Volunteering travel guide


Our Volunteer travel Vacations
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at an inspiring bear sanctuary in Transylvania
Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering vacation
Care for rescued animals in Namibia
Orangutan conservation vacation in Borneo
Meet Iban tribes and encounter orangutans in Borneo
Whale & dolphin research in Ligurian Sea, Italy
Whale and dolphin conservation trip
Wildlife conservation in Borneo
Conserve orangutans and elephants in Borneo's rainforests
Peloponnese turtle conservation vacation, Greece
Sea turtle volunteering on stunning Greek beaches
Brown bear tracking in Northern Greece
Track wild bears & explore the wilderness with park rangers
Marine conservation in Belize
Help us protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems!
Turtle conservation in Costa Rica
Join a conservation team protecting sea turtle populations
Seychelles Island conservation vacation
Volunteer on an exclusive island paradise in the Seychelles!
Family volunteering with turtles in Costa Rica
Family turtle conservation volunteering in Costa Rica
Orangutan sanctuary volunteering in Borneo
Care for stunning endangered orangutans in beautiful Borneo
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
Whale conservation vacation in the Azores
Help assist in integral whale and dolphin conservation!
Dolphin conservation vacation in Greece
Vacation on stunning Greek Island with daily dolphin tours
Family volunteering with bears in Romania
Unique family volunteering vacation at a bear sanctuary
Family volunteering with elephants in Sri Lanka
Family volunteering with elephants in Sri Lanka
Borneo Wildlife Volunteer Project
Encounter orangutans and elephants in the Bornean jungle.
Marine conservation vacation in Thailand
Join an innovative marine conservation programme on Koh Tao
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa
Help re-habilitate orphaned monkeys in beautiful rural South Africa
Raja Ampat diving project, Indonesia
Dive and conserve the stunning coral reefs of Raja Ampat
Teach children in Patagonia, Chile
Teach English in the magnificent scenery of Chile, Patagonia
Tanzania volunteering projects
Have fun by helping people help themselves
Family volunteering in Thailand
Family wildlife sanctuary volunteering in Thailand
Family vacation with volunteering in India
A truly fun & rewarding experience for families of any size
Northern Greece bear conservation tour
Brown bear conservation in Pindos & birds of Prespa Lake
Family elephant refuge volunteering in Thailand
Family elephant refuge volunteering in Thailand
Family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
Hands-on family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
Mozambique marine conservation project
Help in integral marine conservation in stunning Mozambique
What we rate & what we don't
Marine conservation
Matching skills
Family volunteering
Teaching & coaching
Habitat conservation
Turtle conservation
Elephant care
Orphanage volunteering
Walking with lions
Elephant trekking
Boosting your CV
Our top Volunteer travel Vacation
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at an inspiring bear sanctuary in Transylvania
Flexible departures available throughout the year, minimum stay 1 week
Why go on a volunteering vacation?
volunteering as there are volunteers. Some people are fed up of run of the mill vacations, and want something a little more challenging than basking on a beach. Others would like to pick up a new skill – whether that’s scuba diving or Spanish – and what better way to hone your talents than by putting it into practice straight away?
You may just fancy doing something completely out of the ordinary for a couple of weeks. You could find yourself living aboard a research ship in the Mediterranean, documenting whale and dolphin sightings. For something a bit grittier, head to a favela or township to coach football, cricket or martial arts – it’s a two way learning experience, as the local kids get to grips with a sport, and you’ll learn about life for the 99%.
Generally, we would discourage would-be volunteers from doing a placement purely to add to their CV – volunteering should really be about benefitting local people and places. However, there are certain skilled vocational placements, such as healthcare, teaching and research, where individuals, perhaps part way through their studies, can gain real-world experience while putting their skills to good use. And of course, skilled professionals are always welcome – such as teachers on long summer vacations, or corporate workers on a career break who can share their IT, marketing or startup knowledge with small businesses overseas.