EDGE of AFRICA | Volunteer in Africa

EDGE of AFRICA | Volunteer in Africa EDGE of AFRICA is combining a visit to breath-taking countries in Africa with a life-changing volunteer experience.

Our enthusiastic and specialised team are dedicated to our project work and making EDGE of AFRICA volunteer experiences unforgettable. One of our main criteria for choosing team members is their passion for Africa's heritage, and this is evident throughout our organisation. We are a passionate, hands on team and we all distill our passion for Africa’s community and environment in each volunteer jo

ining our mission. EDGE of AFRICA relies on a growing network of specialists based worldwide. The core team includes conservation specialists: Biologists, Zoologists and Field Guides, community workers: Qualified Nurses, Social Workers and Teachers, to name a few. Close relationships with local people in every project field are carefully nurtured, and constant updates with the local councils, researchers and community members ensure the support of reliable, sustainable projects. Not only this but we have dedicated and caring staff to run our volunteer accommodation and give our volunteers an unforgettable experience in Africa. Follow us on our page and journey through various volunteer experiences in some of the most beautiful and awe inspiring locations in Africa.

More than 100kg of plastic.Over 320 Swop Shop points.One determined young girl. 🚲♻️Ivakele didn’t ask for a bike, she wo...
21/02/2026

More than 100kg of plastic.
Over 320 Swop Shop points.
One determined young girl. 🚲♻️

Ivakele didn’t ask for a bike, she worked for it.

Week after week, she collected plastic — more than 100 kilograms — cleaning her community and saving every single point at the Edge of Africa Swop Shop in Knysna.

She had one goal: a bicycle of her own.
And then something extraordinary happened.
💛The most generous Annabel Radford Vadas donated a really cool mountain bike.
🔧 Tyrone from Bespoked Bike Shop Pty. LTD. repaired it for free.
🌍 A community rallied around one girl’s determination.

This isn’t just a bike. It’s independence and confidence.

It’s proof that girls who work hard can achieve big dreams.

If you’d like to donate rewards, sponsor a child’s goal, or support the Edge of Africa Swop Shop in Knysna, please message us.





Its simple. Kids and adults collect and bag up plastic. It gets weighed and they earn tokens then they 'shop' for essent...
04/02/2026

Its simple. Kids and adults collect and bag up plastic. It gets weighed and they earn tokens then they 'shop' for essential goods, and some non essentials, with dignity.

Plastic = a resource. No money exchanged. All items in the shop are donated.

To find out more, dm us!





Join our Presidents Award for Youth Empowerment Gold Residential Program from the 26th April - 30th April 2025!
31/03/2025

Join our Presidents Award for Youth Empowerment Gold Residential Program from the 26th April - 30th April 2025!

The President’s Award is the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in South Africa. The President’s Award creates opportunities for young people to develop character, discover their purpose and determine their future to contribute towards nation building.

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42 Queen Street
Knysna
6570

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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