Help to rehabilitate endangered African Penguins
and other marine bird species at the SANCCOB
penguin rehabilitation centre near Cape Town
Join CNN Hero 'Mama Rosie' and her team and assist with
child care, developmental play, preparing food, educational activities
and a wide range of other tasks at Baphumelele, a world famous
children's home in Khayelitsha near Cape Town.
Join a dedicated team of conservationists for
a rich wildlife experience, focusing on
monitoring Elephants and Rhino
in the Greater Kruger National Park.
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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