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Social Volunteering

Volunteering in a social context allows you to work with children and vulnerable communities throughout South Africa and Namibia. You are able to really make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Social volunteering will place you in children’s homes, schools and local groups which devote time and energy into making a difference to the community. Projects in this category are run by individuals and organisations who are committed to making a difference, and who believe the future of our society lies in working together. There is a wonderful African proverb which states “It takes a village to raise a child”. We all need to be part of supporting our future leaders. If you are looking for projects specifically in healthcare, please see our medical volunteering opportunities in Namibia.

Caring for the Elderly

Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

This project aims to give back to the elderly by promoting quality of life and preservation of dignity through valuable care, nursing and help provided.

Community Children's Project

Kurland Village, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Make a meaningful difference by bringing joy to the lives of adults and young children in this vibrant township while working with inspirational people from the community.

Conservation & Community

Paterson (closest town: Port Elizabeth), South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Get the best of both worlds with this project that offers opportunities to volunteer in conservation efforts as well as with local communities and children.

Healing through Horses

Cape Town, South Africa

from 3 weeks

from 18 years

Help better the lives of adults and children living with severe intellectual and physical disabilities through therapeutic horse riding and training.

Health Care Project

Jambiani, Zanzibar

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Assist and serve those with limited access to quality and affordable healthcare. It makes you a valuable resource for the communities served.

Hout Bay Children's Programmes

Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

from 4 weeks

from 18 years

Work and play with children during kindergarten and during after-school care sessions. Make a difference to one child at a time and with one smile at a time.

Medical Project

Omaheke Region: Epukiro, eastern Namibia

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Volunteer with medical professionals and assist with community health care development in Namibia.

Neigbourhood & Sustainability

Jambiani, Zanzibar

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

This project is the perfect way to totally immerse yourself into the daily life, culture and environment of the people you will work for and with.

Nyanga Upliftment Project

Nyanga Township, Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Volunteer in the multipurpose day-care centre and experience a social welfare programme which supports the township community of Nyanga.

Ocean Conservation

Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Work with local communities to guarantee our ocean’s future. Spend your days on the beach and in the ocean learning and inspiring others.

Primary School Project

Closest town: Windhoek, Namibia

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

You love to work with children or are considering becoming a teacher? Free education is provided to children who would not usually receive education.

Protecting Children

Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 21 years

Volunteer with children on the Garden Route, and help them at school, at home, and with their futures.

Rugby & Learning

Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Through rugby, education and recreational activities, you help underprivileged children to build their confidence, knowledge and skills to become successful adults.

Surfing Smiles

Muizenberg (near Cape Town), South Africa

from 4 weeks

from 18 years

This project creates long-lasting opportunities for children of disadvantaged communities through a powerful formula of surfing, education, and nutrition.

Teaching in Tanzania

Arusha, Tanzania

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

"Words can change Worlds” – encourage children, parents and communities securing a better education for children in various schools in Arusha.

Urban Farming

Oranjezicht, Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Volunteer in a city-based NGO which brings about social change through providing education on where our food comes from before it arrives on our plates.

Women's Refuge

Cape Town, South Africa

from 2 weeks

from 18 years

Help protect, support and empower abused and emotionally drained women and children so they can heal physically, emotionally and spiritually.