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Mission Trips to Africa

Mission trips to Africa are the perfect opportunities to explore the stunning continent while making a sustainable difference as a volunteer...

Mission trips to Africa are the perfect opportunities to explore the stunning continent while making a sustainable difference as a volunteer. If you do not have plenty of time on hand, mission trips are a perfect opportunity for you. Despite your short-term volunteer program, your dedication will still contribute to the well-being of the local community.

With its rich culture and arts and stunning landscapes, Africa is a highly popular volunteer destination. Whether you want to assist in the medical sector in Tanzania, build schools in Ghana, or rescue animals in South Africa, our different volunteer programs will cater your needs. What are you waiting for? Join one of our mission trips in Africa that are just as diverse as the continent itself!

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 South Africa Wildlife Reserve Volunteers
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
South Africa Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Plan My Gap Year

South Africa Wildlife Reserve Volunteers

Excellent 4.9
(1328)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
613 €  per week · 1  ‑  4  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Be part of a life-changing experience that allows you to work behind the scenes on a world-class wildlife reserve in South Africa! 🦏 Details >

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 Eco Nature and Coastal Conservation
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
South Africa Kenton-on-Sea, South Africa
Sibuya Wilderness Experience

Eco Nature and Coastal Conservation

Excellent 4.8
(44)
⭐ Popular Flex Option
761 €  per week · 1  ‑  6  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Eco Volunteering in Wildlife & Marine Conservation. Uncover the whole big picture of our Eco-System for a better understanding of Nature & learn how to make a difference! Details >

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 Big 5 Monitoring, Conservation, Sustainable Living
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
South Africa Phalaborwa, South Africa
LEO Africa

Big 5 Monitoring, Conservation, Sustainable Living

Perfect 4.7
(45)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
693 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Give your vital contribution towards wildlife conservation! Learn about animal behaviour, reserve management and anti-poaching while living a lifetime experience! 🇿🇦 Details >

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 Tanzania Childcare Volunteers
Good Health And Well-Being
🔥 In High Demand
Tanzania Arusha, Tanzania
Plan My Gap Year

Tanzania Childcare Volunteers

Excellent 4.9
(1328)
Video Flex Option
232 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

Leave a lasting impression on the lives of some of Tanzania’s most disadvantaged children by assisting with childcare and education in a childcare center. Details >

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 Baby and Toddler Daycare - Child Care Worker
Good Health And Well-Being
🔥 In High Demand
Tanzania Arusha, Tanzania
STEP Africa

Baby and Toddler Daycare - Child Care Worker

Excellent 4.8
(100)
Video Flex Option
143 €  per week · 4  ‑  26  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Care for the babies and toddlers at Tiny Steps Daycare in Arusha whose families face various challenges due to poverty, disease and single parenthood. Details >

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 Marine Conservation Research Assistant
Life Below Water
Madagascar Nosy Komba, Madagascar
MRCI - Madagascar Volunteer

Marine Conservation Research Assistant

Very Good 4.4
(30)
Video Flex Option
489 €  per week · 4  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Protect Madagascar's marine ecosystem with MRCI's Marine Conservation Research program. Dive into meaningful conservation work! 🤿 Details >

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 Emergency Department
Good Health And Well-Being
Tanzania Arusha, Tanzania
Medi Trip

Emergency Department

Brilliant 4.7
(91)
Video Flex Option
242 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Emergency department placement in working with a busy team looking after major and minor injuries and with severely ill or acutely unwell patients. Details >

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 Childcare, Sports and Teaching Support
Quality Education
Available from Sep 2025
🔥 In High Demand
Tanzania Paje, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Boresha Maisha Projects

Childcare, Sports and Teaching Support

Brilliant 4.7
(37)
Video Flex Option
257 €  per week · 4  ‑  50  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Support children's development at a local pre-primary school in Paje, Zanzibar. Join our Child Care program and make a meaningful impact in early childhood education! Details >

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 South Africa Childcare Volunteers
Good Health And Well-Being
🔥 In High Demand
South Africa Cape Town, South Africa
Plan My Gap Year

South Africa Childcare Volunteers

Excellent 4.9
(1328)
Video Flex Option
287 €  per week · 2  ‑  6  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Plan My Gap Year supports a range of day-care centres that provide essential childcare facilities to impoverished families of nearby communities. Details >

