Volunteer in South Africa
Volunteer in South Africa
Join volunteer projects in South Africa! Help children, animals, and the environment, experience a unique culture, and improve your language skills.
Make a difference in South Africa
Chances are, at least once you’ve wanted to drop everything and head to a warm country to do something meaningful and kind. Volunteer programs in South Africa offer exactly that! Thousands of volunteers come here each year to take part in projects that make a real difference for local communities and the environment — and they do it for free.
Within the “Volunteer in South Africa” program you can choose a focus that suits you: teaching children in preschools and schools, environmental protection, animal rescue and rehabilitation, social support or working in healthcare.
Volunteers help African children and school students learn new things and inspire them to study and grow. Conservation and wildlife programs help preserve the region’s unique ecosystem. Social and medical projects provide support and care to people facing difficult life situations.
If you dream of a trip with purpose, want to discover South Africa’s amazing culture and nature, and make a real difference in someone’s life — join volunteer programs today!
Why join this program?
Program available for up to 12 weeks ($1,750).
Initial payment: $300
Cost varies depending on the program option
- Placement in a suitable volunteer program
- Volunteer program orientation session
- Transfer from the sponsor to the host family or volunteer housing where the participant will live
- Accommodation with a host family or in volunteer housing and meals during the program
- Help booking tours and excursions
- Program enrollment and ongoing support
- Flights
- Insurance enrollment
- Costs for excursions, tours, and evening events
- Airport transfer at the end of the program
Requirements
- Minimum age: 18
- English level: intermediate
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