Community work in South Africa
There are some great places from which to view South Africa, like the top of Table Mountain or the back of a safari jeep, but none are better than from within a community in which you live and work. Doing community work in South Africa takes you to the heart of some of Africa’s most distinctive cultures.
In a country which has 11 different languages there is no shortage of diversity to explore, only time in which to do it. That’s why volunteering to do community work in Africa proves so popular; living and working in the community really lets you get to know a place intimately. With as big a variety of landscapes as cultures the views will prove as rewarding as the work. When you do community work in South Africa you’ll meet the friendliest of peoples and the fiercest of animals in one of the world’s most exciting countries!
24 trips have been found based on your choices
Work with lions in South Africa - 14 days
Go wild on this project and learn to care for some of South Africa's most famous animals!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Wildlife
- Duration: 2 weeks
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Community work with disadvantaged children near Cape Town, South Africa
This is the ideal project for you if you love interacting with children! You'll get to play an active role in helping disadvantaged youngsters who need special attention at one of two day care centres in a stunning South African setting on the Cape Peninsula.
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- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
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An experience making me appreciate what i have got at...
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Work with children in a township near Cape Town
This project is perfect for anyone who's ready for a challenge, loves spending time with children and has a lot of energy. You will be having fun and make friends as you work side by side with a team of inspiring women to care for children growing up in a township near Cape Town.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 2 to 6 weeks
Latest trip review:
A very worthwhile trip that has definitely made me a...
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Help raise Lions and Tigers in South Africa
Get up, close and personal with some of the most incredible cats on the planet when you help care for lions, tigers and other big cats at this stunning project in South Africa.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 4 weeks
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I thought it was a most amazing experience. i...
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Hands-on work with endangered wildlife in South Africa
Help conserve big cats, exotic birds, giraffes, monkeys, zebra and antelope in coastal South Africa, where incredible natural scenery is at your doorstep and amazing beaches are just a few miles down the road!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 1 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
An amazing new experience which both challenges and enlightens....
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Live with lion cubs in South Africa
Spend your days hand rearing incredibly cute lion cubs on a stunning animal reserve in South Africa!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 4 weeks
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Something never to forget....
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Work with lions and elephants on a Big 5 reserve in South Africa
Fancy working on an amazing game reserve helping to monitor the wildlife including the infamous lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo? You'll also get to work closely with lions and elephants at their rehabilitation centre too!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 6 weeks
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Live with lion cubs in South Africa - 2 weeks
Spend your days hand rearing incredibly cute lion cubs on a stunning animal reserve in South Africa!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
The most amazing experience in my life. will definitelly do...
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Work with Lions and Cheetah in South Africa - 16, 23 or 30 days
Have an amazing time working on a game reserve in South Africa by caring for some magnificent animals including cheetah, lion and tigers. Work alongside the game rangers on this reserve and learn about what life on a reserve is really like!
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 4 weeks
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Great White shark monitoring in South Africa
Ever seen the film Jaws? Well now is your chance to put your fears to rest as you observe these magnificent creatures from the safety of a marine boat. During your time on the project you will be learning all there is to know from the experts gleaning all you can from the sharks behaviour.
- Location: South Africa
- Continent: Africa
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 to 4 weeks
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If you’re interested in doing community work in South Africa you might be interested to see all the other exciting opportunities we offer on the continent like building houses in Kenya, caring for children in Uganda and doing community work with women in Tanzania.
