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- Gender Equality
- Medical and Healthcare
- NGO Photography
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- Teaching
- Conservation
- Animal Care
- Environmental Sustainability
- Marine Conservation
- Wildlife Conservation
- Wildlife Photography
- Community
- INTERNSHIP PROJECTS
- Community
- Nonprofit & Charity
- Teaching
- Wildlife Conservation
- OVERLAND TOURS
- Kenya
- Mozambique
- South Africa (Cape Town)
- South Africa (Gansbaai)
- South Africa (Greater Kruger area)
- South Africa (Mossel Bay)
- South Africa (Tzaneen)
- Zambia
- Zanzibar
- Zimbabwe
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Why African Impact
We are leaders in volunteer travel, helping to create lasting change
Since 2004, African Impact has delivered life-changing and responsible volunteer and internship projects across Africa. We are award winning experts who live and breathe everything Africa. Our projects are developed and grown hand-in-hand with local communities, so join us and be part of something good!
Volunteer in Africa
Volunteering in Africa is a transformative experience. It not only challenges and dispels stereotypes about the continent and its people but also fosters a cultural exchange that enriches both you and the local community.
Intern in Africa
Looking for adventure with purpose? An internship in Africa might be just what you need, whether you’re taking a gap year, wrapping up your studies, or exploring a career change. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field or to find out if it’s the right path for you.
Pre-Medical Internship in Zambia
Embark on an intensive 2-week pre-medical project in Zambia that bridges theoretical knowledge with hands-on healthcare experience in under-served communities. This exclusive internship, specially designed for pre-med students, integrates home-based care visits, clinic shadowing, and specialized workshops focused on HIV research, offering you unparalleled exposure to global health challenges. There is only one date available for next year!
Featured Projects
Here are our past volunteers and interns favourite projects, along with some staff picks. Don’t forget to wishlist your favourite projects, they can then be accessed using the heart icon in the top right.
Need Guidance? Start Here
Are you unsure where to start, or would prefer to speak with one of our team members? Just answer a few questions and we’ll find something suitable together.
Make an Impact as a Volunteer or Intern in Africa
Deep dive into our Impact areas, each designed hand in hand with the communities.
Find Your Project Destination in Africa
African Impact offers exciting and diverse volunteer and internship projects in 6 different destinations in Africa, each with their own impact areas. Scroll left and right above or pick an area on the map to view them all.
Find your Project Destination in Africa
African Impact offers exciting and diverse volunteer and internship programs in 6 different destinations in Africa, each with their own impact areas. Scroll left and right to view them all.
Why Volunteer or Intern With African Impact?
We Live and Breathe Africa
Volunteering and interning in Africa is what we do, it’s in our DNA. We’ve built our very own projects – hand-in-hand with local communities – since 2004!
We Are About Real, Measurable Change
Truly understanding the impact of our projects – and your contribution – is the only way to justify bringing you here and what makes us industry leaders.
We Are With You All The Way
It’s our responsibility to ensure that every aspect of your experience is incredible – we really care about that.
Our Commitment in Africa to Sustainable Development Goals
Our African Impact owned and run projects are committed to supporting 10 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established in 2025.
Awards & Affiliations
There are many responsible tourism awards that we take great pride in being affiliated with. These awards not only affirm the high quality and responsible management of our projects but also give recognition to our project teams who work so hard to create a great volunteer experience on the ground.
Safety & Support
Our projects prioritize the safety of participants, staff, communities, and the environment through comprehensive measures.
Our comprehensive approach demonstrates our commitment to creating a safe environment for all involved in our projects, balancing prevention, immediate response, and ongoing risk management.
Recent Reviews
We love our projects, but it is always more powerful to hear it from others.
Here is what our volunteers have to say about us:
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT FEES?
Unlike many volunteering organizations, at African Impact we aim to include as many costs associated with volunteering within the project fee that we advertise. The project fee for all of our projects include;
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Project equipment & resources
- Arrival & departure transfers
Costs not included in the advertised project fees are;
- Visa costs & travel insurance
- Private transfers
- Optional weekend activities
- Snacks & souvenirs
WHAT LANGUAGES DO I NEED TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK IN ORDER TO JOIN A PROJECT?
English is the most prevalent language across all of our projects. It is how you will communicate with our teams at the bases, and may even be how you communicate with community members during interactions. Our project coordinators are versed in multiple local languages, depending on where they are based, and will always be able to provide translations if necessary.
For Teaching Volunteer projects, you will be required to have a good level of English in order to teach learners whose first language is not English.
HOW DO VOLUNTEER PROJECTS DIFFER TO INTERNSHIPS?
Internships run from a minimum of 4 weeks onwards and most available internships require you to have some level of existing experience. Please refer to the Participant Requirements section of the internship project pages for more details.
DO VOLUNTEERS USUALLY TRAVEL TO PROJECTS ALONE OR IN GROUPS?
Most of our volunteers embark on their journey solo, though we also welcome group bookings. Given the popularity of our projects and our limited start dates, it’s quite common for multiple volunteers to arrive simultaneously. This shared arrival often fosters an immediate sense of camaraderie among participants. You’ll likely find yourself in the company of fellow volunteers from diverse backgrounds, all eager to begin their African Impact experience.
WHAT ARE THE VISA REQUIREMENTS TO TRAVEL TO AFRICA?
It would be advisable to check with your local embassy, or government website of the country you plan on visiting. Our team of Destination Specialists are also able to assist you and provide guidance if you require it.