36 Locally run volunteering vacations found
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
From US $1,425 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
Help rebuild Dominica after hurricane Maria
Help rebuild an eco lodge and a local community,
From US $70 to US $720 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Come as soon as you can, and stay as long as you are able to
Lionfish spearing marine conservation in Belize
Help us protect reef ecosystems by hunting invasive species!
From US $1,330 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
The secret to happiness? Experiences not things! $465 off a trip to Belize - a savings of 35% off our regular price of $1330! Applies only to trips booked for travel from now until Dec 31st 2019!
Marine conservation in Belize
Help us protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems!
From US $1,330 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures on weekends but transfers can be made on other days at an extra cost
The secret to happiness? Experiences not things! $465 off a trip to Belize - a savings of 35% off our regular price of $1330! Applies only to trips booked for travel from now until Dec 31st 2019!
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Marine biology volunteering in the Mediterranean sea
Sailing and studying wildlife in the Mediterranean Sea
From €1,116 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Tanzania volunteering and safari
Make a difference and experience the Serengeti plains
From £830 to £1,600 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 12 Oct, 26 Oct
2020: 10 Jan, 1 Feb, 10 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 1 May, 5 May, 1 Jun, 30 Jun, 30 Jul, 30 Aug
2020: 10 Jan, 1 Feb, 10 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 1 May, 5 May, 1 Jun, 30 Jun, 30 Jul, 30 Aug
Community volunteering in Tanzania
Have fun helping people help themselves
From £600 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 15 Jul, 15 Aug
Teach English in Indonesia
Teach English in the stunning island of Mandeh.
From US $880 to US $1,980 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Sep, 1 Oct, 1 Nov, 1 Dec
Veterinary externship in Malawi
Gain veterinary experience at Africa's top sanctuary
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov
Volunteer teaching in Fiji
Fair Trade, Volunteer Teaching, Fiji
From £2,390 7 weeks ex flights
Small group travel
10% discount until October 31 2019.
Malawi conservation volunteering experience
.Two weeks exploring the Wild Heart of Africa
From £1,800 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Sep
Agriculture volunteering in Indonesia
Experience the making of local spices and artisan food.
From US $935 to US $2,365 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Sep
Volunteer with young people in Indonesia
Discover local culture in idyllic East Java.
From US $660 to US $1,500 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Sep
Community volunteering in Bali
Volunteer in the biggest deaf community in Indonesia.
From US $795 to US $1,925 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Sep
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Bee Conservation in Bali
Honey bee conservation in the exotic island Bali.
From US $825 to US $1,925 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Sep
Indonesia volunteering with traditional Balinese culture
Traditional dance and music in Balinese learning center.
From US $1,375 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Sep
Gap year volunteering in Kenya
Unrivalled conservation experience in remote destinations
From £9,475 8 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 16 Sep
House renovation volunteering in Portugal
Rebuilding houses, tranforming lives.
From €949 to €3,369 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Summer volunteering in Portugal
Discover the hidden Portugal and its traditions!
From €120 to €150 2 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Aug, 24 Aug, 25 Aug, 26 Aug, 27 Aug, 28 Aug, 29 Aug, 30 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep, 8 Sep, 9 Sep, 10 Sep, 11 Sep, 12 Sep, 13 Sep, 14 Sep, 15 Sep, 16 Sep, 17 Sep, 18 Sep, 19 Sep, 20 Sep, 21 Sep, 22 Sep, 23 Sep, 24 Sep, 25 Sep, 26 Sep, 27 Sep, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 2 Oct, 3 Oct, 4 Oct, 5 Oct, 6 Oct, 7 Oct, 8 Oct, 9 Oct, 10 Oct, 11 Oct, 12 Oct, 13 Oct, 14 Oct, 15 Oct, 16 Oct, 17 Oct ...
Teach English to monks in Sri Lanka
Join a unique volunteer program teaching English to monks
From US $689 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul
Tanzania volunteering projects
Have fun by helping people help themselves
From £600 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Oct, 5 Nov
2020: 10 Jan, 1 Feb, 10 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 5 May, 30 Jun, 30 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep
2020: 10 Jan, 1 Feb, 10 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 5 May, 30 Jun, 30 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep
7 day wildlife rehabilitation course, Malawi
Wildlife rehabilitation course at top African sanctuary
From £800 9 days ex flights
Small group travel
Trek & volunteer in Nepal, help rebuild it
Join helping hands with us to rebuild in Nepal
From US $799 to US $855 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa house building volunteering
Build a Future Swaziland
From US $909 to US $2,509 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife conservation project in Swaziland
Savannah Conservation Project
From US $1,515 to US $3,872 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sports development project in Swaziland
Sports development project from 4 - 12 weeks
From US $909 to US $2,509 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Teaching abroad in Swaziland
4 -12 weeks teaching in Swaziland
From US $1,241 to US $2,509 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Mozambique marine conservation & Kruger safari
Moz Marine conservation & Kruger
From US $3,036 to US $4,630 5 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa volunteering expedition, Kruger to Cape
Kruger 2 Cape expedition
From US $3,440 to US $4,138 8 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa volunteering expedition, Kruger to Coast
Kruger 2 coast
From US $2,033 to US $3,320 8 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
US $1,330
excluding flights
I loved the beach clean up on a nearby island. Really great, especially for younger divers. (more)Georgina Stevens
The most memorable part of the vacation was diving in a downpour. It wasn't scary, just interesting. (more)Brian Benner
All of it was pretty amazing. I didn't realize how small the island was and I loved it. Being able to dive 3 times a day and get to know the local marine life, while
learning about it was my favourite. (more)Irina Tyshkevich
From
US $1,425
excluding flights
Definitely worth doing! The type of work and your experience with the organisation depends a lot on the project you’ll be involved in, so familiarise yourself carefully with the info they provide beforehand to know what to bring (more)Alexandra Bergholm
It was a really interesting experience and I definitely recommend it to anyone who love animals (more)Boris Traverso
This was an amazing vacation and I really did not want it to end. (more)Anne Brown
From
€720
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Being on the boat for many hours and taking the time to wait for diving dolphins and monk seals to (re)appear together with experts and other nature loving persons and no one ever gets impatient or bored!
