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Via Volunteers: Wildlife, Conservation & Community Projects in South Africa

Join us for an affordable, rewarding and ethical volunteer experience in South Africa. You can apply for a short-term volunteer placement, or join any combination of projects for a longer stay or a full Gap Year.

We are passionate about ethical volunteering, and only support sustainable long term projects that are developed through genuine community and conservation needs.

There is no obligation when you apply, and our experienced team are on hand to provide you with excellent support before and during your stay.

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Via Volunteers supports non-profit community, conservation & wildlife projects in South Africa through the provision of affordable, rewarding volunteer placements for international volunteers. We work with sustainable long term projects that are developed through genuine community and conservati...

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Verge believes in travel for change. International experience creates global citizens, who can change our planet for the better. This belief is at the core of everything we do.