volunteer in africa
a continent of riotous colour & cultural depth
We offer a huge range of opportunities to volunteer abroad for every age group. Become an international volunteer in Africa and immerse yourself in the local community by teaching English in Africa, or take a look at our once-in-a-lifetime chance to help to save an endangered species on a wildlife conservation program in Africa. Volunteer work is a unique and important way to spend your time abroad on your gap year or career break. As an overseas volunteer with Frontier, you’ll have the chance to volunteer in Africa on one of our incredible volunteer projects and make a true difference; you can even go exploring with adventure travel in Africa.
So, if you're taking your gap year in Africa, or even just looking volunteer in Africa, take some time out to do something different.
Have a look at our volunteer programs in Africa and find the one for you:
134 projects
matched your selection
Filter by:
Sort by:
Results per page:
|
Crystal clear waters host a wealth of marine habitats and wildlife, making this a perfect location to learn to scuba dive and explore this pristine and magical underwater world.
latest review ..."This weekend, we were celebrating the Environment Ambassador’s Awareness Raising Day at the..."
|
Region:
Africa
Activity:
Marine
Duration:
2 week +
Project Code:
TZM
|
|
view project details
|
|
|
Combine teaching and living in a Tanzanian community with adventure travel on this magical tour of all the best that Tanzania has to offer.
latest review ..."My time on the project was a wonderful time where I learnt much about the basic living on camp in..."
|
Region:
Africa
Activity:
Adventure
Duration:
6 weeks
Project Code:
TZA
|
|
view project details
|
|
|
Work with local communities in remote Tanzanian villages to improve livelihoods and conservation of important african wildlife and monitor threatened species in this rich mosaic of untouched habitat.
latest review ..."We all arrived out in the Tanzania Savannah after a long bus journey and everyone was feeling pre..."
|
Region:
Africa
Activity:
Wildlife
Duration:
3 week +
Project Code:
TZS
|
|
view project details
|
|
|
Explore the best of this seductive East African destination – dive in heavenly waters, appreciate the majesty of nature tracking native wildlife and teach in a rural school.
latest review ..."The journey to Mafia camp was an interesting, breath taking and wacky experience!
The plane w..."
|
Region:
Africa
Activity:
Marine
Duration:
6 weeks
Project Code:
TZD
|
|
view project details
|
|
|
Change the lives of those around you for the better and leave a legacy that will last for decades to come on Mafia Island, a true tropical paradise.
latest review ..."Here we have an extract from a letter written by one of our “environmental ambassadors of M..."
|
Region:
Africa
Activity:
Teaching
Duration:
4 week +
Project Code:
TZT
|
|
view project details
|
|
|
Dive in some of the least explored marine sites in the world, helping further the research and protection of these pristine ecosystems and work towards a sustainable environment in Madagascar.
latest review ..."The Madagascar Marine Conservation project has been a brilliant and exciting experience for every..."
|
Region:
Africa
Activity:
Marine
Duration:
2 weeks +
Project Code:
MGM
|
|
view project details
|
|
|
Teach in a rural school in one of the most extraordinary destinations on Earth. Provide vital basic skills, environmental education and get involved with a variety of activities.
latest review ..."My first week on camp at Nosy Be in Madagascar has not been what I expected in the slightest but..."
|
Region:
Africa
Activity:
Teaching
Duration:
4 weeks +
Project Code:
MGT
|
|
view project details
|
|
|
An unforgettable teaching experience, a breathtaking trek through the prolific forests teeming with flora and fauna, and scuba diving in one of the best diving spots in the world!
latest review ..."What an exciting few days here on the Madagascar camp! We kicked off the start of phase 2 with th..."
|
Region:
Africa
Activity:
Teaching
Duration:
28/42 days
Project Code:
MGA
|
|
view project details
|
|
|
Discover, monitor and assess the huge variety of Madagascar's exotic and rare species as you trek through remote regions of this hugely exciting island with Frontier-Madagascar.
latest review ..."One of the most exciting things about my first week in the forest is that no one day is the same..."
|
Region:
Africa
Activity:
Wildlife
Duration:
2 weeks +
Project Code:
MGF
|
|
view project details
|
|
|
Monitor big game in the heart of one of Kenya's most stunning wildlife corridors. Experience dramatic landscapes, track enthralling wildlife and help local people conserve their precious resources.
|
Region:
Africa
Activity:
Research
Duration:
2 weeks +
Project Code:
KEF
|
|
view project details
|
|
Filter by:
Sort by:
Results per page:
