Read previous volunteer experiences about ZIVO
"Living in Zanzibar has been a dream. Waking up near the beach and watching the sunset over the ocean every day was stunning. The cultural immersion was one of the best parts of the trip, and locals greeted me with a smile that made me feel completely at home."
"Being able to work in a relatively new fitting room gave me the confidence to apply my own ideas and contribute meaningfully to the local community during my placement."
"I spent two weeks with the ZIVO association. These two weeks were incredible, this experience will remain unforgettable. Thank you to Rajab for everything, he was always there for us."
"I've been doing volunteering for over four months at a pharmacy and an orphanage, it has been very rewarding to spend time with the kids and learn from the local pharmacists."
"Volunteering in the healthcare sector in Zanzibar was an incredible experience. The entire team was very kind and made me feel comfortable from day one. I learned so much about local medicine."
"Zanzibar is a beautiful island and the people are friendly and welcoming. It is inspiring to see how committed the local community is to building a better future together."
"The living conditions provided by ZIVO were comfortable and left much to be desired in terms of comfort. The accommodation was clean, safe, and the volunteer house had an extended family feeling to it."
"The hard thing of the placement was, without a doubt, being able to get into the swing of things and accept that bringing about change takes time. Every day was a gift, full of warmth and generosity from the people of Zanzibar."
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