Does GRA have a volunteer program?
What volunteer opportunities are available?
Where can I volunteer?
Is there a fee for volunteering for GRA?
Does GRA pay volunteer stipends or travel and lodging costs?
How do I become a GRA volunteer?

 

Does GRA have a volunteer program?

No. However, we accept and welcome volunteers acting on an individual basis who want to help in any capacity to further GRA’s mission. The absence of an official volunteer program means that each individual volunteer is wholly responsibility for understanding, avoiding and accepting all risks involved, including the possibility of serious illness if volunteering in Tanzania.  Furthermore, it is ultimately the responsibility of the volunteer to make his or her own arrangements for travel, food, lodging and volunteer activities, as well as pay all costs incurred, unless other arrangements have been made ahead of time in writing.

That said, GRA volunteer coordinators do their best to provide detailed information and recommendations on health, travel, food and lodging.  We will also assist volunteers in coordinating and pursuing their volunteer activities, either for GRA directly or with one of our partner organizations.  GRA volunteer coordinators support volunteers as much as possible to make their volunteerism feasible, rewarding and enjoyable.

What volunteer opportunities are available?

We have a list of specific Volunteer Opportunities, however, volunteers can participate in any of GRA’s program areas that interest them. Volunteer activities are very individualized based on the volunteer’s skills, knowledge, passions and interests. Volunteers can either participate in the field activities of GRA and our partners in Tanzania, or assist in expanding GRA’s organizational capacity at home with things like graphic design and fundraising.

Where can I volunteer?

At your home or from our offices in Ojai, CA or in the Musoma Region of Tanzania, Africa.

GRA staff travels to Tanzania a couple times each year for several months, and volunteers are always welcome to travel and volunteer with us. Please understand that if you are planning to volunteer in Tanzania, you are doing so on your own behalf and accept full responsibility for the risks involved.

We appreciate the time and commitment of all our volunteers, and especially the financial and logistical commitment of those who travel to Tanzania. We will do our best to support your volunteer activities as they relate to our mission, and make your experience the best it can be.

When does GRA make its field missions to Tanzania?

Lyn and Tara, two of GRA’s Board of Directors, usually travel to Musoma, Tanzania and surrounding areas twice a year- February/March and August/September/October.  Please contact us directly to find out specific dates.

Is there a fee for volunteering for GRA?

There is no fee, however, volunteers are responsible for all expenses incurred while volunteering unless specifically approved for reimbursement by the GRA Board of Directors in writing.

Does GRA pay volunteer stipends or travel and lodging costs?

Only in special circumstances for volunteers with very specific expertise critical to furthering our mission or fundraising activities.

How do I become a GRA volunteer?

Email or call us! Please review all the volunteer information pages as well as our programs and mission to get a better idea of how your volunteerism might benefit the people of Tanzania.