Volunteer Abroad in Africa

Volunteering Programs with Projects Abroad

If you want to spend a period of time working as a volunteer abroad in the developing world, look no further than Projects Abroad. We have directly-employed staff in every destination that will organize all aspects of your project, and guide you through your time with us. Learn More

Elective Africa

Elective Africa has been organizing medical electives and projects placements in Africa for over 10 years. We are not some online reference bureau that takes your application and hands you over to some unknown project in some foreign land. We have designed these medical electives and projects ourselves and we have staff on the ground supporting all our placements. Learn More

Program fees from $180! Apply now with IVHQ.

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) provides safe, quality and extremely affordable volunteering placements in developing countries all over the world. Learn More

Volunteering Solutions

One of the main reasons to start Volunteering Solutions was to provide highly safe, meaningful and affordable volunteer programs abroad. Although there are many companies providing the same services as we are, our aim is to provide the most affordable and high quality volunteer programs. Learn More

Global Volunteer Network

Our vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals. Learn More

Volunteer in Africa with Cross-Cultural Solutions

Volunteer Abroad is the perfect short-term international volunteer experience, designed with flexibility and individual attention in mind so we can meet your needs and interests while ensuring that your time spent is effectively contributing to a positive impact on the community. Learn More

International Student Volunteers

Now is the time to extend your reach to the world! ISV programs are for everyone who wants to make a leap of difference abroad! ISV does quality programs with the combination of informative, hands-on, and educational volunteer projects, mixed with exciting adventure programs in a safe and well-organized environment as well as fun and supportive staff. Learn More

Volunteer Abroad with ProWorld

Volunteers experience daily life with a local family while developing cross-cultural communication skills. ProWorld's homestay families are close community friends who provide warm, safe, and authentic living experiences. Learn More

Basecamp International Centers

BaseCamp International Centers' Volunteer Abroad Program has numerous placements overseas - from Social to Building projects. We have individual placements and group projects available all year only for you. Come make a difference with BaseCamp! Learn More

Kaya Responsible Travel

Kaya gives you the opportunity to volunteer abroad, learn a language abroad, gain valuable work experience overseas, take a gap year or become TEFL qualified. With over 200 volunteer projects and work experience opportunities in more than 20 countries across the globe, Kaya can offer you a world of choice! Learn More

United Planet

United Planet's holistic approach integrates international, local, and online initiatives to facilitate ongoing engagement. All United Planet programs create points of access for people of all cultures, nationalities, ages, and socio-economic classes to participate worldwide. Each program feeds into and builds momentum for the other. Learn More

GoEco

GoEco was created by experienced volunteers for people who are eager to travel and contribute to the community, wildlife and environment they visit. Based on years of practice and in-depth field reports, GoEco presents you a careful selection of excellent yet affordable volunteer and ecological minded vacations Learn More

Foundation for Sustainable Development

Foundation for Sustainable Development has 53 programs in 8 different locations. Programs are offered in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, India, Kenya and 3 other countries. Learn More

ELI-Experiential Learning International

Whether you are a student, a professional, or a retiree, there is a wide world to explore, with endless opportunities to learn. Welcome to ELI, a non-profit organization that creates volunteer, internship, and study abroad opportunities for the globally-minded who want a travel experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Learn More

GeoVisions

GeoVisions … We’re small enough to pay close attention to our students and our employers, and large enough to give you the support and resources you need to be assured of a rewarding international experience. Learn More

Volunteer Work Abroad Opportunities

Love Volunteers is the most affordable way to volunteer and help local communities in developing countries. Whether you have a passion for teaching, construction, medical work, helping children or the elderly, helping people living with HIV/AIDS, we have a volunteer work abroad program that will suit you - and probably one in each continent. Learn More

Volunteer with Global Vision International

Global Vision International work with local charities, government bodies and community organizations across the world, helping them to find volunteers to work on a wide range of worthwhile and vitally important projects. Learn More

Volunteer and Make an Impact

With over 5 years experience facilitating quality volunteer programmes, we are the African specialists in Volunteering. Join our noble community and conservation efforts in Southern and East Africa. Learn More

UBELONG

UBELONG is a social venture based in Washington, DC quickly becoming the recognized leader in short-term international volunteering. Without compromising safety, impact or flexibility, we offer the most affordable one week to six month opportunities in Asia and Latin America. We are led by former volunteers, international development professionals and university professors. Learn More

Connect-123 Internship & Volunteer Programs

Connect-123 develops and administers volunteer, internship and study abroad programs in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Cape Town, South Africa. In both countries, internship and volunteer work opportunities are hosted by local companies, non-profit organizations, schools, research institutes and health care clinics. Learn More

