Volunteer Projects

The Volunteer 4 Africa database is very easy to use and allows you to instantly get comprehensive information about projects that match your requirements. Whether you want to take part in a wildlife conservation project, help street children, or spend some time working abroad as part of your gap year, we are confident our database will help you find the perfect volunteer placement in Africa.

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There are hundreds of organizations looking for volunteers and some examples of the projects you could join as a volunteer or intern are given below. Please be aware that our database acts as a complete information service for each project (i.e. description, location, email, website, phone, fax, language requirements, age requirements, commitment, cost etc). One of the key features of the database is the hyperlink function. If you click on any website address a new web browser will open allowing you to use the database and view other websites simultaneously.

	Volunteer at Children's Village - This project works to advance the education of gifted but deprived children. It needs volunteers to help with English lessons and homework, sports and other activities. No formal qualifications required, just lots of energy and enthusiasm. Volunteers receive free accommodation and food.
	Help Women and Children - This project provides the opportunity to help women and children by sharing your knowledge and expertise (fundraising, teaching, computers, economics, HIV/AIDS & health, construction). The project costs £90 per month which includes accommodation, food and pick-up.

	Volunteer at Orphanage - This project creates inspiring educational opportunities for orphaned, rescued and abandoned children. It is looking for chefs, writers, film makers, artists, teachers, dancers, musicians and singers. Volunteers can stay at the orphanage for free. Food is provided during working hours.
	Volunteer in Ecolodge - This project requires volunteers with knowledge and/or experience of ecotourism, hospitality, conservation, French and English language teaching, and sustainable development. Volunteers receive free board and lodging.
	Help with Children and Youth - This project is looking for volunteers to assist with: crèche/kindergarten work; afterschool care, food and nutrition programs, sports events; educational workshops, youth camps, health campaigns, arts & crafts workshops, music and dance, website design, etc. Free accommodation and food.
	Volunteer Wildlife Rangers - This project offers various ways to contribute to the conservation of marine turtles, depending on your experience and the time you have available. Long term wildlife rangers receive free accommodation and a food allowance, short term volunteers pay £8.30 per night for accommodation.
	Community Television Station - This project is looking for interns to join its team of professionals working to create and implement television programming. Interns are provided with airport pick-up/drop-off, orientation, 24/7 emergency support, daily food (breakfast and dinner) and accommodation for £75 a week.
	Work for Green Newspaper - This publication seeks anyone who's passionate about the earth and would like to help. The role entails everything to do with an online publication, attending eco events, writing up stories, finding adverts, etc. The volunteer receives free accommodation in a comfortable house with garden.
	Teach English - This school is looking for enthusiastic and motivated volunteers who can work as English teachers for a minimum period of 3 months. Some experience in teaching English and working with children is preferred. Volunteers receive free accommodation, food (3 local meals) and some pocket money.
	Sea Turtle Conservation - This project seeks volunteers to assist in all aspects of conservation and research. Duties include beach patrols, beach clean-ups, education and awareness work. No previous experience is required. The project costs between £7 and £10 per day which includes lodging, all meals, and airport pick-up.
	Volunteer Teaching Programme - This project is designed for seasoned educators who have the time and desire to share their expertise with new teachers. Content areas include but are not limited to English, technology, maths and the sciences. Volunteers receive free board and lodging plus some medical coverage.
	Fully Funded Volunteer Placement - This project is for 18 to 25 year olds (UK only) who wouldn’t otherwise be able to visit a developing country and get involved with global issues of justice and poverty. It is fully-funded for the volunteer which means the airfare, travel insurance; vaccinations, accommodation, food, etc, are covered.
	Volunteer in EcoVillage / Workshops in Permaculture - Volunteers have the opportunity to experience an African ecovillage. A series of workshops covering permaculture design, eco-village development, sustainable building technology and land care are offered. Volunteers contribute £5 per day for their food and accommodation.
	Organic Fruit and Wine Farm - This farm specialises in organic farming techniques, producing wine, brandy, port, olive oil, nuts, dried fruits, etc. Work entails viticulture and other agriculture, alien vegetation removal, fynbos restoration, development of hiking trails. Volunteers receive free accommodation and a small stipend.
	Regeneration Project - Volunteers are needed to help train local residents in hotel skills, building skills, computer literacy, accountancy and business, helping to provide sustainable employment. Volunteers receive their airfare, board and lodging, and a £200 per month wage.

