Go Volunteer Africa is an award winning social enterprise that operates as a linkage between volunteers and nonprofit organizations in Africa. Founded in 2009, we connect volunteers with local non-profit organizations across Africa, facilitating programs in areas such as education, healthcare, poverty relief, and conservation to create positive social impact.
Dual Purpose: We provide personalized and well-serviced volunteer travel programs while supporting local communities and non-profits.
Dual-objective approach: Our programs are “handpicked to meet this dual objective” of serving the needs of African communities while also delivering gratifying experiences for our volunteers.
Mission-Driven: The organization’s primary goal is to turn travelers into volunteers to bridge cultures, create friendships, and drive change through meaningful travel opportunities.
Range of Projects: Go Volunteer Africa offers various volunteer projects focused on social development, education, healthcare, conservation, and more.
Community Impact: We aim to improve quality of life, promote cultural exchange, support childhood development, and encourage awareness of community needs.
Social purpose: The organization focuses on connecting international volunteers with local community development, conservation, and humanitarian aid projects across Africa. Our work supports initiatives in education, healthcare, infrastructure development, and environmental conservation.
Earned income: Go Volunteer Africa charges program fees to volunteers, which covers their accommodation, meals, and other support services during their placement. This model of using revenue from services to fund our operations makes us a perfect a social enterprise.
Awards and recognition: Our organization has won and has been nominated for multiple awards, including the Tourist Choice Award, Africa Responsible Tourism Award, Tourism Excellence Award, Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo, The Safari Award, Social Enterprise Award, the National Environment Sustainability Awards, and the WASH Impact and Influence Award and being crowned Africa’s Leading Travel Agency.
These prestigious honors acknowledge our exceptional service and commitment to the responsible tourism industry and community service reinforcing our business model and service achievements alongside our social mission.
Client Trust: The awards are a testament to the trust and confidence participants place in Go Volunteer Africa.
Industry Leadership: We demonstrate Go Volunteer Africa’s pioneering role and excellence in the African volunteer travel industry. We are the leading and largest volunteer travel organization in Africa.
