Volunteer Work Gabon

French speaking Gabon, officially known as the Gabonese Republic, is a country situated on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa sharing borders with Equatorial Guinea to the north-west, Cameroon to the north, and the Republic of the Congo to the east and south with the Gulf of Guinea lying to its west. Gabon features coastal plains, mountains (including the Cristal Mountains and the Chaillu Massif in the center), and a savanna in the east.There are few volunteer work opportunities in Gabon because of its relatively small size with a population of just over 2.341 million (2021), and its relative wealth as it reaps the rewards of a buoyant oil industry off its coastline. In fact Gabon is 112th place out of 191 countries and territories in 2021 when ranked in terms of life expectancy, literacy, access to knowledge and the living standards of a country.

Gabon does face a number of challenges. One in ten children living there are orphans or abandoned and there is a growing tendency for them to move to cities like Libreville, its capital, to beg on the streets. There are some educational volunteer placements in Gabon, where the education itself is free; it's just that the other school expenses such as books and writing materials put it out of the reach of many families. Those looking to undertake voluntary work in Gabon are pretty much limited to qualified medical staff or those with a keen interest in preservation and conservation.

Please note that many volunteer opportunities in Gabon were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic which led to the permanent closure of some volunteer opportunities and restrictions on others. Hopefully things are now beginning to return to normal. If you run or know of a volunteer work project in Gabon let us know by contacting us here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Volunteer Work Gabon
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Volunteer Work Gabon

Volunteer Work Gabon

Volunteer Work Gabon

Volunteer Work Gabon

 


Ape Alliance

Volunteer Work Gabon: Ape Alliance

The Ape Alliance has volunteering openings at the Gorilla Habituation Project in Gabon.
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Gabon Untouched

Volunteer Work Gabon: Gabon Untouched

Volunteer work in Gabon focussing on conservation and development programs as well as ecotourism.
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Volunteer Work Gabon

Volunteer Work Gabon

If you are considering undertaking a period of voluntary work in Gabon check out our profiles pages to explore the country before you visit and learn how to make the most of your volunteer work there.

Gabon Profile