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Who Can Volunteer?

Anyone!

Our projects attract volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life. In fact it is this diverse mix of people that often provides the greatest value to our projects - students on gap years; professionals on career breaks; mature volunteers using their retirement to try something different - everyone is welcome including those who just want to have a holiday with a difference

Lion Release Programme and National Park Conservation Experience
"Undertaking this project was undoubtedly the best experience of my life. Not only did I get to work with these incredible lions but I got to explore this beautiful region of Africa and met some amazing people who will remain life long friends. I would recommend it to anyone. I can't wait to go back!". Judi Ferriday 33,
Manager KPMG

Volunteer Projects

NAMIBIA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
NEAR WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA

Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary for Big Cats Volunteer Project

Volunteer on this internationally renowned wildlife conservation project in the breath-taking surroundings of the Khomas region of Namibia. Volunteers will work up close with a wide range of African wildlife, including lions, leopards and the beautiful tame cheetahs! more...

£805 (2 weeks)

NAMIBIA CONSERVATION AND BIG CAT REHABILITATION PROGRAMME
OKONJIMA, 225KM NORTH OF WINDHOEK

Volunteer africa gap year career break volunteer on the Namibia Conservation and big cat rehabilitation project in Namibia

Located at Okonjima Game Reserve this project works alongside the world's largest Big Cat Welfare Programme, committed to the long term conservation and release of Namibia's large carnivores, especially cheetahs and leopards. more...

£685 (2 weeks)

ZAMBIA LION REHABILITATION AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROJECT
LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA

Lion project zambia work with lions in africa lion breeding and rehabilitaion project livingstone zambia south africa volunteer gap year career break mature volunteer placements

This project, just a stone's throw from Victoria Falls, offers a fantastic opportunity for volunteers to work hands on with lion cubs on the world’s leading Lion Rehabilitation and Release Programme. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to take part in a research project to improve the understanding of the ecology of elephants and conservation education in the local community. more...

£1,095 (2 weeks)

NAMIBIA BUSHMAN MEDICAL CLINIC
GOBABIS, NAMIBIA

Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary and Bushman Medical Clinic Volunteer Africa Gap Year Mature Volunteers Career Break

Volunteers on this inspiring and rewarding project spend most of their time at the remote Bushman Medical Clinic in rural Namibia where they assist the doctor and nurse with its running and helping provide primary healthcare to the local community. There is also an opportunity to help at the Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary... more...

£945 (2 weeks)

MASIGCINE CHILDRENS' HOME
MFULENI TOWNSHIP, CAPE TOWN

Africa Volunteer placements, Gap Year, Career Break, Mature volunteer placements working in childrens home in South Africa

Masigcine Children's Home, based in the Mfuleni Township just outside Cape Town, is a most wonderful place that provides a home to local children and babies who have been abandoned or orphaned. The dedicated staff ensure that it provides a loving and caring environment for these children and the volunteers make a truly valuable contribution to ensuring that each child receives the emotional, physical and spiritual care that he or she needs. more...

£850 (4 weeks)

ST LUCIA ORPHANS AND AIDS EDUCATION PROJECT
St LUCIA, GREATER St LUCIA WETLAND PARK, SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa Orphans and Aids Education Project Volunteer Africa Career Break Mature Volunteers Gap Year

Take this fantastic opportunity to interact with and make a real difference to the lives of children orphaned by AIDS within this vibrant Zulu community. Volunteers will have the chance not only to become intimately involved in the day to day lives of these orphans but to make a lasting difference to the community with development and HIV/AIDS education work. more...

£835 (2 weeks)

SA GAME RESERVE AND BIG CAT CONSERVATION PROJECT
EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

volunteer project in South Africa working with big cats, lions, tigers, cheetah volunteer career break gap year mature volunteer placements Africa

This fantastic wildlife project is situated in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The project gives volunteers the opportunity to experience the spectacular vistas of the Cape as well as making a very real contribution to the wildlife conservation, game reserve management and community initiatives. Volunteers also work up close with the big cats at the predator centre including White Lions, Wild Dogs, Cheetah as well as the beautiful Tigers. more...

£695 (2 weeks)

CHEETAH AND LEOPARD CONSERVATION PROGRAMME
NAMIBRAND, NAMIBIA

Namibia Big Cat Release Volunteer project in Africa Gap Year Career Break

This project represents a unique opportunity to experience and help in the entire process of caring for and releasing big cats into a conservation environment. Your experience begins at the Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary where you will look after and care for the animals there. You will then move to the heart of the breathtaking NamibRand, here you will have the opportunity to chart the progress of, and maybe even participate in the release of, leopard and cheetah in this spectacular environment. more...

