Volunteer in South Africa

Volunteer in South Africa on a Wildlife Conservation Expedition Experience Africa's large game such as lion, leopard, elephant and hyenas whilst gaining conservation and game reserve experience on this incredible wildlife research expedition based in two stunning locations of the Limpopo Province, South Africa. Volunteers will learn to monitor wildlife using tracking skills and telemetry (for collared predators) developed on the week long training program. Volunteers may also possibly get involved with the darting and fitting of radio tracking collars to lions and leopards to further research work. Volunteers can also apply their new knowledge and enjoy the cooler air during satellite camps to some of the breathtaking mountain habitats participating in conservation and biodiversity studies. Volunteers will build upon their training, gaining knowledge and developing practical field skills throughout their time on the program ensuring a well rounded, education and rewarding wildlife volunteering experience deep in the African bush.
	Dates: 2-12 weeks Costs: From $1947 for 2 weeks Email Contact: info@gviworld.com Phone Contact: +1 888 653 6028 (USA) or +44 (0) 1727 250 250 (UK) Where do I go from here? Visit the website for more information on this wildlife conservation expedition
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Volunteer in South Africa on a Monkey Conservation Project Getting involved with world-class conservation work on this volunteer project will take you to enjoy the variety of wonders that South Africa has to offer. GVI supports The Vervet Monkey Foundation, a sanctuary for over 700 primates (of which most are vervet monkeys), which is in need of volunteers who are prepared to become completely involved in the care and rehabilitation of these wonderful wild animals. Volunteers can join for four weeks and upwards, and will be fully trained in all aspects of animal care needed. Located in a beautiful region at the foot of the Wolkberg Mountains, an hour and a half drive from the Kruger National Park, you can experience the fascinating flora and fauna of South Africa and enjoy life in a traditional African bush camp.
	Dates: 4 to 12 week durations available, visit the website for upcoming start dates Costs: From $1785 for 4 weeks Email Contact: info@gviworld.com Phone Contact: +1 888 653 6028 (USA) or +44 (0) 1727 250 250 (UK) Where do I go from here? Visit the website for more information on this wildlife conservation project
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Volunteer Teaching at a Township School in Cape Town, South Africa Get involved in a progressive educational program in a township primary school situated just outside Stellenbosch and 35 minutes from Cape Town. This exciting new volunteer program aims to assist children develop their literacy and numeracy skills as well as their conversational English through dedicated one-on-one coaching or tutoring sessions. GVI together with the teachers at this primary school have designed specific 2 week programs to help children who are struggling with English and who are falling behind their peers in reading and writing. Volunteers will be given approximately 8 students who have been selected by their teachers for each 2 week rotation. This specifically designed program covers part of their curriculum as well as some fun and creative exercises which will help the students progress and grow in confidence.
	Dates: 2 to 12 week durations available, visit the website for upcoming start dates Costs: From $1692 for 2 weeks Email Contact: info@gviworld.com Phone Contact: +1 888 653 6028 (USA) or +44 (0) 1727 250 250 (UK) Where do I go from here? Visit the website for more information on volunteering with children
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Orphanage Volunteer Program in Cape Town, South Africa Situated just outside Stellenbosch and 35 minutes from Cape Town is a township where there is a orphanage for children who are in desperate need of educational enhancement. This volunteer program involves providing a safe, fun and creative environment for these children, giving them the opportunity to develop to their full potential. You will be involved in planning and implementing a program which uses, educational games, song and dance, arts and crafts, gross and fine motor co-ordination and story telling to allow these children to have fun while learning and developing at the same time.
	Dates: 2 to 12 week durations available, visit the website for upcoming start dates Costs: From $1692 for 2 weeks Email Contact: info@gviworld.com Phone Contact: +1 888 653 6028 (USA) or +44 (0) 1727 250 250 (UK) Where do I go from here? Visit the website for more information on volunteering with children
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Projects Abroad in South Africa Projects Abroad is the world’s leading short-term international volunteer organization. Projects start year-round and last from one week to a year. Opportunities exist in teaching, care, conservation, law and human rights, building, business, journalism, and veterinary medicine and sports. Programs are for ages 16+.
	Dates: Start any day you choose. Cost: Please see our website for prices. Contact: Projects Abroad, 347 West 36th Street, Suite 903, New York, NY 10018. Tel: US Toll-free 1 888 839 3535. Email: info@projects-abroad.org Website: www.projects-abroad.org
