Category: South Africa

South Africa is a country with a rich history and diverse culture. It is also home to many beautiful landscapes and wildlife. Despite its natural wealth, South Africa is a country that is facing many challenges. There are many areas in which the country needs help, and volunteering can be a great way to make […]

A gorgeous country located at the Southern tip of the African peninsula where the 2 great oceans meet – South Africa is nothing short of a paradise for travelers and backpackers. Whether you are a beach lover or a wildlife enthusiast, or maybe just keen to explore the roads less traveled – this country has […]

Volunteering Solutions hosted more than 800 volunteers in 2016, who traveled to different countries and contributed in their own way towards sustainable development of the society. No matter which project they were a part of, they all had the goal of spreading smiles among the folks of their host community. Wendy Kong, a medical student […]

Volunteering has its own share of excellent benefits. Whether an individual or his family is engaged in volunteering, the pros can outweigh the significant cons in a larger way than possible. One might think, why shall I volunteer when I don’t find time for my family? The answer to this question lies in the 5 […]

Africa is arguably the most popular region to volunteer abroad. From college students on their gap year to backpackers and vagabonds on their travel expeditions, and even various high profile celebrities; Africa is on everyone’s bucket list when it comes to doing some altruistic work. One such African country, which is a very popular travel […]

South Africa is one of the most promising countries of Africa, as it is steadily developing economically and features in almost everyone’s travel bucket list. Cape Town, being the buzzing capital of South Africa, is a city that fully displays the beauty of the country and also its struggles. An ideal destination for volunteer travelers, […]

In the Eastern Cape of South Africa, Port Elizabeth is one of the country’s largest cities. It bears the nickname ‘the Friendly City’ and boasts that every city-located attraction lies within 15 minutes of the airport. Here we have compiled a list of top 10 things to do in Port Elizabeth while volunteering. 1.  The […]

South Africa lays at the southernmost tip of the continent and is the second most developed country in Africa after Morocco. It is known as the ‘Rainbow Nation’ because it has such a wide cultural diversity in its residents. A region of vibrant and distressing history, Africa is a continent of large disparities. A great […]

The second biggest city in South Africa is a breath of fresh air, literally and figuratively. It is rare to be in a major city and yet find so many quality outdoor activity opportunities. Cape Town is a city that is still developing, it has extreme poverty on one hand and is a great traveler’s […]