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.
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.
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Get involved in elephant research and help provide information that relates directly to the welfare and management of semi-captive elephants throughout South Africa.
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.
Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
from 4 weeks
from 18 years
Work and play with children during kindergarten and during after-school care sessions. Make a difference to one child at a time and with one smile at a time.
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.
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.
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 21 years
Volunteer with children on the Garden Route, and help them at school, at home, and with their futures.
The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Your time and hard labour plays a massive role in saving and protecting the environment, in biodiversity restoration and in forest regeneration.
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.
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: Hoedspruit, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Work as an assistant field ranger in the African bush; research, monitor and track the big 5 on a huge reserve near Kruger National Park.
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.
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