Payment And Allowances For Volunteers 2026

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Volunteering in the Public Service of Tanzania plays a vital role in equipping young graduates with practical skills, work experience, and professional exposure while they await formal employment. Malipo na Posho za Wanaojitolea Serikalini (Payments and Allowances for Government Volunteers).To ensure fairness, transparency, and sustainability of volunteer programs, the Government of Tanzania, through the President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance, issued the Guidelines for Volunteering in the Public Service.

Key Conditions Governing Volunteer Payments

Several important conditions guide the provision of payments and allowances to volunteers:

Payments are facilitative, not salaries, and do not create an employment relationship.

Volunteering does not guarantee employment in the Public Service after completion.

Allowances must be budgeted and approved before volunteers are engaged.

Monthly payments are subject to satisfactory performance and adherence to public service ethics.

Allowance rates may be reviewed periodically depending on economic conditions and government directives .

According to the Guidelines for Volunteering in the Public Service, the Government of Tanzania has set rates of pay and allowances for young volunteers to enable them to support themselves during their volunteering period.
This payment is not a salary but a contribution to cover basic needs such as transport and food, while also building work experience and skills.