ELONGA is the local link between interns and Namibian organizations, media, and educational institutions. Depending on your skills and passion, you, as an international volunteer, can aid local schools, orphanages, health clinics, media companies, tourism groups, and environmental projects, and several other important initiatives. ELONGA offers comfortable accommodation at a hostel in Windhoek,  close to the city center. ELONGA welcomed its first student intern in 2008, and with the organization’s years of experience, participants are provided with key information on life in Namibia and all of the wonderful opportunities this country has to offer!

ELONGA believes in the importance of helping travelers from around the globe find the best internships or volunteer opportunities in Namibia. This experience will not only provide you with international work experience but with a more comprehensive understanding and appreciation for Namibian culture and its loving people. ELONGA offers a family atmosphere and guidance to excelling at unique and meaninful opportunities abroad.

Anyone! If you have a passion for exploring stunning landscapes, helping those in need, and making a positive impact on a beautiful community, ELONGA has plenty of internship and volunteering opportunities for all international travelers. Sign up today!

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If you are a SAVE sending organization, inquire with us about how to send your volunteers and interns to participate in this experience.

Travelers can connect with internship and volunteering opportunities in farming, English teaching, NGO work, daycare assistance, and so much more! Speak with us about how to receive more information.

The Conservation Travel Foundation is seeking passionate volunteers to participate as an education assistant in English and computer lessons at Grootberg Primary School in Namibia, under the supervision of the local teachers. The volunteer will engage in long term sustainable projects with the goal of improving the livelihoods of both the children and community. In addition, the volunteer will have the opportunity to reach out to the local community through projects aimed at bettering the quality of education for all community members.

This project allows the school and Conservation Tourism Foundation volunteers to work in harmony and help the community’s children gain essential skills and work towards a brighter future. This volunteer experience will positively impact development in conservation, social welfare and education for the long term. Helping the youth this Namibian community will greatly benefit them in several aspects of their lives. No volunteer contribution is too small!

Are you a university student with a strong command of English, an interest in art and sports, and great people skills? This volunteer program is looking for  students over 20 who are team players and excited to work with project partners and fellow volunteers, in addition to a passion for helping communities in need and forming amazing friendships that will last for years to come. Sign up today!

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If you are a SAVE sending organization, inquire with us about how to send your volunteers to this program.

Ultimate Safaris is a Namibian ecotourism safari company that monitors the Conservation Travel Foundation’s projects. It is dedicated to the protection and sustainability of dedication wilderness areas. 100% of its funds are invested in ethical and socially responsible projects.

Are you interested in living overseas in a beautiful region of the world, gaining volunteer experience, and making a direct positive impact in local communities? If so, participating as an English teaching volunteer in a Campeche community is ready for your help! This 1-6 month opportunity consists of 10-20 hours per week of teaching students, professionals, farmers, and anyone who wishes to learn or improve their English in their urban or rural communities.

Teaching English to schools, businesses, and communities who are in great need of native instruction is an unparalleled experience. It opens lines of communication and provides opportunities for students and employees to learn a new skill and enhance their education and futures. Learning a new language has numerous benefits: it boosts brain function, enhances multitasking abilities, improves memory, and builds confidence. As an English teaching volunteer, you will be providing Campeche communities invaluable skills. You will also experience these positive outcomes, as immersing oneself in a foreign country and learning the local language is a challenging and rewarding experience.

Anyone! Teaching English to local communities is an uplifting experience. Those interested in making a positive and lasting contribution will enjoy this volunteer opportunity.  Sign up today!

Right here! Our friends at FHMM will make sure that you are matched with the community that will most greatly benefit from your English-teaching expertise.

If you are a SAVE sending organization, inquire with us about how to send your volunteers on this English teaching experience.

The Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya (FHMM) has been active in Campeche communities for several years and will set travelers up with the perfect teaching opportunity to fit their goals needs, and schedules.

La Riqueza de Nuestros Cielos (The Riches of Our Skies) is a 9-day tour through Campeche that focuses on birding, Mayan culture, gastronomy, nature, and artisanal goods. This tour, starting and ending in San Francisco de Campeche, makes stops at several smaller communities and archaeological zones and has everything a traveler to Campeche is seeking!

