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South Africa is an ideal country to volunteer in. There is great need for volunteers as countless NGO's are working hard each day to improve the lives of formerly disadvantaged communities or to preserve nature. Listed below are a number of volunteer projects in South Africa. Some are located in our focus areas Cape Town, Hout Bay and the Garden Route. The other volunteer projects are located in other parts of South Africa.
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.
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.
Muizenberg (near Cape Town), South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
Cape Town, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
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.
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.
Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
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.
Mossel Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
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, 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, 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.
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.
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.
Cape Town, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
Cape Town, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
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.
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.
The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Experience hands-on exposure to all aspects of a boutique wine estate, from vineyard preparation and maintenance to harvest and wine maturation.