International Volunteering - Launching in 2027
Go further.
Change lives.
Join us on the ground in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Pakistan or Bangladesh. For placements with our international partner organisations on projects that create real, lasting change.
Be Part of Something Extraordinary
Skilled, hands-on volunteering in communities that need it most
For over 25 years, Muslim Charity has been supporting communities around the world through vital programmes in education, healthcare, water provision, and sustainable livelihoods. Now, we're taking the next step: organising volunteering trips that allow you to be directly involved in this transformative work.
Our international volunteering roles are designed for skilled volunteers, such as teachers, healthcare workers, community development professionals, and more. This programme is for volunteers who want to contribute meaningfully alongside our partner organisations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
Each placement is structured, purposeful, and supported by our team on the ground. At this stage, we keep our partner names confidential for safeguarding reasons, as many of the roles involve working with children and vulnerable adults. If your primary application is accepted then you will be given further information about the partner organisation.
Find your placement
See how to can support our amazing international partners through volunteering. If you are interested in any of these roles, but don’t have all the required experience, or cannot commit to the whole volunteering term. Reach out to us at volunteering@muslimcharity.org.uk to see if you could still be a good fit.
Teacher / EAL Teacher
Location: Tanzania
Site: School
Minimum term: 4 weeks
Skills Required: EAL/TEFL Qualification and/or Teaching experience
Role: Deliver English language education to children at a school in Tanzania, providing support to vulnerable children. EAL and Steiner teachers are particularly sought after, but all are welcome.
Infant Care Volunteer
Location: Uganda
Site: Baby Care Home
Minimum term: One Month
Skills Required: Infant care
Role: Support the baby home to care for abandoned infants ages 0-2 years. This includes hands-on daily care, and sharing international best practice in infant care and early childhood development with local staff.
Carer Support Volunteer
Location: Uganda
Site: Baby Care Home
Minimum term: One Month
Skills Required: Counselling/Childcare
Role: This role focuses on providing emotional, social and practical support for carers connected to care home. Helping to strengthen family stability and wellbeing alongside the direct childcare work.
Marketing & Comms Volunteer
Location: Uganda
Site: Baby Care Home
Minimum term: One Month
Skills Required: Marketing/Comms
Role: Help the baby home tell its story. Create high-quality content (photography, film, written reports and social media) to raise awareness, mobilise public interest, and grow local and international support for their work. Ideally continued after the on-site placement ends.
Country Guides
Learn more about the placement countries before you apply. These documents cover topics such as culture, logistics, health advice, and information from our partner organisations.
Ready to go further?
Our international volunteering trips are still in the planning stages. Register your interest now to be the first to hear when placements are confirmed.
No commitment required - we'll simply keep you informed as plans develop.
Let us know in the comments field about your relevant skills or experience. This can help us match you to the right international partner.
Please be aware that our partners are often small, local charities, so they cannot help to fund your volunteering. However, we can guide you in your own fundraising endeavours to cover your travel expenses, such as accommodation, flights, visas and travel insurance.