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Medical and Hospice Support in Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa
Specific Start Dates
Impact: Healthcare
The ideal project for those Pre-Med looking for real life experience. Our Cape Town Medical project is what you are looking for.
$2,450 – $5,150
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Big Cat & Elephant Research and Conservation in Kenya

Maasai Mara, Kenya
Specific Start Dates
Impact: Wildlife Conservation
Join the African Impact team on our newest volunteer program with big cat monitoring and elephant research and conservation in the heart of the Maasai Mara in Kenya. Monitor the
$3,295 – $8,795

Non Profit Photography Course

Various
Specific Start Dates
Impact: NGO & Charity
If you’re a keen photographer with a passion for making an impact, we’d love to have you join this photography volunteer program in Africa! It’s a great opportunity to sharpen
$1,995 – $3,155
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Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteer Project in South Africa

Greater Kruger Area, South Africa
Specific Start Dates
Impact: Animal Care
Join our passionate team at a wildlife rehabilitation, rescue and release centre in the Greater Kruger Area of South Africa. Here you will help care for rescued, injured, and lost
$2,195 – $6,195
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Reforestation Volunteer Project in Kenya

Limuru, Kenya
Every Monday
Impact: Environmental Sustainability
Volunteer in Kenya and share your passion for reforestation and environmental sustainability with the people of Limuru, a rural town in Kenya’s highlands. Visit primary and secondary schools to encourage
$1,695 – $4,695

NGO Virtual Internship

Online
Various
Impact: NGO & Charity
Join our social impact NGO virtual internship program for 1 to 6 months, and discover Africa from anywhere in the world, as you bolster your resume and make a tangible
$865 – $1,660
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TEFL Teaching Internship In Zambia

Livingstone, Zambia 
Every Monday
Impact: Teaching
As a TEFL student in Livingstone, you will contribute towards community development initiatives by providing opportunities, support, and one-on-one attention that otherwise wouldn’t exist for the communities we work with.
$2,690 – $5,690
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TEFL Teaching Internship In Zanzibar

Zanzibar
Every second Monday
Impact: Teaching
Join us in Zanzibar to do your TEFL and complete your qualification. As a TEFL student in Zanzibar, you will contribute towards community development by providing support and one-on-one attention
$3,390 – $6,390
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Wildlife Photography Internship in South Africa

Greater Kruger Area, South Africa
Specific Start Dates
Impact: Wildlife Photography
Join us in the Greater Kruger Area in South Africa, and be guided by a professional wildlife photographer and other budding photographers on this internship to gain practical experience in
$5,995 – $7,995
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Public Health Internship In Zambia

Livingstone, Zambia
Specific Start Dates
Impact: Healthcare
Our Public Health internship program in Zambia is a 4-week global health program that takes place in Livingstone, Zambia. The internship is designed to improve access to, and the quality
Three women seated at desks during adult literacy class.

NGO Internship in Zambia

Livingstone, Zambia
Specific Start Dates
Impact: NGO & Charity
Discover beautiful Africa as you gain practical experience in NGO Charity operations and community development on this exciting internship with our charity, The African Impact Foundation.
$1,729 – $3,645
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Hospital-Based Medical Internship in Kenya

Limuru, Kenya
Every Monday
Impact: Healthcare
For those who are studying or qualified in a medical or healthcare field, this customized internship will provide you with unparalleled access to a range of hospitals or clinics in
$2,395 – $4,795
women talking around a table about gender equality

Gender Equality Internship

Livingstone, Zambia
Once a month
Impact: Gender Equality
Join our experienced and hardworking team in Zambia who are dedicated to improving gender equality and promoting female empowerment.
$2,395 – $4,795
Group standing together with beautiful background of the ocean.

Facilitated Wildlife Research Internship in South Africa

Greater Kruger Area, South Africa
Specific Start Dates
Impact: Wildlife Conservation
Join our research team in the Greater Kruger Area, in South Africa, and gain professional experience in a conservation-driven research initiative and wildlife internship.
$5,795 – $7,795
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Whale Conservation Volunteer Project in Mozambique

Tofo, Mozambique
June - September
Impact: Marine Conservation
Volunteer in one of the most beautiful coastal locations in Africa, getting involved in industry-leading, globally-recognised whale research. As a volunteer, you’ll explore this underwater paradise, learn about marine conservation,
£2,199 – £2,999
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Marine Biology Research Volunteer Program in Mozambique

Tofo, Mozambique
Any date
Impact: Marine Conservation
Scuba dive in Mozambique and get hands-on experience in world-class field research on a marine volunteer project designed and created by leading whale shark and manta ray scientists. With one
£2,199 – £5,999
Two sports coaching volunteers playing sports with young kids.

Sports & Community Development Volunteer Project in Zambia

Livingstone, Zambia
Specific Start Dates
Impact: Sports Development
Put your passion for sports, fitness, wellness, and nutrition to great use as you educate and train school students in the villages of Livingstone, Zambia. With physical education not in the
$1,495 – $4,695
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Christmas & Community Volunteering In Livingstone, Zambia

Livingstone, Zambia
Specific Start Dates
Impact: Teaching
Although Christmas should be a time of family and joy, for many people it is a time of sorrow and despair as they yearn for lost loved ones or struggle
$1,495 – $4,695
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Waste Reduction Volunteer Program in Zambia

Livingstone, Zambia
Specific Start Dates
Impact: Environmental Sustainability
Join our Award-winning environmental conservation volunteer program in Zambia! Volunteers assist with sustainable building using EcoBricks, upcycling initiatives, direct clean-up action, and awareness workshops in the Livingstone community.
$1,495 – $4,695
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Medical Volunteering Project in Kenya

Limuru, Kenya
Every Monday
Impact: Healthcare
This medical volunteer program supports the healthcare system in Limuru, a tea town in Kenya where the community struggles with inadequate infrastructure, overcrowding, and limited resources.
$1,695 – $4,695

Changing lives for the better...

Volunteering with projects in Africa that focus on education, children, the environment, and wildlife provides immense value both for the volunteers themselves and for the local communities they assist. On a personal level, volunteers can gain profound fulfillment from directly improving lives and communities in need. The hands-on work of teaching children, caring for animals, and preserving natural habitats also provides opportunities to develop practical skills and experience personal growth.

More broadly, these volunteer projects address critical needs in underserved African communities. By contributing their time, labour, and expertise, volunteers help expand access to schooling for children, ensure proper care and rehabilitation for injured or threatened animal species, and promote the sustainable use of natural resources. Their work helps strengthen communities, support conservation, and facilitate local development.

Volunteerism directed towards human welfare and environmental causes in Africa enables ordinary individuals to effect real change. Volunteers have the chance to forge connections with people from vastly different backgrounds and cultures. Their contributions, however modest, help expand human capabilities and protect the natural heritage of the African continent.

By bridging divides and promoting sustainable development, these projects prove that volunteerism can be a powerful force for good in the world.