“Experience life alongside lions, support conservation, and restore community smiles in South-Western Tanzania.”
About Volunteering at WASIMA
At WASIMA, volunteers are welcomed into a team that blends conservation with community empowerment. Our work spans environmental education, cultural activities, and grassroots initiatives designed to reduce human–wildlife conflict and restore degraded habitats. By joining us, you’ll collaborate with passionate conservationists and local leaders who believe in building resilience and hope for future generations.
Volunteer Experience Highlights
Supportive, family‑like atmosphere where collaboration and respect guide everything we do.
Contribute to conservation education, ecotourism, and community‑led projects that make a difference.
Experience traditional dances, local resilience, and the warmth of Tanzanian hospitality.
Stay in guest rooms, homestays, or lodges, with meals provided at local cafes,centers and office.
May to November offers the richest field experience. Apply 1–6 months in advance.
Interested youth graduates interested in conservationists,experts and passionate learners are ready to share skills or grow.
What it takes to become a WASIMA volunteer
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Required for national and international volunteers. Share your motivation, preferred dates, and how your skills align with WASIMA’s mission.
Include relevant experience, education, and certifications helpful in the field.
For student volunteers: supervisor/sponsor endorsement. For volunteers under 15: parents’ letter confirming support (internationals only).
Required for international volunteers. Complete the form to confirm availability and logistics.
Prepay the volunteer fee based on your selected duration:
- 7 days — $700
- 14 days — $1050
- 21–30 days — $2100
- 31–60 days — $4200
- 61–90 days — $5850
Fees exclude flights, insurance, visa, and private local travel.
We live as a family and place the community at the heart of conservation. Respect, empathy, and teamwork are essential.
Life at WASIMA
🍲 Meals & Accommodation
Volunteers contribute to their meals and accommodation while living at our Western Tanzania Community‑Lion Conservation Center (WTCLCC) or Usoke sub‑station. Options include guest rooms, homestays, or lodges depending on preference and length of stay.
🌍 Exploration
Beyond daily conservation work, you’ll explore Tanzania’s natural wonders, Katavi National Park, Ugalla River, Mahale Mountains, Kalambo waterfalls, and Lake Tanganyika.
🤝 Roles & Responsibilities
Each volunteer is assigned roles based on passion, skills, and time commitment, with plenty of room to learn new things and grow.
📅 Duration & Opportunities
Volunteers can stay for a minimum of seven days and up to ninety days. Opportunities are limited each year, with placements open to international volunteers and internships for national graduates.
Be part of us
Volunteering with WASIMA means living as family, working with communities, and protecting wildlife in southern and southwestern Tanzania.