Volunteer Work Botswana

Unlike many other nations in Africa, Botswana is relatively wealthy not least because its the world's largest diamond producer and that wealth is for its modest population of just two million. Whilst poverty is evident, particularly in rural communities, the real problem facing Botswana is the rampaging HIV/AIDS epidemic which has left nearly one hundred thousand children in the country orphaned with over 15,000 children aged under 15 yrs infected themselves.

It is also estimated that 25% of all adults have the virus. And therein lies the problem in Botswana. It may have relative wealth, but it has too many orphaned children and too few adults to care for them. And money can't buy parents.

As such, much of the volunteer work in Botswana is about supporting orphanages and helping to build stronger families; and also supporting those families which are headed by a child themselves after the parents have become too ill to provide care or have passed away. Other projects focus on infrastructure for rural communities where safe water and hygiene facilities are scarce leaving both adults and children alike exposed to waterborne diseases such as bacterial diarrhoea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever. Other volunteer work opportunities include conservation and animal welfare work.

Please note that the volunteer opportunities there were in Botswana were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic which led to the permanent closure of some volunteer opportunities and restrictions on others. Hopefully things are now beginning to return to normal. If you run or know of a volunteer work project in Botswana let us know by contacting us here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Volunteer Botswana

Love Botswana

A faith based organisation with education, HIV/AIDS prevention, social outreach and church programs.
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Modisa Wildlife

The Modisa Wildlife Project is for people who want to make a difference in wildlife preservation.
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Cheetah Botswana

Offering a variety of tasks dependent on the current plan and the volunteer’s skills and interests.
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Orphan Project

Volunteer work in one of the care centres in Botswana with children who have been orphaned by AIDS/HIV.
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Wild At Tuli

Volunteer work in Botswana focussing on working with wildlife and an introduction to wildlife rehabilitation.
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Children's Villages

SOS Children’s Villages Botswana cares for children who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it.
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Sponsor A Child

Another way to help Botswana is to sponsor a child there. Here are child sponsor details.
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Botswana Profile

For more information, videos and photos of Botswana, check out our Botswana profile pages.
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Volunteer Work Botswana

If you are considering undertaking a period of volunteer work in Botswana check out our profile pages to explore the country before you visit and learn how to make the most of your volunteer work in Botswana.