This immersive and exciting tour allows Campeche travelers to fully engage themselves in Campeche’s archaeology, culture, and stunning array of birds. Campeche is a largely undiscovered Mexican state among international travelers, and by tours offering direct experiences and education will benefit visitors and Campeche locals for the long haul.

Any traveler with a love of stunning birds, ancient archaeological zones, and mouth-watering cuisine will enjoy this 9-day tour through Campeche. Sign up today!

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If you are a SAVE sending organization, inquire with us about how to send travelers on this unforgettable tour!

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to a warm Campechano welcome with a delicious lunch at El Marganzo Restaurant and a streetcar ride through the beautiful city of San Francisco de Campeche. A delicious dinner at Los Portales Restaurant and a free night to explore the area await you.

Day 2: Start your second day off with a trip to Hecelchakán for a traditional breakfast, as well as a trip to Becal to take part in a sombrero-making workshop and the opportunity to purchase authentic artisan goods. From here, you will travel to Isla Arena and pay a visit to and eat at Wotoch Aayin, a thriving crocodile sanctuary, restaurant and overnight stop!

Day 3: Day 3 gets off to an early start with birdwatching and a nature tour, as well as a birding boat trip and a visit to the petrified forest near Isla Arena. After lunch at the crocodile house, it’s back to San Francisco for its famous evening light and sound show.

Day 4: Get ready to explore several Campeche communities! After a breakfast in the village of Escárcega, you will spend your day visiting Calakmul, Conhuás and Balamkú.

Day 5: A trip to Valentín Natural, a nature reserve in the Valentín community, will have you exploring a beautiful botanical garden, relaxing at a lush lagoon, and flying through the air on a zipline! After transferring to Cristóbal Colón, you have the opportunity to hike through the many nature trails and also view the famous Voladores de Papantla. The Voladores consist of men dressed in traditional clothing who act as birds and “fly” from a tall, narrow pole. It’s truly a sight to be seen firsthand!

Day 6: After a community breakfast in Cristóbal Colón, you will have the chance to explore this community’s stunning caves and travel to the community of Echeverría Castellot, which boasts great opportunities for hiking and taking in the surrounding natural beauty.

Day 7: During this 7^th day, you will travel to the community of 20 de Noviembre, where you will participate in artisanal community workshops and enjoy a traditional lunch and spend a tranquil night in the community of Castellot II.

Day 8: Experience the sight of ancient Mayan ruins at the archaeological zones of Chicanná, Becán, and Xpujil. A trip to the natural wells in Miguel Colorado is a beautiful way to top off the day before returning to San Francisco for your final night in this birder’s paradise.

Day 9: Enjoy a goodbye breakfast before leaving for the airport, bringing home wonderful memories of your birding experiences in Campeche.

Researchers, students and nature-loving visitors are welcome in Castellot II, one of Calakmul’s most prominent hubs for scientific and natural research. Activities available in Castellot II include animal tracking and nature observation. Castellot II offers an abundances of senderos, which are lush nature paths perfect for scientific and academic experiences, such as zoological and botanical cataloguing, in this Calakmul community.

Castellot II has comfortable accommodation in furnished bungalows or in their recently-upgraded camping zone. A kitchen and dining room is located near the bungalows, but a separate dining hall and cooking facilities are available to campers closer to the nature paths.

Scientific research and study in Castellot II contributes to a local effort to understand the biodiversity and conservation management in Mexico. Locals have a huge interest in preserving the natural heritage around them, and cataloguing the flora and fauna that call it home, but are unable to manage it alone. This opportunity goes beyond scientific wonder and research opportunities, it’s an opportunity to contribute to important conservation work in a developing destination. Ecologists, scientists, academics, postgraduate researchers – and visitors of all kinds- are welcome!

Anyone! Anyone that wants to gain knowledge, contribute expertise and research, or earn academic credit by participating in biological research and study is welcome. Sign up today!

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If you are a SAVE sending organization, inquire with us about how to send researchers on this inclusive experience.

Castellot II is a peaceful is a natural gem located just a few miles from the archaeological zone of Hormiguero. This spot is a draw for biologists, researchers, archaeology enthusiasts and is home to hundreds of varieties of birds and butterflies, all catalogued by the community.