Volunteer Programs in Africa

You definitely can! A lot of volunteer opportunities are available in Africa; you just have to decide on the destination and project. After making up your mind, you can easily apply online.

The Complete Guide to Becoming a Volunteer in Africa

Program costs generally depend on the organization you’re volunteering with and the inclusions. It could be a weekly fee of $100 USD - $2000 USD or a flat fee of up to $2400. The good news is you can find low-cost volunteering projects in Africa.

You can volunteer anywhere in Africa! But among the countries with plenty of volunteering opportunities are South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia.

10 Best Africa Volunteer Programs in 2023

Volunteers in Africa typically work in areas where help is needed most, including health care, education, conservation, childcare, and building/renovation. You could focus on one project or extend your stay and assist with various volunteer projects.

Among the crucial requirements are a visa, passport, and immunizations. Check out a comprehensive guide to volunteering in Africa to know what you need to prepare before traveling.

Latest Program Reviews

Life Changing Experience

September 17, 2025by: Thijs de Waard - NetherlandsProgram: Teaching & Community Support in Kenya

10

I had an incredible time during my three weeks at BetterMe, to teach, play, and learn from the children at the school was simply amazing! The support from the BetterMe team was amazing, they surely helped with making this time more fun, memorable, and entertaining! Looking back at this period, it greatly helped me with getting out of my comfort zone and becoming more confident in myself. Personally, I visited together with my girlfriend. It was a great experience to share together. For the solo travellers: they have a good intake process, and will let you know how many volunteers there will be at the time you plan to go.

BetterMe

September 17, 2025by: Fabian Winzap - SwitzerlandProgram: Teaching & Community Support in Kenya

9

I spent one month with BetterMe. The team and the kids were amazing and the experience is unique. Molly’s cooking was delicious. As you have a lot of time for yourself, you will also get a taste of Kenya, especially on the weekends. The trips are organised from the Team, so you have no effort. Only thing to consider is the amount of spare time, it may be too much for some. Some days, there was nothing to do for the volunteers, so we had to look for something to do. As I am a teacher, I expected a little more to do.

Life Changing Experience

September 17, 2025by: Thijs de Waard - NetherlandsProgram: Teaching & Community Support in Kenya

10

I had an incredible time during my three weeks at BetterMe, to teach, play, and learn from the children at the school was simply amazing! The support from the BetterMe team was amazing, they surely helped with making this time more fun, memorable, and entertaining! Looking back at this period, it greatly helped me with getting out of my comfort zone and becoming more confident in myself. Personally, I visited together with my girlfriend. It was a great experience to share together. For the solo travellers: they have a good intake process, and will let you know how many volunteers there will be at the time you plan to go.

BetterMe

September 17, 2025by: Fabian Winzap - SwitzerlandProgram: Teaching & Community Support in Kenya

9

I spent one month with BetterMe. The team and the kids were amazing and the experience is unique. Molly’s cooking was delicious. As you have a lot of time for yourself, you will also get a taste of Kenya, especially on the weekends. The trips are organised from the Team, so you have no effort. Only thing to consider is the amount of spare time, it may be too much for some. Some days, there was nothing to do for the volunteers, so we had to look for something to do. As I am a teacher, I expected a little more to do.