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 Rhino & Elephant Conservation
Life On Land
Zimbabwe Wedza, Zimbabwe
Imire Rhino Conservation

Rhino & Elephant Conservation

Perfect 4.7
(35)
Video Flex Option
946 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer in Africa and help secure the future of the endangered black rhino and elephant. Experience daily life on a 10,000 acre family-run private conservancy. Details >

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 Sea Turtle Conservation
Life Below Water
Available from Aug 2025
🔥 In High Demand
Ghana Cape Three Points, Ghana
Atlas Volunteers

Sea Turtle Conservation

Brilliant 4.8
(311)
Video Flex Option
135 €  per week · 1  ‑  30  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Protect endangered sea turtles along the Ghana coastline. Working on nesting sites and beach patrols whilst experiencing beautiful surroundings in your free time. Details >

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 Wildlife Sanctuary Supporter
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Namibia Windhoek, Namibia
The Great Projects

Wildlife Sanctuary Supporter

Great 4.5
(113)
Video Flex Option
599 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Here you'll direct all of your efforts towards the long term rehabilitation of animals. Experience hands-on volunteering with baboons, small animals and much more! Details >

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 Big Cats Sanctuary
Life On Land
South Africa Stanford, South Africa
Panthera Africa

Big Cats Sanctuary

Fantastic 4.6
(16)
Video Flex Option
598 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Contribute to the well-being of big cats, help with daily tasks, maintenance, and be part of our mission to protect these majestic animals! 🦁 Details >

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 Medical Student Internship
Good Health And Well-Being
Tanzania Arusha, Tanzania
Medi Trip

Medical Student Internship

Brilliant 4.7
(91)
Video Flex Option
242 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Student medical placements in Emergency Medical, Surgical, Dentistry, Psychology and more. Please enquire for specific departments. Details >

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 Midwifery: Labour & Delivery
Good Health And Well-Being
Tanzania Arusha, Tanzania
Medi Trip

Midwifery: Labour & Delivery

Brilliant 4.7
(91)
Video Flex Option
242 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

We're inviting midwifery volunteers to assist hospital maternity care, helping to deliver newborns & support pregnant women! Trained Professionals & Students welcome! Details >

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 Primary School Assistance
Quality Education
🔥 In High Demand
Ghana Abetifi, Ghana
Atlas Volunteers

Primary School Assistance

Brilliant 4.8
(311)
Video Flex Option
90 €  per week · 4  ‑  50  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Provide a supporting role within our partner schools that lack basic resources. Run tutoring sessions covering English and core subjects as well as teaching assistance. Details >

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 Daycare and Pre-School Assistant
Good Health And Well-Being
Tanzania Arusha, Tanzania
STEP Africa

Daycare and Pre-School Assistant

Excellent 4.8
(100)
Video Flex Option
143 €  per week · 4  ‑  26  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Teach children from vulnerable backgrounds in Arusha the basics for a successful start to school using a playful approach and simply be there for them. 🎨 Details >

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 Baboon Rehabilitator & Care-Giver
Life On Land
South Africa Phalaborwa, South Africa
C.A.R.E.

Baboon Rehabilitator & Care-Giver

Brilliant 4.8
(20)
Video Flex Option
297 €  per week · 2  ‑  50  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Make a difference for 437 orphaned, rescued residents at the sanctuary. Your help is needed to provide care to the animal orphans; food, enrichment, cleaning enclosures. Details >

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 Sea Turtle Conservation Monitor
Life Below Water Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Madagascar Nosy Komba, Madagascar
MRCI - Madagascar Volunteer

Sea Turtle Conservation Monitor

Very Good 4.4
(30)
Video Flex Option
479 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

MRCI’s Sea Turtle Monitoring Program has been established to identify and develop Safe Turtle Breeding Zones in North Western Madagascar Details >

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 Physiotherapy Department
Good Health And Well-Being
Tanzania Arusha, Tanzania
Medi Trip

Physiotherapy Department

Brilliant 4.7
(91)
Video Flex Option
242 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer in Tanzania as a Physiotherapy Assistant, gaining hands-on experience in rehabilitation, patient care, and cultural immersion while supporting a local hospital. Details >

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