Botswana is a land-locked country located in Southern Africa and bordering on Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Angola. Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. The economy, one of the most robust on the continent, is dominated by diamond mining. The bulk of the Kalahari desert falls within Botswana's borders and Botswana is home to most of the world's San (bushman) population. (Description by Wikipedia.org)
Visit the following organizations offering volunteer abroad opportunities in Botswana:
Peace Corp - Peace Corps volunteers travel overseas and make real differences in the lives of real people.
African Conservation Foundation - A volunteer organization dedicated to supporting and linking African conservation initiatives, groups and NGOs, with the aim to strengthen their capacity, build partnerships and promote effective communication and co-ordination of conservation efforts. Offers volunteer opportunities abroad.
Mokolodi Game Reserve - The 12,500 acre non-profit reserve provides environmental educate to children of Botswana.
Institute for International Cooperation and Development – A private non-profit organization. Since 1987, IICD has offered volunteer programs to people of all ages and walks of life. People, with a desire to travel the world and do good at the same time.
Earthwatch Institute - An international non-profit organization supporting scientific field research and offering members of the public the opportunity to work with distinguished field scientists.
Campus California - Training in California for 6 months at CCTG, 6 months of volunteer work at a project, e.g. a teacher training college in Mozambique, an AIDS education center in Zambia & Botswana, environmental work in Nicaragua/Africa, educating sex workers in Guatemala ... and 2 months of information activities in the world.
Wild at Heart - Youth volunteer programs in Botswana. Includes wildlife and community volunteering opportunities.
Youth International - Information about volunteer abroad service learning in East Asia or Africa, including intercultural exchange, community service, and home stays.
Volunteers for Peace: Botswana - Offers over 2400 affordable short-term volunteer opportunities abroad in 90+ countries.