Global Volunteers

Join short-term volunteers in our non-profit network providing long-term, ethical service on a volunteer vacation abroad or a USA volunteer program. Live and work with local people on life-affirming service programs for one to three weeks. Extended-term service option for six to 24 weeks. Learn More

Volunteering Worldwide with Frontier

Explore remote and spectacular landscapes, work with deprived and deserving communities, or campaign for wildlife care and conservation on a travel adventure you’ll never forget. Learn More

Volunteer Abroad with i-to-i Meaningful Travel

We are the original volunteer travel company and pretty much everyone here at i-to-i is a former volunteer or backpacker. We don’t like to blow our own trumpet, but we really know what we’re doing and have 20,000 happy former volunteers to prove it. Learn More

Discover the world of differences we all have in common!

Work side-by-side and build relationships with members of our indigenous partner communities in the U.S. and abroad. Learn More

WAVA

"WAVA" means Work & Volunteer Abroad. Our origins lie in a department created in 2006 at Twin Group, a prestigious provider of educational, training and employment opportunities for individuals from around the world. Established in January 2010, we are a fresh, independent company, using the trading name “WAVA” and a brand new logo, inspired by the values of travel: opportunity, adventure, em... Learn More

A Broader View Volunteers Corp

A Broader View Volunteers is a 501(c)(3) based non-profit organization based in Pennsylvania. With a love for humankind, and a motivated spirit to help others, A Broader View was created on the belief that one person can make a difference in the lives of others. Learn More

Medics To Africa

We organizes elective placements and projects for medical students, pre-med students, nursing students, midwifery students, dentistry students and physiotherapy students. We help, consider & take care of your needs and provide you with a placement that matches your interests. Learn More

Ecoteer

Ecoteer is a unique volunteer opportunities agency - offering a directory of cheap volunteer work opportunities, volunteer jobs abroad and working holidays. Learn More

Greenheart Travel

Greenheart Travel’s Volunteer Abroad programs combine rewarding service work with unmatched opportunities to learn about fascinating cultures from the inside, as you never could through the windows of a tour bus. Learn More

AMPED Abroad

Welcome to Adventure Minded People Exploring Diversity Abroad. Offering quality, safe programs is at the core of our organization. As a result, we are kicking off our efforts in Latin America, with carefully researched projects and with local partners we know and trust. Learn More

Global Service Corps

GSC has been a leader in the field of international volunteering designing and implementing effective volunteer programs and community development service-learning programs in Africa and Asia since 1993. Learn More

Child Family Health International

Child Family Health International (CFHI) is a nonprofit that builds and strengthens sustainable healthcare services for underserved communities worldwide. We conduct global health service-learning programs for health science students while supporting local communities worldwide through community initiatives to advance quality healthcare for all. Learn More

Meaningful Volunteer

Described as the "Pearl of Africa" by Winston Churchill, Uganda is a marvel to behold. It hosts the source of the River Nile, spectacular wildlife and beautiful lakes. Learn More

Experience Africa through Volunteering with GVVN!

The GVVN Kenya program places volunteers in a variety of projects including teaching, orphanage work, HIV/AIDS work and medical placements in urban and rural Nairobi. Volunteer placement in IDP camps and Maasai lands are also available. Learn More

Tanzania Needs You! Sign Up for Volunteering!

Peace House Africa is a US-based 501c3 nonprofit organization working in Tanzania, East Africa. Our goal is to create a positive, sustainable future for AIDS orphans and their communities. Learn More

Magister Student Placement Organisation

Magister has been operating successfully since 2000 and has accumulated a large pool of cooperating companies, organizations and institutions over the years in Cape Town. Apart from organizing your work experience we take care of all your other requirements to make your stay in South Africa as successful and enjoyable as possible. Learn More

Cultural Homestay International

Experience the culture and excitement of living in another country with a host family and teaching them English. Don't worry, no prior tutoring experience is necessary! What's more, you can even sign up for language classes of your own if you so request. Learn More

Volunteer

The Humanity Exchange has 36 programs in 5 different locations. Programs are offered in Benin, Mexico, Cameroon, Colombia and Ghana. THEX provides affordable placements, and is committed to working in partnership with local communities. Learn More

Volunteer with African Conservation Experience

African Conservation Experience organizes work placements for volunteers of all ages on wildlife conservation projects in Southern Africa. We pride ourselves on the quality, integrity and friendliness of the service that we provide. We ensure that volunteers understand fully what is expected of them and place particular concern on volunteers' security and safety. Learn More

Plumeria International

Volunteer Abroad with Personal Overseas Development (PoD)

Whether it is for 1 week or 6 months, volunteers are needed to help work with disadvantaged children, communities, animals and conservation projects in Belize, Cambodia, Nepal, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam. Learn More

Travel the world and Volunteer with us...

