Community, Conservation & Medical Volunteering in Namibia, Tanzania & Zanzibar

In brief

Namibia is a fascinating country that cannot be compared to any other. It’s a place to experience wide-open spaces, friendly people, unique heritage and magnificent landscapes.  A wonderful place to visit, volunteer and fall in love with the country, Namibia offers a unique adventure in its unspoiled desert sands.

Choose from:

– a wildlife conservation project in rural Namibia.

– a medical program, ideally suited for public health volunteers or students studying medicine

– a teaching project for children that usually have no access to education

– an Elephant Conservation project

Tanzania offers breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife and vibrant cultures, making it the perfect destination for everyone seeking adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. Zanzibar on the other hand has been a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania since 1964, maintaining its own government. It consists of many small islands and two large ones. Our projects in Tanzania and Zanzibar aim to empower young people to become social leaders. Volunteers reside in a multicultural environment, working collaboratively as a team to undertake tasks or institutional projects. Here we do offer a school project, a health care project at the hospital for those who study or have experience in the field and a sustainability project in the neighbourhood, often involving construction of some sort.

Highlights

• Learn about Khoi-San traditions and culture in Namibia.
• Provide medical care for very isolated communities.
• Care for neglected, abused or injured sanctuary animals.
• Learn about conservation and research efforts in Namibia and globally.
• Assist with long-term projects addressing Tanzania and Zanzibar communities’ greatest needs & leave a lasting impact on the lives of children and adults.
• Make new friends from over the world.
• Get 24-hour support from dedicated Good Hope Volunteers staff.

“Being part of the volunteer team in the medical project was one of the best experiences I’ve had in my life. I can describe it as a life-changing opportunity, because you’re able to get in touch with San’s reality, which is one of the hardest and discriminated way of life I’ve ever seen. The project showed me how a simple gesture of affection and attention is important for anyone, even in the moment of weakness and of a disease, and can help others go through difficult times. In the end, I could realize that the love I gave to them it was given me back as a lesson about the most valuable things in the world”.

Carolina – Volunteer at the Medical Project