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Volunteer With Us

Your skills can change lives. Whether on the ground in Africa or from anywhere in the world, we have meaningful ways for you to contribute.

On-site & Remote Roles
Flexible Commitments
Meaningful Impact

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Browse available positions and find where your skills can make the biggest difference.

On-site

Health Program Support

Support community health workers with training, data collection, and program coordination in rural health facilities.

Tanzania, DRC
3-6 months

Skills Needed

Healthcare backgroundData collectionTraining facilitation
On-site

Agricultural Extension Volunteer

Work alongside farming communities to implement climate-smart agricultural practices and value-chain development.

Tanzania, Namibia
2-4 months

Skills Needed

Agricultural knowledgeCommunity engagementTraining skills
Remote

Software Developer (Remote)

Help build and maintain digital tools for our programs, including data dashboards, mobile apps, and internal systems.

Anywhere
5-10 hrs/week

Skills Needed

React/Next.jsPythonDatabase design
Remote

Graphic Design & Communications

Create compelling visual content, reports, social media assets, and marketing materials that tell our impact stories.

Anywhere
5-8 hrs/week

Skills Needed

Graphic designAdobe Creative SuiteSocial media
Hybrid

Research & Data Analysis

Support our research team with data analysis, literature reviews, and evidence-based program evaluations.

Namibia, Remote
3-6 months

Skills Needed

Research methodologyData analysisAcademic writing
RemoteComing Soon

Fundraising & Grant Writing

Help identify funding opportunities, write grant proposals, and develop donor engagement strategies.

Anywhere
5-10 hrs/week

Skills Needed

Grant writingFundraisingDonor relations

Your Volunteer Journey

From application to impact, here is what to expect.

1

Apply Online

Submit your application with your skills, interests, and availability.

2

Interview & Matching

We match your skills and goals with the right opportunity and team.

3

Onboarding & Training

Receive orientation, cultural training, and role-specific preparation.

4

Make an Impact

Begin your volunteer assignment with ongoing support and mentorship.

Volunteer Requirements

What you need to know before applying.

Minimum Age

Must be 18 years or older. Some roles may require 21+.

Background Check

Required for all on-site volunteers working with communities.

Time Commitment

Varies by role. On-site roles require minimum commitment; remote roles are flexible.

Language

English required. French helpful for DRC. Swahili helpful for Tanzania.

“Volunteering with Hoop Africa was the most transformative experience of my career. I came to share my skills, but I left with a completely new perspective on what impact truly means.”

Dr. Elena Fischer

Public Health Volunteer, Tanzania 2024

Ready to Volunteer?

Submit your application today and start your journey toward meaningful impact. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Not Ready to Volunteer? You Can Still Help

A donation of any size supports the programs our volunteers help implement on the ground.