Volunteer Encounter
Why choose Volunteer Encounter?
Volunteer Encounter is dedicated to providing a unique and fulfilling experience while offering an unforgettable opportunity for our volunteers to make a difference in conservation and community development. Through supporting local organisations, combined with our expertise about Zimbabwe, we are committed to the future of an incredible and vibrant country. Who We Are • We have an optimisti...
Volunteer Encounter is dedicated to providing a unique and fulfilling experience while offering an unforgettable opportunity for our volunteers to make a difference in conservation and community development. Through supporting local organisations, combined with our expertise about Zimbabwe, we are committed to the future of an incredible and vibrant country. Who We Are • We have an optimistic view of the human nature and we pursue our vision for a better world through harmony, by focusing in wildlife conservation and community development. • We are confident in achieving the highest level of success through innovation, purposeful planning and persistence. • We are open to partnerships and collaborations yet we are selective in order to achieve our goals. • We are comfortable being...
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Volunteer Encounter Reviews
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Truly a unique experience!
by: Anouk Van Doren - NetherlandsProgram: Volunteer with Horses, Antelope ParkMy time at Antelope Park was nothing short of amazing and a once in a life-time experience. The stables are run to a T by Ted and his girls, the horses so well behaved and not a day is the same. You get the chance to see some of the most popular wildlife so up close. Having the ability to connect with locals and community and see the real Zimbabwe is en eye opener on how lucky we are. The park location is absolutely beautiful and the people very accommodating and lovely. Can definitely recommend...
Best time spent in Africa
by: Miriam Corlito - GermanyProgram: Community Teaching and Wildlife Management, Antelope ParkI had my best time during my volunteering in Wildlife and Communities. The combination of both programmes gave me the chance to get to know and interact everyday with some amazing animals and at the same time to learn about the life in Zimbabwe for less fortunate people. I would definitely define this time spent here as the most enlightening of my life and would recommend it to everyone to try it, you will love it for sure!
The best experience ever
by: Ellen Craig - United KingdomProgram: Volunteer with Horses, Antelope ParkI had the absolute best time ever and absolutely loved the experience. I have met the most amazing people and I will never forget it. Everyone was so friendly and I had such a laugh the whole time. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and I will definitely be back!!!
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Bianca Schultz
Interviewed in 2019
Bianca is currently the General Manager and Partner Relations Specialist at Volunteer Encounter. She is a 38-year-old single mom of two amazing boys, ...
Bianca Schultz
Interviewed in 2019
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I had the pleasure of working with Wildlife Encounter in Victoria Falls. I was the General Manager there. My duties included being involved in the day-to-day running and overseeing of the volunteer projects. Due to personal reasons I had to relocate from Victoria Falls. At the time it was hard to think that I couldn’t be involved with the great work being done by the volunteers and teams on the ground. However, I was then given the incredible opportunity to become part of the Volunteer Encounter team.
Katherine Daman
Participated in 2022
Katie Daman is 20 years old and from Northamptonshire, UK.
Katherine Daman
Participated in 2022
I previously volunteered in schools in Ghana and India though GirlGuiding Uk in 2017 and 2018 which really created my love of traveling. I loved volunteering but wanted to do something completely different for my gap year from working. Luckily I found the perfect project at Antelope Park, Zimbabwe.
Jessica Palmer
Interviewed in 2023
Jessica Palmer has worked in the travel abroad industry since 2012. She is originally from the UK, but has lived in Australia, Thailand, Mexico, South...
Jessica Palmer
Interviewed in 2023
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I moved back to the UK and stopped working in international travel for a brief period. An opportunity came up to work part-time with Volunteer Encounter which keeps me connected to the continent of Africa, my biggest passion.
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