescue centres in Arusha provide food,
shelter and new homes for animals at risk on the streets. By taking them off
the streets, they rescue the animals from being hurt or contracting deadly
diseases like rabies. These animals get the best quality healthcare available and
staff at the shelters provide round the clock care.
The
Mission
Your role will be to volunteer your time to help
give care to the rescued animals at the centre. Most of the animals are dogs
and cats, with many being kittens and puppies that need extra care and
attention.
- Help feed and care for the
animals daily
- Assist or observe Veterinary surgeries or medical treatment
- Take the dogs
for daily walks
- Assist the
staff that need to treat injured or sick animals
- Help with wider community awareness initiative
- Give
donations to the project where you can, to help keep it going
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