South Africa - Animal Rescue and Veterinary Shelter
Program Overview
Volunteering with animals can provide personal growth, an amazing sense of fulfillment, and valuable experience in the field of veterinary work. Volunteers will work closely with the cats and dogs providing services like feeding, grooming, and helping the animals to socialize. Volunteers can bottle-feed kittens and puppies, and work hands-on in the veterinary clinic and mobile clinic. Volunteers will get to meet the local people as well with opportunities to spread awareness and education about taking care of animals and how to treat them humanely and responsibly.
Volunteers live together in a fully furnished house in Noordhoek, a suburb about 30 minutes from the heart of Cape Town. Volunteers will have daily transportation to and from the animal clinic. The programs are kept small so it is easy to make friends and become comfortable in the safe and fully equipped environment. Participants can choose to volunteer for 2 to 12 weeks and programs start monthly so it is easy to find a time that works for each individual.
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Quick Details
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
- Skydiving
- Surfing
- Tours
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Animal Sciences
- Animal Welfare
- Community Development
- Education
- Health Care
- Veterinary Science
- Animals
- Volunteering
Updated Jun 16, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- Post High School
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