How to choose a volunteering vacation
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
Family volunteering with bears in Romania
Unique family volunteering vacation at a bear sanctuary
Brown bear tracking in Northern Greece
Track wild bears & explore the wilderness with park rangers
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa
Help re-habilitate orphaned monkeys in beautiful rural South Africa
Orangutan sanctuary volunteering in Borneo
Care for stunning endangered orangutans in beautiful Borneo
Family volunteering with turtles in Costa Rica
Family turtle conservation volunteering in Costa Rica
Whale & dolphin research in Ligurian Sea, Italy
Whale and dolphin conservation trip
Peloponnese turtle conservation vacation, Greece
Sea turtle volunteering on stunning Greek beaches
Wildlife conservation in Borneo
Conserve orangutans and elephants in Borneo's rainforests
Marine conservation vacation in Thailand
Join an innovative marine conservation programme on Koh Tao
Borneo Wildlife Volunteer Project
Encounter orangutans and elephants in the Bornean jungle.
Whale conservation vacation in the Azores
Help assist in integral whale and dolphin conservation!
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
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
Family volunteering with elephants in Sri Lanka
Family volunteering with elephants in Sri Lanka
Seychelles Island conservation vacation
Volunteer on an exclusive island paradise in the Seychelles!
Dolphin conservation vacation in Greece
Vacation on stunning Greek Island with daily dolphin tours
Northern Greece bear conservation tour
Brown bear conservation in Pindos & birds of Prespa Lake
Wildlife photography & conservation volunteering in south Africa
Enjoy amazing wildlife photography while giving back!
Orangutan volunteering in Borneo
Volunteer at an orangutan rehabilitation center in Borneo
Over 50s volunteering in India
Use your 50's to travel and give back to the community!
Family elephant refuge volunteering in Thailand
Family elephant refuge volunteering in Thailand
Volunteer with children & animals in South Africa
Volunteer with children and wild animals in South Africa.
Family volunteering in Thailand
Family wildlife sanctuary volunteering in Thailand
Yoga in India and volunteering vacation
Enjoy yoga & volunteer in the exotic India
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
Marine conservation
Marine conservation is aimed at anyone with a passion for the ocean; enthusiasm is valued over experience and you don’t need a scientific background. Placements take different forms – data collection and monitoring are generally the aim, but this can take place during beach patrols, from the deck of a boat, or underwater. Experienced divers can jump right in; beginners can include a PADI course in the trip, with the chance to gain more qualifications along the way. Many intensive diving trips are based in fairly remote regions; while your lodging may be basic, your surroundings and experience will be 5*.Volunteering with animals
Volunteering with animals can include domestic animals or those in their natural habitat. As well as working with the Big Five in Africa, sea turtles in Central America and koalas and kangaroos in Australia, volunteer placements also include rehabilitating neglected South African horses, and looking after rescued dogs and cats on a tropical Thai island. Placements with domestic creatures tend to be much more hands on than wildlife conservation roles – with more opportunities to feed, cuddle and care for the rescued animals.Volunteering with children
Teaching abroad
Volunteer teachers can choose to work with adults or children. Placements take two main forms. Qualified teachers can prepare and lead their own classes in their subject of choice – frequently English as a foreign language – for a minimum of one month. Inexperienced volunteers can assist local teachers in the classroom – this may involve helping students improve their English skills through conversation, or organising games and other activities. Some trips include more training than others – some even incorporate a full TEFL course to set you up for a teaching career.Community projects
Volunteers often find that community projects are some of the most rewarding, as they are working alongside the people they are assisting. Some placements focus on education – with adults or children – which can include sharing practical skills such as horticulture or small business advice, as well as more traditional subjects such as English conversation and sports coaching. Other placements can be specialised, such as healthcare roles, while unskilled volunteers can make a valuable contribution by renovating classrooms, planting trees, and constructing freshwater facilities.Habitat conservation
Internships & career breaks
Volunteer internships and career breaks offer a number of benefits to the volunteer – as well as the people and environments they are working with. Some placements involve formal training, such as a game ranger course in South Africa, for example. Career breaks tend to be aimed at professionals who can take a more active role in teaching, training or childcare, while internships can be for recent graduates or people with an interest in a subject to enhance their knowledge – particularly around conservation and wildlife.Sports Coaching
Sports coaching has a number of benefits for local communities. As well as promoting a healthy lifestyle, it gives often disadvantaged children a way to enjoy and express themselves – children who may not have had much of a childhood due to the need to work in the home or care for siblings. Placements for qualified coaches focus on a variety of communities, across slums and favelas, to isolated rural villages and refugee and immigrant communities. Coaching football in Brazil or cricket in India is sure to create memorable experiences – or you can try something a bit unusual, such as surfing, ballet or martial arts.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