MICA offers the most reliable, high-quality, and affordable volunteer services abroad. Low Program Cost does not imply any reduction in the Quality of Service we provide to our Volunteers. Learn More

World Endeavors

Through village-based programs, volunteers promote mutual friendship, world peace, and solidarity in addition to enriching their own experience and making a meaningful contribution. Learn More

Touch Africa International

Touch Africa's mission revolves around issues of poverty, particularly the lack of education, economic opportunity and environmental concerns. Touch Africa is now working in partnership with the government of Kenya through the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Sports and Social Services. Learn More

Volunteer in Kenya

Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya has 1 program in 1 location. The program is offered in Kenya Learn More

Art Outreach Programme

Disaster Volunteers of Ghana (DIVOG)

Many people have said that Ghanaians are some of the friendliest people in the world which is just one of the many reasons to volunteer in Africa with DIVOG. Learn More

Volunteer Abroad Trips for Teens

All GLA programs have a community service aspect. However, some emphasize community service and allow students to earn more community service hours. Learn More

Camps International

Pacific Discovery-Summer & Semester Programs Abroad

Pacific Discovery offers inspiring educational travel programs to the most amazing places on earth. Our summer, semester and gap year programs combine cultural immersion, volunteer projects in conservation and community development, sustainable adventure travel, personal and leadership development, and tons of fun. Join us on a life-changing adventure! Learn More

Voiceless Orphan Taskforce Uganda (VOTU)

Rural Development Centre (RUDEC Cameroon)

Rural Development Centre (RUDEC) has 7 programs in 1 location. Programs are offered in Cameroon Learn More

Kosmos Solutions International

Kosmos Solutions International has 1 program in 1 location. The program is offered in Kenya Learn More

AVIVA - Volunteering in South Africa

AVIVA offers international volunteers the chance to make a vital contribution to underprivileged children and endangered wildlife while having a hands-on, life changing experience in South Africa. Learn More

FAPEFE

Work the World

Work the World is the leading provider of international elective placements for a whole host of reasons. The quality of our service is certainly one of them the sheer number of happy returned students has enabled us to build an unrivaled reputation within universities and healthcare institutions around the globe. Learn More

Make A World of Difference, Volunteer with AFS

Helping to bring the people of the world together is exciting, interesting, and rewarding work. For more than 60 years, AFS Volunteers have been building bridges of intercultural understanding and changing the way the world works. Learn More

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education

LEAPNOW aspires to keep our programs on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education – which ideally is concerned with transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Learn More

Volunteer Placements Around Africa

We share the same passions you have about traveling abroad. We treat you the way that we want to be treated, and provide the service that we hope to get on the road. Through our personal and professional experiences, we are familiar with the excitement, insecurity, exhilaration, frustration, and anticipation of traveling and are here to support you. We will assist you with ALL of your travel needs... Learn More

Volunteer Abroad with Cross-Continental Solutions

We have volunteer abroad and intern abroad programs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We are federally registered and VeriSign Trusted. We are dedicated to provide quality services to our volunteers. We do this by providing international programs that Make a Difference to the Global Community, Promote Cross Cultural Understanding, are Customized to Your Needs, have Flexible Work Schedule, and ar... Learn More

Ikando

Ikando enables people from around the world to share their skills and expertise, welcoming applications from all, regardless of age or experience. Learn More

Travellers Worldwide

We have many placements where you can help those who can't help themselves - it's immensely satisfying and expands your understanding of a different culture and some of the hardships in life. You get to help communities in less advantaged countries, while learning about their culture. Learn More

Youth International

Youth International opens the doors for young people to actively explore and discover a broader perspective on the world while developing a deeper understanding of who they are and what their place is within the world. Learn More

All Out Africa

All Out Africa comprises a travel company which focuses on providing responsible travel experiences and a non-profit foundation which focusses on supporting social and environmental projects. We have a small but committed team of staff who are passionate about wildlife and people. Learn More

InterExchange

InterExchange is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting cross-cultural awareness through work and volunteer exchange programs. For more than 40 years, InterExchange has been connecting young people from all over the world with life-changing international cultural exchange opportunities. Learn More

