Two organizations are looking for interns with good writing skills, in Dar es Salaam and Arusha, Tanzania. Both can provide secure and well-appointed housing for the volunteer, but other expenses (food, transport, visa) will have to be covered by the volunteer. Both would be good opportunities for graduate students with an interest in East Africa to meet people and become part of a community. Swahili proficiency is not needed, but some familiarity with Swahili would be valuable for a good experience. 

Mkuki na Nyota Publishers is Tanzania's most prestigious publisher and the volunteer will work under the direction of the owner and director, Walter Bgoya, one of Tanzania's elder statesmen of letters. The intern will be involved in all aspects of publishing depending on expertise, but mainly marketing and copyediting in English. The volunteer would be provided with a safe and well-appointed apartment in downtown Dar es Salaam near the Mkuku na Nyota office. Interested candidates should contact Walter Bgoya by email. 

Pamoja Tuwalee grows out World Education Inc. (WEI) and continues to implement projects in education and care for orphans and vulnerable children. The volunteer would work with Lilian Badi, who has worked with WEI and its associated programs for over a decade. The volunteer would work primarily on proposal writing. The volunteer would be provided with a safe and well-appointed apartment near the Pamoja Tuwalee office. Interested candidates should contact Lillian Badi by email.

For more questions you can also reach out to Paul Bjerk at Texas Tech University