Volunteer programs in Africa

If you are considering volunteering, it’s important to understand the various areas where cooperation and volunteers are currently in demand. In this discussion, we will delve into the specific needs for volunteering in Africa. This continent, due to its development challenges, requires assistance and support from volunteers in many different areas. We will begin by providing an overview of the continent as a whole and then explore various countries in Africa where your volunteer contributions can make a significant impact. While it’s valuable to learn about the conditions in each country, let’s first examine the overall situation in Africa and understand why this region is among the most in need of volunteer assistance.

Africa is the third-largest continent; however, despite its vast size, the population is relatively sparse. The entire African continent is home to a billion people (barely 15% of the world’s population). Africa is divided into 54 countries, many of which are classified as developing nations. This underscores the importance of international cooperation in addressing the unique challenges faced by the continent.

Being a volunteer in Africa can be a good opportunity to collaborate with a social project. The next step is to choose the country where you want to start a volunteer program.

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These are the projects that Cooperating Volunteers offers in Africa. We have organized them by country, and within each country, you will find a list of specific projects. This way, volunteers can choose the opportunity that best aligns with their skills or training.

Volunteering in  Cape Verde

  • Teaching volunteer program: Many Cape Verdean children do not have access to education or have difficulties accessing it due to the fact that many are in situations of poverty, the average number of children per woman in Cape Verde has 4 children in the poorest families.
  • Construction volunteer program: By participating in this social project you can make a big difference in the local community by supporting the students of the schools
  • Turtles volunteer program : Throughout this program, efforts are made to protect female sea turtles.
  • Childcare volunteer program

Volunteer in Ethiopia

  • Childcare volunteer program : There are many families in Ethiopia where none of their members work. At the Family Care Center, the volunteer will take care of children during the day so that their parents can go find work.

Volunteer in Ghana

  • Orphanage volunteer program
  • Childcare volunteer program
  • Teaching volunteer program
  • Sports volunteer program
  • Medical volunteer program
  • Physiotherapy volunteer program
  • Construction volunteer program
  • Art and design volunteer program

Volunteer in Malawi

  • Teaching volunteer program
  • Environmental Conservation volunteer program
  • Fishing volunteer program

Volunteer in Mauritius

  • Teaching Volunteer Program – Le Morne
  • Construction and Restoration Volunteer Program – Le Morne

Volunteer in Senegal

  • Childcare volunteer program
  • Teaching volunteer program
  • Medical volunteer program

Volunteer in South Africa

  • Childcare volunteer program
  • Teaching in nurseries volunteer program
  • Teaching volunteer program
  • Sports volunteer program
  • Leopard Conservation volunteer program

Volunteer in Tanzania 

  • Teaching volunteer program
  • Medical volunteer program
  • Childcare volunteer program

Volunteer in Uganda

  • Childcare volunteer program
  • Teaching volunteer program
  • Medical volunteer program
  • Sports volunteer program
  • Community Education volunteer program
  • Construction volunteer program
  • Agriculture volunteer program

Volunteer in Kenya

  • Childcare volunteer program
  • Orphanage volunteer program
  • Teaching volunteer program
  • Medical volunteer program
  • Female empowerment volunteer program
  • Special needs volunteer program
  • Agriculture volunteer program
  • Masaai Women volunteer program

Volunteer in Zimbabwe

  • Teaching volunteer program
  • Community development volunteer program

Volunteer in Zanzibar

  • Childcare volunteer program
  • Teaching volunteer program
  • Medical volunteer program
  • Environmental Conservation volunteer program

Volunteer in Morocco

  • Teaching Program – Midelt
  • Teaching Program – Tazouka

 

Volunteer in Madagascar

  • Teaching volunteer program
  • Lemurs volunteer program
  • Childcare volunteer program
  • Construction volunteer program
  • Mangrove conservation volunteer program

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UNIVERSITY PRACTICES

Our volunteers will be able to validate university credits with the aim of traveling in a more responsible and economical way.

What does volunteering focused on university practices involve?

At Cooperating Volunteers, we make agreements with different universities to validate university credits with the aim of traveling in a more responsible and economical way.

The specialties we work with are extensive: medical volunteering, nursing, education, social work, psychology, physiotherapy, engineering, architecture…

The practices can be carried out in our designated destinations for this purpose, as well as in Spain.

If you choose an international destination, it’s a unique way to live an unforgettable and enriching experience, as you will have the opportunity to continue your education in another country, with a completely different culture.

Stepping out of our comfort zone and being part of the various projects at the destination will allow us to grow both personally and professionally, creating a more extensive curriculum.

And we are fully convinced that this experience will accompany you throughout your life.

