Pretoria - Post Report Question and Answers

What volunteer opportunities are available locally?

Numerous, but it seems more of a place to make your own community in roads for impact. - Oct 2024


There are many organizations, orphanages, etc., especially in areas outside of the city. - Mar 2023


Many but many South Africans are really skeptical of foreigners, so it might be hard to find a good fit. - Jan 2020


There is much need for volunteerism (tutoring, cleanup, etc), although you might have to organize projects yourself. I did a lot of science outreach across the country in rural schools, and if you have the skills and inclination to put programs together, there is a virtually limitless audience. The US Embassy runs a science outreach library in one of the local townships as well (Mamelodi). - Mar 2019


I would stay away from any animal related activities, as I would be concerned about fronts for canned hunting. - Jun 2018


Anything you want. The needs are enormous. - Jan 2018


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