• Life On Land

African Environmental Conservation

location
3 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Experience first hand the South African way of life!
  • Stay in a welcoming and social environment.
  • Experience the amazing South African outdoors
  • Make an impact while traveling
  • Meet people from all over the world.

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+

About the program

Volunteers joining the environmental program work in nature reserves which aim at the conservation of natural habitats and environmental education awareness.

It is one of the world's most diverse locations when it comes to ecosystems. Over half of southern Africa's species are found in South Africa, including many endangered creatures and plants. The country encompasses a wide range of climates and terrain, supporting a variety of ecosystems. The country ...

About the program

It is one of the world's most diverse locations when it comes to ecosystems. Over half of southern Africa's species are found in South Africa, including many endangered creatures and plants. The country encompasses a wide range of climates and terrain, supporting a variety of ecosystems. The country 's protected areas comprise more than 40% of its territory, including France and Spain in area. Many rare species benefit from these vital habitats. Nature reserves and other protected areas operated by government organizations and non-profit organizations also protect the country' natural resources. It is still vulnerable to climate change and other aspects of human activity.

Environmental conservation volunteers can contribute in many ways to these exciting and sustainable environmental projects. One of the focuses of these projects is on the running of environmental educational camps for children and the youth of South Africa. Outreach and awareness programs for children from impoverished communities have been a major focus of these projects.


Tasks and activities Include:

  • Assisting and running environmental education camps for children and youth

  • General upkeep of facilities, maintenance and upgrading the center.

  • Obstacle course repairs and maintenance

  • Assisting with the Eco-Schools program

  • Interacting with the children (games etc)

  • Painting of walls and murals

  • General Administration tasks

Typical day

8 am- Eat breakfast with the other volunteers.

9 am- project starts

1-pm lunch break

3pm- Project work ends

3-7pm free time

8pm -dinner with other volunteers

Typical day

8 am- Eat breakfast with the other volunteers.

9 am- project starts

1-pm lunch break

3pm- Project work ends

3-7pm free time

8pm -dinner with other volunteers

Free-time activities

Volunteers are encouraged to explore all that Cape town and South Africa has to offer from great surfing, hiking , outdoor activities and cultural activities throughout the year.


Free-time activities

Volunteers are encouraged to explore all that Cape town and South Africa has to offer from great surfing, hiking , outdoor activities and cultural activities throughout the year.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

Copy of passport, online background check and Resume

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Integrated Learning Experience

  • Welcome and transportation from Cape Town airport.
  • Orientation
  • Accommodation in Cape town volunteer dorms  or host family. Host family in shared accommodation.
  • Dinner is prepared, Breakfast and lunch is self serve.
  • Participating project placement
  • Assistance when required at the project
  • Assistance in booking weekend trips and activities.
  • Emergency support if needed

Airport Pickup at Cape Town International Airport

Welcome and transportation from Cape Town airport. More information on details on the placement information provided to you a few weeks before arrival

Accommodation

  • Accommodation in Cape town volunteer dorms  or host family depending on availability. Host family   in shared accommodation.
  • Host family is double occupancy and volunteer dorms are 4 beds per dorm.
  • Dinner is prepared, breakfast and lunch is self serve.


Food & Beverages

Dinner is prepared, breakfast and lunch is self serve. Vegetarians ok!

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. We assist you to find cheap flights to South Africa. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for South Africa provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in South Africa you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for South Africa. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Arrivals are on Mondays. Other start dates available at request.


2023:

  • Monday, 22nd May
  • Monday, June 12th
  • Monday, June 26th 
  • Monday, July 10th
  • Monday, July 24th
  • Monday, August 7th
  • Monday, August 21st
  • Monday, September 4th
  • Monday, September 18th
  • Monday, October 9th
  • Monday, October 23rd
  • Monday, November 13th

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

3 weeks (min. stay) 1,206€
4 weeks 1,587€
5 weeks 1,777€
6 weeks 1,967€
7 weeks 2,157€
8 weeks 2,369€
12 weeks (max. stay) 3,194€
Average fees 334€/week

Program fees

334€ per week 3 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

3 - 12 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Integrated Learning Experience during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Integrated Learning Experience

Perfect 4.6 rating (48 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2005

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Diego

Spoken languages: Spanish, English

About the project

Integrated Learning Experiences was founded in 2005 by former Peace Corps staff that wanted to provide flexible volunteer programs with a positive impact.

Meet your organization

Integrated Learning Experiences’ (INLEX) mission is to strengthen human resources in Central America and South America through volunteer programs, educational travel and internship opportunities.

In addition to this, INLEX provides opportunities for students and professionals to further gain experience in their field of choice by matching participants with the best opening available.

We work towards:

  • Sustainability in the projects and communities that we work in.
  • Programs that promote cultural exchange.
  • Safe and affordable programs.
  • Strengthening and empowering communities.
  • Authentic experiences for our participants.
  • Facilitating education.

INLEX was set founded by former Peace Corps staff in Guatemala in 2005 who wanted to provide flexible programs for volunteers in Central America. This flexibility allows our participants the option to commit for as long as they want in the area they are best suited to support; creating a positive impact and a rewarding experience. We do this because we believe in the principle that every volunteer can make a difference.

Many years and happy people later, we continue working with key partner projects to develop communities in the Latin American region.

48 reviews · rating4.6

Max Gierth rating4.8

2024 at Environmental Preservation

I stayed in Costa Rica for a rather short time but even in two weeks I had the chance to learn a lot and to dive a bit into tico culture. My work was dealing with butterflies, the rearing and handling of caterpillars and planting tasks for the host plants of the caterpillars. The work was very ...
Laura rating5

2023 at Medical Clinic Supporter

I spent one month in Antigua with Inlex, working in a medical clinic in the mornings and undertaking Spanish lessons in the afternoons. Alex and Diego made sure I felt comfortable and integrated into the community and my host family from the very start, and continued to check in throughout my ...
Lowie rating5

2023 at Microfinance Internship

I worked at a company that specialises in constructing social housing. It's a family-owned business where the father is a lawyer, one son is an architect responsible for designing houses and overseeing construction sites, and the other son and daughter handle administrative tasks and interact with ...
Laura O'Grady rating5

2023 at Medical Clinic Supporter

I spent one month in Antigua with Inlex, working in a medical clinic in the mornings and undertaking Spanish lessons in the afternoons. Alex and Diego made sure I felt comfortable and integrated into the community and my host family from the very start, and continued to check in throughout my ...
Emmerson rating5

2023 at Environmental Preservation

i feel it could have been more environmental conservation, some times it just felt like i was helping with the tourism instead of the environment. the host family was wonderful and i made friends that i know will last a life time but for the actual position itself i struggled to find meaning and ...
Isabelle ERNY rating5

2022 at Wildlife & Sea Turtle Conservation

The work in preservation and protection programs of marine wildlife in Monterrico (Guatemala's Pacific's coast) was amazing: I did exactly the same work as my Guatemalan colleagues. The work itself was completely adapted, carried out with seriousness but always in a very good mood! :) I had chosen ...

Location

Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa > Cape Town

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