Volunteer Programs in South Africa

Find volunteer organizations and volunteer work in South Africa. With volunteer projects ranging from teaching and care work to conservation and community development, the opportunities to make a meaningful contribution in this spectacular country are endless. You could participate in rewarding community and animal conservation projects in Cape Town. Popular opportunities include volunteering with lions, participating on sport projects in Cape Town, and ORCA whale conservation. Volunteer work in South Africa can change your outlook on the world whilst also contributing to worthwhile projects.

There are a number of volunteer programmes you can choose from in South Africa. Through the medium of sport, you can help raise awareness of health and social issues among disadvantaged South African children. If you’re a fanatic about football, crazy about cricket or nuts about netball, why not use this passion to help improve the lives of kids who would really benefit from your skills? As a volunteer in South Africa you can assist community programs with welfare foundations, charity, education, awareness and development - including working in preschools, teaching English and empowering the local community. As a volunteer you could teach at community projects which are organised by African charities and NGO's.

South Africa is world famous for its wildlife, and in volunteering at a conservation centre you can play your part in preserving the future of its lions, cheetahs, sable and antelope. You can find conservation volunteer programs in the famous Kruger National Park. If you are looking to gain work experience with animals the Kruger National Park is the place to visit. Its home to populations of black rhinos, leopards, lions, elephants and buffalos and you can help to protect them. Experience life in the real African bush, learn about conservation reserve management and you can get hands on conservation work experience researching, tracking and helping wild animals. These trips are for the wildlife and nature enhausiasts, you will get to volunteer with the animals in their natural habitat.

Community volunteer projects in South Africa reach mainly underprivileged and disadvantaged people. Taking part in responsible community development projects can include preserving African wildlife natural habitats or assisting with orphanage and childcare projects. After volunteering you could take a tour in South Africa.

South Africa Conservation Volunteer Projects

Volunteer in Africa: Work as a wildlife conservation volunteer on a Big Five game reserve in South Africa. Identify and track lions, elephants and rhinos as you support important environmental research in an endangered ecosystem. Be part of conservation volunteer work in Welgevonden Private Game Reserve, which provides a natural habitat for over 50 different mammals, including the Big Five. On this Africa volunteer project you support a team of dedicated conservation experts and scientists, as they monitor wildlife, collect data and build a management strategy for the reserve’s ecosystem.

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Holidays with a Difference: South Africa Lion Conservation Projects

Christmas has come early this year, with an amazing gift from Oyster: a massive £200 reduction on a two week conservation holiday to volunteer with lions in South Africa...

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Lion Cubs Volunteer Project in South Africa

Even Kylie Minogue can't resist the cubs at i-to-i's Live with Lion Cubs in South Africa project near Johannesburg. She's been back twice now and loved them so much she adopted one! The baby lion is becoming a bit of a superstar himself but then they are all pretty special. The centre is currently home to over 50 lions and is heavily involved in vital lion research, breeding and conservation.

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South Africa Voluntary Work with Wildlife

Volunteer with South Africa's Big 5 Wildlife and on Community Projects. Make a difference to the lives of endangered species. Be a wildlife volunteer in South Africa and work with Africa’s big 5. Free time in the sun and great surfing! This is one of the great countries of the world. You’ve made it to South Africa – there’s just so much to see and do.

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Law & Human Rights Volunteer Work in South Africa

Working in marginalised communities in and around Cape Town. Projects Abroad's Human Rights project is ideal for volunteers interested in a career in law or...

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Volunteer with Monkeys in South Africa

Oyster Worldwide are pleased to announce a tempting summer deal on volunteering placements in South Africa working with monkeys and baboons in the world’s...

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Family Volunteer Projects in South Africa

Volunteer with your family in South Africa which is unbelievably hospitable, so families are particularly warmly welcomed. You make a difference with your help...

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Volunteer Work in South Africa

South Africa - the alternative route! Considering volunteering in South Africa? Of course you are! Who could bear to spend 5 more minutes away from the land of...

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Volunteer with lions in South Africa - NOW LIVE!

Volunteer in South Africa and work closely with lions to give them back their freedom, their strength and their pride. Oyster Worldwide are thrilled to...

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South Africa Game Ranger Volunteer Course

WAVA's Game Ranger Volunteer Course in South Africa offers volunteers a unique experience working with Big5 animals at a fantastic game reserve in South...

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