Volunteer Abroad Programs Since 1997

South Africa

South Africa is a melting pot of languages, art and music, a stunning country ideal for lovers of the great outdoors. Dive with great white sharks, surf spectacular breaks, trek to the top Table Mountain and view an abundance of wildlife on world class safaris in one of the many National Parks.

Timeline

  • Tue, 2001-05-01
    First volunteers arrive on Karongwe
  • Sun, 2006-10-01
    Expansion to Venetia
  • Sat, 2009-08-01
    Launch of 1st Cape Town Projects
  • Sun, 2009-11-01
    South Africa Government acknowledges GVI
  • Fri, 2010-01-01
    Launch of GVI’s 1st Sports Program
  • Sat, 2010-05-01
    Further journal publications
  • Sat, 2011-01-01
    Launch of GVI’s 1st Surfing Program
  • Tue, 2011-03-01
    Hope Edu-care Centre founded in Fish Hoek
  • Fri, 2011-04-01
    Launch of GVI’s 1st Medical Program
  • Sun, 2011-05-01
    Formal Launch for Mama’s Kitchen
  • Sun, 2012-01-01
    Assist with local eco-club
  • Sun, 2013-12-01
    Medical Project covers whole Community
Cape Town
Limpopo Province

Featured Programs in South Africa

 

Field Guide Course
Safari Field Guide Course in South Africa

Spend six months training in the African bush with an optional six months working on a game reserve

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Wildlife Research in South Africa Expedition

Join a wildlife conservation team and research Africa’s big predators

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Childcare in South Africa Volunteer Project

Work with orphans and disadvantaged children in townships in Cape Town

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Construction in South Africa Volunteer Project

Work on community construction and renovation projects in townships around Cape Town

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Sports and Surfing in South Africa

Teach township children from Cape Town how to surf

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Healthcare in South Africa Volunteer Project

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

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Teach sports in South Africa Volunteer Project

Teach children sports in a deprived township school near Cape Town

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Long Term Teaching in South Africa

Teach children literacy, numeracy and basic English in a township primary school in Cape Town

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Teaching in South Africa Volunteer Project

Teach children in one-on-one sessions in a township school in Cape Town

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Community Development in South Africa Internship

Assist with education programs in Cape Town’s townships and gain additional experience on a work placement

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Wildlife Ranger Course in South Africa

Learn about African wildlife on a 28 day course in Kruger National Park

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Wildlife Conservation in South Africa Internship

Assist with wildlife research and gain experience on a work placement

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Vervet Monkey Conservation in South Africa Volunteer Project

Conserve, research and rehabilitate one of Africa's primates

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Wildlife Conservation in South Africa National Parks Internship

Learn new skills and play a part in the long term conservation of South African national parks

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News From South Africa

Another Twenty Two Weeks to Go

...a melting pot of cultures and backgrounds and ages

Athletics Sports Cape Town South Africa
Fun at the Races

They love to run!

Media Stream

  • Heading Out to Surf
  • Ready to Go
  • Cape Town Township
  • Cape of Good Hope
  • View from Table Mountain
  • Explore South Africa
  • Girls Enjoying their Free Time
  • Explore South Africa
  • Water Kayaking During Time Off
  • Make a Difference
  • Change Your World
  • View of Cape Town
  • View from Robben Island
  • Sunset
  • Blyde River Canyon
  • Elephants
  • Beautiful South Africa
  • Table Mountain Landscape
  • Namaqua National Park
  • Experience Beautiful Scenery
  • Have the Experience of a Lifetime
  • AFRICA
  • Elephant Herd