Volunteer in Africa

• Meaningful volunteering opportunities all year round from 1 to 24 weeks
• Volunteer programmes in Africa start at 300 USD for a week, including meals, accommodation, and airport pickup
• Opportunity to experience the thrilling African game drives during your volunteer trip
• Chance to work alongside professionals and gain first-hand work experience
• Flexible booking and 24/7 in-country support are offered at every destination
• Certificate of Completion is offered to every participant

Currently, we have programmes across 7 countries in Africa, spanning over 10+ destinations. No matter which country you travel to, your volunteering experience in Africa will be life-changing. Here’s a list of the places where you can volunteer in Africa: 

• Rabat, Morocco
• Nairobi, Kenya
• Arusha and Zanzibar, Tanzania
• Nosy Komba Island, Madagascar
• Accra , Axim & Tamale, Ghana
• Cape Town & Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Various parts of Africa still have a huge underprivileged population, and we aim to help them live a better life. Volunteering Solutions has curated meaningful opportunities, being a part of which, you can contribute effectively in the field of your choice. If you are someone who loves to spend time with kids and wishes to spread the lights of education amongst the underprivileged children living in this part of the world, you can opt for childcare or teaching volunteering programmes.

Those who love to stay amidst nature, and wish volunteer in Africa with animals, can join the conservation volunteering programmes, live amidst the wilderness, and contribute actively towards protecting Mother Nature. Medical and nursing students can join the medical volunteering programmes in Africa, and get a chance to work with professional doctors and nurses in a clinic or hospital. 

While we believe every volunteering programme is important and can make a significant impact on people's lives and the environment, some programmes are more popular among participants than others.

• Childcare Volunteering Programme, Kenya
• Medical and Healthcare Volunteering Programme, Tanzania
• Football Coaching Programme, Ghana
• Marine Conservation Programme, Madagascar
• Wildlife Volunteer Programme, South Africa
• Medical Internship Programme, Ghana
• Women Empowerment Programme, Morocco

Group Volunteering Opportunities in Africa:

Whether you're looking for high school or college group volunteering opportunities, or planning to travel abroad and volunteer with your family in Africa, we have it all. Our projects are specially curated for groups wanting to make a difference. We offer a variety of projects, including Childcare and Teaching, Community Development, and Environment Conservation for group volunteering.

We also have 2-week special volunteer and travel programmes, perfect for groups seeking a complete experience in a short time. These projects offer affordable options lasting from 1 to 24 weeks and include accommodation, meals, transportation, and tailored fieldwork to meet each group's needs, ensuring a comprehensive volunteering experience for everyone.

Medical Internship Opportunities in Africa:

We have a specially curated medical internship programme in Ghana, as well as a physiotherapy internship programme. As part of the medical internship programme in Ghana, you will have the incredible opportunity to work at public healthcare centres where the number of staff is insufficient compared to the number of patients.

• You must be at least 17 years old when joining the project.
• You should have an open mind and a flexible attitude towards working in a new environment.
• You need to be open-minded, flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic to work with children (if you are joining programmes like childcare, teaching, etc).
• You must be a conscious and responsible traveller.
• You must submit a clean criminal background check report before joining the programme.

Volunteering in Africa is safe as long as you are careful and aware. Avoid going out alone for late-night explorations. We always advise our volunteers to seek permission from the country coordinator before heading out for explorations. If you have plans, make sure to include your fellow volunteers. Don’t carry too much cash with you - just what you need. Our country coordinators will always be there to assist you. Over the last decade, African countries have been attracting solo travellers from different parts of the world.

The volunteering opportunities in Africa include Childcare, Women Empowerment, Medical Volunteering, Teaching English Programmes, Environmental and Animal Conservation, Community Development, NGO Support Programmes, and more. High school and college students looking for a meaningful mission trip in Africa can join volunteer programmes during their summer/spring breaks.

There are medical volunteering opportunities in Africa, meant for pre-med, medical, and nursing students who are keen to travel abroad for medical mission trips in Africa. We also offer short-term volunteering programmes, that are curated for those who have just a week or 2-weeks to volunteer and travel. 

You can easily apply to volunteer in Africa, by following a few simple steps. Once you have decided which programme you wish to join, and in which destination, you can go ahead and fill out the application form here.

You will receive a welcome email from the team, acknowledging your application. We will then send your Booking Confirmation in 7-10 working days. Once you receive your Booking Confirmation you can log into your account to view your trip details and make your final payments.

If you can’t decide which programme to join, or where to travel, you can always write to us at info@volunteeringsolutions.com - and our Programme Advisors will assist you.

Planning a volunteer trip or gap year in Africa might sound easy, but it involves a lot of stakeholders and processes. Volunteering Solutions, as an internationally acclaimed and trusted organisation, makes this seamless for you so that you can travel hassle-free and experience a meaningful volunteering journey.

Volunteering Solutions has a dedicated team to assist you while you're planning and booking, and even after that. When you choose to volunteer abroad with us, we take care of your airport pick-up, accommodation, and food. Not only that, but we also have our in-country coordinator who will orient you about the programme and tell you about the places you can visit during your stay, the food you should try, the activities you are supposed to do, and so on.

We work with NGOs, schools, hospitals, childcare centres, HIV/AIDS clinics, women's groups, and other social welfare organisations around the world. Our dedicated team ensures that volunteers have a smooth and memorable journey while travelling abroad with us.