Cape Town Township Kinder Kids, 1 week
Help out at this established childcare centre in Masiphumelele township near Cape Town. The centre takes care of over 60 children aged from three to six years during the day whilst their parents go out to work. It's a big job, looking after all these lively, enthusiastic kids and the project need...
Travel Dates: until 31 December 2019
Tanzania Help Kids, 2 weeks
The rich culture and huge diversity of Tanzania offers many different travel experiences. Projects across three locations welcome volunteers to help in community kinders, primary or secondary schools. You'll teach English, art, sport, music or technology or get involved help staff look after th...
Travel Dates: until 31 December 2019
Helping Kids in Kenya, 2 weeks
Despite Kenya being popular with tourists and despite English being one of the official languages, students in the off-the-beaten-track rural areas of Kenya have very little chance to meet and interact with English-speaking foreign visitors. The ability to speak the English language properly wil...
Travel Dates: until 31 December 2019
African Wildlife Rehab, South Africa, 2 weeks
Holding, caring for and living with African wildlife is beyond most people's wildest dreams. Yet this is your opportunity to do just that, by volunteering at this incredible sanctuary where injured and orphaned animals and birds find a safe home and time for rehabilitation. With conservation at ...
Travel Dates: until 31 December 2019
African Wildlife Sanctuary, 2 weeks
On this exciting project volunteers have a rare opportunity to actively participate in the conservation, rehabilitation and research of African wildlife. The sanctuary provides a safe refuge for orphaned, injured or problem' wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, caracals, wart...
Travel Dates: until 31 December 2019
Big 5 African Wildlife Research, 2 weeks
One of the very finest authentic wildlife experiences on the planet - a dream come true for anyone with a passion for African wildlife, or anyone who has ever dreamed of the true heart of Africa. You'll be actively involved in tracking and researching the African Big 5 on a spectacularly beauti...
Travel Dates: until 31 December 2019
Make a real difference
Countries in Africa are among some of the poorest in the world with harsh natural conditions and a drastic shortage of necessities like clean drinking water, medical care and sometimes safe places to sleep. The people of Africa are wholly deserving of your effort to help them overcome the challenges faced by developing nations. Along the way you will meet unique people who want to share their culture and what little they have to give as thanks. Many volunteer programs in Africa are focussed on empowerment with holistic approaches giving people the skills they need to take control of their own futures.
While volunteering in Africa you will work closely with local residents getting to know their way of life, learning about strongly held customs and taking part in traditional celebrations. Spend some time in Zanzibar's schools to interact and share your knowledge with smiling children, joining a football game in the afternoon. Depending on your skills and strength, you can spend a week or two at a Zambia medical facility, build a community from the ground up in Kenya or lend your expertise practically anywhere across the great desert plains.
If working with endangered wildlife appeals to you, visit Mozambique to study the mighty whale sharks or track and observe the Big Five African animals in the south (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalo). There are many wilderness and conservation projects that would love to have you on board! If you are keen to embark on a humanitarian mission travelling, working and learning at the same time, get in touch with a Flight Centre consultant about volunteering in Africa. Flight Centre can book your flights, accommodation, transfers and necessary travel documentation so you can get straight into it and start making a real difference.