THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY REQUIRES APPLICANTS TO HAVE 10+ YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR, PREFERABLY AS A PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER OR IN A SENIOR DIRECTOR POSITION.
Are you an experienced nonprofit management professional or fundraiser?
Do you like traveling and being of service?
Become a S.E.V.A. Traveler and join us in building nonprofit capacity in the Global South!
By sharing our expertise with NGOs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), SEVA Travelers’ pro bono consultants, coaches and trainers are empowering the next generation of social entrepreneurs with the skills they need to succeed.
Pro-bono Consulting Services
S.E.V.A. Travelers offers great nonprofits in Asia, Latin America, and Africa free consulting services to achieve greater scale and impact. This pro bono support includes:
SEVA Travelers has partnered with GlobalGiving to identify great nonprofits in low- and middle-income countries. Together we have reached out to almost a thousand NGOs in the Global South about our suite of pro bono consulting services and the possibility of hosting a SEVA Traveler. Thanks to this exciting partnership, S.E.V.A. Travelers offers over 180 host sites to choose from in about 30 low- and middle-income countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa (for a complete list of available projects organized by region and country please see https://www.sevatravelers.org/currentprojects)
Join the high-impact volunteering movement and make a real difference on your next trip abroad!
SEVA Travelers offers host organizations to choose from in Zimbabwe, providing volunteers the opportunity to contribute to initiatives focused on education, youth empowerment, environmental conservation, climate action, women and children’s support, and community development. Volunteers will collaborate with impactful nonprofits that are building long-term organizational capacity through fundraising strategy, grant writing, donor engagement, and communications development, all while experiencing Zimbabwe’s rich culture, diverse landscapes, and natural heritage.
These vetted and verified NGOs include:
SparkREAD Trust – Harare, Zimbabwe
SparkREAD Trust promotes literacy, reading programs, and youth education initiatives across Zimbabwe. Volunteers will support grant proposal writing, donor engagement, fundraising strategy, and marketing efforts to expand literacy programs and community impact.
🔗 sparkreadcharity.org
Zimconserve – Chitungwiza/Harare, Zimbabwe
Zimconserve focuses on environmental conservation, climate resilience, and community awareness programs. Volunteers will assist with fundraising strategies, grant writing, donor communications, and campaign development to strengthen conservation efforts.
🔗 zimconserve.org.zw
Sustainable World Zimbabwe Trust – Rusape, Zimbabwe
Sustainable World Zimbabwe Trust empowers rural communities through sustainable development projects, including agriculture, environmental stewardship, and social enterprise. Volunteers will contribute to fundraising strategy, donor relations, and project planning to increase organizational sustainability.
Refugee Coalition for Climate Action (RCCA) – Chipinge, Zimbabwe
RCCA supports climate action initiatives, youth empowerment, and refugee-led environmental projects. Volunteers will help with grant writing, developing donor strategies, monitoring and evaluation systems, and community outreach to strengthen program impact.
🔗 rccayouth.org
Society for Pre and Post Natal Services (SPANS) – Dzivarasekwa, Zimbabwe
SPANS provides maternal and child health support, education, and advocacy programs. Volunteers will assist with fundraising strategy, grant proposals, communications, and donor engagement to enhance service delivery for mothers and children.
🔗 icammha.com
Women In Communities Zimbabwe (WICO) – Gweru, Zimbabwe
WICO works to empower women and vulnerable populations through vocational training, education, and community development programs. Volunteers will help develop fundraising campaigns, donor engagement plans, and digital communications strategies.
Young Achievement Sports for Development (YASD) – Harare, Zimbabwe
YASD uses sports as a tool for youth development, life skills training, and community engagement. Volunteers will support fundraising, grant writing, donor relations, and project evaluation to expand youth programs and improve outcomes.
🔗 yasdzim.org
Tekeshe Foundation – Chipinge, Zimbabwe
Tekeshe Foundation focuses on education, women’s empowerment, and local development initiatives in Chipinge. Volunteers will assist with grant writing, fundraising strategies, digital communications, and partnership development to increase program sustainability.
🔗 tekeshefoundation.org
Through these opportunities, volunteers gain hands-on experience while helping Zimbabwean organizations grow stronger, more sustainable, and more capable of achieving their missions. By contributing expertise in fundraising, donor engagement, and communications, volunteers directly support impactful programs that improve education, community development, climate resilience, and women and youth empowerment across the country. https://www.sevatravelers.org/zimbabwe-projects
If you're ready to get started please fill out this brief inquiry form for high-skilled volunteers. It should only take you about five minutes to let us know where in the world you want to go and what kind of capacity-building support you'd like to provide.