You will be able to visit hospitals, schools, centers, orphanages, and participate directly and actively in the daily lives of all those people at the destination, always accompanied by other professionals willing to collaborate hand in hand with you and guide you in daily tasks.

If your university is not part of the agreement with Cooperating Volunteers, you can contact cristina@cooperatingvolunteers.com so that we can get in touch and make this experience a reality. 

CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING

Corporate volunteering consists of tailored programs for your company, designed to develop teamwork skills.

It is proven that teamwork directly impacts productivity. 

Collective effort surpasses individual capabilities, promotes diversity of skills, stimulates creativity, and facilitates problem-solving in the face of various challenges.

Therefore, it not only maximizes efficiency but also enriches the work environment.

We conduct corporate volunteering programs that consist of customized programs for your company, designed to develop teamwork skills, improve performance, and foster unity among employees.

We tailor projects to the corporate identity and size of the company, and we can adjust them to any destination and time of the year.

The advantages of corporate volunteering include:

  • Improving communication.
  • Group unity.
  • Cultural integration in different situations.
  • Employee training.
  • Increased Corporate Social Responsibility.

The future is aligned with a more responsible society, and participating in social projects positions our company among the list of revolutionary businesses that want to be part of the change.

If you resonate with this message, corporate volunteering is a unique experience both individually and collectively, and at Cooperating Volunteers, we accompany you throughout the process to make it a unique journey.

FAMILY VOLUNTEERING

Quality time spent with family strengthens emotional bonds, promotes communication, and contributes to the emotional well-being of its members. 

Spending quality time with family and being able to disconnect from our hectic routines is not only enriching but also necessary.

Sometimes we forget to communicate, connect, and dedicate time to each other. Each one of us lives focused on our jobs, schools… And it’s necessary to find the opportunity to pause and take care of ourselves.

Quality time spent with family strengthens emotional bonds, promotes communication, and contributes to the emotional well-being of its members. And of course, it creates lifelong positive memories.

At Cooperating Volunteers, we suggest moving away from those ‘more superficial’ trips (which can also be fantastic), but we invite you to live this experience to bring out our most empathetic and humanitarian side.

Family volunteering gives us the opportunity to be part of a positive impact, promoting values of solidarity and social responsibility.

There are many families who choose to experience these trips focused on cooperation and direct involvement with different communities around the world, where living conditions are very different and sometimes entirely precarious.

Projects are tailored to different ages, allowing us to work together.

An incredible way to fill our suitcase with memories, learning, and knowledge.

And although stepping out of our comfort zone often feels daunting, we assure you firsthand that it’s worth it.

At Cooperating Volunteers, we accompany you throughout the entire experience, from start to finish, to make it unforgettable.

SENIOR VOLUNTEERING

At Cooperating Volunteers, we believe it’s never too late for anything, especially for volunteering and living a unique and unforgettable experience.

There are many people, increasingly so, who opt for responsible travel that involves social work.

Accustomed to organized and mostly touristic trips, at Cooperating Volunteers, we want to advocate for a more enriching experience, one that transforms us from within and allows us to be part of the change the world needs to see.

We can adapt both the destination and the duration of our projects to fit your needs.

It’s an opportunity full of emotions that allows us to significantly contribute to different communities and their evolution. And you can participate in different areas such as education, social support, or assistance in different centers.

Some of the benefits include:

  • Sense of purpose: Provides a sense of purpose by contributing your skills and experiences to meaningful causes.
  • Emotional well-being: Reduces feelings of isolation and establishes social connections.
  • Personal development: It’s continuous learning, skill development, and discovering new activities while keeping the mind-body active.
  • Physical health: Keeping active.
  • Stress reduction: The act of helping others reduces stress and contributes to mental health.

Living this experience will undoubtedly be a before and after. 

SOCIAL VOLUNTEERING

A volunteering initiative with leadership and impact through the educational action program.

When we talk about social volunteering, we refer to all those actions and activities carried out altruistically, selflessly, and with the aim of addressing multiple problems and needs of different communities, always focused on education and self-sufficiency.

Education is essential because it provides the tools and knowledge necessary for personal, social, and economic development.

Our goal is to create self-sufficient communities and provide opportunities for the future personal development of each member. The message is not to ‘give’, but to accompany in the process of training for self-managed provision.

At Cooperating Volunteers, many of our destinations and projects embrace this type of volunteering. Some of our projects include: community programs, education, women’s empowerment…

And although they are completely different from each other, they share a single objective: progress towards a society that can embrace us all in the same way.

If you are someone who is restless, who needs to see a change in the future, volunteering is an experience tailor-made for you.