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Service Learning & Volunteer Abroad with African Impact

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Lemur census in Madagascar
van in the outback
Ecological research in the dense jungles of Madagascar
Community Building & Construction in Madagascar
Immerse yourself in local culture - Madagascar
group on beach in Cape Town
woman overlooking city in Cape Town
woman teaching kids

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About

African Impact is Africa’s leading provider of Service Learning and Volunteer Abroad opportunities. Our curated selection of internships and volunteer positions offer individuals or groups the chance to gain insight into new contexts, grow theoretical and practical skill sets, and do work that is truly effective and sustainable.

Our professionals and students foster global citizenship, embark on international exchange, and create responsible and sustainable change by partnering with us in our efforts.

Our service learning opportunities are characterized by the transformation of individuals and communities, which come about through relationship and shared vision.

Highlights
  • Internships
  • Summer Courses
  • Faculty-Led
  • Service Learning
  • High School Groups

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Emma
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Female
10/10
Yes, I recommend this program

Unforgettable Experience

Jul 28, 2018

I had such an amazing time with African Impact, spending a month working on the Wildlife Photography and Conservation Program. I met like minded people who were interested in volunteering, photography and conservation. The staff were fantastic at making us feel welcomed, ensuring we were well fed and looked after. It was a home away from home. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and were always keen to share information during drives, which made taking photographs even more interesting and exciting. During the program, staff were able to take on feedback and make alterations to better suit the needs of the group. I have come away with new friends, improved photography skills and a greater understanding of conservation and the risks animals like the rhino face. It was an unforgettable month and an experience I would recommend to anyone interested in making an impact.

What would you improve about this program?
This program was well organised and run. During the month I was volunteering we did have a reduced number of guides and a very large group of photographer volunteers. This did influence the weekly schedule with the activities that could be provided. It was unfortunate timing so I'm sure African Impact will keep volunteer numbers in mind with their knowledge of staff schedules (visa renewals etc.). The staff did their best to ensure there were limited changes to the weekly schedule, they worked flexibly and took on board volunteer feedback. Their efforts here were greatly appreciated.
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Hello Emma,

Thank you so much for your feedback and we are so sorry that the balance between volunteers and guides/staff was challenging during your stay - we do hope you still managed to experience every aspect of our project and thank you for your contribution to our programs there. We will definitely action this feedback and hope to see you on another our projects in the future.

The African Impact Team

By African Impact on July 30, 2018
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Zoe
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10/10
Yes, I recommend this program

A Cultural Experience Like No Other

Jul 25, 2018

Not only have I had the privileged to experience African Impact Moshi once, but twice. I have volunteered over the last two years, in July-August 2017 and in June-August 2018 as a Skills Development Intern. I have experienced first hand what it was like to teach alongside such committed and enthusiastic project coordinators and teachers, and I was also able to form so many friendships with staff and volunteers alike from across the world. The dedication to the projects, the wellbeing and the enjoyment of the volunteer from the staff is amazing and completely inspires you to mirror such enthusiasm and positive energy. African Impact Moshi is not just a come and go project and organisation, but a place where you are always welcome - even after you leave, there is opportunity to stay connected and involved in the development of the projects across Moshi.

What would you improve about this program?
More support for individual needs, which can be done through connections with other education facilities for further education and opportunities for students.
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Response from African Impact

Hey Zoe,

Thank you for this awesome review and for returning to intern with us. More supportive structures are in the pipeline in Moshi and we are excited to roll them out. Keep in touch and we hope to see you soon!

The African Impact team

By African Impact on July 26, 2018
We taught at a local nursery 4 days a week teaching them English, singing songs and playing games.
Wazee - our beloved older peoples home where our adopted grandparents live, we held a fundraiser to renovate their rooms and make them bright, holmy places for them to live.
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Emma
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Female
10/10
Yes, I recommend this program

Social Media & Marketing Internship

Feb 27, 2013

This was the perfect opportunity for me to learn about a possible future career as well as the chance to explore the stunning Cape Town.
The accommodation and staff are wonderful. The best part was living with people from all over the world and making new friends who I have already seen and stayed in touch with since returning home.
The office is welcoming and offer you all the support you need. The day to day tasks included working closely with the Marketing Manager to update all of the online listings, create marketing material, support staff with marketing duties all over Africa and promote the numerous projects that African Impact have to offer. It will make you want to volunteer on each one.
You will fall in love with the people and the country.
I wish I never had to leave.

What would you improve about this program?
It wasn't long enough for me to see and do everything that Cape Town has to offer!
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Staff Interviews

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Sasha-lee Moolman

Program
Service Learning & Volunteer Abroad with African Impact
Job Title
Junior Graphic Designer
Sash is our junior graphic designer. She is in charge of all of our marketing material both print and digital.
Sasha-lee Moolman

What is your favorite travel memory?

In 2015, I went to India over the festive season. I and my three friends went to Munnar to see the tea fields which was beautiful.

On our way home, we took a jail bus down the mountain at 120K/h. There was no windshield or windows at all for that matter. My one friend tried to stand up and catch her hat that went flying but she ended up flying around the bus as well.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

My love for the African continent has grown deeply. Before working for African Impact, my love for travel took me overseas as I wanted to experience different cultures. But I have now realized that the variety of cultures that Africa has far surpasses that of Europe, America, and Asia.

I am proud to be called South African.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

The best story I've heard was from a returning Gender Equality project volunteer.

During her first time with us, she loved her time spent with the women's groups in Moshi. After this trip, she became a Girl Impact ambassador; a year later, she won a free placement through a fundraising campaign our foundation was running and returned to join the gender equality project again as well as help with the old folks home.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

I would love to go to our gender equality project (The Girl Impact) in Livingstone. Having been first piloted there, I feel like it is well established and thriving. With talks of building the first community center there, it would be incredible to go and see it all come together. There is also the obvious reason and that is Vic Falls.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

African Impact is unique because it has its own charity connected to it, thus making the work we do more sustainable and ethical in all the communities we work in. This also allows for volunteers and interns who have been on our projects to donate towards something that struck a chord with them while working with the community or wildlife.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

The biggest factor in being a successful company is transparency and a willingness to be flexible. Transparency is key in building trust with the public and flexibility within a company is a must when dealing with team and outside partners.

I believe that with these two things, any company can reach success.

About African Impact

African Impact pioneered responsible volunteer abroad travel in Africa back in 2004 and have since grown into the largest provider of volunteer projects on the continent. Proudly African, we work hand-in-hand with local communities to establish, develop and monitor initiatives that contribute to community empowerment and wildlife conservation. Our...

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