Volunteering abroad in Africa can be a great adventure for both students and adults. It is a chance to see the continent from a different perspective from the average tourist who only view the landscape from a protected Safari truck. As a volunteer you will able to see Africa from the ground level, working along side others to make a better future for the continent. From medical work to long term volunteering opportunities, there are a number of great volunteering opportunities in Africa. However, often people cannot afford to spend one thousand (or more) dollars on a volunteer program. This is a shame, but there are ways to find good volunteer abroad work in Africa for free. One of the best ways is to avoid the big volunteer programs with snazzy websites and professional volunteering programs. Instead, look for small, grassroots organizations that do local work in Africa. These organizations might only have a dozen or less staff, and might not even have a website. However, if you do some investigating you might be able to find a small organization that would be more than eager to accept any help from overseas volunteers. Finding these organizations can be difficult, especially if you don’t have local contacts who can point you in the right direction. One suggestion is to talk to friends and family that have visited the country in Africa where you want to volunteer and see if they know anyone who might be able to connect you with local organizations interested in volunteers. With luck you will be able to find a great volunteering abroad in Africa for free! Good luck!

Visit the following organizations offering volunteer abroad free in Africa:

ACDI/VOCA - A charity offering the chance to volunteer abroad for free in Africa and around the world.

VSO - A development organization offering people the opportunity to volunteer abroad free in Africa.

Peace Corps - Offers the chance for US citizens to volunteer abroad for free in Africa. Long term volunteering only.

Doctors Without Borders - Looking for medical professionals to volunteer abroad for free in Africa and around the world to help deliver health services to those in need.

Health Volunteers Overseas - Offers the chance to work with local health providers through volunteering in Africa for free.

United Nation Volunteers - A UN organization looking for people to volunteer in Africa for free in order to work on development projects.

International Medical Volunteers - A place to for individuals and organizations to connect. Offers some opportunities to volunteer in Africa for free.