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Connecting You with amazing experiences across africa
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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 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.
Favourite Project of 2024
#1 Volunteer Program
Safari Stables working holiday at Antelope Park, Zimbabwe
Antelope Park, Zimbabwe
2 Weeks – $2205 USD
Join our Safari Stables Working Holiday at Antelope Park (Zimbabwe) which has been chosen as the best project of 2024.
Our Destinations
8 Programs Available
Contributing 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.
5 Programs Available
Joining our programme 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.
3 Programs Available
Zambia’s 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 who join the projects.
1 Program Available
Zanzibar for marine conservation allows you to play a vital role in ordering the delicate marine ecosystems while contributing to the preservation of Zanzibar. This experience guarantees to be a life changing opportunity.
3 Programs Available
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.
Why Choose Volunteer Encounter?
We are Africa
We have been creating 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 have partcipated at each of our projects to help you.
Explore our different projects in Africa
Horses
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Community
Medical
Photography
Marine
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Safari Stables Horse Volunteering Review by Rachel
My daughter and I are from the UK and came to AP as volunteers for the 'holiday of a lifetime' this summer. She's 21 and I am 56 years (young), we are both experienced riders and came primarily for the horse's option. What a fantastic experience! Ted and his...
Testimonial from Clara about Antelope Park Projects
I’m Clara from Italy and I decided to join the Antelope Park program because I was crossing a hard time of my life and I needed something more. I thought about it, I had a lot of doubts but then I felt I had to do it, I didn’t want to do the “classic”...
Review of Antelope Park doing the Stables project by Mikkeline
How can I even start? This trip started off with me being super scared of travelling to Africa alone, but it was probably the best decision I ever made. The experiences you get here are something you can only get here! I felt safe during my whole stay and I...
Volunteering at Antelope Park Review by Paulina
My name is Paulina and I’m from Germany. I spent 10 unforgettable weeks at Antelope Park, Zimbabwe, from September 2nd to November 11th 2024. I can honestly say that I absolutely loved every moment of it. During my time at Antelope Park, I met the most...
Stables & Wildlife Conservation Review by Massima
I‘m Massima, I‘m 20 years old. After I finished high school in Germany, I decided to Go to Africa and I‘m so so happy I did! I stayed for 4 weeks in August and had the most amazing time of my life. I decided to do the combination project of the Safari...
Wildlife Conservation at Antelope Park Review by Mia
First time I decided to start traveling taking a gap year from my studies in Argentina, I knew I wanted to visit Africa, and I’m so happy I did because I found this amazing place. When I first came to this place I was 18 in April of 2024, I was supposed to...