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Volunteer in South Africa with Greenheart Travel Experience the South African culture as tourists rarely do while you live and work among the people of South Africa’s Wild Coast, a relatively untouched paradise of beautiful beaches, pristine forest and waterfalls. This volunteer project focuses on developing computer literacy in South African classrooms by equipping rural schools with networked computer labs and providing education support for teachers and students. The project works with 6 rural schools, manages 4 labs with 150 computers, and teaches practical technical skills to over 1,000 learners from preschool through high school.
	Dates: Flexible, year round. Cost: Costs begin at $1390 for a two week placement including beachside accommodation and 3 catered meals daily, volunteer placement, insurance, and 24 hour support and assistance. Contact: Greenheart Travel, 746 North LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654. Tel: 1.312.944.2544 or toll free 1.888.227.6231. Email: info@greenhearttravel.org Website: www.greenhearttravel.org
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Conservation Placements in Southern Africa Whether you want to get hands-on in a wildlife rehabilitation centre, experience life as a wildlife vet, learn how to track wildlife or join a research project in a national park – volunteering with African Conservation Experience allows you to make a real difference to wildlife in southern Africa. With nearly a decade’s experience, we are the original and most experienced organisation at placing people on worthwhile conservation projects in southern Africa.
	Dates: 2-12 weeks, variety of projects available all year Cost: From US$ 2960 for 2 weeks excluding international flights Contact: African Conservation Experience, Unit 1, Manor Farm, Churchend Lane, Charfield, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucester, GL12 8LJ, UK Tel: +44 1454 269 182 Email: info@conservationafrica.net Website: www.conservationafrica.net
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Connect-123 Volunteer Programs in Cape Town, South Africa Connect-123 links you to volunteer projects in Cape Town, South Africa, according to your interests and skills, in health care, human rights, community service, education, and many other fields. Health care projects include working directly with doctors on medical research projects, providing non-medical care to patients, attending ward rounds and helping the nursing staff care for patients. Human rights, social work, and education projects include working at a legal advice center, assessing the impact of community-based interventions, helping with public health awareness campaigns, mentoring street children, teaching English, caring for infants and toddlers at orphanages, working with youth regarding issues related to HIV/AIDS, sexuality and adolescence, and helping to build schools and houses for disadvantaged communities. What's included: Finding a volunteer project that specifically meets your needs; arranging secure, high-quality, centrally-located accommodation based on your budget; assisting with local transport and providing advice on public transport routes; airport meet and greet service; a complete preparation and orientation information pack; advice, assistance, and guidance before, during, and after your stay; group-rate discounts; and 24/7 emergency support and assistance.
	Dates: Both start dates and durations are flexible. Typical durations range from 1 to 6 months. Cost: Please see website for details. Contact: Connect-123 International Internship and Volunteer Programs USA Tel: (800) 731 6406 (toll free) Email: info@connect-123.com Website: www.connect-123.com/programs/volunteer/cape-town-south-africa/
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United Planet Volunteer in South Africa — Orphanage, Homeless Shelter, Elder Care or NGO Administration Quests United Planet's Quests offer volunteers a unique blend of work, cultural immersion, and fun. All ages and skill levels are invited to apply. Everyone has something to offer! Join us for 6 or 12 months on a Orphanage, Homeless Shelter, Elder Care or NGO Administration Quest!
	Cost: Varies with duration of your stay. Dates: January or August. Contact: United Planet, 11 Arlington St, Boston MA 02116, USA. Tel.: 800-292-2316 or 617-267-7763. Email: quest@unitedplanet.org Website: www.unitedplanet.org
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Volunteer Abroad in South Africa from US$250 Affordable volunteer opportunities available in Cape Town, South Africa Volunteers can participate in Teaching, Orphanage/Childcare, Sport Development, Surf Outreach and Computer Training. IVHQ sends over 5000 volunteer travelers worldwide annually — one of the world's most popular volunteer placement organizations!
	Cost: Program Fees start from US$250. Dates: Programs start on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Duration: Volunteers can volunteer anywhere from one week to six months. Contact: International Volunteer HQ, Unit 17, 4 Buller Street, New Plymouth, 4342, New Zealand. Tel.: +64 6 758 7949. Email: volunteer@volunteerhq.org Website: www.volunteerhq.org
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African Impact
Street Children Rehabilitation — Cape Town, South Africa
Hundreds of children in the Cape Town’s inner city metro pole are living on the streets. The Woodstock based community centre will allow the South African Police Service, together with the support of volunteers, to give the children the opportunity to become valuable citizens of South Africa. Your influence will help shape their lives positively, with the eventual hope of reintroducing the children into mainstream community.

