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There are thousands of organisations working in South Africa, trying to improve the lives and conditions of people and animals. If you are South African look for opportunities close to home. You pay to volunteer (but it’s organized!)
There are many organisations in both cities and rural areas that rely on volunteers to achieve their objectives. Whether you wish to help out once or twice a month whilst at home or studying, or you want to spend 6 months paying to live and work closely with animals (for example, with animal capture and relocation organisations, or animal rehabilitation centres), there are plenty of opportunities in South Africa. The following links are suggested places to start looking – use Google to search on phrases such as “volunteer with animals Nelspruit”, “volunteer animal rehabilitation”. More links will be added when possible. The following are some animal welfare and rehabilitation centres you can contact. To search for all South African charities click on this link to the SA Charities website. Animal Anti-Cruelty League Telephone: (011) 462-1610
Roodepoort SPCA Telephone: (011) 672-0448
Sandton SPCA Telephone: (011) 444-7730
Freeme Director: Glodel Oertel South African Non-Government Agencies (NGO’s) For the latest lists of NGO’s in South Africa click on the link below. You can find NGO’s sorted by objectives, for example NGO’s promoting environmental issues.
Environmental Justice Network Forum Environmental Monitoring Group Empowerment for African Sustainable Development Group for Environmental Monitoring
Other organisations:
Let us know of your findings and experiences – we will add links to the above list if they can significantly assist users of this site to contribute more effectively of their time and money.
There are so many charities and non-profit organisations that need help from volunteers that it will take you time to determine which one is right for you. Different skill levels are required, but your time and commitment are the most important qualities that are needed. Below are some general websites that will allow you to find and contact organisations in your area in South Africa. Volunteer Child Network – a very comprehensive site of charities and organisations who require volunteers to work with South African children.
You pay to volunteer (but it’s organized!) Organisations and South African reserves offering volunteering in the South African bush: Action Aid – based in South Africa, offering projects all over the world Africa and Asia Venture – work with children in the Free State, and enjoy a safari too! African Conservation Experience – work with animals in the bush of South Africa Amanzi Travel – many varied projects throughout South Africa and the Southern African region Centre for Animal Rehabilitation and Education (CARE) – work with baby baboons Daktari Bush School and Wildlife Orphanage – work with school children and care for animals Dyer Island Cruises – selected volunteers work with sharks, whales and other marine life (including tourists) off Gansbaai) Enkosini Eco Experience – 6 to 12 month ranger program and other options Greenforce, South Africa - live and work with sharks and penguins i-to-i – many opportunities in South Africa and the rest of Africa Kwa Madwala – 8 week programs Moholoholo – game ranger guide course Pathfinders – various courses in the Kruger Park Projects Abroad – various projects, based in Cape Town Real Gap – one of the largest providers of gap travel and volunteering. Have a look at the African options available to you SanWild – volunteer to help Shumba Experience – work with cheetahs in Namibia Vivisto – volunteer projects in various parts of South Africa Volunteer Africa – options in Kruger Park, Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Institute and Wild Coast Whipalong – work with horses and ride to the nearby Moholoholo game reserve
Organised volunteering experiences in Africa (near South Africa) All Out Africa – various projects in Swaziland, South Africa, and Mozambique Coral Cay Conservation – no previous experience required. Work on projects related to saving the coral reefs
As with any other type of work, the more relevant experience and qualifications you possess, the more opportunities there are to earn a decent rate of pay. Saying that, if you keep looking and approaching organizations for work, you will eventually find a suitable position. Good luck!
Visions in Action – USA registered NGO, offering paid volunteering jobs. Need various qualifications Paid cricket coaching through Real Gap – they require a fee, but there are many clubs and schools that require coaches
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