Volunteer in South Africa

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Workaway in South Africa: volunteer programs and host families

If you are not a South African Citizen and planning to visit South African to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

How to find volunteer and working holiday opportunities in South Africa

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What recent volunteers say about their Workaway in South Africa

There are 1003 reviews for 88 Hosts and organizations in South Africa.
88 Hosts in South Africa were rated at least 4.9/5!

4.9 / 5

Our Experience

We (2 people) spent 3 weeks and had a fantastic experience, gaining valuable skills and learning lots while working alongside the loc...

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by Nichola & Nigel , 26 Oct 2026

Our experience with Maika and her family was wonderful. She welcomed us with warmth and generosity, showed us around, and taught us so much about oliv...

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by Ria & Dev , 20 Oct 2026

Super chill place, REALLY REALLY good vibe. The managers were flexible with the work and expectations were communicated very well. They were also exce...

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by Scott , 12 Oct 2026

I had a wonderful month, everybody was so nice and I genuinely enjoyed the work, it was varied and I learned about the work in the kitchen or with flo...

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by Marieke , 8 Oct 2026

I spent 5 weeks here this summer. It was my first experience with Workaway, and what can I say! It was simply an unforgettable experience for me! The ...

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by Esteban , 7 Oct 2026

Workaway impressions from South Africa

Where to volunteer in South Africa

  • Eastern Cape   (23 )

    Port Elizabeth, East London, Uitenhage, Bhisho, Umtata, Queenstown, Grahamstown, Graaff Reinet, Cradock, Aliwal North

  • Free State   (2 )
  • Gauteng   (6 )

    Johannesburg, Benoni, Pretoria, Vereeniging, Springs

  • KwaZulu-Natal   (13 )

    Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Vryheid, Ladysmith, Port Shepstone, Ulundi, Ubomba

  • Limpopo   (3 )

    Polokwane, Thohoyandou, Tzaneen, Lebowakgomo, Musina

  • Mpumalanga   (6 )

    Nelspruit, Middelburg, Bethal, Standerton, Volksrust, Komatipoort

  • North West   (3 )

    Klerksdorp, Rustenburg, Potchefstroom, Mmabatho, Brits, Vryburg, Bloemhof

  • Northern Cape   (2 )

    Kimberley, Upington, De Aar, Kuruman, Prieska, Colesberg, Springbok, Carnarvon, Poffader, Alexander Bay

  • Western Cape   (49 )

    Cape Town, Paarl, George, Worcester, Oudtshoorn, Saldanha, Knysna, Beaufort West, Mossel Bay, Hermanus

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