£1,095 (2 weeks)

CAPE TOWN TEACHING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Cape Town teaching and community development volunteer project South Africa

This project is based in a rural community on the outskirts of Cape Town. Volunteers will become involved in pre-school and possibly primary school education, as well as a number of community development initiatives. A wonderful opportunity to work with young disadvantaged children and help on valuable programmes that will benfit the community for years to come. more...

£895 (2 weeks)

NAMIBIA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND TEACHING PROJECT
NEAR WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA

Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary and Bushman Teaching Project Namibia, South Africa Volunteer, Overland trips, safari course

A wonderful opportunity to experience the African wilderness while contributing to conservation. This unique programme combines teaching some of the children of Namibia who are most in need of education with the opportunity to work - hands on - with the animals at the Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary. more...

£815 (2 weeks)

NOAHS ARK WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
GOBABIS DISTRICT, NAMIBIA

volunteer africa Naoh's ark wildlife sanctuary gap year, career break mature volunteer projects

For anyone wanting some real hands-on experience with African wildlife, Noah's Ark is the place to be! This family-run wildlife sanctuary never turns an animal away and is an ideal project for volunteers wanting to make a real difference during their time in this beautiful area of Namibia. By joining this project volunteers will have the opportunity to give a "second chance" to the many animals that are cared for and rehabilitated at the sanctuary and enable them to return to their natural habitat where they can continue to lead a life free of human disturbance. A truly unique experience! more...

£995 (2 weeks)

ZANZIBAR RURAL TEACHING AND COMMUNITY PROJECT
ZANZIBAR ISLAND, TANZANIA

Zanzibar teaching and community development project africa gap year career break mature volunteer projects volunteer africa

Although Zanzibar is a beautiful tropical paradise, its local communities are badly affected by poverty, lack of education and training, and unemployment. By getting involved in local nursery, primary and secondary school education, tourism training schools and environmental programmes, volunteers have many opportunities to make a real impact. more...

£795 (2 weeks)

TANZANIA ORPHANS AND STREET CHILDREN PROJECT
MWANZA TANZANIA

Volunteer Tanzania Mwanz Tanzania Orphans and Street Childrens volunteer project Gap Year Career Break mature volunteer placements Africa

This project is based in Mwanza City on the beautiful Lake Victoria, the second largest fresh water lake in the world. Many children in Tanzania have been orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic and volunteers to this project will work with these abandoned children (orphans and street children), helping to care for them and provide vital support in their early childhood years. more...

£585 (2 weeks)

LION BREEDING AND RELEASE PROJECT
GWERU, ZIMBABWE

Volunteer Africa Lion Breeding Release Programme Gweru Gap Year Mature Volunteers Career Break

A once in a lifetime experience to work with the majestic African Lion on this world's leading lion breeding and release project. In addition to walking with lions, hand rearing cubs and conducting invaluable research into lion behaviour at this beautiful game reserve in Gweru, volunteers will also have the opportunity to work with orphaned elephants as well as helping out with wildlife management and boundary patrols on the reserve. more...

£1,095 (2 weeks)

NOAHS ARK WILDLIFE SANCTUARY WORKING GUEST PROGRAMME
GOBABIS DISTRICT, NAMIBIA

Noah's Ark Wildlife Sanctuary volunteer in africa Namibia mature volunteer project career break volunteer in africa

Enjoy a truly interactive wildlife experience in comfort and style based at a world renowned wildlife sanctuary which receives animals in distress from all over Africa. Volunteers on this working guest programme will have the opportunity to help with the preservation and conservation of Africa's wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs. This is a very hands on volunteer project with the many animals that have found a safe home at the sanctary. Volunteers numbers will be limited to 12 and will be provided with luxury and comfortable accommodation. more...

£1,795 (2 weeks)

HOME OF HOPE CHILDRENS ORPHANAGE
CAPE TOWN – SOUTH AFRICA

Home for Hope Children's Orphanage Cape Town South Africa Volunteering Gap Year Career Break Mature Volunteers

Home of Hope is a very special place providing safety and care for babies and young children until they can be placed in a suitable new home. This is an especially rewarding project where volunteers are able to see the positive difference their caring contribution makes to the lives of some very special babies and young children. more...

£870 (4 weeks)

BIG 5 GAME RESERVE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROJECT
EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

Big 5 Game Reserve Wildlife Conservation Project South Africa, Volunteer Africa, Gap Year Career Break Mature Volunteer Projects

Experience the heartbeat and rhythm of Africa at this beautiful Game Reserve - located in the malaria-free Eastern Cape of South Africa and home to the "Big 5" - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. This 15,000 acre reserve with fantastic scenery boasts sunny grassy savannah plains with a wide variety of bush flora, many watering holes and the wide and captivating Bushman's River. As well as the "Big 5" it is home to many small mammals, birds and insects and volunteers can become involved in all aspects of conservation - the longer the stay the better the experience! Differences in language, culture and socio-economic backgrounds add to the experience but one thing is certain and that is that YOUR contribution will be huge and very much appreciated. Volunteers are treated to an overnight stay in the 4-star Safari Lodge and it may even be possible to camp out under the stars. This is a very popular project and early application is advised to secure a placement. more...

