Volunteer Abroad Programs Since 1997

Volunteer in Africa

Volunteer in Africa with GVI and you may find yourself helping children in the townships in Cape Town, or monitoring the ecosystem while diving in the Seychelles, or tracking Cheetah while training to become a Safari Guide out in the Bush…whether you want to volunteer in conservation, volunteer work with wildlife or helping children we have a large number of options to volunteer in Africa.

Africa is a special continent full of diverse cultures, amazing people and stunning landscapes.  Our volunteers who volunteer in Africa often describe the experience as life-changing.  Many now make traveling back to Africa a regular part of their lives.

See below to see some of our favorite programs to volunteer in Africa…or click here to see all our programs to volunteer in Africa.

Programs to Volunteer in Africa

Country Focus Type Duration
Field Guide Course South Africa Course on Safari Field Guiding

Take six months to train in the African bush to then have the option to work full time on a game reserve

 23-50 weeks
Volunteer in South Africa South Africa Expedition on Wildlife Research

Research and assist in the conservation of South Africa’s most impressive wildlife

 4-12 weeks
Volunteer in Kenya Kenya Volunteer Project to Teach Orphans and Disadvantaged Children

Assist on education projects for impoverished children in Mombasa’s slums

 2-12 weeks
Volunteer in South Africa South Africa Volunteer Project on Childcare

Provide aid to orphans and disadvantaged children in Cape Town townships

 2-12 weeks
Volunteer in South Africa South Africa Volunteer Construction

Assist with construction projects throughout community townships around Cape Town

 1-4 weeks
Seychelles Expedition for Marine Conservations

SCUBA Dive in the Indian Ocean and contribute to critical conservation efforts

 4-12 weeks
Volunteer in the Seychelles Seychelles Expedition for Wildlife and Terrestrial Conservation

Work on local conservation efforts while living in paradise

 4-12 weeks
Volunteer in Kenya Kenya Community and Conservation Expedition

Join our team to conduct research on dolphins and terrestrial wildlife while teaching in East African rural schools

 4-12 weeks
Volunteer in South Africa South Africa Sports and Surfing Project

Ride some waves with the excitable children of Cape Town

 2-12 weeks
Volunteer in South Africa South Africa Volunteer Project on Healthcare

Help run educational workshops on primary healthcare in Cape Town’s townships

 2-12 weeks
Volunteer in South Africa South Africa Volunteer Project on Teaching Sports

Teach children sports in a township school near Cape Town

 2-12 weeks
Volunteer in South Africa South Africa Long Term Teaching

Improve children’s literacy, basic English and numeracy in a township school just outside Cape Town

 24-24 weeks