Volunteer in Namibia

For those looking to volunteer in Namibia GVI has a select number of fully supported volunteer programs. Volunteering in Namibia with GVI gives you a unique, responsible and exciting volunteer abroad experience. Our volunteer placements ensure your trip is safe, worthwhile and full of unique opportunities unavailable to the normal traveler.

We have a large number of projects across this diverse and amazing continent so if you do not find what you are looking for in Namibia be sure to check our volunteering opportunities throughout the rest of Africa. Search below for a full list of all of GVI’s volunteer work opportunities in Namibia.

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Full list of GVI Programs in Namibia

Volunteer work with desert elephants in Namibia

Volunteer Work with Desert Elephants in Namibia

Track desert elephants and work on a community building programme in Africa

This project takes you to Namibia, Africa and the north-western regions of the Namib Desert, traditionally known as ‘Damaraland’. Here in this harsh tribal wilderness that runs parallel to the Skeleton Coast National Park, a small population of desert-adapted elephants have come into conflict with the local human population, and it is the aim of this volunteer project to manage the conflict and assist in its resolution. The majority of the volunteering will require you to help local farmers with...

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GVI Namibia Dolphins

Ecology of Coastal Dolphins in Namibia

Volunteer on a research team and collect data on the ecology of coastal dolphins

This volunteer program studies the ecology and conservation status of Bottlenose and Heaviside's dolphins in the coastal waters of Namibia. The project is based in Walvis Bay, a natural sandy bottomed bay surrounded by stark sand dunes to the north and east and a Ramsar status wetland to the south. Walvis Bay is the only bay in central Namibia and the country's main harbour - but is an important resting and feeding area for both dolphin species. You will join the research team in investigating h...

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