What are the first thoughts that come to mind when you hear the term "volunteering"? You are probably thinking hard work, no pay, long hours, right? But in fact, volunteering abroad is the complete opposite and so much fun!
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Work and live with people from all over the world, and meet local people who know and love your host country!
Volunteer Projects and Gap Year Opportunities in Southern and Eastern Africa
Take a gap year, do volunteer work with communities and children, teach sport or work with wildlife
Southern and Eastern Africa Volunteer Projects & Gap Year Projects
"Khaya" means village or dwelling in several African languages – but it also has a deeper meaning, that of ‘belonging'. In Xhosa it also means home or homestead and in Swahili it means boma, which is an enclosed secure area for cattle. At Khaya Volunteer Projects, we make our volunteers feel that they belong. If you choose Khaya to organize your volunteering experience, you will feel secure and well-informed. You will also feel that you belong to the project you decide to work with, as Khaya fits the right people to the right projects.
Volunteers from around the world have the opportunity to uplift and support volunteer projects in South Africa, Tanzania, Namibia, Malawi and Zanzibar. Based in Africa Khaya Volunteer Projects assists local partners and projects in Southern and Eastern Africa while focusing on responsible and ethical volunteering.
The volunteering projects we offer are both unique and affordable. With us, you can volunteer with children; communities; sports development; healthcare; wildlife and conservation; and education projects.
At Khaya, we founded several of the projects ourselves, which shows that investing your own time and money in supporting those in need goes hand in hand with running a successful organisation.
Not only is this volunteer work incredibly rewarding, it's also great to do and experience during your gap year! We can offer you full packages which include volunteering and travelling at great prices.
For those who are interested in gap year programs and volunteer work, we are aware that travelling and staying abroad is a big step, which is why Khaya commits itself to honest pricing and crystal clear information so that you know exactly what you're going to get. Ethical Volunteering is our priority and we work according to a certain criteria to ensure that your volunteering efforts and your financial contributions are used in the best way possible.
If you're looking for great prices, quick communication and personal service, join one of Khaya's volunteering projects and let us give you an African experience you'll never forget!
Latest Volunteer & Intern Travel News
Any organization, company or initiative comes at moments of decision making regarding its progress and continued success.
I was told that when you come to South Africa, you have to go to Cape Town, also known as the Mother City. So, a few weeks back, I decided to go there. One of the other volunteers and I took the bus on a Friday evening to start off our big adventure.
One of my favorite things to do in South Africa, is hiking. The country is so beautiful with its nature and mountains and the weather is perfect, so nothing better than going on a good hike. I’ve done quite a few so far, but there are three that got a special place in my heart, because I liked them so much!
