PAYMENTS AND NEW ALLOWANCES FOR VOLUNTEERS – 2026
The Government has established procedures for managing payments and allowances for Volunteers serving in Public Institutions, with the aim of ensuring that they receive adequate support for their basic needs during the volunteering period and to prevent administrative conflicts.
i.
The engagement of volunteers within Public Institutions involves costs and resources. Therefore, Public Institutions are required to ensure that they have sufficient funds to cover volunteer-related expenses before entering into any agreements, in order to avoid potential disputes that may arise.
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The office responsible for overseeing Public Service Management shall set and periodically review the minimum payment rate for volunteers serving within the Public Service. The purpose of this measure is to enable institutions to plan budgets for supporting volunteers and to assist volunteers in meeting basic expenses such as transportation and meals during their period of service.
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As an initial measure, institutions shall pay volunteers an amount of TZS 250,000 per month to cover transportation and meal expenses. This amount shall be reviewed by the office responsible for Public Service Management, taking into account prevailing conditions, timing, and the overall economic situation of the country.
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Regarding subsistence allowances, when volunteers are required to travel outside their duty stations, they shall be paid half of the subsistence allowance payable to a Public Servant holding an entry-level position in the relevant cadre. Official travel for volunteers shall be undertaken only when necessary.