£795 (2 weeks)

AFRICAN SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa Volunteer Project Cape Town Feeding Project Gap Year Career Break Volunteer Work Africa South Africa

The aims of the project are simple...one nutritious meal – per child – per school day. Volunteers joining this new project will have the chance to make a real difference to under-privileged African school children - simply by helping to provide one essential meal each day to all in need. Providing this one meal will ensure that these children receive the food and energy they need to help them make the most of the positive educational environment at West Riding primary school near Cape Town. Volunteers will also spend some afternoons helping out with classes in the school library where they will interact with the children, joining in with activities, listening to their reading and perhaps telling stories. more...

£345 (1 week)

CAPE TOWN MEDICAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
CAPE TOWN

Cape Town Medical and Community development volunteer project south africa

This project is based in an amazing rural community on the outskirts of Cape Town, where volunteers can become involved in local medical and community development initiatives. Volunteers will assist and observe in local clinics and communities each morning and in various rural pre-schools and day care centres through the afternoon community work. more...

£895 (2 weeks)

VICTORIA FALLS LION REHABILITATION AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROJECT
VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE

Lion Breeding and Rehabilitation Vic Falls Zimbabwe Volunteer Africa Mature Volunteers Gap Year Career Break

An incredible opportunity to join the world's leading lion rehabilitiation/release programme at Victoria Falls where volunteers will walk with lions, hand rear cubs and help conduct invaluable research on lion behaviour. As part of this project, all volunteers will also be involved with exciting conservation education initiatives in local schools. more...

£995 (2 weeks)

CHIMPANZEE WILDLIFE AND ORPHAN CARE PROJECT
CHINGOLA, ZAMBIA

Chimpanzee Volunteer Project Africa Volunteer Africa, Work Africa, Gap Year Career Break Adventure Trips South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania

Live in close contact with over 100 chimpanzees and other animals in need of care and attention, including bush babies, monkeys and squirrels. Witness the incredible animal relationships in the close knit chimpanzee family structure, and be part of the day to day care of the orphanages inhabitants. more...

£1,095 (2 weeks)

ST LUCIA MEDICAL AND AIDS AWARENESS PROJECT
ST LUCIA - SOUTH AFRICA

Medical volunteer project St Lucia South Africa Volunteer Africa Gap year Career Break

This project is based in the amazing setting of the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park – recently designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and offers volunteers the opportunity to gain a unique insight into medicine in rural South Africa, and make a real impact on the local community. more...

£935 (2 weeks)

SOUTH AFRICA WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY AND CONSERVATION
St LUCIA, GREATER St LUCIA WETLAND PARK, SOUTH AFRICA

Volunteer Africa St Lucia photography course South Africa

This wildlife Photography and Conservation project will allow particpants to gain an intimate knowledge and feel for the wildlife of this spectacular area. You will have incredible photography opportunities as well as join a 3 day skills course run by an experienced photographer. Photographs taken will not only give you some great images from you experience but will also support the education and involvement of the local community. Volunteers will be based in beautiful St Lucia, declared a Natural World Heritage Site. more...

£1,645 (4 weeks)

DESERT ELEPHANT PROJECT
NORTHWESTERN REGIONS OF THE NAMIB DESERT, NAMIBIA

Volunteer Namibia Desert Elephant volunteer project in Africa Gap Year, Career Break, mature volunteer placements

This vitally important project takes volunteers out to the last true wilderness on earth to help protect the incredible desert elephant population. Volunteers help to address the conflict between rural communities and the desert elephant with solutions that allow them to coexist peacefully. The long term welfare of these fantastic animals are addressed through safeguarding farmers water supplies, building new water points for the elephants, educating the local community and valuable elephant herd research. Volunteers will spend their time getting closer to nature in stunning surroundings camping out under the stars. A truly worthwhile wilderness adventure! more...

£640 (2 weeks)

GREAT WHITE SHARK PROJECT
GANSBAAI, SOUTH AFRICA

The South Africa Great White Shark Project Volunteer in Africa, Gap Year, Career Break and Mature volunteer Placement

This project offers a unique opportunity to view the Great White Shark in its natural environment, either from a boat or an underwater cage, in addition to seeing many other wildlife species. Volunteers will learn a lot about the Great White and then put that knowledge to use by assisting in conservation and research into this awesome animal. more...

