Volunteer Work Abroad Since 1997

South Africa

From working with children to helping conserve the country’s majestic wildlife, a volunteer in South Africa can make a real difference. Its spectacular landscapes, cities and diving can tempt any adventure-lover to volunteer in South Africa, and with 11 languages, 48 million people and 2,200 species of plant on Table Mountain alone, the number of magical reasons to volunteer in South Africa is enormous!

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Featured Programs in South Africa

 

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Join a 75km trek through Table Mountain National Park on the Hoerikwaggo Trail to support community and conservation projects

The famous sunset of Cape Town

Intern on social enterprise projects and receive career development training

Hiking one of the outdoor activities you'll do on the program

Volunteer on a social enterprise project, undertake team building adventure activities and receive career development training

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Intern at Luxury Safari lodges in South Africa and receive career development opportunities

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

Volunteer with lions in the South African bush

Assist with wildlife conservation programs and education projects in local schools 

Field Guide Course South Africa

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

Volunteer in South Africa

Plan and deliver arts and crafts workshops to children from Cape Town’s townships.

Contribute to construction projects in South Africa before taking in the Garden Route on a 4-day tour

Volunteer abroad in africa

Volunteer with children in Africa, and explore the best of two incredible countries

volunteer abroad in south africa

Volunteer in Cape Town on community and childcare initiatives, and enjoy a 4-day tour of the famous Garden Route

A unique conservation experience combining wildlife research projects with basic safari field guide techniques

Volunteer to track, study and contribute in the protection and conservation of elephants in the South African bush

Volunteer in the South African Bush and help protect the fascinating wild dog species from extinction

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Two countries, one amazing African wildlife conservation adventure

volunteer abroad in africa

Two countries, one amazing African wildlife conservation adventure

 

volunteer abroad in south africa

Volunteer on vital conservation efforts and enjoy a 4-day safari in Kruger National Park

volunteer for under 18

Discover Cape Town, South Africa on this community-based volunteer project for under 18s

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Assist with childcare & educational activities in a township orphanage or nursery while exploring South Africa

Construction Volunteering in South Africa

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

Sports Volunteering in South Africa

Teach township children from Cape Town how to surf

Volunteer Healthcare Projects in South Africa

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

Volunteer Sports Projects in South Africa

Teach children sports in a deprived township school near Cape Town

Volunteer Teaching in South Africa

Teach children literacy and numeracy in one-to-one sessions while exploring the best South Africa has to offer

Teaching Internship in South Africa

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

Wildlife Conservation Internship in South Africa

Study wildlife conservation and then gain work experience on a game reserve or with a South African conservation organisation

 

South Africa National Parks Internship

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

News From South Africa

 

After a year and a half of dedicated work to GVI, Benjamin Tupper, SANParks Coordinator, is making his next big move. 

Kaggie Orrick, GVI Karongwe's Base Manager, witnesses her first cheetah kill!

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