Community Service Project - This home for children and young adults with disabilities is looking for the following volunteers: nutritionist; fundraiser; physiotherapist; speech therapist; and occupational therapist. Volunteers are provided with free accommodation, meals and contribution towards health insurance.

Volunteer at Lion Sanctuary - This project provides the unique opportunity to become a part of a team of dedicated animal carers and experience the day to day running of a lion sanctuary. Volunteers pay £80 per week for private accommodation and are responsible for preparing their own meals (kitchen provided).

	Research Volunteer - This private nature reserve invites proposals for research and study. Among the areas for potential research are: Baboons and their interactions with humans; Leopards and their relationship with farmers; and climate change. Volunteers receive free accommodation with facilities to prepare their own food.
	Project Assistant - Volunteers are required to assist with building a lodge/camp and guiding of multi day river trips. On completion of the river guide training, volunteers will get a certificate which can be used on all rivers around the world. The project costs £325 per month for board and lodging.
	Couple Required to Manage Holiday Apartments - This property is right on the beach which is great for surfing, paragliding and kitesurfing. A French speaking couple is required to run the holiday apartments for one year commencing January 2011. An apartment and a percentage of the turnover is offered.
	Volunteer Programme Officer - This radio station is needs a volunteer to train its staff. The volunteer should be a specialist in mass communication and be prepared to work hard to build capacity. The volunteer will receive free accommodation, food, and be reimbursed for in-country travel and other work related costs.
	Paragliding/Tourism Project - This outdoor adventure company is looking for someone to assist its team in their work (administration, accounting, marketing, public relations, etc). This is a fabulous opportunity to gain experience in the tourist industry. The position is self-funded and accommodation starts at £200 per month.
	Advance Education in Rural Communities - This project is looking for volunteers to teach English, run drama/dance workshops, and raise awareness of HIV/AIDS, conservation issues and techniques. Some experience of working with children preferred. Volunteers provided with accommodation and kitchen at minimal cost (£5 per day).
	Volunteer at Primate Sanctuary - This project needs volunteers to fill the following positions: multilingual rangers/guides; students with photography/filming skills for documenting primates; volunteer coordinator; veterinarian. Accommodation with fully equipped kitchen provided but food costs extra (approx. £20 per week).
	Volunteer Teachers - This project is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to work as volunteer teachers. It requires English language (TEFL certificate required) and qualified Mathematics and Science teachers. Volunteers contribute £350 to cover internal flight, accommodation and food for 6 or 12 months.
	Field Project Volunteers - This chimpanzee project is looking for someone to champion the cause, as opposed to just rescuing and taking care of infants. Volunteer duties fall into four categories: education, community development, research and administration. Volunteers receive free housing with cooking facilities.
	Organic Farming Project - This is a good opportunity to learn about tropical agriculture and interact with local communities. In exchange for their work the project offers volunteers free accommodation and meals, social and cultural exchanges, and bucket loads of fun.
	Horse Carer - This project welcomes volunteers to help with the animals in its care, particularly people with practical experience with horses. People with no equine experience can help with cleaning stables and carrying out repairs, etc. There is no cost to participate but volunteers are responsible for covering the cost of their stay.
	Football Project - This project runs football training workshops to educate children and young people about HIV/AIDS. The activities are designed to raise awareness and promote prevention. It seeks volunteers to help coach and run the workshops. The project costs £38 week which includes board and lodging.
	Volunteer at Mountain Retreat - This down to earth farm offers a variety of work ranging from fieldwork, building or renovation, hiking trail maintenance, and gardening, to the cleaning of guest rooms/cottages, helping in the kitchen and chopping wood etc. Volunteers receive free accommodation and food.
	Sniffer Rat Internship - This project trains rats to detect land mines and tuberculosis. Interns can learn about and be part of the work. People with communications and donor support experience preferred. International flight, community housing and a small living stipend are provided.
	Volunteer in Small Orphanage - This is a unique opportunity to fully experience a new culture while helping to improve the general welfare and education of the orphans. This farming orphanage retains all the traditional charm of the surrounding hillside villages. The project costs £18 per week for board and lodging.
	Chimpanzee Rescue Centre - Volunteers get involved with various operations at the sanctuary and the work includes helping with chimpanzee care and feeding, maintaining project equipment, assisting with construction projects, painting, and other manual tasks. Free accommodation and vegetarian meals are provided.
	Tour Leaders and Drivers - This company seeks tour leaders and drivers for all its tours in East and Southern Africa throughout the year. These positions require professional and self-motivated people. Most expenses are covered including a contribution towards flight costs after a set period of employment.
	Volunteer in Children's Home - This project is committed to reducing the number of children living on the streets. The Home welcomes volunteers with skills in a variety of areas including computer/IT, music, health, visual arts, marketing and communications. Free to participate but volunteers cover their living expenses.
	Tropical Organic Permaculture - This project offers vocational training to practising and prospective farmers. Volunteers can help out with various aspects of the programme (i.e. raising seedlings, planting trees, maintaining the forest garden, design projects, etc). One-off contribution of £60. Volunteers receive free accommodation.

