Our top trips for American travellers

As the world opens back up for US travellers, volunteers are now heading out to help overseas at our Pod volunteer projects. Here are our top projects that our American volunteers can join once fully vaccinated for Covid: 

Turtle and Wildlife Conservation in Costa Rica

Perfect for: Wildlife enthusiasts who would like to help research the stunning tropical wildlife right on your doorstep and protect sea turtles on the stunning South Pacific coast. 
How long can I go for? 1-12 weeks 
Find out more: www.podvolunteer.org/projects/turtle-conservation-costa-rica 

Wildlife Rescue in Costa Rica

Perfect for: Animal lovers who would like to help rescued wildlife including beloved sloths, monkeys, birds and anteaters in tropical Costa Rica (and after your hard day's work you can relax in the pool!).  
How long can I go for? 1-4 weeks
Find out more: www.podvolunteer.org/projects/wildlife-rescue-costa-rica

Caribbean Conservation in Belize  

Perfect for: Nature lovers who would love to assist the award-winning team by monitoring and collecting data on a variety of native species tropical including turtles, manatees, yellow-headed parrots and frogs in this stunning Caribbean tropical hideaway. 
How long can I go for? 1-12 weeks
Find out more: www.podvolunteer.org/projects/conservation-belize

Elephant Care and Research in South Africa

Perfect for: Elephant lovers who dream of helping to care for majestic African elephants. You can watch the elephants from morning to night when you join a leading research team who collect data on the herd living in the beautiful park. 
How long can I go for? 1-12 weeks
Find out more: www.podvolunteer.org/projects/elephant-research-south-africa

Big 5 Conservation in South Africa

Perfect for: African wildlife enthusiasts who would like more than a safari and would like to spend their days exploring by jeep to monitor and protect lions, rhinos, elephants, leopards and a variety of amazing animals on the African plains whilst relaxing and living on a beautiful coastal reserve. 
How long can I go for? 1-12 weeks
Find out more: www.podvolunteer.org/projects/big-5-conservation

Horse Rehabilitation in South Africa

Perfect for: If you love horses than this is the perfect project for you! Work with the passionate team to help care for 40 rescued horses and on your day off you can ride on the stunning Indian Ocean beach. 
How long can I go for? 1-12 weeks 
Find out more: www.podvolunteer.org/projects/horse-rehabilitation-south-africa

Marine Conservation in South Africa

Perfect for: If you dream of exploring the oceans then you can learn to dive or advance your current dive skills whilst enjoying the fantastic diving in the Indian Ocean. You will receive marine ecology training and contribute to turtle, shark, potato bass and manta ray research. 
How long can I go for? 2-12 weeks
Find out more: www.podvolunteer.org/projects/marine-conservation-south-africa 

Turtle Conservation in Greece 

Perfect for: Turtle lovers, come volunteer in Greece with us! You can get involved in conservation activities to help protect endangered loggerhead turtle population on the stunning island of Kefalonia. 
How long can I go for? 2-4 weeks. 
Find out more: www.podvolunteer.org/projects/turtle-conservation-greece

For details on our Pod Volunteer flexible date changes, special support and payment protection visit - www.podvolunteer.org/covid-19 

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