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5 January 2024

8 Steps to Pick a Volunteer Abroad Program The beginning of your search to choose a volunteer abroad program can feel daunting. Researching how to volunteer abroad will bombard…
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29 December 2023

Why Do People Love Zanzibar Zanzibar, or the Spice Island, as it’s commonly named, is famous for its unique blend of cultures, beautiful beaches, and rich history. A leading…

21 December 2023

Why Travel to Kenya to Volunteer? When you decide to volunteer in Kenya, you’ve chosen a meaningful and transformative experience that makes a positive difference for others. With so…
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13 April 2022

What Are the 9 Benefits of Volunteering with African Impact? Development initiatives estimate that 9% of the world will live in poverty in 2021. Coincidentally, many of the worst-affected…

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Greater Kruger Area, South Africa
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Impact: Wildlife Conservation
Join African Impact and volunteer on a wildlife conservation project in South Africa! Protect the African big 5 from threats such as poaching and habitat loss.

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Zanzibar
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Live the tropical island dream whilst helping conduct dolphin research and carrying out coral reef surveys – a chance to make a lasting impact on the survival of a fragile

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Livingstone, Zambia
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One of African Impact’s first ever volunteer projects which we began in 2006 was our teaching volunteer program in Livingstone, Zambia.

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Zanzibar
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Live the tropical island dream while teaching children at local schools, teaching adult English classes, and use your skills to contribute to community development in Zanzibar.

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Cape Town, South Africa
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As a volunteer on our Early Childhood Development project, you will work in Cape Town’s townships, educating and caring for children.

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Livingstone, Zambia
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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.

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