Volunteering in Tanzania

Constantine, or Regan as he is known, joined Projects Abroad in May 2010. He is usually the first Projects Abroad face you see at the airport. He also introduces volunteers to their host families. Regan used to work as a chef at a local hotel and is famous for his Regani pizza. His hobbies include watching football, cooking and karaoke.

Michael joined Projects Abroad in January 2016 as a volunteer coordinator. He works closely with volunteers and the host families in Tanzania. He is also in charge of airport pick-ups, so he may very well be the first person you meet in Arusha. Michael has travelled throughout many countries in Africa and loves working with volunteers from all around the world.

Emanuel joined Projects Abroad in August 2013. He is originally from Arusha in Tanzania and studied at St. Augustine University in Mtwara where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. Before becoming the Care & Teaching Coordinator, Emanuel was a Volunteer Coordinator. He enjoys his work as it gives him the opportunity to meet interesting people from different backgrounds. Emanuel loves reading books and is very interested in history.

Robert first joined Projects Abroad in February 2011 as an Assistant Manager. He was born and raised in an area of Tanzania called Engikaret in Longido District. He holds a Bachelor degree in Geography & Environmental Studies from the University of Dar es Salaam. Before joining Projects Abroad he spent four months running an HIV/Aids research project in the Maasai community. He likes travelling, swimming, reading and playing volleyball.

Irene joined Projects Abroad in January 2016. She is in charge of the Human Rights project. She has a Law degree and prior experience working with Community based organisations. She was most recently a legal officer at a firm.

Florence joined the Projects Abroad team in February 2018 as a Medical Coordinator. He was born and raised in the Morogoro Region in Tanzania. He has a bachelor’s degree in sociology and social work from Mwenge Catholic University. In his spare time, he enjoys watching and playing sports, like football and volleyball.

Angel was born and raised in Arusha. She joined the Projects Abroad Tanzania team in 2013 and is now the assistant medical coordinator. Angel loves cooking and reading in her spare time.

Jackie joined Projects Abroad in 2012 as a coordinator for the 2 Week Special programme. She now helps in many roles including that of Office Assistant, Social Manager and Volunteer Coordinator for the Human Rights Project. Jackie is the person to ask if you want to know where to shop or where to go in Arusha or Zanzibar. When she's not travelling to Nairobi where she spent her childhood, you can find Jackie singing at her local church.

Glory took over as Tanzania Country Director in October 2012. She previously worked as Desk Officer and Programme Coordinator after joining Projects Abroad in June 2010. She enjoys introducing volunteers to Tanzania. Glory has previously spent a year in Germany as a volunteer and has a good command of the language. She is best known around the office for her professional attire, ever-changing hairdos, and love of chocolate.

Moses joined the Projects Abroad team in March 2012 as a finance manager. He is in charge of the financial accounts for Tanzania. He lives in Arusha. In his spare time, he enjoys playing sports like football, basketball and volleyball.

Gabriela was born in Guadalajara, she has a degree in Foreign Languages. She has worked as an English teacher and translator for several years and she joined the Projects Abroad team in 2016. She loves spending time with her family and friends, reading, going to concerts and cultural events. Gabriela has had the opportunity to travel through South America and Western Europe.