• 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 - Community Based Projects

Caring in the Cape Community

This project is multifaceted as volunteers can be based at the organic farm in the morning, but can choose to work at other community projects in the afternoons.  Volunteers will be taught how to do basic organic farming and have the opportunity to apply what they have learned into the surrounding community from planting to the market, while getting insight into the local culture.

  • Min:  4 weeks
  • Location:  Noordhoek on the outskirts of Cape Town – South Africa
  • Weekly arrival dates

Healing Through Horses

This non-profit organization was established in Cape Town over 25 years ago to provide free riding instruction, as well as other activities associated with riding, for people with disabilities. For the children who come to ride here, the location is perfect as many come from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, and the safety and beauty of the surroundings provides further benefit to their well-being. 

  • Min: 8 weeks
  • Location: Cape Town - South Africa
  • Monthly arrival dates but closed for school holidays.

Organic African Farm

Do you have Green fingers and want to help in the community?  This project takes organic farming to the next level.   Volunteers will be taught how to do basic organic farming and have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the surrounding community. 

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

This Way Up

Be part of this dynamic family-orientated organization enabling youth and young men with troubled pasts to catch up their education, and become citizens able to earn a living and to contribute to the communities they've come from. This is an excellent project for mature volunteers who can offer wisdom and insight to those they are working with.  Run as a family, this home is a safe environment where young men (aged 17 – 25) are supported while they complete their schooling and get ready for the job market. There is a strong focus on reuniting the young men with family, and volunteers assist the Social Worker in establishing contact and visiting families.

  • Min: 8 weeks
  • Min Age: 18 for men and 25 for women
  • Location: Cape Town - South Africa
  • Weekly arrival dates.

Youth at Risk

Interact with teens and young adults at risk on the streets including being part of an educational program, assisting at a soup kitchen serving Cape Town's homeless every day, building developmental relationships with children at a home for boys, and using creativity to woo youth off the streets. The morning work is at the Soup Kitchen and involves serving food, but there are also opportunities for volunteers to initiate informal educational workshops. The afternoons are spent at a Home for Boys, mostly being a mentor and role model, helping them with homework and facilitating after school sports programs.

  • Min:  4 weeks
  • Min. Age: 21
  • Location: Cape Town - South Africa
  • Weekly arrival dates

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.