Cape Town, South Africa

Volunteer in Cape Town

Find adventure and community at the southernmost tip of Africa.

GVI in South Africa are based out of Gordons Bay, a picturesque coastal village nestled at the foot of the Hottentot Hollands Mountain Range, 45 minutes from Cape Town. Do meaningful community-led work dedicated to the fight for a more equitable future, while living in some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in the world.

Positive
impact

Build a better world by contributing to vital, locally-led project work that strives for a more just and equitable future.

Ethical
work

In line with the UN’s SDGs, we are committed to ethical and sustainable engagement with our local partners and communities.

Beautiful
community

Learn from the world’s most unique and significant cultures, in breathtaking remote locations.

Cape Town volunteer projects

Overview

The area is home to beautiful swimming beaches, magnificent wine farms and popular restaurants and bars. Gordons Bay is also the beginning of the scenic and well-known Garden Route, making this the perfect base to explore the best sites and activities the Cape has to offer.

Please note that GVI has a Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy that is implemented on each program. As part of the policy, participants will be required to complete a DPS check, Police Clearance, or a National Background Check where necessary, and to fully comply with the policy at all times.