Volunteer Opportunities

Beach Clean-up Drive in Cape Town

Volunteers cleaning up Muizenberg Beach in Cape Town, with Table Mountain visible in the background

Join our upcoming beach clean-up initiative at Muizenberg Beach, Cape Town. We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help preserve our beautiful coastline. This UnityFund project aims to remove plastic waste and educate the community about marine conservation.

Date: 15th August 2024

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Meeting Point: Muizenberg Pavilion

Bring your own gloves and water bottle. We'll provide bags and refreshments.

Urban Gardening Project in Johannesburg

Community members working together in an urban garden in Soweto, Johannesburg

Help us transform vacant lots into thriving community gardens in Soweto, Johannesburg. This LocalRoots initiative seeks volunteers with green thumbs or those eager to ldiscover about urban agriculture. No prior experience necessary!

Date: Every Saturday

Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Various sites in Soweto (details provided upon registration)

Tools and seeds will be provided. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your enthusiasm!

Literacy Program Volunteers Needed in Durban

A volunteer teaching reading to a group of children in a classroom in Durban

Make a difference in a child's life by volunteering for our literacy program in Durban. We're seeking patient and dedicated individuals to help primary school children improve their reading and writing skills. This UnityFund project aims to boost literacy rates in underserved communities.

Commitment: 2 hours per week for 3 months

Location: Various primary schools in Durban

Training will be provided. Proficiency in English and isiZulu is a plus but not required.

Elderly Care Companions in Pretoria

A young volunteer chatting and playing board games with elderly residents at a care home in Pretoria

Bring joy to the lives of seniors by becoming an elderly care companion in Pretoria. This LocalRoots project seeks volunteers to spend time with residents in care homes, engaging in activities like reading, playing games, or simply having a friendly chat.

Frequency: Flexible, minimum 4 hours per month

Location: Various care homes in Pretoria

No special skills required, just a warm heart and good listening skills.

Wildlife Conservation Volunteers in Kruger National Park

Volunteers assisting in a rhino conservation project in Kruger National Park, with safari vehicles and African savanna in the background

Passionate about wildlife? Join our conservation efforts in Kruger National Park. This UnityFund project is looking for volunteers to assist in various tasks such as animal tracking, data collection, and habitat restoration.

Duration: 1-4 weeks

Start Dates: First Monday of every month

Location: Kruger National Park

Basic camping and outdoor skills are beneficial. Training will be provided on specific conservation techniques.