Join us for a unique volunteering adventure in Cape Town that incorporates
core activities like sailing, beach clean-ups, and educating children about
the impact of plastic pollution on the health of our oceans and marine life.
Join a dedicated team of conservationists, encounter a wide variety of
African wildlife and assist with ongoing research projects within the
Greater Kruger National Park.
Join our successful educational enrichment program at Fikelela near Cape Town.
Help us to improve maths & English literacy, assist the care workers with many
child care tasks and keep the children engaged with fun games and activities.
Join a dedicated team and contribute to the running of an ethical
big cat sanctuary near Cape Town for captive born lions that cannot
be rehabilitated into the wild.
Help to rehabilitate endangered African Penguins and other marine bird species
at a world leading rehab centre near Cape Town.
Work with a wide variety of snakes and other reptiles at a unique facility
near Kruger National Park dedicated to the conservation of reptiles.
Join CNN Hero 'Mama Rosie' at this award winning project near Cape Town
and assist the care workers with child care, developmental play,
preparing food, fun activities and many other tasks.
Volunteer at the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary in South Africa
and help provide a safe home for rescued and orphaned chimpanzees.
Check out the best range of volunteer projects in South Africa and a selection of great courses and tours to add to your adventure.
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Ethical volunteering in South Africa is a life changing experience, and one that many volunteers return to again and again. The hardest part is deciding what you would like to do!
You can focus on one project, or combine any number of projects to create an experience that’s right for you.
Each project page includes details about what's included, accommodation, volunteering hours, available dates and volunteer fees. You will also find links to project photos and downloadable volunteer guides.
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