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Teaching Volunteer Abroad in South Africa

Volunteer teaching in South Africa is a useful and noble way to spend a summer, a few months, or even a whole year! As a volunteer teacher, you’ll be helping kids or adults gain English skills that they may otherwise be unable to afford, but need nonetheless. With so many economies dependent on the English language nowadays, you’ll be setting these language-learners up for success on the global stage, giving them a more competitive edge.
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GVI

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All Out Africa

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AIFS Abroad in Stellenbosch, South Africa: Semester

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Volunteering Journeys

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DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage

Volunteer with Children & Animals at DAKTARI

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Teach at Township Schools in South Africa

Teach at local community schools in Knysna, South Africa, in this...

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Oyster Worldwide

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Tshega

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Magister South Africa Programs for Students and Volunteers

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A Guide to Volunteer Teaching in South Africa

Why Volunteer to teach in South Africa?

Volunteer teaching in South Africa will take you to places like Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and even more rural areas where teachers and language skills are more greatly needed. You may be teaching kids their basic ABCs, more advanced colloquialisms to older students, or proper grammar to businesspeople. Keep in mind that it’s also possible you won’t be teaching English at all — your volunteer teaching in South Africa can include other subjects, like environmental education or math!

During your downtime volunteer teaching in South Africa, don’t skip going on a safari — ethically, of course. The opportunities to see animals like lions, giraffes, and elephants will be all around you. Just make sure to explore responsibility.

Volunteer teaching in South Africa will be the adventure of a lifetime! Explore all your options on GoAbroad.com.

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IVHQ Christmas Program in Guatemala

November 26, 2025by: Patty Urda - United StatesProgram: Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!
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I volunteered with IVHQ for their Christmas program in Antigua, Guatemala. This was my first experience with IVHQ and I will definitely volunteer with them again. I stayed with a local family who were kind, thoughtful and made me feel right at home. The accommodations were modest but clean and comfortable. The Christmas program was a great experience because we had the opportunity to do a variety of activities including working with seniors and children, picking coffee beans, and a cultural immersion. I appreciate that IVHQ partners with local organizations on the ground.

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