South Africa

Countries: Malawi

Based in a rural health centre, volunteers aid the ‘Health Officer’ who does almost everything medical-based for their community. The role of the Health Officer is vital within a rural community and is greatly respected; it’s rare to find doctors or nurses at rural health centres, so the demands on a Health Officer’s time are great and you will need to fit in with this. The role does not require any technical or medical experience and you will volunteer under the supervision of the Health Officer (although if you do have experience, that would certainly be welcomed). It is a great opportunity for those interested in a medical based career to Typical activities of a Volunteer Health Worker will include assisting with some of the running of a rural health centre, often looking after a basic pharmacy and providing general administration for patient care, helping to maintain patient records, assisting with activities with babies and under-fives and monthly baby monitoring (weighing) and feeding. You are also likely to have the chance to involve yourself in other community activities; this will often be encouraged and developing links with the community through your role as a Volunteer Health Worker will help you easily make links and friends and more easily begin to experience, explore and understand the culture of a rural area. What’s included? In depth matching process to align your skills and interests with a placement that really suits you Assigned Volunteer Coordinator to help with all pre-departure support and offer guidance Pre-departure briefing Airport pickup Accommodation & food (provided by host, but volunteers may need to supplement their diet) In-country orientation In-country support 24/7 support

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 6 Weeks

Your mission on this project is to educate and support disadvantaged and vulnerable children, while helping to uplift the community not only through education, but also through health-care, building projects and sports. Being based in Cape Town, South Africa, voted as one of the top tourist destinations in the world you will have opportunities to enjoy the many restaurants, bars and markets the town has to offer, as well as many outdoor leisure activities.

Countries: Ghana, Malawi, South Africa
Duration: from 5 Months to 5 Months

Teaching in Ghana will be rewarding, challenging and full of surprises. Volunteers must be aware that the Ghanaian way of life is very different to life in the UK and they must therefore be sensible, mature and respectful. If you are up to the challenge of teaching in a completely different environment and becoming immersed in a new culture then an exciting time awaits. All our placements in Ghana are based in schools. Many of our host schools are run as private charities to help the local community. The majority of schools have a kindergarten (2-5 years), a primary department (6-12 years) and several have a junior secondary department (13-15 years).We also have placements in a senior secondary school (16-19 years) which is suitable for graduates. All applicants are matched to placements to ensure that there is a good fit between the volunteer and their host communities. Lattitude Global Volunteering is an international youth development charity that has been sending volunteers on challenging structured and exciting voluntary placements around the world for 40 years.

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 2 Weeks

Join Love Volunteers and our South African partners to make a positive contribution to children in need. Rates start as low as US 400 for 2 weeks including accommodation, food, support, and airport pick-up.

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 3 Weeks

Spend your Gap Year with Gap Year South Africa assisting with teaching physical education lessons and coaching sports such as soccer, rugby, cricket, netball, basketball and hockey to enthusiastic underprivileged primary school children in a local community in Cape Town, South Africa.

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 12 Weeks

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 4 Weeks to 12 Weeks

Get underprivileged children to fall in love with books and improve the reading skills of 5 to 12 year olds, giving them access to a much-needed education as well as the tools they need to build a better future.

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 5 Months to 6 Months

These placements will suit open minded and adventurous people who are looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge in a beautiful location. Outdoor Activities placements have an emphasis on skills building and teamwork. They often involve working with children in the stunning wilderness of South Africa All applicants are matched to placements to ensure that there is a good fit between the volunteer and their host communities. Lattitude Global Volunteering is an international youth development charity that has been sending volunteers on challenging structured and exciting voluntary placements around the world for 40 years.

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 4 Weeks to 3 Months

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 12 Weeks

Monitor amazing wildlife in the South African bush

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 12 Weeks

The Kariega Conservation Project is designed to offer volunteers the opportunity to be involved in all conservation related projects on the reserve. You may start seeing yourself as “assistant conservation managers” as all of the work done by you will improve the quality of the reserve. *Please note – all prices for this placement programme have been held for 2013!* The data collected by you will be utilized by Kariega management in making important conservation decisions for the reserve. As a volunteer you therefore derive a good deal of satisfaction from your work, as your efforts directly contributes to improving the reserve.

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 12 Weeks

Change the lives of people in a rural community through teaching, building projects and sustainability initiatives while living in the heart of a Big 5 game reserve! You'll also get plenty of time to go on game drives and see some of Africa's famous wildlife.

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 6 Weeks

Volunteer with underprivileged children and help conserve Africa's amazing wildlife! Our unique, all-inclusive programmes give you the opportunity to make a difference, whilst experiencing the beauty South Africa has to offer with our activity filled programmes.

Countries: South Africa
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 12 Weeks

Work with children and disadvantaged children in Cape Town's townships

Countries: South Africa

Outdoor Activities placements have an emphasis on skills building and teamwork. They often involve working with children in the stunning wilderness of South Africa At times these placements can be physically demanding. Volunteers work across a range of outdoor equipment, leading and helping to lead groups of children in the beautiful surroundings of South Africa national parks