Tanzania

"The staff are amazing. They were all there to help and make it a great experience. They are very open, honest, and nice. I love them and I miss them all."

Allison Bozovsky, Kilimanjaro Volunteer

In-Country Staff in Kilimanjaro

CCS Kilimanjaro Staff Local CCS staff in Kilimanjaro will welcome you to the community, make you feel at home, and help you better understand Tanzanian culture and history. They will help facilitate your volunteer experience and are always available to answer any questions that may arise. CCS staff is always from the region where we operate—they provide a local perspective, help you learn the local language, and guide you in what to do in your free time.

All of our in-country staff members are warm, loving people who will make sure you are well cared for. Each CCS program site has a Country Director or Program Director and a full staff to take care of all programming, administrative, and logistical needs, as well as housekeepers, drivers, house guards, and cooks. Because the staff office is typically located at the CCS Home-Base, a helping hand is never far.

Due to the high demand for opportunities to volunteer, there are two Home-Bases in the Kilimanjaro region. One is in the town of Moshi; the other in Karanga, a semi-rural area about 5 kilometers away from Moshi. Our expert staff in both towns work together closely to ensure the highest level of program quality for all volunteers, regardless of their assigned program site. Learn more about our staff in Kilimanjaro below.

Program Director - Moshi: Moses Polepole Moses Polepole, Program Director Kilimanjaro-Moshi
Moses Polepole was raised in Tabora, western Tanzania, and spent four and half years in the United States studying at both Colorado State and Virginia State Universities, specializing in Rural Economic Development. His experience with international volunteers includes five years of work with the US Peace Corps as an Associate Peace Corps Director, and ten years with the Swedish Volunteer Service as a Program Officer and Training Officer. He is in charge of the Kilimanjaro program in Moshi and has full autonomy regarding the hiring and management of the local staff.

Program Director - Karanga: Thea Mushi Thea Mushi, Tanzania Country Director
Thea Mushi was born in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. For eight years, she worked as the Country Director for the Irish Agency for Personal Service Overseas (APSO). She has a lot of hands-on fieldwork experience and has a lot of experience working with International Volunteers. Thea has also received training as an Accountant and a Community and Social Development Worker. Thea has also worked as a consultant for an international NGO – Foundation for Civil Society (FCS) – based in Tanzania, and also supports her family shipping and farming business. Thea also leads the Rural Kilimanjaro and Bagamoyo program sites in Tanzania.

House Managers
The House Managers are responsible for logistical arrangements such as arranging transportation and food.

Program Officers
The Program Officers are in charge of day-to-day operations in the office and the program. You can always talk to them when you have questions about your volunteer work.

Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinator works directly with the Program Officer, assisting with the support and follow up of the volunteers. They can help and answer any questions or concerns you may have about your placement.

Drivers
Our drivers will pick you up and drop you off at the airport. They will also provide transportation to and from the worksites and when necessary for the field trips.

Cooks
The cooks are in charge of preparing traditional Tanzanian cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Housekeeper
The housekeeper is in charge of all of the housekeeping for the Home-Base. They will wash your linens and towels once a week and they are in charge of keeping the house clean and comfortable.

Home Guards
The guards are in charge of the safety of the house and the volunteers.

CCS offers the following program in Kilimanjaro:
Volunteer Abroad -- 3 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates
Intern Abroad -- 3 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates

Request more information about volunteering in Tanzania or read more about the CCS Experience in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania from the topics below:

Learn about volunteering in Bagamoyo or Rural Kilimanjaro, Tanzania or return to the main Tanzania page.

Read stories and testimonials of participants who have volunteered in Tanzania or watch one of our videos on volunteering abroad.