Welcome to our list of volunteer projects in South Africa and Namibia. You can use the filters below to narrow down your search based on your interests and requirements. We have a number of conservation and animal rescue/rehabilitation projects, as well as social projects and volunteering opportunities with children. We also have medical volunteering projects, farming experiences and a fun category which we call voluntourism. Enjoy the search.
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.
Oudtshoorn, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Make a difference by actively participating in the conservation of African wildlife within a fun, safe, stable and stunning environment.
Cape Town, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
This project aims to give back to the elderly by promoting quality of life and preservation of dignity through valuable care, nursing and help provided.
Kurland Village, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Make a meaningful difference by bringing joy to the lives of adults and young children in this vibrant township while working with inspirational people from the 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.
Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Make a difference to the lives of abandoned, abused, neglected dogs and cats and help to care for them and to rehabilitate and even re-home them.
North-west region, Namibia
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Help to preserve Namibia's free-roaming desert elephants by providing access to water but still ensure the safety of communities living alongside the herds.
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
This project provides a safe & secure ‘forever-home’ for donkeys and other farm animals actively rescued from horrendously abusive treatment.
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Provide good care and assist in the all-round functioning of the sables and the outride horse herd based along the beautiful Garden Route.
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.
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 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.
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.
Closest town: Windhoek, Namibia
from 4 weeks
from 18 years
You love to work with children or consider becoming a teacher? Free education is provided to children who would not usually receive any form of education.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Muizenberg (near Cape Town), South Africa
from 4 weeks
from 18 years
This project creates long-lasting opportunities for children of disadvantaged communities through a powerful formula of surfing, education, and nutrition.
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.
Closest town: Windhoek, Namibia
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Work with a variety of African animals in the exceptionally beautiful Namibian wilderness.
The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Experience hands-on exposure to all aspects of a wine estate, from vineyard field management, new vine growth and vine pruning to the harvest and pressing period.
Cape Town, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
This After-School Programme and Youth Skills Development Programme benefits young people in the townships of Gugulethu, Bonteheuwel and Philippi.
