AWARD-WINNING Volunteer & Internship Projects in Africa

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Simone Baptiste, 27, AustraliaCommunity School Volunteering, Cape Town, South Africa

“The best decision I have ever made in my life was to volunteer with African Impact in the early childhood education program. The children, staff and other volunteers I met on this journey have made a huge impact on my life as I hope I did theirs. I would 10/10 recommend doing this and hope I can do it again some time in the future!”

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Katharina Nowak, 31, GermanyReforestation & Environmental Education Project, Kenya

“Working as a volunteer on this project for six weeks was an absolute pleasure! The Placement Manager at African Impact made it easy for me to book last minute and helped with all the preparations. The team in Kenya took great care of me and went above and beyond to make my stay perfect. I learned a lot, had fun, and was thrilled to contribute to such an important project. The team is young, motivated, and focused on leading ecological restoration in Kenya, making the work exciting and varied. I also enjoyed exploring the country, experiencing the culture, and making great friends. Thanks to everyone who made this experience amazing!”

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Grant Mauthe, 25, USAPublic Health Internship, Zambia

“My month as a public health intern was truly life-changing. I highly recommend staying for a full month if possible. It takes time to settle in, but once you do, the variety of impactful work is incredible. From cleaning wounds and supporting clinics to teaching after-school clubs, every day was fulfilling. As a public health intern, I helped complete a pilot study on the local population, which was incredibly rewarding. The best part was the amazing staff and volunteers who became lifelong friends. I was initially nervous but ended up being pleasantly surprised by the entire experience.”

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Ria Syal, 19, CanadaMedical Volunteering Program, Kenya

“If you’re looking to build clinical skills as an undergraduate, this program is fantastic. I joined after my second year of undergrad in North America and had the chance to do hands-on tasks like drawing blood and vaccinating babies. Getting involved with the medical team is key. The volunteer coordinator, Neema, was incredibly supportive, checking in daily and arranging things like night shifts at the hospital. The accommodations at Brackenhurst conference center were great, with minimal mosquitoes due to the high altitude. Overall, I gained valuable experience and would highly recommend this program.”

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Alex Taylor, 32, UKWildlife Photography & Conservation Project, South Africa

“The photography course with African Impact exceeded all my expectations. It was well run and organised, catering to all skill levels. I came as just a hobbyist photographer and have developed my photography and editing so much in my time here. Outside of game drives our time was spent on assignments, editing photos and assisting the research group in the identification of animals through our photos and physical conservation. The accommodation was comfortable and tidy and included a community room to get your head down. All in all I would recommend this project to anyone with an interest in wildlife conservation who also wants to focus on their photography.”

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Carter Spawn, 21, USAPublic Health Internship, Zambia

“This internship was absolutely incredible. I felt like I was doing valuable work in the communities and schools and was able to truly see the conditions and issues in Livingstone. The accommodations were good, despite load shedding.”

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Ben Pickering, 27, UKTeaching & Adult Literacy Volunteering, Zanzibar

“The experience provided what I was looking for and surpassed my expectations. African Impact organised the experience very well - in terms of making their own school (for adults), coming up with the curriculum / exams, and marketing it well so it’s well attended by locals, with the exams recognised by local businesses. As a teaching assistant I felt I had a positive impact on the students I taught, which I found quite rewarding. African Impact also were quite accommodating in providing a rounded cultural experience - through organising various different experiences (e.g. Q&A and dancing with local Maasai tribe). I found the base very comfortable, meeting all my needs, and the food was very good.”

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Alys Fallon, 24, BelgiumDolphin Conservation Volunteer Project, Zanzibar

“I loved my stay in Zanzibar! I had done another volunteering project with a different organisation in the past and it wasn’t really ethical, but this time I could see how useful I was and how big of a difference our stay was for the project. Seeing the dolphins, getting to know them, was just amazing! the locals are incredibly nice and welcoming as was the team! I will never forget my stay in Zanzibar.”

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Kayleen Labuschagne, 22, IrelandWildlife Conservation Internship, South Africa

“The research internship I had participated in for 12 weeks was the best experience of my life! I had never done anything like this before and was quite nervous when I arrived but the staff and other volunteers/ interns made me feel right at home. The facility is amazing and kept clean twice to three times a week and the food is delicious! Being located right next to the olifant river gives you a first hand experience with the wildlife and there’s nothing as surreal as a herd of elephants coming up to camp. This internship has changed my life and would recommend it to anyone questioning themselves on whether to come here or not. Do it, you won’t regret it!”