This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Mwanza, Tanzania
Start Date: Aug 2026
Placement Length: 5 months
Language Requirements: English Level 5-Fluent
Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
The Volunteer’s Role
You will play a pivotal role in empowering SMEs, small-scale, and artisanal miners by providing them with the knowledge, tools, and strategic guidance necessary to thrive in the mining sector. Your expertise will be instrumental in introducing cutting-edge and innovative mining technologies tailored to the unique needs and challenges faced by these communities. Furthermore, you will focus on enhancing technical skills through comprehensive training programs and workshops, ensuring that miners are equipped with the latest best practices and safety standards. In addition to technical advancement, you will be a passionate advocate for sustainable and environmentally responsible mining methods that promote long-term ecological balance. By championing efficient mining practices, you will help drive substantial economic growth and social development within mining communities, ultimately creating a lasting positive impact on their livelihoods and the broader industry.
As a volunteer, you will:
Essential Qualifications:
Essential Background:
What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!
Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.
Project: Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)
Partner: SIDO
Benefits
Support Package
Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes:
Selection and Screening
If you are shortlisted, you will need to:
Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.
Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!