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Eco Programs Opportunities in Africa with Worldpackers

45 opportunities found

NGO Karonga,, Malawi

Experience and Impact the Society of the rural Malawi

25h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Farming Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Karonga,, Malawi

Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture – Volunteer Role

25h/week Painting & Decorating Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Al Haouz, Morocco

Web and social media help needed in The Atlas Mountains

20h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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Homestay Province de Zagora, Morocco

Rebuild my house (destroyed by heavy rains) desert of Tagounit

20h/week Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Homabay, Kenya

Volunteer with us in supporting vulnerable children in, KENYA

15h/week Social Work
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Farm Nuweiba, Egypt

🌱 Help Build a Dream Farm Between the Mountains and the Sea🌞

30h/week Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 1 to 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Al Haouz, Morocco

Help us and have an unique experience in the Atlas Mountains

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Permaculture project Hai, Tanzania

Beekeeping & Animal Care Volunteer (Dogs, Chickens & Bees)

20h/week Farming Cleaning Animal Care Gardening
From 1 to 10 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Meru, Tanzania

Education & Training Volunteering for Community Growth in Akheri

30h/week Animal Care Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening
From 14 to 14 days Private Room 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Shared Home Arusha, Tanzania

Volunteer & Learn at Spring River Projects

18h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 11 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Jinja, Uganda

Help Us with farming, gardening as we have fun

16h/week Farming Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Jinja, Uganda

Empowering communities. Social Work Volunteering in Jinja, Uganda

20h/week Cleaning Social Work
From 1 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Homestay ZAGORA, Morocco

From Storm to Renewal: Help Revive a Berber Homestead and Farm

20h/week Farming Building & Repairing Kitchen Hand Cleaning
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Community Garden & Food Parcel Assistant 🌱🥕

25h/week Farming
From 1 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Non-Profit Project Sindo, Kenya

Bring hope with every treatment

20h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit Project Sindo, Kenya

join us in supporting vulnerable kid for better life

12h/week Building & Repairing Kitchen Hand Animal Care Social Work
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Opportunities in farms and ecovillages in Africa with Worldpackers

How to participate in Ecological Projects in Africa

For those searching for an exchange experience outside of the norm and are interested in learning more about the eco-projects in Africa, there is an option of working on permaculture farms abroad. It's the ideal opportunity for anyone looking for more contact with nature and a desire to get your hands dirty, as the opportunities are normally in the realms of gardening, construction, repairs and caring for plants and animals. Choose the spot that best fits your profile and good luck!

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Tips for Ecological Projects in Africa

Being the continent with the most countries in the world, your trip there doesn't have to be restricted to just one country, but could be to many. With low prices and so much culture, you can take advantage and get to know many countries in the region while learning more about permaculture and the preservation of nature. The continent has destinations for all tastes, from the most popular like South Africa, Morocco and Egypt, to the more exotic like Tanzania, Kenya and Senegal.

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