	Maasai Project - Volunteers work amongst the Maasai tribe of Kenya, close to the Maasai Mara Game reserve. Volunteers can work in a centre for Maasai women and girls or teach at primary and secondary schools. £358 per month which includes in-country orientation, training, meals, accommodation and supervision.
	Volunteer at Children’s Home - Volunteers help care for needy orphans and less fortunate children. They can get involved in a wide variety of activites (i.e. childcare, teaching, sports, health programs, etc). The project costs £225 for the 1st month, £130 for the 2nd month and £95 for the 3rd month (includes lodging and all meals).
	Medical Clinical Volunteers - This project is looking for clinical mentors in a wide variety of medical specialities including general medicine, primary care, paediatrics, child health, HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases, and many other fields. Airfare and local living expenses (accommodation, etc) are covered whilst on assignment.
	Help Children from Disadvantaged Backgrounds - Volunteers are needed for orphanage work, medical work, administrative duties, and teaching. There are also research opportunities in fields such as engineering, women studies, medicine, psychology, and sociology. The project costs £12.50 per week for board and lodging.
	Student Services Internships - This project is dedicated to helping orphans and other socially vulnerable young people pursue a university education. It is seeking interns to support office staff with computer training, language training and career development activities. Interns receive free housing but cover food costs.
	Sustainable Development - This project is based on an idyllic stretch of palm-lined beach. It uses the profits of ecotourism to benefit local communities. Volunteers are needed for teaching, conservation, construction and catering assignments. £50 per week for accommodation, food, water and airport transfers.
	Health & Education Project - This project enables communities to improve their health and education and to build a sustainable economy and environment. Volunteers can get involved in various tasks according to their skills and experience. The project costs £5 per day which includes local transport, meals and accommodation.
	Enlightenment & Empowerment - This project addresses the needs of women and teenage girls. Volunteers are required in the following fields: social and political science; education; computers; tailors and dressmakers; business administration and management. Free accommodation with facilities to prepare your own food.
	Veterinarians - This project strives to improve the terrible condition of stray cats and dogs. Its mobile clinic travels to villages to offer sterilisation and treatments. It is looking for qualified vets to help with an ongoing mass sterilisation campaign. Free accommodation and a generous monthly stipend provided.
	Meerkat Research Project - Volunteers learn a range of valuable skills and field techniques including observation, radio-tracking, research design, data handling and analysis. Accommodation is provided, and volunteers are paid a monthly allowance to cover their food and a contribution to their travel costs.

