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.

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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!

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Work with lions in South Africa

2 weeks from
US$1995.00
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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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The South Africa Adventure and Animal Experience

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US$2195.00
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For those who want to take a walk on the wild side, this exciting and meaningful tour has everything you could ask for; from exhilarating canopy tours, zip slides and an abseil, to stunning scenery and amazing animal experiences!

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 2 weeks

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Work with children in a township near Cape Town

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US$1535.00
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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

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Help raise Lions and Tigers in South Africa

2 weeks from
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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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Hands-on work with endangered wildlife in South Africa

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US$1425.00
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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

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Live with lion cubs in South Africa

2 weeks from
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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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Community work with orphans near Cape Town, South Africa

6 weeks from
US$1975.00
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Do you want to travel to an amazing location laden with outdoor adventure? You could soak up relaxing South African life and enjoy the stunning sites of the beautiful Cape Town region while brightening the lives of orphaned youngsters.

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Work with children
  • Duration: 6 to 12 weeks

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Help children to read near Cape Town, South Africa

4 weeks from
US$1975.00
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This is a unique opportunity to reach and experience the heart of real South Africa in a small community near Cape Town, as you'll share your time and skills with children who need help with their reading.

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Work with children
  • Duration: 4 to 12 weeks

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The Kruger to Mozambique Volunteer Adventure

4 weeks from
US$3460.00
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See the best of stunning Southern Africa with this four-week tour of three of the continent's most inspiring countries, where you'll spot rare wildlife in the beautiful landscapes of South Africa, enjoy the endless sandy beaches of tropical Mozambique and help with vital community projects in the Kingdom of Swaziland.

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Community Work
  • Duration: 4 weeks

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Surf, sand and smiles in South Africa

2 weeks from
US$1975.00
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On this two week adrelanine rush you will surf, sandboard and then spend a week with some amazing children at a center for underpriviledged children near Cape Town.

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Work with children
  • Duration: 2 weeks

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