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Volunteer programs in Africa

1419 opportunities found

NGO Muleba, Tanzania

Veterinarian / Animal Health Expert Traveling Volunteer

25h/week Social Work
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit School Meru, Tanzania

GAINING NEW SKILLS AND NEW LANGUAGE

18h/week Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals

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

Community Outreach & Digital Content Coordinator

20h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
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Homestay Nairobi, Kenya

Upcycling Textile

21h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Arts Social Work
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals

Non-Profit School Jinja, Uganda

Gifting a poor kid with education ❤️

18h/week Building & Repairing Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Social Project Arusha, Tanzania

NGO assistance

16h/week Web Developer Content Writer
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit School Wakiso, Uganda

Educating achild

14h/week Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

Non-Profit Project Wakiso, Uganda

Support Education & Community as a Social Work Volunteer

16h/week Child Care Social Work
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Wakiso, Uganda

Digital Skills Volunteer at Garden Library Uganda

16h/week Content Writer
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Non-Profit Project Jinja, Uganda

Transform our children for a better Education 📒

18h/week Kitchen Hand Child Care Social Work
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Non-Profit Project Kyenjojo, Uganda

Trainer/Social work

18h/week Gardening Social Work
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

NGO Butaleja, Uganda

Primary School Teaching Assistant of English or Painting and Art

16h/week Content Writer Web Developer
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

NGO Lome, Togo

Teach languages in Lome Togo 📒🌍

25h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals

NGO Wakiso, Uganda

Volunteer, bring hope & make a difference in Uganda 💖

10h/week Teaching Languages Gardening Child Care Social Work
From 2 to 12 weeks Tent 3 meals

Sustainable Community Nabidongh B, Uganda

Social work, Teachings languages and spots

25h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

NGO Jinja, Uganda

Empower youth and communities through meaningful volunteering ✨

16h/week Social Work Elderly Care Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Private Room 2 meals

Passionate about social causes? Be a volunteer in Africa!

Do you love education? Wanna change people’s lives and step out of your comfort zone? There are many ways to help as a volunteer in Africa. For example, you can be a language teacher at a local school, or an art instructor, tutor or sports coach! In the rural communities, you can be the person to start a project like a vegetable garden and raise awareness about environmental conservation. You can help schools, non-profits, farms or animal shelters. Empower communities for real change as a volunteer in Africa.

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If you decide to travel to Africa as a volunteer, there will be a lot to do in your free time. Tourism is steady in many african countries, especially for admirers of wildlife. Take for example Kenya, in East Africa, where you’ll find nature wonders like the Savannah, lakelands and Great Rift Valley. From it’s capital Nairobi, safaris visit the Maasai Mara Reserve and Amboseli National Park, offering views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania. On the other side of the african continent, Morocco is a very popular tourist destination, welcoming travelers from all over the world. 

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15 inspiring NGOs that offer free programs to volunteer abroadHow to use Worldpackers to volunteer in Africa?

At Worldpackers you’ll find opportunities to volunteer in Africa. Check our host list to see places that need help. On the host’s profile, you can also see which benefits they offer besides free accommodation, such as meals, pick up, classes, free laundry or, in some cases, certificates. Help bring change to local communities while reconnecting with nature and learning about the world. Make a profile and start your travel plans. Become a member of the Worldpackers community to schedule a trip.

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide


Time to prepare for your trip as a worldpacker!

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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