Volunteering
Volunteer with the children, then see the wild
Our safaris exist because volunteers kept asking to see Tanzania on their days off. The orphanage runs the volunteering programme; we run the safaris that help pay for it.
The Fruitful Orphanage and Day Care Center
Isaac and his team care for children in the Arusha region, providing a home, daily meals, school fees and a day care centre for families who cannot afford one. Volunteers help with teaching, play, gardening, cooking and maintenance — whatever is needed that week.
Placements, house rules, fees and application forms are all handled on the orphanage's own website. We do not run the programme and we do not charge a placement fee.
Safaris built around volunteer schedules
- Weekend trips: a one or two day safari that leaves Saturday morning and returns before Sunday evening.
- End-of-placement trips: a five or seven day northern-circuit safari, usually shared with other volunteers to cut the cost.
- Volunteer rates: if you are placed at the orphanage, tell us in your enquiry — we group volunteers together so the per-person vehicle cost drops.
- Airport and town transfers: included from Arusha for every safari.
Not volunteering? You still help.
Every visitor who books a safari with us sends 10% of their payment straight to the Fruitful Orphanage — food, school fees and running costs. You get the Serengeti; the children get a stable month.
Start planningVolunteering in Tanzania FAQ
- Can I volunteer in Tanzania and go on safari on the same trip?
- Yes — that is exactly how Fruits & Love Safaris started. Volunteers at the Fruitful Orphanage & Day Care Center in Arusha use weekends for one and two day safaris, and usually finish their placement with a five or seven day northern-circuit trip.
- Do you charge a volunteer placement fee?
- No. The volunteering programme is run by the Fruitful Orphanage itself and all placements, house rules and fees are handled on fruitfulorphanage.org. We only organise the safaris, and 10% of every safari payment goes back to the orphanage.
- How long do volunteer placements last?
- Most volunteers stay between two weeks and three months. Shorter stays are possible, but the children benefit most from volunteers who stay long enough to be a familiar face. Apply through the orphanage website and Isaac will answer you personally.
- Is there a discount for volunteers?
- There is no separate volunteer rate, but we group volunteers travelling on the same dates into one vehicle, which is what actually lowers the per-person cost. Mention in your enquiry that you are placed at the orphanage and we will try to match you with others.
- What kind of work do volunteers do?
- Teaching and homework help, play and sport, cooking, gardening and maintenance — whatever the house needs that week. No formal qualification is required, only patience, reliability and basic English.
- How does the 10% donation reach the children?
- Once your safari is fully paid, 10% of the total is transferred directly to the Fruitful Orphanage & Day Care Center and used for food, school fees and running costs. We send you written confirmation of the transfer after your trip.