Volunteer in South Africa

South Africa

From working with children to helping conserve the country’s majestic wildlife, a volunteer in South Africa can make a real difference. Its spectacular landscapes, cities and diving can tempt any adventure-lover to volunteer in South Africa, and with 11 languages, 48 million people and 2,200 species of plant on Table Mountain alone, the number of magical reasons to volunteer in South Africa is enormous!

Timeline

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Tue, 2001-05-01

First volunteers arrive on Karongwe
Sun, 2006-10-01

Expansion to Venetia
Sat, 2009-08-01

Launch of 1st Cape Town Projects
Sun, 2009-11-01

South Africa Government acknowledges GVI
Fri, 2010-01-01

Launch of GVI’s 1st Sports Program
Sat, 2010-05-01

Further journal publications
Sat, 2011-01-01

Launch of GVI’s 1st Surfing Program
Tue, 2011-03-01

Hope Edu-care Centre founded in Fish Hoek
Fri, 2011-04-01

Launch of GVI’s 1st Medical Program
Sun, 2011-05-01

Formal Launch for Mama’s Kitchen
Sun, 2012-01-01

Assist with local eco-club
Sun, 2013-12-01

Medical Project covers whole Community

Cape Town

Limpopo Province

Featured Programs in South Africa

Professional Field Guide Course in South Africa

Take six months to train in the African bush to then have the option to work full time on a game reserve

Wildlife Conservation Expedition in South Africa

Get trained as a skilled volunteer to help conserve the wildlife of South Africa on this well established conservation program

Volunteer in an Orphanage in South Africa

Assist with childcare & educational activities in a township orphanage while exploring Cape Town

Volunteer on Construction Projects in South Africa

Assist with construction projects throughout community townships around Cape Town

South Africa Sports and Surfing Project

Ride some waves with the excitable children of Cape Town

Healthcare Volunteer Program in South Africa

Help run educational workshops on primary healthcare in Cape Town’s townships

Teach Sports in South Africa

Teach children sports in a township school near Cape Town

Volunteer Teaching Program in South Africa

Assit children with literacy and numeracy in one-on-one sessions in a townships outside of Cape Town

South Africa Teaching Internship

Engage in Cape Town’s township’s educational programs while gaining valuable experience on a work placement

South Africa Wildlife Conservation Internship

Study wildlife conservation and get work experience with a conservation organization or on a game reserve

South Africa Volunteer Vervet Monkey Conservation

Join this hands-on project to rehabilitate, study, and conserve an African primate

National Parks Internship Program in South Africa

Gain valuable skills and play a vital role in conserving South African national park wildlife

Moments with "Scar", the resident male leopard

By far one of the largest leopards (Panthera pardus) on the reserve, Scar is also one of the most relaxed. He is easily distinguishable from any other leopard on Karongwe as he has a large scar over his left eye and it’s always an exciting pleasure to come across him.