Travel the world and Volunteer with us...
Maasai International Challenge Africa (MICA) is a non-profit organization based in Arusha, Tanzania and run by volunteers spread around the world. MICA coordinates placement of international volunteers committed to social justice who seek to learn and contribute by working as part of community initiated projects in developing countries.
MICA specializes in offering overseas volunteers internship placements and also facilitates opportunities for individuals, students, groups, and Gap year Students. We also offer adventure holiday tours, Wildlife programs, language and cultural experience programs, and other programs such as Swahili Language Study Abroad.
The program features a month long orientation, including intensive language study, followed by volunteer placement. In return for hosting these international volunteers the host organization receives donations from the volunteers. The projects are hosted by local organization in Africa and in Asia only.
Each year we place over 500 people into our programs abroad and have a wide range of volunteer travel opportunities, in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Ghana, India, Nepal, Philippines, Malawi, Bolivia, Sri Lanka, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Peru - Cusco, Peru - Lima and Thailand.
Maasai international Challenge Africa aims to offer affordable and high quality volunteer abroad and internship abroad programs. In collaboration with local organizations & International organizations our volunteer abroad programs focus on working in orphanages, teaching English in Primary and Secondary schools and other lessons, health projects, research, internship, and conservation efforts.
MICATZ application fees: US $200.00 covers advertising, program promotion, and office and other overhead expenses (rent, utilities, and staff salaries)
MICA offers the most reliable, high-quality, and affordable vounteer services abroad. Low Program Cost does not imply any reduction in the Quality of Service we provide to our Volunteers.
- Decide on service options
- Complete a ‘Personal Information Form’
- Pay a 40% deposit
- We will finalize your application
- FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions we receive about our volunteer placements
- Why volunteer with MICATZ?
- Application process
- Download MICATZ Brochure
- Download our application form
- To see What's Included in the Program Fee, click why pay to volunteer and to see the program fees click program fees
Placement Lengths: We have many 2-week Specials programs for those with shorter time requirements, but you can do as long as a full year. Our projects are very flexible to take your requirements into account. The rates given in our site are for up to 12-15weeks, but all our placements can be arranged for up to 1 year, depending on visa restrictions in each country where we place volunteers.
Prices include: All placement prices include local accommodation at our volunteer house, local host family, or at our selected Hostel and includes food, plus transport between your accommodation and project (unless otherwise stated). You also get one free T-shirs for your project placement/s. We meet you at the nearest airport (free of charge), regardless of whether we arrange your flights or whether you arrange them yourself. Prices dn not include flights or return trip to the airport.