£895 (2 weeks)

SPORTS COACHING AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa Sports Coaching and Physical Education Volunteer Project Cape Town Gap Year Career Break Volunteer Placements

This is a wonderful opportunity for sports enthusiasts to help with sports coaching at the only primary school in the township of Masiphumelele - a school with more than 1300 pupils and 33 teachers. With one teacher per class of 45-49 children the contribution made by the volunteers is hugely appreciated. This is a fantastic experience in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. more...

£865 (2 weeks)

BAPHUMELELE CHILDREN'S HOME
CAPE TOWN

Cape Town volunteer placements Bahumelele volunteer project

Volunteers play an active role in the development of young children at this world famous home based in the heart of Khayelitsha, the largest township of Cape Town. Visits and donations from celebrities such as Sir Elton John and U2's Bono have provided great publicity and new buildings have been built allowing the children to be looked after in family groups - with a housemother and "brothers and sisters". This has enhanced the feeling of "belonging" and certainly improves the lives of the children who have found a home here. There is a real need for volunteers to help look after the younger children (0 - 5 years) with washing, feeding, laundry etc as well as contributing to the ongoing transformation of Baphumelele itself. more...

£1,010 (6 weeks)

ZAMBIA MEDICAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA

Zambia Medical and Community Development Project Volunteer in Zambia Mature Volunteers Career Break Gap Year

Volunteers have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the local community through a specially structured Medical Programme and to gain a unique insight into the Zambian medical field. Volunteers do not need to be qualified - just need the desire to help. They will also spend time in the afternoons on worthwhile local community projects. more...

£945 (2 weeks)

MOZAMBIQUE TEACHING AND AIDS AWARENESS PROJECT
VILANCULOS, MOZAMBIQUE

Volunteer project mozambique teaching and community development project Gap year career break

Volunteers become involved in many of the initiatives being developed in this community, based in the rural coastal town of Vilanculos, a short boat ride from the World Heritage Site of the Bazaruto Archipelago. These include teaching at the pre-school learning centre, orphan care, HIV/AIDS education and community work, rural home building and soccer coaching projects. more...

£795 (2 weeks)

KENYA MEDICAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
LIMURU, KENYA

Kenya medical and community development project career break, gap year and mature volunteer project

This immensely worthwhile project offers volunteers an array of opportunities to experience "real" Africa. Orphanages and homes in Limuru need extra one-to-one attention for the youngsters (4-15 years). For those with a medical inclination, volunteers can help in the Kikuyu Hospital or make a difference to the lives of the people who live in the slums of Nairobi where volunteers can help in the local clinic or accompany the medical staff on visits to rural communities. The list is endless! more...

£845 (2 weeks)

ZAMBIA TEACHING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA

Zambia Teaching and CommunityDevelopment Project Africa Mature Volunteers Gap Year Career Break

Situated in the vibrant town of Livingstone, this project - just a stone's throw from the world famous Victoria Falls, allows volunteers to make a real difference to the lives of the deprived but very enthusiastic children. Volunteers will not only help teach local children, keeping them off the streets and helping them to have a more positive future, but be involved in some very worthwhile community development projects. more...

£845 (2 weeks)

SA CHEETAH REHABILITATION PROGRAMME
PARYS, SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa Cheetah Rehabilitation Project Gap Year Career Break volunteer in africa

In 2001, work with captive-bred cheetahs began, and during the past three years 20 young cheetahs have been successfully bred and raised. More needs to be done to counteract the rapidly declining numbers of cheetah in the wild, and the Centre, with the help of volunteers, aims to do this with their three-phase project. more...

£955 (2 weeks)

ZAMBIA SPORTS COACHING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA

sports coaching building schools classrooms volunteer teach physical educatio HIV Education awareness

An exciting and worthwhile project - of particular interest to sports enthusiasts - who can get involved in coaching under-privileged, but often very talented youngsters. Resources are limited but the enthusiasm and excitement shown by the children more than makes up for the shortage of equipment. Alternatively, opportunities are available to help out in the local community - building desperately needed classrooms or refurbishing older schools. Read on to find out more! more...

£845 (2 weeks)

SOUTH AFRICA HORSE REHABILITATION CENTRE
NEAR HOEDSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa Neglected Horse Sanctuary Volunteer Project, Gap Year, Career Break

This horse sanctuary offers a safe haven for horses who have been abused and neglected from all over South Africa. Volunteers will help to care for horses including assisting any veterinary activities and post operative care, feeding, grooming, tack maintenance and general care of the animals and yard. The real highlight is exercising the horses in the nearby Game Reserve. more...

£465 (1 week)