	Volunteer Field Assistants - This project studies the behaviour and ecology of Baboons. Volunteers are needed to assist with fieldwork on the project. The travel and subsistence costs of volunteers in the field will be covered by the project. Volunteers also receive a contribution towards the costs of their return flight.
	International Work Camps - This project brings together individuals from around the world for 2 week work camps. Participants work together as an international team on different kinds of projects (i.e. social, environmental, construction etc). Work camps cost £150 per participant which includes accomodation and all meals.
	Art Workshop Volunteer - This projects aims to unearth the creative and artistic talents of children and youth. Volunteers can get involved in workshop sessions and other activites. The project costs £300 per month which includes accommodation, 2 meals per day, 24 hour support, airport pick-up and drop-off, and a series of events.
	Cheetah Outreach - The aim of this project is to make as many people as possible aware of the plight of the cheetah and to campaign for its survival. The daily duties of volunteers include working hands-on with the public, food preparation, cleaning and various other tasks. Accommodation and food is provided.
	Socio-Ecology of Small Mammals - This is a great opportunity for anybody who wants to get more experience in field work relating to evolution, ecology and behaviour before starting an MsC or PhD project. Volunteers pay £60 per month for accommodation at the research station. Volunteers must buy and prepare their own food.
	Assist Rural Communities - This project is looking for enthusiastic volunteers who have some experience of working with children. It needs people to teach English, run drama/dance workshops, and raise awareness of HIV/AIDS, conservation issues and techniques. Volunteers will spend around £5 per day on accommodation and food.
	Help Build Healthy Sustainable Communities - This project is looking for volunteers with experience of fundraising and for special needs programmes (i.e. arts and crafts, breakdancing, education, health, human rights, nutrition, vocational training etc). Volunteers receive free accommodation but cover their food costs (£2 per day).
	Share your Skills - this project aims to resolve unemployment issues by providing practical training in sectors where employment opportunities exist. Volunteers are required to teach mechanical engineering, carpentry, welding, vehicle driving/maintenance, fabric arts. Free accommodation, food, transport and other benefits.
	Distribute Footballs to Impoverished Areas - This project provides the opportunity to do some rewarding and fun charity work while you are abroad. Volunteers are provided with the balls, who then give them out once they arrive at their destination. All you need to get involved is a little bit of space in your backpack or suitcase.
	Conservation & Community - This project seeks volunteers for its permaculture gardens and rehabilitation site. Volunteers can get involved in habitat preservation work, alongside reputable conservation organisations such as the WWF. Volunteers receive free accommodation and basic food for the duration of their stay.
	Penguin Conservation - Volunteers at this sea bird rehabilitation centre are taught how to catch, hold, feed and tube feed Penguins, in addtion to many other tasks such as cleaning pens and assiting in the intensive care unit. No special skills required as all necessary training is provided. The project costs £70 for 6 weeks.
	Volunteer in Schools - The role of the volunteer is to facilitate programmes that improve the education of children at school. Your imagination is the limit. Volunteers are charged £20 per month for accommodation and £5 per day for food (3 meals daily). An airport pick-up is available for £15.
	Yoga Teacher - An experienced yoga teacher is required to teach mixed level classes at various beach front locations and help run yoga retreats. You will receive a monthly wage, accommodation, all meals, flights from Europe, and the opportunity to live by the ocean in the sunshine, learn or improve your surfing.
	Volunteer in Rural Tribal Village - This project introduces new ideas to improve the lives of local people. There are opportunities to get involved in permaculture farming, arts and crafts, honey farming, herbs and nutrition, sport coaching. The project costs £14 per day which includes accommodation, food and laundry service.
	Community Development - This project provides the opportunity to help out at an orphanage, a women's centre and a school. Volunteers get involved in various tasks such as providing child care and English lessons. Accommodation is available for £9 per night including meals and laundry service.
	Volunteer at Children’s Home - Volunteers are invited to share their time or expertise with the children. There are opportunites in childcare, healthcare, teaching, administration, fundraising, building/carpentry, and many other areas. The project costs £10 per day which covers guesthouse accommodation and food.
	Medical Professionals – Volunteers (doctors, nurses, midwifes and psychologists) are required to help care for people who are victims of natural disasters, war, famine, disease, political repression and poverty. Transportation (flight), housing and food are provided, plus volunteers receive monthly living allowance (£200) and wages.

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