Teaching Volunteer Abroad in South Africa

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49 Volunteer Programs in South Africa
International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
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At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. With 300+ projects in 40+ destinations, IVHQ offers the widest selection of volunteer programs globally from Teaching and Childcare to Wildlife Conservatio
See All 7 ProgramsGoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
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This project is an adventure club for 12-14 year old children focused primarily on extramural surfing and swimming lessons. The adventure club provides children with a valuable opportunity to take part in a range of outdoor activities from surfing and swimming to hiking and even sandboarding. An or
See All 3 ProgramsLove Volunteers
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Find out why more and more people are choosing to become a Love Volunteer! Love Volunteers is the most affordable way to volunteer and help local communities in developing countries! Why are we cheaper than other organisations? Firstly, we are just a handful of passionate people working hard to h
See All 3 ProgramsConnect-123 Internship Programs
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Looking for an international internship that will set you apart—and give you the skills, experience, and confidence to thrive in your career? Connect-123 designs fully customized programs that match your background and goals, offering hands-on experience in some of the world’s most exciting cities:
See All 4 ProgramsVolunteer World
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Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find a program that matches your interests and skills through Volunteer World! We are the largest volunteer abroad comparison platform around the globe, enabling you to seek and compare offers from major travel agencies as well as smaller g
See All 3 ProgramsRoots Interns
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Make a direct contribution to positive change by supporting local organizations working to improve lives through community-based projects. Community development internships through Roots Interns take place in diverse regions such as Malawi, South Africa, Brazil, Ecuador, Zambia, and beyond, offering
See All 2 ProgramsAIFS Abroad
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Take a semester or academic year in the fascinating Stellenbosch with AIFS Abroad. You can earn up to 15 credits studying at the University of Stellenbosch. The courses are delivered in English. Choose your course on the Full Curriculum Program. Focus on South African history and culture through th
African Impact
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Volunteering in Africa takes you one step further than the average tourist into the true character of this unique continent. To us, volunteering is a two-way thing. It’s not only about the hands-on help and skills that volunteers bring, but also about what this magnificent continent, its warm people
Volunteering Journeys
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Volunteering Journeys programs in South Africa are highly sought after, offering a wide range of opportunities—from English teaching and coaching sports to medical electives to animal and wildlife conservation projects, including work with the Big 5. These programs are well-suited for gap year stude
DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
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100% of your payment goes to this charity! This exceptional experience provides volunteers with the unique opportunity of teaching children to protect the environment and to care for rescued wild animals. You will inspire a generation of local children to become passionate about wildlife conservati
GVI
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South Africa is often referred to as the Rainbow Nation, for representing numerous cultures, subcultures, 11 official languages, and several more sublanguages. It’s a land with an impressive reserve of natural resources and wildlife and rightfully holds eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Contrib
See All 4 ProgramsVolunteer International Adventures
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Teach at local community schools in Knysna, South Africa, in this volunteer project. Support the development of children by teaching them English, Natural Science, Maths, Dance, Music, Sports, and other subjects. You could also assist with reading groups in school libraries or special needs activiti
See All 2 ProgramsOyster Worldwide
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If you love kids, you will love this programme. Based on the coast of South Africa, in Port Elizabeth, you will work in the local townships either helping in nurseries or teaching in schools. Volunteers assist South African teachers with their lessons and help to involve the kids in extracurricular
See All 2 ProgramsGood Hope Volunteers
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Volunteering in a social context allows you to work with children and vulnerable communities throughout South Africa. You will really make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. This type of dedication will require you to devote your time and energy to making a difference in the commun
Magister South Africa Student & Volunteer Programs
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Magister South Africa offers a broad range of internship and volunteering placements in Cape Town. As one of the most established and well-known internship and volunteer organizations in South Africa's capital, our main goal is geared toward matching and placing qualified international students, int
See All 5 ProgramsImpact Gap Year
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Take on an 8-month trip of adventure, community service, and community development across the globe. Join a gap year program that will take you to enchanting destinations filled with cultural immersions, impactful volunteering, and an unforgettable summer experience. Your journey will begin in Cost
See All 2 ProgramsInvolvement Volunteers International
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Experience South Africa’s vibrant culture, iconic wildlife, and dramatic landscapes while contributing to meaningful volunteer work. Though a popular tourist destination, the country continues to face deep-rooted challenges in education, healthcare, and poverty—creating opportunities for internation
See All 2 ProgramsPeople and Places
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People and Places is part of an innovative and well-respected project that aims to provide children and young adults from rural areas with access to a world-class education through digital technology. In this age, across the developed world, digital technology is fast becoming one of the main tool
Globe Aware
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South Africa has celebrated an end to formal apartheid but, despite its rich natural resources and can-do attitude, the majority of the black population still faces huge challenges. Job prospects are still in low supply, housing and the standard of living are still far below expectations, access to
All Out Africa
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Education is one of the key needs of children, as this is their doorway to a bright future. In South Africa, kids have to go to school because it is seen as a fundamental human right, yet a significant percentage struggle to attend or do well at school due to various reasons, such as unemployment, H
See All 2 ProgramsA 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.
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