Connecting volunteers with amazing experiences across Africa

Connecting Volunteers with amazing experiences across africa

Volunteering Abroad With Us

Volunteer Encounter is dedicated to wildlife and environmental conservation as well as community development and commitment to making a difference in the world, leaving our mark one volunteer project at a time. 

For us, true conservation and community empowerment go hand in hand and we believe they can only be achieved from a holistic approach tackling both at the same time.

That is why we strive to benefit the community through wildlife and environmental education, not only to make a difference to their lives but to also ensure our conservation efforts will be successful, with the surrounding communities onboard. 

Volunteers Choice Project of 2024

#1 Volunteer Program

Horse Volunteering at Antelope Park, Zimbabwe

Antelope Park, Zimbabwe

2 Weeks – $2098 USD

Join our horse volunteering program at Antelope Park (Zimbabwe) which has been chosen by our volunteers as the best project of 2024.

Volunteer Destinations

Kenya

3 Programs Available

Volunteering in Kenya provides an incredible experience, where you can make a meaningful impact by supporting community projects in Nairobi or contributing to vital conservation efforts within the incredible Maasai Mara.

South Africa

5 Programs Available

Volunteering in South Africa offers an incredible journey, from uplifting communities through local projects to experiencing the excitement of show jumping working holidays and exploring the iconic African wildlife of Kruger National Park.

Zambia

3 Programs Available

Volunteering in Zambia on community projects provides a rewarding opportunity to empower local communities and create a lasting, positive impact on people’s lives, its an unbelievable experience for all volunteers.

Zanzibar

1 Program Available

Volunteering in Zanzibar for marine conservation allows your to play a vital role in ordering the delicate marine ecosystems while contributing to the preservation of Zanzibar. This volunteering experience guarantees to be a life changing opportunity.

Zimbabwe

8 Programs Available

Volunteering in Zimbabwe offers a unique opportunity to work with horses, contribute to wildlife conservation, and support local communities, all while immersing yourself in a once in a lifetimes experience.

Why Choose Volunteer Encounter?

We are Africa

We have been creating volunteer projects in Africa since 2004.

Make a Difference

Our goal is to make a difference to the wildlife and local communities in countries across Africa. We can do it with your Help!

With you Always

We have agents who are past volunteers at each of our projects to help you.

Explore our different projects in Africa

Horses

Wildlife

Community

Medical

Photography

Marine

Need help finding the right project?

Not sure which project is right for you but you know you want to make a difference in Africa. Contact one of our sales agents and they can advise you on what will best suit you!

Latest Blog Posts

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