Volunteer in Africa - Why choose us?

All projects have a local management team

The local organsiations we support, or individuals that run our volunteer projects are there to help you and most importantly they understand the needs and culture of the communities where you will be based. This means that the projects themselves directly benefit local initiatives, or provide employment.

Low volunteer project prices

We aim to keep the fee that you pay to volunteer as low as possible whilst still ensuring acceptable levels of comfort are achieved and without compromising on safety. This in effect means that a relatively small proportion is being spent on our operational and marketing costs and more is going overseas where it should be.

Transparency about how we spend your money

We are happy to be open about where your money goes, as we believe that the proportion we use to ensure that our partner organisations and you receive a good level of service and support is very reasonable. At least 70% of your money is paid to our project partner in-country, which we are confident is high compared with other companies and we are willing to be specific about your chosen project.

All projects are needs as opposed to demand driven

In other words they were not set up simply to give you something to do, but your help will be genuinely welcome and required.  All of our projects have strong sustainability objectives. This means that we aim not to create a dependence on the indefinite provision of aid, or donations, but to help people and communities achieve self-sufficiency wherever possible.

You will not be taking local jobs 

You will be volunteering in areas where there is a lack of skill, or knowledge locally. In specific cases, such as building a vocational training centre, or distributing mosquito nets, the work that you will be doing may rely to an extent on the funding that you provide as part of your fee. However, you will be assisting in the work on these projects under the supervision, or management of locals, such as a site foreman, therefore creating additional employment.

Naturally Africa Foundation

We have established a charitable trust to raise funds for specific projects through financial donations. Whilst the primary focus of the volunteer programmes is to impart skills and knowledge, the projects also have additional funding requirements, in order to develop and successfully achieve their objectives.

Safety and Support

Your safety and wellbeing is a priority. We provide detailed information to prepare you for your project, 24/7 support from experienced project staff in-country and an emergency contact in the UK. All projects have been assessed and measures put in place to minimise any risks involved. Our membership of ABTOT guarantees the financial protection of the money you pay us for your programme. We simply ask that you listen to our advice and respect the project guidelines.