The truth about volunteering with animals
During my 25 years of existence, I have had the privilege of travelling to over 9 countries around the world. From admiring the views on top of the Eifel Tower to putting on my “Lederhosen” and enjoying the local Viennese culture at the “Neustifter Kirtag” I even...
Reasons to add Johannesburg to your travel list
Why Johannesburg? Jozi, Joburg, city of gold, eGoli – nicknames for Johannesburg – the largest city in South Africa. Not known for its beauty or safety. So why in the world would you want to volunteer there? Sadly, you will not find wild animals roaming...
Why Volunteer?
In the 1990’s Friends was a hugely popular TV-series where 6 friends shared their, often hilarious, daily lives with us. In one episode, Phoebé, the blonde hippie airhead tried to convince herself (and us) that you can give selflessly. Joey told her that...
Volunteer feedback: I. Stien – Germany
I really enjoyed my time at the after school program and all the activities with the kids. My days at the Centre started at 1pm and the kids arrived there between 1pm and 2pm. After a short lunch-break began one lesson mathematics and one lesson English,...
The ABC of Cape Town
Written by: Sorita Musgrave A is for the Atlantic Ocean – cold, beautiful and unpredictable! B is for Beaches – we have so many of them, you can pick and choose! Blouberg, Noordhoek, Boulders Beach… too many to name. You can surf, kite surf, SUP, kayak,...
Feedback: Anna D – Germany
I arrived in South Africa when it was still winter but already wonderful 18 degrees. The other volunteers, mostly German, were very welcoming and i felt comfortable in our well-equipped volunteer house. In the morning we started to drive through the reserve with our...
Feedback: Marissa M. – Germany
The road trip in South Africa was very important for me, even if it was only 2 weeks. The first week in Cape Town was really interesting. One learns a lot about the history of South Africa, but also over the districts directly in Cape Town. The township tour was...
Feedback: Laura H – Germany
My time in South Africa: My adventure started on the 5.6th in Hanover, where I started off early in the morning with the first flight to Amsterdam. Once I arrived, I finally realized that it was really time, in a few hours I would land in Cape Town and get to know a...
Feedback: Dorothee F – Germany
What she said: Introduction week in Cape Town: "The first week in Cape Town was mindblowing and I've seen so much. In the run-up, I had worried about crime, equipped me with breeches and other things. On the spot it seemed to me ridiculous. Of course, there are...
Special Zoological Facility
Volunteering at a Special Zoological Facility 1 of our most popular volunteering choices is the Zoological facility located on the Garden Route, Western Cape. The facility boasts with a highly successful volunteering program, open to individuals from all over the...