Get Involved
Help Tanzania's learners grow beyond the exam room
Pathfinder partners with schools, educators, parents and communities to build leadership, life skills and real-world readiness. Whether you bring a school, your expertise or your support, there is a place for you in this work.
Founded 2025
Moshi, Kilimanjaro
Reply within 48 hours
4 ways
to make a difference: partner, volunteer, mentor or fund.
Why it matters
The gap is real. The opportunity is now.
Too many young Tanzanians leave school with strong exam results but little practice in leading, solving real problems or finding their way into work. Leadership, entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence and digital skills are still largely missing from the standard curriculum. Pathfinder exists to close that gap, and we can only do it at scale with partners, mentors and champions beside us.
2025
Founded in Moshi, Kilimanjaro
4
Core programmes in leadership, entrepreneurship, digital skills and family engagement
30+
Learner pathways, from career readiness to AI literacy
100%
Learner-centred, designed around real-world needs, not just exams
Ways to get involved
Find your role in this work
Every learner needs a team behind them. Choose the way that fits you best. If you are not sure, tell us about yourself and we will help you find the right fit.
01 · Partner
Bring Pathfinder to your school
We work inside schools, alongside leaders and teachers, to build a culture of leadership, life skills and future-ready learning.
Best for: school leaders, institutions, education bodies
Become a partner →02 · Volunteer
Share your skills and time
Give a talk, co-facilitate a workshop or judge a pitch competition. Your experience shows learners what is possible.
Best for: professionals, graduates, entrepreneurs
See volunteer roles →03 · Mentor
Guide a learner's path
Walk with learners through career choices, CVs and interviews. One honest conversation can change a young person's direction.
Best for: experienced professionals, alumni
Become a mentor →04 · Fund
Fund a programme
Help us reach more schools, train more educators and equip more learners with skills that textbooks cannot teach.
Best for: donors, foundations, CSR teams
Support Pathfinder →Volunteer roles
Where your skills make a difference
You do not need to be a teacher. Learners need to meet people who have built careers, businesses and lives they can imagine for themselves. We brief every volunteer before their first session.
Apply to volunteer
01
Guest Speaker
Share your professional journey, industry insight or personal story with learners through our Industry & Career Exposure Network.
02
Career Mentor
Guide students one-on-one through career exploration, CV preparation, interview skills and professional growth.
03
Workshop Facilitator
Co-deliver sessions in leadership, entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, AI literacy or financial skills.
04
Business Pitch Judge
Evaluate ideas and give feedback at our Business Pitch Competitions and Student Innovation Exhibitions.
05
Curriculum Advisor
Lend your expertise to strengthen our programme content, learning materials and frameworks.
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Community Champion
Speak up for Pathfinder in your school, organisation or community and help us reach more learners across Tanzania.
Who we build with
Every learner needs a whole community behind them
Lasting change does not happen in one classroom. We put the learner at the centre and bring together the people and institutions that shape their future.
Schools & school leaders
Implementing programmes from within, side by side with teachers.
Government bodies
Aligning with national education frameworks and policy.
Local & international NGOs
Joining forces with organisations that share our vision.
The learner
Private sector
Bringing industry expertise, mentors and real-world exposure.
Development partners
Funding sustainable, long-term education impact.
Parents & communities
Engaging families, universities and whole communities.
Join us
Let's build the future of education together
Tell us who you are and how you would like to help. It takes about two minutes.
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Share a few details
Fill in the form with your interest and a short message.
2
We get in touch
A member of our team replies within 48 hours to learn about your goals.
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We start together
We match you with a school, programme or role and support you from day one.
I'd like to get involved
Questions
Good to know before you join
Can't find what you are looking for? Our team is happy to help.
Contact us
Who can get involved with Pathfinder?
Schools, educators, professionals, parents, organisations and funders. If you care about preparing young Tanzanians for life beyond exams, there is a role for you.
Do I need teaching experience to volunteer?
No. We are looking for people with real-world experience to share. We brief every volunteer on the session format and the learners before they start.
How much time does volunteering take?
It is flexible. A guest talk can take an hour or two, while mentoring usually means short, regular check-ins. You choose what fits your schedule.
How does a school partnership work?
We start with a conversation with your school leadership to understand your goals, then agree together on which programmes to bring in and how we will support your teachers and learners.
How is financial support used?
Funding goes into delivering programmes in schools: training educators, running learner workshops and providing learning materials. Get in touch and we will share how you can support a specific programme.
