Volunteering
Want to spend time in Zanzibar with purpose?
Volunteering at Yoga&Gym Zanzibar means becoming part of a real community — sharing your skills, connecting with local people, and experiencing the island from the inside rather than just passing through.
You'll still have plenty of time for yourself — join all our group classes, explore the island, or simply relax. Volunteers share their skills for 2–4 hours per day, 5 days a week. The rest of the time is yours, and we're happy to help you organise trips or simply point you in the right direction.
What You'll Contribute
We welcome volunteers with skills in one or more of the following areas:
English Teaching
One of the most meaningful things you can share here. Help local community members and our team with conversational English, writing, or everyday communication. Better English opens real doors here — for job opportunities, for confidence, for connection.
Yoga Instruction
Qualified yoga teachers are warmly welcome to lead classes. All styles of teaching experience considered. Yoga hasn't really arrived yet in our local community — we want to change that and show that yoga truly is for everybody.
Fitness & Boxing
Experienced personal trainers or fitness coaches can support our group classes and work with local members and visitors to build strength, confidence, and healthy habits.
Photography & Videography
Help us capture the energy of this place — classes, people, island life. Authentic visual content that tells our story to the world.
Social Media & Marketing
A background in digital marketing, content creation, or copywriting? Help us grow our online presence and reach the people who need to find us.
What's Included
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Private room in our guesthouse
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Full board: breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
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All group classes: yoga, fitness, boxing, and Afrobeat & Amapiano dance
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24/7 gym access
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A genuine connection to the local community of Bwejuu
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Time to explore one of the most beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean
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Support throughout your stay
Check our rooms and prices here — for volunteers, lunch and dinner are included in the room price too.
We ask for a minimum stay of 2 weeks and up to 3 months so that your contribution has real impact — for you and for us.
Why is there a room fee?
We deeply value the skills and time you bring. The room fee covers accommodation, full board, fair wages for our local team, and keeps the space open and accessible for the Bwejuu community.
Sounds like the right fit?
Send us a message and tell us a little about yourself — your background, your skills, and when you're thinking of coming. We'll take it from there.
We look forward to welcoming you.