GapGuru - Work, Volunteer, Travel Overseas

GapGuru is a specialist gap year programme that offers structured opportunities to volunteer abroad or Intern abroad to make the most of the time people take out of their studies for a gap year abroad. Learn More

Eko Tracks

Eko Tracks has 3 programs in 2 different locations. Programs are offered in Namibia and South Africa Learn More

Azafady

Find out more about our holistic development and conservation projects working alongside grassroots communities in Madagascar to help some of the planet’s poorest people and protect endangered forest ecosystems. Learn More

Kenya Voluntary and Community Development Project

When you volunteer you are giving something back to the community by lending a helping hand to people and organizations. What you may not realize is that volunteering also benefits you as an individual. There are many good reasons to get involved in the community, including learning something about yourself. Kvcdp offers volunteer oppurtunities for both teens and adults. Learn More

The Language House

Our Post-Certificate programs entail short term stay packages which are mostly volunteering for less than three months . Volunteer teaching is in English camps throughout Southern France. These programs are based on a first come, first serve basis. Learn More

Real Gap Experience

There are people, places and creatures all over the world who could do with any time and effort that you are willing to give to help make their lives a little better through volunteer work. Learn More

Volunteer Abroad with an i-to-i TEFL Certificate

We provide industry leading TEFL qualifications which are globally recognized. We offer a number of TEFL courses to suit your needs, a classroom TEFL course will qualify you with all the essential skills you need to teach a class overseas! Learn More

MadibasVolunteers

Madibas Volunteers are committed to supporting the community, children, wildlife and conservation, while providing volunteers with a life changing experience in South Africa. At Madibas Volunteers you will be contributing your time to a worthwhile and rewarding cause - contact us or book online and come experience it for yourself ! Learn More

The Lifespring Foundation (Africa)

The Lifespring Foundation (Africa) is a small Christian charity that aims to make a big difference by providing local communities with opportunities for training and education that will lead to empowerment and hope especially for those whose lives have been affected by extreme poverty, HIV & Aids. Learn More

Volunteer Programs in South Africa

Make a difference to the people and wildlife of our beautiful country and volunteer in South Africa. Our projects are established and coordinated by EDGE of AFRICA and related professionals, making sure that the work is continued year round. We need assistance with all our projects in the form of dedicated, hard working and enthusiastic volunteers. Learn More

Volunteering Worldwide with CADIP

Through various charity, volunteer and youth initiatives, Cadip promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and international surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Learn More

BridgeVolunteers

The mission of Volunteer Adventures is to create and promote volunteer opportunities that improve the lives of others and the environment in which we live. We seek to achieve this goal by connecting worthy local projects with volunteers around the world. Learn More

International Volunteers

All International Volunteers programs are set up on a completely individual basis and tailored to the specific requests and skills of each participant. Learn More

WorldTeach

Witness firsthand the challenges and rewards of education in a developing country. Share the skills and knowledge gained through your education and life experience with students who have not had the same advantages, and you will make a concrete and lasting difference in their lives. Learn More

Voluntour South Africa

For a unique and very real life experience, join us on a journey that will open you to new realities and take you inward to experience the tangible soul and the warmth of Africa. A voluntour is an opportunity to combine meaningful skills exchange with adventure and sight seeing on a grass roots level. Learn More

Action Africa Volunteer & Development Programme

Action Africa was been established as a volunteer & development program of Environment Africa, a registered non-profit and non.governmnetal organisation based in Zimbabwe, to offer volunteer opportunities within the projects of our organisation. Learn More

Join the world... on the Environmental Management

EXIS cooperates with well-established international organizations on a number of work stays with focus on the environment, where people from around the world meet. Learn More

AmeriSpan Study Abroad

AmeriSpan sends thousands of people of all ages to participate in language immersion, volunteer projects, internship placements and educational programs abroad. Working with more than 200 organizations throughout world, AmeriSpan's Volunteer & Internship program offers something for everyone. Learn More

Travel and Help Ghana through Africa Volunteer

We recruit volunteers and interns on behalf of organisations in need in Ghana. We have been working with organisations in Ghana for a long time and are well established and recognised as one of the largest recruiters of volunteers in Ghana. Learn More

Volunteers for International Partnership

Volunteers for International Partnership. The mix of language immersion, homestays, and host project placements with local co-workers and international volunteers, makes VIP distinct among international service programs. Learn More

Volunteer Work in Ghana

We enable people from around the world to share their skills and expertise, welcoming applications from all, regardless of age or experience. We offer placements that will either utilise skills you hold already or give opportunity to learn new skills. Learn More