Our short-term volunteering options lets you make an impact in just one week! We understand that not everyone can commit to two weeks or longer, which is why we offer one-week to 10 day short-term volunteer placements for those who still want to make a meaningful impact in a short amount of time.
Our short-term volunteering options are designed to give you hands-on experience while contributing to important conservation and community projects. Whether you’re passionate about wildlife conservation, monkey rescue, marine protection, or supporting childcare, you can still make a difference—even in just seven days!
These short-term placements are perfect for:
Travellers on a tight schedule who want to give back while exploring.
Students or professionals looking for a rewarding break to gain more practical experience.
First-time volunteers wanting to experience ethical volunteering.
Join us for a week of purpose, learning, and adventure—because every effort, no matter how short, helps create lasting change! Please email us on info@volunteerinternationaladventures.com for quotes on our short-term placments.
This multi-marine conservation project is perfect for ocean enthusiasts looking to gain hands-on experience with the Marine Big 5—whales, dolphins, sharks, seals, and penguins. Available for a minimum of 8 days, this opportunity lets you contribute to vital marine research and conservation efforts.
Read more: Marine Conservation with Whales, Sharks and Penguins
Out of baby monkey season (April to September only), you may join our Monkey Rescue and Rehabilitation project for a minimum of one week. Help rescue monkeys, prepare food, help with feeding and enrichments for the juvenile and adult monkeys undergoing rehabilitation, veterinary visits, care for special needs monkeys, education, fundraising and community awareness.
Read more: Monkey Rescue and Rehabilitation
This 10-day wildlife conservation program from the 5th to the 15th of October 2025, is designed by a Wildlife Veterinarian and Wildlife Capture Operator covers all aspects of wildlife capture, relocation, and the veterinary care that goes with it, supporting critical conservation efforts. Cost on the project webpage-link below.
- Rhino dehorning to help prevent poaching
- Giraffe and antelope relocation to support species conservation
- Hands-on experience with wildlife capture, care, and release
Read more: Wildlife Relocation and Veterinary Programme
As a Township Crèche volunteer you will assist with childcare at a crèche in the townships of Knysna, along the stunning Garden Route. Support local teachers in providing foundation-phase education and early childhood development.
Read more: Township Crèche
Veterinary students and professionals experience an Animal Welfare and Veterinary Medicine like no other on the spice island of Zanzibar assisting with animal care, veterinary medicine treatment, outreach clinics and education on animal husbandry. Volunteer with local veterinary doctors and animal rescuers and know that you are helping hands-on with the welfare and health care animals in Zanzibar
Read more: Animal Welfare and Veterinary Medicine
Interested in Short-Term Volunteering?
If you’re looking to make a difference in a short-term volunteer project, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re passionate about wildlife conservation, veterinary medicine, marine species or Vervet monkeys we offer meaningful experiences that fit into your schedule.
Contact us today to learn more about available projects and how you can get involved! Let’s create lasting change together, even in a short time.