Contact: impact@africanencounter.org, www.africanimpact.com

Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme
Join Askari for the experience of a lifetime. Make a real contribution to the conservation of wilderness and get involved with wildlife research in South Africa. Live life on an active game reserve and become part of the full time management, research and conservation team.

Visit: www.askariwcp.com

BridgeVolunteers
Horse Rehabilitation Center in South Africa
Volunteers in our South Africa Cintsa Horse Rehabilitation Program can help in the care and rehabilitation of horses rescued from negligence. The Rehab Center works to give neglected horses a loving home. Volunteers will help to provide horses with necessary medical attention, food, and lots of love. Once the horses are nursed back to health, volunteers can help tame them and rebuild their trust. When the horses are fully healed andrehabilitated, they are used for trail rides to generate the necessary income to keep the center going.
Wildlife Photography Program in South Africa
Volunteers in the South Africa Photography and Conservation Program will help to create a photographic database to document the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in St. Lucia. The volunteer photographs will also be used to educate the local Zulu community about the importance of preserving indigenous plants and wildlife. Volunteers will attend a photography course taught by an experienced wildlife photographer to prepare for taking pictures of wild animals such as rhino, elephants, and possibly even leopards.
Teach Preschool Program in South Africa
Volunteers in the South Africa Teach Preschool Program will provide education and mentorship to disadvantaged children in the community of Chintsa. Volunteers will work in a supportive and professional team-teaching environment leading games, activities, and lessons every morning. Volunteers also have the option of working at the school in the afternoons and providing one-on-one mentorship to individual students. By participating in this program, volunteers will provide extraordinary learning opportunities for children living in poverty in South Africa.

Visit Website: www.bridgevolunteers.org

AVIVA
Volunteer in South Africa
A variety of volunteer social work and conservation projects throughout South Africa. See their website for details.

Contact: info@aviva-sa.com, www.aviva-sa.com

BUNAC
Volunteer South Africa offers you the chance to spend eight weeks working on a project in or near Cape Town. This is a unique opportunity for you to live in, and experience, South Africa first-hand.

Visit: www.bunac.org/usa/volunteersouthafrica

ELI—Experiential Learning International
Volunteer in South Africa
ELI partners with organizations in Cape Town to offer volunteer opportunities that benefit the locals while giving participants a unique cultural learning experience. Volunteers can work with at-risk youth, teach, help with community development projects, work with environmental projects, work at an orphanage, assist with public nutrition programs, or work with street children. 

Contact: info@eliabroad.org, www.eliabroad.org

GAP SPORTS
Volunteer Projects in South Africa
Coach sports and join community development projects in Africa and Latin America . Become a ski / snowboard instructor with work experience in Canada or learn to scuba dive and obtain PADI qualifications in South Africa.

Contact: info@gapsports.com, www.gapsports.com.

Global Crossroad
Volunteer in South Africa
Volunteer in South Africa teaching English, working in orphanages, health projects, working in a zoo, and conservation work.

Contact: www.globalcrossroad.com/southafrica/volunteer_in_southafrica.php

GoEco
Volunteer in South Africa — Tiger & Lion Park
Volunteer with rare species of tigers and lions in this beautiful region of South Africa. Learn about conservation of Africa's large cats, and have a great time with an international team of up to 20 volunteers.

Contact: goeco@goeco.org, www.goeco.org

Health Volunteers Overseas
Program in South Africa
HVO is a teaching and training organization. HVO volunteers train local health care providers. Only accepts volunteers who are doctors, nurses, and other health professionals; preference for those who have experience as educators. Most programs have a minimum of one month. Fees are minimal but volunteers cover their own airfare.

Visit: www.hvousa.org

Kameleon Adventures
Wildlife Volunteer Projects in South Africa
We offer Volunteer Work Placements on hugely valuable conservation projects in South Africa where your support is vital for the survival of many habitats and animals in Africa. Each project has been handpicked by us for the quality of the educational program, the passion of the teams and their dedication to conservation and wildlife.

Contact: info@kameleonadventures.co.uk, www.kameleonadventures.com

Modgaji Conservation and Rehabilitation Projects
Student, volunteer, and gap year program on a big five game reserve in South Africa. Assist in reserve management and running of an African wildlife rehabilitation center.

