Volunteer with Maasai communities in Engikaret, Tanzania
Join community-led projects in health, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability while learning from Maasai culture.
Our volunteer programs are designed to support real community needs while creating meaningful cultural exchange.
We welcome volunteers with different backgrounds to collaborate with the Maasai community in practical, impactful projects.
Volunteer Opportunities 2026
Explore our current programs and find where you can contribute.
Improving respiratory health by reducing indoor smoke exposure for women and children, who live and cook in the same space. We introduce simple, affordable solutions to change habits and create safer homes, with the goal of evolving into more advanced technologies over time.
The empowerment program supports Maasai women to develop income-generating activities while strengthening their financial skills. It helps them better manage household finances, covering key areas such as education, health, business, and long-term growth.
Changes in diet and lifestyle are bringing new health challenges to Maasai communities. Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, HIV, and other chronic diseases are often not well understood, even when people visit health centers.
This program focuses on raising awareness — helping communities understand these conditions, follow medical guidance, and adopt healthier habits to prevent and manage illness.
Climate change and the transition away from a nomadic lifestyle have reduced the land’s ability to naturally recover, increasing soil erosion and affecting both livelihoods and health.
This program introduces regenerative agriculture, reconnecting with natural cycles the Maasai traditionally understood — allowing the land to restore itself while improving nutrition and environmental sustainability.
By using simple practices like soil regeneration and organic inputs such as manure, the program supports both healthier ecosystems and better living conditions for the community.
STEP 1 APPLY
Contact us through the form to know a bit about you.
Remember to have with you:
- CV
- Motivation Letter
STEP 2 INTERVIEW
After we receive you aplication, our team will reach you to coordinate an online meeting to get known each other and organize your visit with your and our expectations.
STEP 3 START THE WORK!
After all the procedures, you will be ready to start. Not always you start on the field. Some projects requires from your time meanwhile you are at home. For example when you have to support on the fund raising. Our team will assist you on the whole process of social media and digital material.
Why to volunteer with MVS?
Volunteering with Maasai Volunteering Solutions allows you to positively impact both the environment and the community’s quality of life. You’ll contribute to the development of Longido, leaving your mark while immersing yourself in Maasai culture. Learn how to live with limited resources, adapt to harsh environments, and enjoy the simple moments of the day, connecting with the community face-to-face. You’ll also experience the discipline and organization that keeps the village running smoothly. Your expertise will be valuable to the community, as they integrate it into solutions tailored to their needs, without trying to bring the city to the village, but rather adapting knowledge in meaningful ways.
Key Benefits:
- Contribute to environmental and community development.
- Learn about Maasai culture and adaptation to harsh environments.
- Value personal connections and traditional customs.
- Share your knowledge and help create tailored local solutions.