Volunteer in Africa
Volunteer Abroad in Africa: 2-52 Weeks

United Planet’s unique Volunteer Abroad Quest program combines volunteering abroad, language learning, cultural activities, interesting excursions, and more to provide an incredibly fulfilling experience for volunteers and valuable support for local communities worldwide. 

Volunteers of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds are invited to join from 2-52 weeks in six different countries to volunteer abroad in Africa. Volunteer opportunities range from teaching to orphanage work, social development projects and construction.

Short-term Quest (1-12 weeks):

•Ghana and Tanzania

•Popular with students and families during summer, winter, and spring breaks. Adventurers and retirees may join programs year-round

Group Quests:

•Universities, Schools, Corporate, Youth Groups, Spiritual Organizations.

Long-term/Gap Year Quest (6 months; 1year):

•Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria and Uganda

•Long-term programs are perfect for high school and college-aged students taking a semester or year off.

More Information:

• Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteer Programs
• Volunteer Testimonials
• Why pay to volunteer abroad?
• About United Planet
• Contact Us

Quests projects vary by location and are offered to both skilled and unskilled volunteers.

United Planet Short-term Quests (1-12 Weeks Year-Round)

Africa never ceases to amaze volunteers; be it for the warm, friendly hosts who greet them, or the stories they hear from locals at their projects. In rural Ghana, United Planet volunteers become an integral part of village life while teaching English to local children. As temporary denizens of bustling Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, volunteers teach computer literacy skills to adults, ride dala-dalas through local markets, and take a weekend to relax on the beaches of Zanzibar. These are just a few examples of what a United Planet Quest may entail.

United Planet offers two countries in Africa for short-term volunteer opportunities. Quest programs include orphanage work, teaching, social development work and more. Volunteers support community development through placements at local organizations and schools. Please visit the individual country pages for more details on projects offered in each location.

Please note that volunteers must be at least 18 yrs of age to join a Short-term Quest to Africa, unless accompanied by an adult.

United Planet Long-term Quests (Jan or Aug 2009 Start Date)

Are you planning to take some time off next semester or next fall? Taking a gap year before starting college? The long-term programs offered to U.S. and Canadian citizens through United Planet’s partner organization ICYE afford you the ability to volunteer for six months or one year in five different countries in Africa. Volunteers support community development through placements at local organizations, clinics and schools. Project placements vary by country. Please visit Long-Term Quest page for more details on projects offered in each location.

Dates and Fees

Short-term Quests are available year-round with two start dates per month. Specific start dates vary by location. Long-term Quests begin in January and August of 2009.

• Short-term Quest fees start at: $1995
• Long-term Quest fees start at: $5285

 Program Fees Include:

• Preparation & training before departure
• Food & lodging in your host country
• Airport transportation
• Cultural activities and excursions
• Emergency medical insurance
• On-going support and supervision

 Fees do not Include:

• Visa processing charges (volunteers are responsible for aquiring the necessary Visa)
• International airfare
• Any required vaccinations or immunizations
• Local transportation

Apply Now:

1. Choose your Volunteer Quest Country and then fill in the online application. 
2. Submit your deposit together with the application.
3. The Regional Coordinator in the Boston office will contact you to arrange a phone interview.

 Contact us:

 United Planet is open 9am to 5pm EST Monday-Friday.