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Give some much-craved attention to girls from a township. Help them with their schoolwork, teach them vital computer skills or direct them in a play or dance show. They have few possessions but lots of enthusiasm. |
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In the typical over-crowded conditions of most schools in Cape Town pupils often find it difficult to excel in their learning due to the lack on individual attention. This teaching initiative takes children away from the classroom environment for one-on-one tuition sessions. Not only will you see the pupils reading and writing improve but through the interactive and varied teaching methods their awareness of language will develop, providing them with a vital life skill. |
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Put your medical skills to use in area with many sick children. Help out at a clinic, or, if you’re not medically qualified, get involved with education, building or community projects. |
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Set up and run sports and teaching sessions for children with virtually nothing. Introduce them to sports they don’t know, like rugby, netball and cricket, or help them improve at football. Use your initiative and you’ll be well rewarded. |
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Get involved in several projects, based around two schools. Run craft and sports sessions, work with orphans, pass on vital skills and generally help lift the area out of poverty. A varied and rewarding programme. |
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The time you give to these projects will benefit Cape Town’s underprivileged communities tremendously. Live with a local family and choose from projects including Healing Through Horses, Marine Conservation and Penguin Rescue and Cape Town for Orphans. |
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Get to know the ins and outs of this South African sanctuary. Study the history and behaviour of chimps, sanctuary management, environmental issues and sustainable tourism. You’ll take home a recognised sanctuary management certificate. |
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Spend a year in South Africa and become a fully qualified field guide. Learn about field research, game capture, patrolling and more, through practical tuition and on-the-job training. You’ll then be eligible to work all over Africa. |
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Get adventurous in Africa with the Kruger to Coast adventure, packed full of the best of what southern Africa has to offer. You’ll get the wildlife, the people/culture and the beaches as you intrepidly venture through South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique, interspersed with exciting game drives, worthwhile volunteering and chilled out beach time! |
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This unique project based in the Kruger National Park looks at the role of the game ranger in managing a game farm or wildlife reserve. It is ideal for those interested in wildlife, African conservation and people who want to learn something during their grown up gap year. |
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You will have a unique chance on this project to work closely with the beautiful black-faced Vervet monkeys, along with other African wildlife, caring for their welfare, and rehabilitating them before allowing them to be released back into their natural habitat. |
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If you are interested in African reptiles and hands on conservation, then you should consider joining this unique voluntary project. Working directly with reptile experts, your days will be varied and full of adventure.
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In this well structured complete round the world trip, spend up to an entire year travelling, volunteering, learning and exploring 4 continents. An amazing trip taking you to South Africa – India – Thailand – Malaysia – Australia - New Zealand – Ecuador and The Galapagos Islands. |
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Spend your time encountering and photographing a large variety of animals and birds, the project also involves you spending time amongst the local communities, communicating to them the areas conservational needs. |
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The project is situated at the foot of the Drakensberg Mountains to the west of the renowned Kruger National Park. The emphasis is in offering the students a unique bush experience on horseback, walking and driving, where attention is paid not only to the animals, but also to all aspects of local ecology. Volunteers complete an informal course to learn all about conservation in Africa. |
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The South African town of St. Lucia and the surrounding area has a population deeply affected by HIV/AIDS. This project is about making a difference to the communities living in the area through the tools of education, caring for those suffering and for the many children made orphans by the virus. |
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The chance to engage in the conservation and research of Great White Sharks! If you have an adventurous streak and love the outdoor lifestyle then this could be the perfect programme for you. You will have the most amazing once in a lifetime experience, as you get up close and personal with these notorious creatures! |
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This programme deals with the rehabilitation and care of abused horses in the Wild Coast area of South Africa, and is a must for anyone who really loves horses. You will ride on trails through the dramatic scenery of the Wild Coast, passing through beach lagoons and lush green game reserves. |
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This programme is perfect for those with a passion for photography and a desire to travel to Africa to observe its wildlife first hand. You will have the opportunity to watch magnificent African wildlife in its natural surroundings and learn new photography techniques, so that you can capture images that will provide you with a life long reminder of your amazing experience. |
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Behind the glamour of Cape Town's centre, there are many underprivileged townships that are in great need of assistance in many different infrastructural areas. This is the perfect project for anyone who is looking to help improve the education of underprivileged children, in a way that will make a difference to their lives. |
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If you are looking to learn more about the diversity of Africa's animals and eco-systems during a career break, this programme will provide you with a special experience. The project takes you to the forefront of numerous species re-introductions and conservation work. |
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On this volunteer programme, you have the opportunity to work with African children and contribute to the under-privileged communities in a positive way. Join this programme and really make a difference by sharing your skills through sports or computer literacy training. |
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Do you have a passion for art and wildlife? If so, join the Wildlife Conservation Art Course. Our wildlife art course offers a unique African bush experience with a focus on observing wildlife in their natural surroundings, capturing images on paper, developing and improving skills and developing the creative instinct. |
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In this rewarding programme you will have the opportunity to explore the diversity of this amazing continent and participate in a number of African community, wildlife and conservation volunteer programmes. You can really make a difference in a continent that desperately needs your help. |
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In this popular combination we offer you the opportunity to experience the very different culture, customs and traditions of these 2 very different continents. You will take part in a number of activities and rewarding volunteer placements to help you get the most from your trip. |
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