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Community Pre-Departure Tips Zambia

Essential Reading – Africa is Not a Country by Dipo Faloyin

A pre-arrival reading suggestion from a past volunteer. Written by Louise Waldram. I have just returned to England after…

African ImpactJanuary 24, 2025

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Teaching

Best Teaching Volunteer Projects in Africa

What Are the Best Projects for Volunteer Teaching in Africa? Choosing a teaching project in Africa can be a daunting…

African ImpactMay 2, 2025

Volunteer Accommodation on a Game Reserve

Pre-Departure Tips

What to Expect from Volunteer Accommodation

Volunteer opportunities with housing are a brilliant choice as it removes the struggle of finding your own accommodation. However, when…

African ImpactMay 2, 2025

Gender Equality

10 Reasons to Volunteer in Gender Equality

What is Gender Equality? Before exploring all the amazing reasons to volunteer in gender equality, we first need to understand…

African ImpactMay 2, 2025

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Marine Conservation Zanzibar

Everything You Need to Know About Volunteering with Dolphins

What Makes Volunteering with Dolphins So Enticing? For many, swimming with Dolphins is a top bucket list activity. Many have…

African ImpactMay 2, 2025

Community

5 Benefits of Community Volunteering in Africa

What Are the Benefits of Volunteering for the Community? The benefits of community volunteering will not only have a positive…

African ImpactMay 2, 2025

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Pre-Departure Tips

How to Choose a Volunteer Abroad Program

8 Steps to Pick a Volunteer Abroad Program The beginning of your search to choose a volunteer abroad program can…

African ImpactOctober 22, 2024

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The AI Experience Zanzibar

Why Volunteer in Zanzibar

Why Do People Love Zanzibar Zanzibar, or the Spice Island, as it’s commonly named, is famous for its unique blend…

African ImpactMay 2, 2025

The AI Experience

9 Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

What Are the 9 Benefits of Volunteering with African Impact? Development initiatives estimate that 9% of the world will live…

African ImpactMay 2, 2025

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Volunteer Testimonials Wildlife Photography

Unexpected Enthusiasm From a Wildlife Photographer Volunteer!

Unexpected Enthusiasm From a Wildlife Photographer Volunteer! Our Wildlife Photography & Conservation Project in the Greater Kruger Area provides the unique opportunity…

African ImpactSeptember 22, 2024

The Wildlife Corridor Connecting Mthimkulu to the Greater Kruger

Inside the Restoration Work at Mthimkulu Game Reserve

Freeing a Snared Elephant at Mthimkulu

The African Impact Blog – Volunteering in Africa Tips & Stories

Essential Reading – Africa is Not a Country by Dipo Faloyin

Best Teaching Volunteer Projects in Africa

What to Expect from Volunteer Accommodation

10 Reasons to Volunteer in Gender Equality

Everything You Need to Know About Volunteering with Dolphins

5 Benefits of Community Volunteering in Africa

How to Choose a Volunteer Abroad Program

Why Volunteer in Zanzibar

9 Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

Unexpected Enthusiasm From a Wildlife Photographer Volunteer!