Apply to Become a CorpsAfrica Volunteer for 2025/2026 Service Year

Are You Ready to Make a Difference? CorpsAfrica is calling ambitious young Africans to step up, venture beyond their comfort zones, and contribute to meaningful change. Through this unique volunteering experience, you will work in rural, underserved communities in your home country. You’ll apply your education, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and create impactful projects identified by local community members to fulfill key needs.

Who Are CorpsAfrica Volunteers? CorpsAfrica volunteers come from diverse professional and academic backgrounds, including fields such as agriculture, health, education, water and sanitation, environment, business, engineering, gender, and many more. Volunteers must hold a college degree or equivalent professional experience, with a passion for creating social impact.

What Will You Gain?

• Expert Training: Both pre-service and in-service, led by development and management professionals.
• Living Allowance: To support you during your time in service.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage throughout your service year.
• Travel Funds: For official CorpsAfrica duties.
• End-of-Service Allowance: Readjustment funds upon completing your service.
• Certificate of Completion: Recognition of your contribution and achievements.
• Alumni Network: Access to CorpsAfrica Alumni Association and opportunities to apply for a second service year in a different country.
• Transformative Experience: Personal and professional growth to serve you for a lifetime.

Active Volunteer Applications Applications for the 2025–2026 service year are open for the following countries:

• Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Senegal (Deadline: 30 April 2025) Applications for Rwanda and South Africa will open on 1 May 2025. Follow CorpsAfrica on social media for updates.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a citizen of the selected country.
• Minimum age: 21 years at the start of service.
• A university degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Commitment to serve the entire service year in rural and remote communities.
• Understand that volunteerism is an altruistic act, with no financial gain expected.

Application Process After submitting your application, a local selection committee will review your materials. Selected candidates will be invited for interviews, and successful applicants will receive an offer letter with pre-service training details.

This highly selective process ensures only top candidates join CorpsAfrica to make meaningful contributions to communities.

Ready to Apply? Visit the application portal for your country and take the first step toward this transformative journey.

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