Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania Preserving the Past and Ensuring the Future Through Education

IEFT is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States, Tax ID #20-4408954.

IEFT is a registered non-governmental organization in the United Republic of Tanzania, NGO #01NGO/0638.

Volunteer with IEFT

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." - William James

Make a difference in the lives of underserved children in Tanzania by teaching at Orkeeswa Secondary School. Experience life in a traditional Maasai community and explore Tanzania.

New Volunteer Opportunity!

We are searching for a new Office Manager to begin volunteering in Tanzania October 1, 2010. Make a difference in the lives of underserved children in a remote area of East Africa by managing the financial and administrative functions of Orkeeswa Secondary School. Click here for more information about the position.

Volunteering with IEFT in Tanzania is a unique opportunity to experience East African culture and the Maasai people. IEFT's mission is not only to increase opportunities for the local community members, but also to inspire those change-makers and foster multi-cultural friendships and idea-sharing. As an IEFT volunteer, you will participate projects that empower and create lasting and meaningful change, fostering mutual learning and spurring sustainable development.

By working together with IEFT staff and volunteers, you will benefit from a sense of global solidarity, lasting friendships, and the life changing impact of such a unique and meaningful experience. Many volunteers spend their free time exploring some of East Africa's treasures, including safaris on the Serengeti Plains, summitting Mt. Kilimanjaro or relaxing on the beaches of Zanzibar Island.

Volunteer Positions

Volunteer Teaching Staff

Volunteer School Administration

Volunteer Office Management & Assistance - Tanzania & International

Volunteer Organizational Relations - Tanzania & International

Volunteer Construction Partner & Engineering

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteer Testimonials

Chris Korpi, Volunteer in 2008

What inspired you to volunteer with IEFT?
"Meeting the kids and their families and seeing the joy in everyone's face. Here are people that have nothing but love life, family and themselves more then most people I know in other parts of the world that are surrounded by material things and wealth. Literally, for a few hundred dollars or a dozen hours you can change the lives of hundreds of people and make a major change in the world."

Jenny Walker, Volunteer Teacher in 2008

What did you like best about volunteering with IEFT?
"The students of Orkeeswa Secondary School inspire me in tremendous ways and have taught me more than I will ever be able to teach them. Their determination in their studies and their joy in life stay with me every day. The founders and staff of the organization have shown me the incredible things that can be accomplished by a small group of people with enormous hearts. Volunteering with IEFT has not only changed my life, but it has changed me and my outlook on the world. I can’t thank IEFT enough."

Jeff Britton, Volunteer Teacher in 2008

What did you like best about volunteering with IEFT?
"Volunteering with IEFT has enabled me to begin making a difference in our global community, and has opened my eyes to the opportunities awaiting anyone who shares my desire to be a difference-maker."

"It really is a great school because it provides education to children who do not have parents and do not have the money to pay for school fees at other secondary schools in the area."

- Noisho'oki Meleta, Parent