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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Deep dive into our Impact areas, each designed hand in hand with the communities.
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.
This part of Africa offers the perfect balance of stunning nature, incredible landmarks, fascinating history, and so much more. There’s a reason this incredible country is consistently rated as one of the top travel destinations in the world!
This East African country is a favourite travel destination for many travellers – with world-renowned sites like the Maasai Mara Game Reserve on your doorstep, you can see why! And we believe it has some of the best wildlife viewing on the continent.
Think endless white sandbanks, crystal clear turquoise waters and breathtaking marine life. Home to some of the world’s finest beaches, stretching along the coast of the characteristically warm Indian Ocean, Mozambique is like no other.
With one third of the country made up of national parks as well as being home to one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Zambia holds everything that there is to love about Africa. This unique landlocked country is big, it’s bold and full of incredible wildlife.
This tropical island paradise, located just off the coast of Tanzania, boasts palm tree-lined beaches, crystal clear waters teeming with marine life, and a unique blend of cultures. And don’t forget the white sand beaches you’ll see everyday.
A beautiful setting that boast an abundance of diverse wildlife and varied landscape – ranging from vast grassy savannas to tropical forests. This is the place to be if you are interested in the conservation of Black Rhinos!
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.
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!
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.
It’s our responsibility to ensure that every aspect of your experience is incredible – we really care about that.
Our African Impact owned and run projects are committed to supporting 10 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established in 2025.
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.
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.
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:
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;
Costs not included in the advertised project fees are;
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.
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.
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.
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.
