I want to go on a volunteer mission in Africa for a month. Anyone know where I can apply? And does anyone fancy coming with me?

Here are a few organizations I found on About. Com: Global Vision International (GVI) is a British based organization which offers programs from 2-20 weeks throughout Africa. Among other projects, you can work on conservation in Kenya, the Seychelles and South Africa. The GVI web site has a list of the costs of each project. African Impact offers projects in East and Southern Africa including a Lion rehabilitation project ($3500 for 1 month), a mobile clinic project ($3900 for 3 months), dolphin research ($3310 for 4 weeks) and more.

Madventurer offers 2 - 6 week projects in Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Morocco, Tanzania and South Africa. You can teach, coach and play sports, work on a conservation project or help with a building project. You'll stay in rural villages, eat local food and be part of a team including other volunteers as well as members of the local community. Sample cost of a 2 week program in Ghana is USD 1380.

This does not include flights or travel insurance. Volunteers for Peace (VFP) offers volunteer workcamps, usually for 2-3 weeks, throughout Africa. You don't need any experience but you have to be at least 18 years of age. Projects vary depending on the needs of the host community, but they range from construction, environmental work, social work, education, working with AIDS and more.

Conditions on the projects are basic. The cost of each program is USD 250 and that covers food and accommodation. Global Volunteers offer 3 week programs in Tanzania and 2 -3 week programs in Ghana.

Particpants will be working on programs involved with literacy, construction and healthcare. The sample cost of a 3 week program in Ghana is USD 2450. This incudes all transport, accommodation and food in the country.

International flights are not included in this fee. Cross Cultural Solutions (CCS) is a very well regarded organization that offers volunteer opportunities in Ghana and Tanzania. The minimum time spent on a program in Africa is three weeks and summer programs fill up very quickly.

There are also internships available for 2-12 weeks in the fields of health, education or social services. This is a good option for anyone interested in pursuing a career in international development. The cost of a volunteer placement starts at USD 2,389 and varies per program.

The internship fee starts at USD 2689. Both fees include program fees, accommodation, food and travel in the country, they do not include international flights. Operation Crossorads Africa offers 6 week programs throughout Africa. Projects vary but are all community-based in rural areas and can include tree-planting, construction, and women's development related programs.

A selection process will decide whether you are eligible to participate in a program. The minimum age is 18. The cost of the Africa program is USD 3500 and includes airfare, accommodation, food and transport while in the country.

Good luck!

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