African Cat Sanctuary

Stanford, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

An incredible sanctuary that rescues and protects big African cats from canned hunting breeding farms and the bone trade. A wonderful cause to get involved in.

African Horizon

Thornhill, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 17 years

Get up close and personal with Africa’s greatest treasure - our wildlife. Be involved in the rehabilitation of some of South Africa’s most amazing creatures.

Cape Nature Conservation

Muizenberg (near Cape Town), South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Learn about and gain practical experience in conservation. Interact with the local children through education and play whilst spreading the message of conservation.

Caring for the Elderly

Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Spend time learning, sharing stories and bringing love to the grandmothers and grandfathers of South Africa.

Centre for Endangered Species

Closest town: Hoedspruit, South Africa

from 3 weeks

from 18 years

Experience the African bush while assisting a well-known conservation project.

Children's Hospital

Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Bring light and smiles to young children during a time they need it most by volunteering in the wards at the Children’s Hospital.

Community & Wilderness Outreach

Tuli Block, Botswana

from 4 weeks

from 18 years

Support women, children, and the environment in this exciting new wilderness and community outreach project in Botswana.

Community Children's Project

Kurland Village, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Make a meaningful difference by bringing joy to the lives of young children while working with inspirational people from the community.

Conservation & Community

Paterson (closest town: Port Elizabeth), South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Get the best of both worlds with this project that offers opportunities to volunteer in conservation efforts as well as with local communities and children.

Domestic Animal Shelter

Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Bring relief to animals in distress in Cape Town. Spend your day’s beach walking, playing and comforting man’s best friend.

Family Dairy Farm Experience

The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Become thoroughly acquainted with all practical aspects of dairy farming management and local nursery farming.

Game Reserve Conservation

Mossel Bay, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Get first hand ranger experience in this magical setting with all of the South Africa’s Big 5 (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and even Rhino).

Horse Trail Experience

Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

from 3 weeks

from 18 years

A safe home for abused and mistreated horses based along the beautiful Garden Route. Help rebuild their trust and strength.

Hout Bay Children's Programmes

Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

from 4 weeks

from 18 years

Work and play with children during school, and after school care sessions. Make a difference one child at a time and one smile at a time.

Jeffrey's Bay Kindergarten

Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa

from 4 weeks

from 18 years

Volunteer at a Kindergarten in a poor community and go surfing in one of the best spots in the world.

Lowveld Rehabilitation Centre

Closest town: Hoedspruit, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Volunteer in an animal rehabilitation sanctuary near Kruger Park and assist in the battle against poaching, animal abuse and illegal wild animal trade.

Medical Project

Omaheke Region: Epukiro, eastern Namibia

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Volunteer with medical professionals and assist with community health care development in Namibia.

Nyanga Upliftment Project

Nyanga Township, Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Volunteer in the multi-purpose day care centre and experience a social welfare programme which supports the township community of Nyanga.

Ocean Conservation

Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Work with local communities to guarantee our ocean’s future. Spend your days on the beach and in the ocean learning and inspiring others.

Protecting Children

Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 21 years

Volunteer with children in the Garden Route, and help them at school, at home, and with their futures.

Rural Schools Project

Port St Johns, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Make a meaningful difference by bringing joy to the lives of children and improve their well-being. You may combine more than one project within this community.

Safe Haven

Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Every day is different when you volunteer with children in aftercare projects, in orphanages and hospitals from a variety of underprivileged communities in Cape Town.

Scuba Diving Project

Sodwana Bay, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Combine fun with ocean conservation! Dive into the wonderful sealife of South Africa, improve your diving skills and collect data on endangered species of our oceans.

Shark Project

Closest town: Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Get up close and personal with these magnificent marine creatures, and get in involved in educating the community on the importance of marine conservation.

Special Needs Care Centre

Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Volunteer with these extra special children, and brighten their days with your kindness. If you have love to give, and want to receive love, this is the project for you.

Sports for Development

Windhoek, Namibia

from 4 weeks

from 18 years

Soccer, basketball, yoga, hockey and more. Social change through sport, and the development of young Namibian champions.

Surfing with Kids

Mossel Bay, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Use surfing as a tool to encourage children from lower income communities, and inspire them to have a better future.

Teaching Centre

Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Help children with reading and learning in a Cape Town school, giving them a chance for brighter future.

The Forgotten Five

Outjo, Namibia

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Volunteer with the forgotten five in the heart of the Namibian bush with a local NPO that specializes in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of critically endangered species.

Urban Farming

Oranjezicht, Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Volunteer in a city-based NGO which brings about social change through providing education on where our food comes from before it arrives on our plates.

Valley of a 1000 Hills

Isithumba Village (closest city: Durban, 50km away), South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 17 years

Use skateboarding as a tool to motivate and offer support to underprivileged South African youths.

Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary

Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Volunteer in an incredible bird and wildlife sanctuary in the beautiful Hout Bay area of Cape Town.

Wildlife Conservation

Closest town: Windhoek, Namibia

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Work with a variety of African animals in the exceptionally beautiful Namibian wilderness.

Wildlife Photography Course

Mossel Bay, South Africa

from 1 weeks

from 18 years

While living by the beach, spend your days applying learned photography skills in real world conservation situations on a free-roaming wildlife reserve.

Wildlife Research Project

Mossel Bay, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Live at the beach and work in the bush where you will assist in various capacities of wildlife conservation and sustainabilitiy of the African ecosystems.

Wine Farm Experience

The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Experience hands-on exposure to all aspects of a boutique wine estate, as well as the general management of the farm and nursery.