Blog category: Family volunteering
Read our blog posts about family volunteering
Coronavirus update for volunteers
Updated 19th March 2020 with latest updates and our new cancellation policy.
Save 10% on our Conservation & Communities Programme in Zimbabwe
10% discount on our combination Conservation & Communities programme in Zimbabwe! Save $170 on a 2-week stay.
Five reasons to volunteer with your family in Africa!
Our top reasons why you should definitely think about volunteering with your family this year.
Our top tips for family volunteering!
Family volunteering is one of the safest and easiest ways to dust off your backpack, and introduce your family to new experiences and different cultures. Here are our top tips for volunteering with your family!
Read about Vanessa and her family’s volunteer experience in Zimbabwe
This post was written by British volunteer, Vanessa, who volunteered with her son Bailey (9) in February 2020, on our Rhino & Elephant Conservation family programme in Zimbabwe.
A look back at our family volunteers in 2019!
Family volunteering has grown in popularity, and 2019 saw more families than ever join our family-friendly programs across Southern Africa. Take a look at their experiences across three of our most popular projects.
Family volunteers at our wildlife sanctuary in Zimbabwe
“We had an amazing time and one we will never forget. My children feel like they made a difference in the lives of the animals, and I learned so much
6 volunteering bucket list trips for 2020!
Have you always wanted to visit Africa, but know that a traditional safari just isn’t for you? Do you want to get more involved and leave your mark, as well
Family volunteering in Zimbabwe – “It was life-changing”
Pam Galenkamp and her family, from Georgia, USA, volunteered at the Rhino & Elephant Conservation Programme in June this year. They also took a side trip to Namibia as well,
A day in the life of a Primate Conservation volunteer
A volunteer’s day at the Primate Conservation Programme in Zimbabwe. Enjoy hands-on work with primates and other small animal orphans, assist with feeding, husbandry and enrichment and work on release projects.
Meet Nzou, the famous buffalant of Zimbabwe!
VIDEO: This is Nzou. She’s an elephant who lives with a buffalo herd in Zimbabwe. World-renowned and much loved, this is Nzou’s unique story.
Walking in the footsteps of giants
A beautifully written testimonial by family volunteers, the Manasas, who volunteered in Zimbabwe in June 2019. Read about the wonderful time had by the whole family!
