Animal Welfare in Tanzania

About the program

This wonderful program works in a number of ways to raise awareness of and stop the abuse and neglect of animals, while also providing hands-on care for animals in need. Volunteers can choose to work on the animal welfare campaign, or in the animal shelter – or do both! The need of more adequate animal care and education of the population in and around the Arusha area is huge. The shelter cares for a large number of puppies and fully grown dogs, and some cats.

The animal welfare program works on education and awareness programs in the Meru region to protect animals from cruelty by promoting, improving, and developing matters concerning the welfare and understanding of animals. They are fighting for a different perception of animals within their culture and society and the five freedoms of animals: freedom from hunger and thirst, freedom from discomfort, freedom from pain, injury and disease, freedom from fear and distress and freedom to express normal behavior.

Goals of this Project:

• Provide essential care and support to vulnerable animals in Tanzania
• Increase awareness of the plight of animals in Tanzania and educate people on animal rights
• Create a safer society for animals to live
• Enable inter-cultural exchange which benefits both locals and international volunteers alike.

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Volunteer's role

Volunteers will contribute in a number of ways on this program and can expect to undertake some of the following tasks:

• Provide day to day care to dogs and cats (playing with, caring for and walking dogs)
• Design animal welfare education programs
• Write marketing materials
• Work on fundraising campaigns and initiatives
• Educate children in schools on animal welfare

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Requirements

Love Volunteers welcomes all those 18 years and over who wish to give their time and energy to help protect and conserve the domesticated animals of Tanzania. This project is best suited to those who are either pursuing a career in animal conservation/zoological studies, or who simply wish to explore an interest in this field. However, the project is open to all and does not require participants to have specific education, qualifications or experience, as you will be shown everything you need to know by one of local project leaders.

Additionally, volunteers applying to join this program will be required to supply to following documentation:

• Emergency contact
• Police check

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