Namibia
Protect African wildlife and coastal ecosystems in the highlands.
Ways to get involved in Namibia
Here's what our partners are running right now. Pick a placement that looks like a fit and we'll send the current dates and costs.
Why AmeriCorps alumni choose Namibia
Namibia is physically demanding and honest about it. Expect six or seven hours a day of hands-on work: caring for rehabilitating leopards, caracals, and other rescued wildlife at a highlands sanctuary, or clean-ups and Cape fur seal monitoring near Long Beach by Swakopmund. You sleep in semi-permanent tents at the sanctuary. English is used throughout the program. Stays run two to twelve weeks. Alumni from conservation corps and disaster response backgrounds tend to be the happiest here, and an award covers a short or mid length placement in full.
- Reside in semi-permanent tents at a wildlife sanctuary
- Monitor Cape fur seals and remove coastal waste
- Rehabilitate injured lions, cheetahs, and baboons
Placements run through International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ).
Pricing in Namibia
These are our partners' published fees for Namibia, taken from their public fee pages, with the registration fee added in. Your final cost depends on the placement you pick and how long you stay.
Volunteer program fees in Namibia
Run through International Volunteer HQ. Fees below cover the full stay for that length.
Khomas Region · International Volunteer HQfrom $1,884 for 2 weeks, registration included
| Length | Program fee | With registration | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | $1,555 | $1,884 | $135 |
| 3 weeks | $2,295 | $2,624 | $125 |
| 4 weeks | $3,035 | $3,364 | $120 |
| 5 weeks | $3,775 | $4,104 | $117 |
| 6 weeks | $4,626 | $4,955 | $118 |
| 8 weeks | $5,610 | $5,939 | $106 |
| 10 weeks | $6,640 | $6,969 | $100 |
| 12 weeks | $7,705 | $8,034 | $96 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Meals
- Airport pick up
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country emergency support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Not included
- Flights
- Visa (if required), travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check.
- Personal spending money for snacks, laundry, drinks and leisure activities during your free time.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee that ranges from $329-$429 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
If you're using your Segal Education Award
Award funds have to go to a Title IV school, so your placement needs to carry academic credit. That required academic credit and enrollment fee starts at $999 and is on top of the program fees above. We'll walk you through it.
Fees change through the year. Ask us for the current Namibia numbers and we'll confirm them with the partner before you apply.
Common questions about Namibia
- Can I use my Segal Education Award in Namibia?
- Yes. Placements in Namibia run through partner organizations tied to an accredited Title IV institution, so AmeriCorps alumni can apply the Segal Education Award toward program and travel costs.
- How long are placements in Namibia?
- 2-12 weeks. Award funding is available for programs up to 6 months.
- What kind of work can I do in Namibia?
- We list 1 placement in Namibia, spanning Environment & Conservation.
Get the details for Namibia
Tell us whether you're after a volunteer placement or an internship and we'll send the current options, dates, and a realistic budget for Namibia, plus how to put your award toward it. No cost, no obligation.