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Volunteer Projects in Cape Town

Cape Town is the perfect place to set up a base for your volunteering adventure in South Africa. Voted as one of the top 10 cities to visit in the world, Cape Town has something for everyone. Be part of the Good Hope Volunteer family, and join other volunteers living in one of our comfortable and convenient accommodation options. Volunteers in Cape Town will also be able to enjoy our full and exciting social programme. Spend your weekdays smiling and singing with children in a hospital, in a conservation initiative in the Cape Flats, or teaching children and helping with their homework. Then spend your weekends hiking Table Mountain, shark diving, or enjoying the world famous night life in the city. The city is a melting pot for young people from all over the world, and you are bound to find yourself in the company of life long friends.

Cape Nature Conservation

Muizenberg (near Cape Town), South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Make a difference in the conservation of a reserve just outside of Cape Town. Every day will be filled with a new adventures.

Caring for the Elderly

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.

Changing Hearts and Minds

Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Enable healing, rehabilitation, transformation and family reunions for vulnerable children who have lived through trauma and neglect.

Healing through Horses

Cape Town, South Africa

from 3 weeks

from 18 years

Help better the lives of adults and children living with severe intellectual and physical disabilities through therapeutic horse riding and training.

Nyanga Upliftment Project

Nyanga Township, Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

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

Rugby & Learning

Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Through rugby, education and recreational activities, you help underprivileged children to build their confidence, knowledge and skills to become successful adults.

Surfing for Dreams

Strandfontein, Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Help create opportunities that engage, uplift, equip and empower impoverished, vulnerable high-risk youth through surfing and various after-school programmes.

Surfing Smiles

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.

Teaching Project

Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Support teachers in and outside their classrooms who strive to provide tuition that develops each learner’s potential and individuality.

Uplifting the Homeless

Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 21 years

This Christian faith-based project rehabilitates and reintegrates homeless people. Be part of a life-changing mission for those who are in need.

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.

Women's Refuge

Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Help protect, support and empower abused and emotionally drained women and children so they can heal physically, emotionally and spiritually.