African Impact Gap Year Adventures
Marine Conservation Teaching TEFL Childcare Communities Caring Medical Adventure Languages AfricaNamed as GoAbroad.com's Top Rated Volunteer Organisation 2016, we are a multi-award winning organisation who is extremely proud to offer meaningful and sustainable volunteer projects in Africa that genuinely change lives.
Why are African Impact so good to travel with?
We have a huge range of gap year volunteer projects available, whether it be teaching and education projects, medical and healthcare projects, childcare and child development projects, or wildlife and game reserve conservation projects. From the minute you apply, our team will help find the right project for you. We are with you every step of the way to ensure you not only make a huge impact during your time in Africa, but also get to experience everything there is on offer at your chosen location!
Gap Year Benefits include
The project fee entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with in Zanzibar. As well as this, your fee includes: - Transport between Zanzibar International Airport and your project base on set Mondays only. - 24/7 support from on-site African Impact staff. - All boat trips, transfers and ethical dolphin swims that are project related, during your stay. - Full board and lodging, which includes 3 meals a day at our volunteer house. - Thorough induction and orientation program, including a security briefing, health and safety briefing, as well as research training.
Volunteer with the Maasai Tribe in Tanzania
Africa > Tanzania
Work with one of Africa's most iconic tribes, the Maasai, near Africa's highest mountain - Mount Kilimanjaro. Your support will give members of the tribe who have not had access to education as a child a second chance at education in adulthood, and empower them to earn an income for their family.
Details & Apply..
Medical and HIV/Aids Volunteering in South Africa
Africa > South Africa
As a medical volunteer in a rural Zulu area of South Africa, you will gain real insight into the daily struggles of those living in poverty. Through clinic work, home-based care initiatives and HIV education, you will make a positive difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Details & Apply..
Support Orphaned and Vulnerable Children in Cape Town
Africa > South Africa
The focus of this project is to care for and support abandoned and orphaned children in emergency care homes and after-school care facilities in Cape Town. Volunteers get to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, all the while assisting with early childhood development. Details & Apply..
Teaching and Youth Development in Cape Town
Africa > South Africa
As a teaching volunteer in Cape Town, you will educate, support and empower children who come from disadvantaged township communities. This is an exceptional opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world, while also contributing to the future of it's poorest citizens. Details & Apply..
Teaching in Livingstone, Zambia
Africa > Zambia
Join us near the 'Adventure Capital' of Africa, Victoria Falls, and offer much-needed teaching assistance at under-staffed Zambian schools. This is an opportunity to give individual attention to children who really need it, assist local teachers, and to gain some valuable teaching abroad experience. Details & Apply..
Dolphin Conservation in Zanzibar
Africa > Tanzania
Help us protect Zanzibar's wild dolphin population by researching the impact that tourism is having on these amazing animals. You will get up-close encounters while learning how to swim ethically with dolphins, all the while contributing to marine conservation on this stunning tropical island. Details & Apply..