Contact: work@modgaji.co.za, www.modgaji.co.za

people and places: responsible volunteering
Volunteering in rural South Africa — school support
Although close to the popular tourist site of Addo Elephant Park, the town of Nomathamsanqa is one of the country's most deprived communities. The local school is at its heart, providing essential education despite minimal resources.
Many of the teachers are qualified and professional, and are keen to improve their teaching skills. As well as the need for educators and learners to develop their English literacy, the school’s principal has highlighted the following needs:

• quality educational materials are seldom available
• lesson planning and teaching methodologies — these are fundamental areas of modern education in which many teachers have received no training
• Information Technology — while AV Bukani has computers, computer literacy among teachers cannot be taken as read
• sports, arts and crafts practitioners are needed to work with the children to build confidence and enhance life-skills

Teachers do their best in what are challenging circumstances — often just need a bit of support and encouragement, and this is where volunteers can make a truly meaningful and mutually rewarding contribution

Contact: kate@travel-peopleandplaces.co.uk, www.travel-peopleandplaces.co.uk

Contact: kate@travel-peopleandplaces.co.uk, www.travel-peopleandplaces.co.uk

Contact: kate@travel-peopleandplaces.co.uk, www.travel-peopleandplaces.co.uk

The Savannah Cheetah Foundation
Volunteer in South Africa on a Game Preserve
As a volunteer at the Savannah Cheetah Foundation in Parys, South Africa you will have the opportunity to work closely with 9 cheetahs. You and your co-volunteer's primary responsibilities will include cutting wildebeest meat for the cheetahs and feeding them every day at 4 p.m. You will also have the opportunity to help our game ranch manager with other tasks such as repairing safari vehicles, checking fences, observing animals, etc. Finally, it is expected that you come up with a personal volunteer project that you will complete while on the preserve. These projects could include initiating a recycling program or creating an organic kitchen garden for our lodge.
The program cost includes room and board (in a beautiful game lodge), volunteer training, a volunteer-only trip to the Welgevonden game preserve (with Lions!), and necessary transportation to and from the airport and around the region.

Visit: www.scfafrica.org for more info.

SCORE—Sports Coaches’ OutReach
Volunteer in Southern Africa
Program for self-funding volunteers to coach sports and live with a family in deprived communities throughout southern Africa.

Contact: info@score.org.za, www.score.org.za.

Visions in Action
Volunteer in Africa
Six- and 12-month volunteer positions in Uganda, South Africa, and Tanzania plus short-term summer opportunities in Tanzania. Volunteers must have a degree or relevant work experience to fill positions in human rights, journalism, micro-enterprise, social work, health, environment, and research.

Contact: visions@visionsinaction.org, www.visionsinaction.org.

Volunteers for Peace
Volunteer Workcamps in South Africa
Offers over 3,000 affordable short-term volunteer opportunities abroad in 100+ countries.

Visit: www.vfp.org

Wild Life Students South Africa
Cheetah Volunteer Program
Ever dreamed of having a hands-on African wildlife experience? Join our program for three weeks and learn about conservation; work with animals like cheetahs, African wild dogs, etc. Assist the vet if a animal gets sick or injured. Do exciting stuff. Ride an elephant!

Contact: info@wildlifestudents.co.za, www.wildlifestudents.co.za

Willing Workers in South Africa
Volunteer Farm Work
WWISA arranges working volunteer holidays to South Africa and abroad.

Visit: www.wwisa.co.za

World Teach
South Africa Summer
Volunteer Teacher
We run various courses for children and adults in the township of Masiphumelele during the July holidays. These include Computers, English literacy, Math and special programs that vary from year to year. Volunteers will spend the remaining five weeks of the program working as teaching assistants in elementary and secondary schools in the South Peninsula of Cape Town. Typical volunteers are recent college graduates in their 20s, although World teach accepts older volunteers.

Contact: Center for International Development, Harvard University, 79 John F. Kennedy St., Box 122, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA; (617) 495-5527; info@worldteach.org; www.worldteach.org.

WorkTravelSA.org
Conservation Volunteering in the Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa
The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve comprises 53 392 hectares of private land adjoining the Kruger National Park (KNP) on its western boundary in the area known as the Greater Kruger National Park. There are no fences between the KNP and Timbavati with the wildlife roaming free between these areas. There are over 40 mammal species in the Timbavati including the Big Five of Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant as well as 360 species of bird life.

Contact: conservation@worktravelsa.org; www.worktravelsa.org