Over 50s volunteering vacations
Volunteering vacations aren't just the preserve of gap year students or those looking for something to add to their CV, they are a brilliant way of immersing yourself in a new culture and landscape, and of course of making new friends along the way. Our over 50's volunteering vacations are all about seizing the moment - why not try out that activity you'd always wanted to, or learn that skill you'd always said you'd master one day? There is no time like the present...
38 Over 50s volunteering vacations found
Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Care for rescued animals in Namibia
From £995 to £5,395 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This project can be joined any day of the year
Whale conservation holiday in the Azores
Help assist in integral whale and dolphin conservation!
From £695 to £4,195 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul
Whale & dolphin research in Ligurian Sea, Italy
Whale and dolphin conservation trip
From €750 to €990 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 13 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct
Elephant refuge volunteering in Thailand
Volunteer with rescued elephants in an inspiring refuge
From US $1,175 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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 €1,740 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 25 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
Cheetah conservation vacation, South Africa
Cheetah conservation in Cape Town
From £975 to £2,240 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep
South India community volunteering vacation
Engage with and support forest-dwelling tribal communities
From Rupee117,000 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from November - April.
Last minute availability on this volunteering holiday to work with indigenous communities, until April 2024, enquiries welcome at any time.
Film and photography volunteering in Ghana
Volunteer in the heart of an Ghanaian community
From £995 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec
We are still looking for volunteers to support our team in Ghana. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team!
Laos Wildlife sanctuary volunteering vacation
Care for animals rescued from illegal trafficking in Laos!
From £795 to £4,095 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 17 Dec, 24 Dec, 31 Dec
2024: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec ...
2024: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec ...
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
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at an inspiring bear sanctuary in Transylvania
From US $1,500 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures available throughout the year, minimum stay 1 week
Whale shark research in Mexico
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks & Giant Manta Rays
From US $3,590 to US $3,690 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 21 Jul
2025: 20 Jul
2025: 20 Jul
Nepal teacher volunteering
Volunteer with children in Pokhara, Nepal.
From US $2,543 to US $4,718 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica turtle conservation experience
Help protect turtles by volunteering in Costa Rica!
From £795 to £4,095 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be joined any day between August - December
Seychelles conservation vacation
Volunteer on a private island paradise in the Seychelles!
From €2,500 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 8 Jan, 5 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 29 Apr, 27 May, 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 9 Dec
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa
Re-habilitate baboons into the wilds of South Africa
From US $1,540 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Turtle conservation in Costa Rica
Help research and protect sea turtles and other wildlife
From £725 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Marine conservation vacation in Thailand
Join an innovative marine conservation programme on Koh Tao
From £1,195 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Placement start dates depend on dive level and run throughout the year (except between mid-October to mid-December when the project is closed).”
There is still time to join our Marine Conservation team in Thailand. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team!
The great white shark conservation project in South Africa
Encounter iconic sharks in South Africa!
From £945 to £4,095 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 15 Dec
2024: 14 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 29 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 31 Dec
2024: 14 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 29 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 31 Dec
Volunteering Thailand, wildlife rescue centre
Work with rescued tropical animals such as monkeys and bears
From £695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Placements last from 1-12 weeks and can start on any date throughout the year
There is still time to join our team in Thailand and care for animals in need. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team!
Radio and digital arts community project, South Africa
Sharing hope, delight & upliftment to local communities
From £1,540 14 days ex flights
Small group travel
Community healthcare volunteering, South Africa
Help local communities in & around Cape Town
From £825 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Over 40s volunteering with elephants, South Africa
Over-40s group volunteer with elephants adventure in Africa
From US $1,500 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Community volunteering and elephant watching, Thailand
Volunteer within the Karen Hill tribe community
From £490 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Women’s empowerment volunteering in Nepal
Help on a women's empowerment project in Pokhara, Nepal.
From US $1,943 to US $4,173 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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
Wildlife rescue volunteering in Costa Rica
Assist caring for rescued animals in Costa Rica
From £745 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Our team in Costa Rica are looking for volunteers to help care for animals at a tropical wildlife sanctuary in the next few months. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team!
New Zealand conservation volunteering
Enjoy helping with conservation in beautiful New Zealand
From US $970 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ecuador wildlife sanctuary volunteering
Volunteer with amazing Amazonian wildlife in a jungle haven
From US $1,150 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
