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Volunteering in a social context allows you to work with children and vulnerable communities throughout South Africa and Namibia. You are able to really make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Social volunteering will place you in children’s homes, schools and local groups which devote time and energy into making a difference to the community. Projects in this category are run by individuals and organisations who are committed to making a difference, and who believe the future of our society lies in working together. There is a wonderful African proverb which states “It takes a village to raise a child”. We all need to be part of supporting our future leaders. If you are looking for projects specifically in healthcare, please see our medical volunteering opportunities in Namibia.
Muizenberg (near Cape Town), South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Volunteer and make a difference at a reserve that aims to promote the conservation of the indigenous fauna and flora of the Zandvlei wetland in Muizenberg.
Cape Town, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Temporarily closed due to COVID-19 until further notice.
Tuli Block, Botswana
from 4 weeks
from 18 years
Help facilitating wildlife education, social development, women’s empowerment as well as assisting in wildlife conservation projects in rural Botswana.
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 17 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.
The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Become thoroughly acquainted with all practical aspects of dairy farming management, its processes and local horticultural nursery farming.
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 17 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.
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.
Cape Town, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Help to support and provide a safe haven for abandoned and abused children and their immediate family in a dignified and compassionate manner.
Cape Town, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Temporarily closed due to COVID-19 until further notice.
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.