Most volunteer opportunities in Egypt are focused on ensuring people in local communities are connected to resources, which may otherwise be limited. Therefore, as a volunteer in Egypt, you can help coordinate efforts and initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of local communities in various ways.

Since Egypt lies on the coast of the Red Sea, it is easy to find volunteer programs centered on environmental protection and conservation, especially in relation to the nearby coral reef. Volunteer programs in Egypt that involve biological research also give volunteers the opportunity to scuba dive in order to monitor sea turtles and dolphins. A large part of environmental conservation programs is education, whether at local schools or in community settings, promoting environmental clean up and to discuss the importance of marine life.

Another popular type of volunteering in Egypt is community development projects. The focus of community development projects is to educate locals on how to improve their communities so they can create a better future for themselves.

If you have an interest in farming, it is possible to find opportunities to volunteer in Egypt on organic farms. Volunteers who work on farms in Egypt will learn how to successfully conduct organic desert planting and develop a safe and eco-friendly way of utilizing Earth’s natural resources.

Volunteer programs in Egypt vary in length from one to two weeks to one to two years; the time you are able to devote to a volunteer project in Egypt will likely depend both on your own availability as well as the type of project you are working on. As far as language requirements, understanding Arabic will be useful, as it is national language of Egypt and local communities where volunteers are often placed tend to have less English language skills than larger, touristy cities. However, Arabic language skills are not required to volunteer in Egypt.