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Visitors and community members making crafts together

Experiences

Volunteer on Zanzibar

Join the Assalam Foundation's work in education, permaculture, workshops and community events.

Find the right way to help

The team will discuss your skills, dates and the projects that need support.

Visitors and community members making crafts togetherUnder 3 months

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.

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The school building at Assalam Eco-Village3 months and over

Long-term volunteering

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.

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Visitors exploring the permaculture area at Assalam

More to discover

Explore more at Karibu Assalam

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.