Sharing time, home and meals with an international group
Tips?
Everything is very well explained in the online informations for participants that you should read very carefully before booking. Make sure that you'll "survive" a five or six hours boat trip in the... (more)Brigitte Horlitz
From
£600
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Our experience volunteering with the operator was unique and fulfilling. We
had the opportunity to work with Tanzanians in schools and health centers, get to know the local staff and help a little with a building project, all of which were memorable.
Tips?
Be aware that the lodging is not luxurious (cold showers), roads are rough and dusty. Project sites are often far apart, so a good amount of time is spent in the Land Cruiser. The staff was very attentive to our... (more)William Unger
From
US $1,330
excluding flights
Feeling that you are contributing to the sea environment. Waking up to the beautiful sunrise and seeing the lovely sunset. Living on a tiny island for a short time.
(more)Lynda Hughes
The best diving vacation I did so far and it will be hard to beat. I learned so much about fish identification and substrates and this makes diving much more enjoyable. (more)Ulrike Kachel
The entire trip was a blast! Multiple dives per day without another diver in sight, unspoiled beauty of the amazing reef, incredible food, etc. etc. Everything about this trip was memorable and exciting! (more)Eric Strobel
From
€700
excluding flights
Seeing dolphins for the first time....Living conditions are certainly not luxurious, but if willing to rough it a little and help out, it is a greatly enjoyable vacation (more)Caroline Corkery
Saw species of Whales that I had not seen before! (more)Ian Hunt
It was definitely one of my best two trips ever. Loved the people in the group, the activities, the animals and the overall experience. I would definitely recommend it. (more)Tania Fernandez
From
£1,370
excluding flights
Just do it, you won't regret it! (more)Chris Wade
Great from start to finish - the staff, the country, the project, the work - I was sad to leave and hope to go back. I went for the animal work which I really enjoyed but an unexpected highlight of the trip was getting out into the community to see one of their fuel briquette projects. (more)Kat Wendels
A great experience. I got to know some local people and volunteers from different countries and I learned about animal conservation and the social/ economic situation in Malawi. (more)Steve Boud
From
US $2,800
excluding flights
Every second, from getting on the boat to going to leaving, everyday was marked with memories... Thank you Responsible Travel for finding this project, its what dreams are made of. (more)Louise Banks
A unique experience from which you gain as much as you put in. I loved it. There is no age limit. Anyone can earn and enjoy the fulfilment. (more)LINDA VERNON
From
US $70
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing the damage done by hurricane Maria, with respect to both the landscape (trees) and houses.
Tips?
Go there, spend money, help the people there recover.
Local benefits?
The intention was to go there and see if I could help with the recovery effort. I hope that the effort did a bit of good. Not sure what to say about reducing environmental impact. With respect to supporting conservation, I helped work on the national trail by clearing downed trees and... (more)Bill McCarthy
From
US $594
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing the enthusiasm of the children and how welcome we felt at the schools. Feeling connected to the local community and other volunteers whilst staying in the comfortable volunteers house instead of a hotel. Also the delicious authentic Indian food cooked by a lovely local lady at the house.
Tips?
Make time for a bit of relaxation before the project and after as the traveling is very tiring and we would have liked to have had more time to spend in India. Make... (more)Rayner McKenzie
From
US $3,460
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
1. Snorkeling with the whale sharks.
2. Good diving instruction to next level of qualification.
3. Chance to do conservation surveys as something more than that which you
usually do on a regular dive vacation.
4. chance to dive in Caribbean at dive sites that are not crowded, never were
there other dive boats at the sites we dived, thus only 4 to 8 divers at the
site from the boat.
Tips?
1. To the extent your baggage allowance allows it, take items identified
including... (more)Simon Timms
From
US $799
excluding flights
The scenery was stunning, the people are so friendly and helpful. The guide and porter provided by the operator were excellent. (more)Sarah McFadyen
Most memorable was spending time in the village north of Kathmandu meeting the villagers rebuilding after the earthquake & the incredible views of the Annapurna range during the Poon Hill trek... (more)John Green
This was a very good vacation (more)Shelley Munro
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