Description

The fields and areas of our volunteer projects are as different as your interests. Our organization offers you a wide variety of affordable projects ranging from USD550 for two weeks up to USD2,000 for 3 months placements.

Volunteering with us in Africa offers you a close encounter to the people who live in rural and urban communities and it is an exciting way to get involved in our African Way of Life. Regardless whether volunteers are in high school, college, university, professional or even retired all ages are welcome to support our organization and to work with us to improve the livelihoods in African communities.

Join our projects in the areas of Environmental Conservation & Animal Welfare, Community Development, Children, Youth & Education, Cultural Research and Health Care on a daily basis and stay with us up to 3 months with possible extension up to 6 month for your GAP year.

You can also participate in our 2 weeks International Workcamp each year in August, if you are interested in transforming communities. Volunteers from all over the world come together and identify projects that can improve the lives of many. The International Workcamp is a wonderful opportunity to exchange and share experiences on diverse cultural backgrounds through hosting cultural nights and country presentations around the fireplace in the evenings.

Highlights

You promote for us 3 new volunteers and you get a 2 week placement in the project of your choice for free.

To thank our volunteers for their efforts we may provide complimentary tickets for Game Drives, Elephant Rides or White Water Rafting. We also provide free entrance to one of the Seven Wonders in the World, the mighty Victoria Falls.

Intern Types

• Agricultural Sciences
• Animal Sciences
• Archaeology
• Environmental Management
• Environmental Studies
• Food Science and Nutrition

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Fees for volunteer projects range from 550 for two weeks up to 2,000 for 3 months placement in a host family. If volunteers wish to be accommodated in a lodge, please contact us directly for the costs of palcement. Participation fee for the International Work camp is 490.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

The costs of placement include accommodation, 2/3 meals a day, airport pick-up and drop-off, national transport related to the project, public liability in case of any medical emergency, 24h support and guidance through our staff in Victoria Falls.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of up to 4

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Action Africa Volunteer & Development Programme's Mission Statement

Action Africa was been established as a volunteer & development program of Environment Africa, a registered non-profit and non.governmental organisation based in Zimbabwe, to offer volunteer opportunities within the projects of our organisation. Since our start we work together with all sectors of society to raise environmental awareness and to encourage action in order to maintain a sustainable environment for present and future generations. With each of our projects we make a difference in the livelihoods of people. Action Africa offers a safe and welcoming environment for people from all over the world who want to discover and enjoy Africa's beauty and cultures, to share their experiences and to enhance knowledge about the African way of life and its challenges.

Year Founded

1990