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Volunteer Organizations with Programs in Africa

By Anouk Zijlma, About.com

Below you'll find a list of organizations that offer short-term volunteer opportunities in Africa. Before you choose a program, make sure you understand what kind of fees are involved and what the conditions in rural Africa are like.
  • i to i has projects in Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa.

  • Earthwatch Institute offers expeditions to South Africa, Madagascar, Seychelles, Cameroon, Kenya and more.

  • Amizade.org offers a summer program in Ghana.

  • Global Crossroad offers volunteer opportunities in Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa.

  • Global Service Corps offers programs in Tanzania.

  • Willing Workers in South Africa offers volunteer opportunities in South Africa.

  • Blue Ventures offers a summer volunteer program in southwest Madagascar.

  • Senevolu offers volunteer opportunities in Senegal.

  • All Africa Volunteers offer short-term volunteer programs in South Africa. Programs range from helping on a Game Reserve to teaching in local schools in the Eastern Cape area.

  • Africa Guide is not a volunteer organization, but lists some excellent volunteer opportunities for all Africa on its web site, along with costs involved and duration.

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