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Share the magic of stories with a young reader

If you love books, here's a way to pass that love on.

Nal'ibali is a South African reading-for-enjoyment campaign working to help children experience books and stories as somethin…

Give a few hours at the Humanity Hub

Want to help but can't commit to volunteering every week? That's okay here.

Souper Troopers works with people experiencing homelessness through its Humanity Hub in Woodstock, and…

Spend a morning cleaning up a Cape Town beach

Here's a very easy way to give something back to Cape Town: spend a morning helping clean up one of its beaches.

Trash Bash is the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation's regular beach c…

Help serve a hot meal to someone who needs it

Sometimes making a difference is as simple as showing up and picking up a ladle.

Ladles of Love's Dignity Kitchen serves nutritious hot meals to people experiencing homelessness a…

Volunteer at an urban garden

What if you could make Cape Town a little greener, one plant at a time? Join Greenpop's community of volunteers and help transform neglected urban spaces into thriving gardens fill…

Help restore Cape Town’s fynbos

Hidden inside Kenilworth Racecourse is one of Cape Town's most extraordinary natural treasures — a 52-hectare sanctuary protecting some of the world's last remaining Cape Flats San…

Help Save Cape Town’s African Penguins

Want to help save one of Africa's most endangered and beloved birds? At SANCCOB's seabird rehabilitation centre in Table View, you can play a part in giving rescued African penguin…

Volunteer at the city farm

Imagine spending a morning growing vegetables beneath Table Mountain, surrounded by people who believe that good food can help build stronger communities. At Oranjezicht City Farm,…

Walk dogs or cuddle cats at the SPCA

Sometimes the simplest acts of kindness make the biggest difference. At the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, you can brighten the day of a rescued animal simply by spending time with them.…

Help feed Cape Town’s feral cats

While Cape Town sleeps, hundreds of forgotten cats are surviving in the city's industrial areas, relying on a small army of dedicated volunteers to keep them fed and healthy. Join…

Help a Child Discover the Joy of Reading

Sometimes all a child needs is someone willing to sit beside them, open a book and listen. Through the Kezlei Foundation's literacy programmes, volunteers help young learners disco…

Find a City volunteer opportunity

Want to make a difference in Cape Town but aren't sure where to start? The City of Cape Town offers a surprisingly wide range of volunteering opportunities, making it easier to fin…

Help Protect Cape Town’s Wild Spaces

Love Cape Town's wild spaces? Here's your chance to help protect them. The City of Cape Town offers volunteering opportunities across its network of nature reserves, where you can…

Join a local Friends conservation group

Love Cape Town's wild spaces? Help keep them that way. Across the city, passionate volunteers are protecting wetlands, restoring indigenous vegetation, clearing invasive plants and…

Help Bring Cape Town’s Indigenous Plants Back to Life

What if you could help bring Cape Town's endangered landscapes back to life, one tiny seed at a time? At the City's Habitat Restoration Facility in Westlake, volunteers work behind…

Become an invasive-species spotter

Become a nature detective and help protect Cape Town's extraordinary biodiversity. Invasive alien plants and animals threaten our indigenous ecosystems, but catching them before th…