
Short-term volunteering
Join an existing programme for a few weeks - teaching support, the permaculture garden, workshops or events. Best suited to travellers who want to contribute alongside a normal stay.
Apply to volunteer
Experiences
Join the Assalam Foundation's work in education, permaculture, workshops and community events.
The team will discuss your skills, dates and the projects that need support.

Join an existing programme for a few weeks - teaching support, the permaculture garden, workshops or events. Best suited to travellers who want to contribute alongside a normal stay.
Apply to volunteer
Longer placements take on real responsibility inside a project - a class, a garden, a workshop programme. These are arranged case by case, and start with a conversation about your skills and dates.
Apply to volunteer
More to discover
Get to know the people and places around your volunteering experience. Visit our Kizimkazi campus, learn a new skill in a workshop and discover more of Zanzibar's culture through our guided excursions.
Join the Karibu Assalam Tour, try soap-making or drumming, or discover Stone Town and the spice gardens. Our team can help you choose experiences around your stay.