University Accredited | International Volunteer Placements | South Africa

Gain University Credits

Regardless of if you join a Hamba Africa placement as a student, volunteer or research intern, the skills and industry experience gained is at a standard able to award educational acknowledgment.

Provided you join an in person project in South Africa for a minimum of 2 weeks, your able to enroll in a diploma that is worth an equivelant too 16 UCAS Points (UK) or 10 College credits (US).

This internationally accredited diploma partners theortical studying and course work with the opportunity to apply it directly through any chosen placement in South Africa.

Join an international placement recognized by academia

University accredited volunteer diplomas in South Africa

You might want to gain university or college points to support your studies or career, some universities will even require students to complete an amount of accredited practical work and support that with funding.

Depending on your specialism of study or interest, we're able to offer three specialist dilpomas that we've partnered to specific community, conservation or wildlife projects.

Global Citizenship Diploma

Focused on the many challenges faced by people and communities globally. Matched with the community volunteer placement.

Wildlife Conservation Diploma

Develop skills and knowledge on conservation, biodiversity and animal behaviour. Matched with placements including: endangered species, animal rehabilitation or reptile rescue & research.

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Marine Conservation Diploma

Understand marine ecology, species and conservation. Matched with the shark and coastal research placement.

Study ahead of starting

Staged learning

Enrol in the diploma

You can begin the diploma and theortical course anytime ahead of starting in South Africa.

Structured in stages to support learning, complete the diploma with access to supporting learning resources and mentors.

To find out more or sign up email us or fill in the form below.