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Volunteer programs in Subsaharan Africa

62 opportunities found

NGO Karonga,, Malawi

Woman Empowerment and Gender equality

18h/week Arts Teaching Sports Teaching Languages Social Work
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Karonga,, Malawi

Marketing and Communication

20h/week Photography Video Making Party Promoter Social Media
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Karonga,, Malawi

Do some social work in Malawi! We're waiting for you :)

16h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Elderly Care Child Care
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately
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NGO Karonga,, Malawi

Make an impact in rural Malawi: Join our community projects

18h/week Gardening Arts Teaching Sports
At least 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Karonga,, Malawi

Medical internship Or volunteer

16h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Elderly Care Child Care
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Karonga,, Malawi

Law & Advocate volunteer or internship

16h/week Teaching Sports Social Work Elderly Care Child Care
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Karonga,, Malawi

Web Developer and Social media

16h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 1 week Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Non-Profit School Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

"Care for Vulnerable Children – Tanzania"

25h/week Teaching Languages Social Work Child Care Kitchen Hand
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Arusha, Tanzania

Change kids lives thro admin, social media, promotion & photography

8h/week Child Care Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 14 days to 12 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Arusha, Tanzania

Change kids life by painting, decorating, house keeping & photography

12h/week Child Care Arts Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 7 days to 12 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Accra, Ghana

Join our childcare project in Africa

30h/week Arts Social Work Teaching Languages Child Care
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Accra, Ghana

Teacher for English Language

30h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Arts Teaching Languages
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

📸 Capture Change & Inspire: Content Creation Volunteer 🌍✨

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Accra, Ghana

Medical & Healthcare Volunteer

30h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Accra, Ghana

Law & Human Rights Support in Ghana

30h/week Social Work
At least 2 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Support our Daycare & Orphan Children – Love & Learn Together

25h/week Elderly Care Child Care Social Work Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

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