Volunteer and Explore

About us

Volunteer and Explore was founded in 2006 by Ali Paulus who was inspired by her own amazing experiences volunteering with wildlife. She dreamed of offering other young people the chance to have a special experience like hers. But Ali also saw the many opportunities to make a difference with the help of volunteers. Volunteer and Explore focuses on uplifting the lives of the special kids in local townships who don’t have much chance at education and other resources to get them out of their situation. The V and E team is passionate about standing up for conservation and against animal cruelty and poaching. “I am so proud of what we do at Volunteer and Explore,” says Ali. “It’s about community, it’s about getting involved and it’s all about making a difference.” 
We promise to be responsible and reliable, to support our volunteers and provide them with a safe, happy, memorable experience. We promise also to use every opportunity to uplift the communities in which we work and make a difference wherever we can, with whatever skills and resources that are available to us.