• Volunteer in one of approximately 50 unique programs from 2 weeks to 6 months in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa or Uganda. Assist in making a permanent global change on youth, communities, and the environment.
  • Meet like-minded people from all over the world and friends to last a lifetime!
  • Build your resume while gaining global experience in your field of study.
Volunteer Experience Africa

Volunteer in South Africa - Animal Based Projects

Animal Charity

This veterinary service assists the owners of animals who are not able to afford private veterinary services. Volunteer with a team of vets who give excellent service to animals in townships, enabling communities living way below the bread line to care for their animals. You will help out with receiving animals coming in from the 'townships', caring for the animals before and after operations, assisting with vaccinations, and helping with fundraising and normal office duties.  This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who loves animals or has an interest in veterinary science.  

  • Min: 4 weeks
  • Location: Cape Town – South Africa
  • Weekly arrival dates

Chimp Fun

This program is designed as a short introduction to Sanctuary Management and Chimpanzee behavior. The volunteer will be involved in preparing the chimpanzees diets, monitoring the chimpanzees (no physical contact with the chimps will take place), anti-poaching patrol of the Sanctuary fence line, assisting with sustainable tourism and Roots and Shoots projects as well as short courses on Chimpanzees, taught by qualified Chimpanzee specialists and field guides.

  • Min: 2 weeks
  • Location: Near Nelspruit – South Africa
  • Monthly arrival dates.

Go Wild Game Reserve

Be an active part in the conservation of Africa’s wilderness and wildlife, working with wild and tame animals as well as assisting with hands on conservation work.  Volunteers will be exposed to all aspects of conservation from game capture and predator management to harvesting wild plants for relocation.  This program will allow volunteers to help uplift the environment and create a better living area for the wildlife living on reserves.

  • Min: 2 weeks
  • Location:  Near Port Elizabeth – South Africa
  • Weekly arrival dates

Penguin Rescue

Exciting nature conservation opportunity, ensuring the survival of endangered seabirds (including penguins) who are victims of oil spills. This project is responsible for the rehabilitation of sick, injured, oiled and abandoned Seabirds.  Volunteers will not only have the opportunity to learn about the life cycle and conservation of the endangered African Penguin, but will also work very 'hands-on' with these birds.

  • Min: 6 weeks
  • Location: Cape Town - South Africa
  • Monthly arrivals

Save the Great White Shark

If you have always dreamed about working with the most feared apex predator, are passionate about marine life, do not mind getting your hands dirty, have an adventurous attitude - this would be the program for you!  A unique opportunity to view and learn more about this fascinating predator in its natural environment, either from a boat or underwater cage. See other wildlife species, including Gannets, Whales, Seals, Dolphins and Penguins. Assist on boats and dives to view the Great White Shark while learning from the highly dedicated Shark Team about shark behavior and population dynamics.

  • Min.: 2 or 3 weeks
  • Location: Western Cape, near Hermanus - South Africa
  • Seasonal bi-monthly arrivals 

Wild Coast Horse Rehabilitation

Are you a horse person?  Then volunteer and be a part of a project that is aimed at nurturing abused horses back to health and strive to rehabilitate them so they can be ridden again.  Privately owned working farm that has been doing trail rides for the past 12 years, this center rehabilitates neglected horses back to health.  These horses are then used on trails to generate income to support the Center.

  • Min: 2 weeks
  • Location:  East London – South Africa
  • Check Availability – Program stars on specific Mondays of the year

NOTE: Some of these programs can be reduced to a shorter duration, and many can be extended.  It is also possible to do two or more programs back to back.  Contact the CCUSA office for specific details.