Locally run volunteering vacations
In an ideal world, all volunteering vacations would be locally run. But often, due to a lack of resources, international operators carry the baton. These locally run volunteering vacations are all managed at the grass roots in places where projects are well established, communities are involved and infrastructure is strong. As with all volunteering vacations, our suppliers follow strict guidelines, ensuring your contribution counts and that you have a wonderful experience.
27 Locally run volunteering vacations found
Marine conservation in Belize
Help us protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems!
From US $995 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures on weekends but transfers can be made on other days at an extra cost
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
From US $1,463 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2023: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 25 Dec
2023: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 25 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 $995 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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.
Tanzania volunteering projects
Have fun by helping people help themselves
From £600 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 31 Jul, 13 Aug, 14 Aug, 27 Aug, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
Marine conservation vacation in Portugal
-Marine Conservation Dive and Clean the Atlantic Ocean
From €1,249 to €7,199 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife conservation course in South Africa
Learn species conservation and habitat management in South Africa
From US $2,800 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 14 Nov
Dolphin conservation in Greece
Dolphin research and conservation in western Greece
From €720 to €750 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
All departure dates for 2022, usually June - September, will be available soon!
Coral reef conservation in Belize
Hands-on conservation experience on idyllic Caribbean island
From US $995 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you
India permaculture volunteering on a tea plantation
Eco-farming on an organic tea plantation
From US $795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2023: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec
2023: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec
Volunteer with NGO's in Rome, Italy
Create real impact in different NGO's in Rome
From €891 to €4,482 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Panda volunteering holiday in China
Hang out with the awesome Pandas then travel!
From £1,425 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct
2023: 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct
2023: 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct
Costa Rica volunteering and travel vacation
Travel Costa Rica and support conservation projects!
From US $1,750 to US $1,950 14 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:
2022: 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 22 Oct
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.
Community volunteering in Tanzania
Have fun helping people help themselves
From £600 14 days ex flights
Small group travel
Veterinary externship in Malawi
Gain veterinary experience at Africa's top sanctuary
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Malawi conservation volunteering experience
2-12weeks exploring and researching the Wild Heart of Africa
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Volunteer in India, sports coaching
If you're active and love football volunteer with us in Kerala
From US $800 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 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, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec, 31 Dec
2023: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr
2023: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr
Costa Rica activity vacation, including volunteering
Cultural integration, nature conservation & community work
From US $690 to US $750 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
7 day veterinary medicine course in Malawi
Wildlife veterinary course at top African sanctuary
From £1,000 8 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
Wildlife conservation safari in South Africa
Join wildlife conservation experts in the field
From R9,600 to R30,000 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Seychelles Island conservation vacation
Volunteer on a private island paradise in the Seychelles!
From €2,500 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
Family holiday with volunteering in India
A truly fun & rewarding experience for families of any size
From US $800 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip departs every Saturday thoroughout the year
Kerala volunteering and Taj Mahal tour
Volunteer for a week and visit Taj Mahal!
From US $1,099 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Malawi volunteering vacation
Volunteer at Africa's top wildlife sanctuary
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you
Whale & dolphin research in Ligurian Sea, Italy
Whale and dolphin conservation trip
From €805 to €950 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
