Short Term Volunteering Abroad
1 week+ volunteering options
Only have a week spare but want to still make a difference? We have a range of ethical volunteer projects and working holidays with durations starting from 1 week, that can fit into travel and holiday plans - an amazing way to travel the world and volunteer at the same time!
Adult Trip - Turtle and Marine Conservation (age 23+)
Greece
- Learn about and protect endangered sea turtles and coastal ecosystems
- Enjoy the beautiful island of Kefalonia
Duration: 1 week (6 days)
Cost from: £595 / €690 / $775
Community Volunteering
Ghana
- Join a passionate team and help build a brighter future for rural Ghanaian communities
- Get involved in a diverse range of community initiatives from handwashing projects to baby weighing!
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £995 / €1155 / $1295
Desert Elephant Conservation - Family Trip
Namibia
- Work with your family to help protect and research desert elephants in Namibia
- Join a family volunteering team to support elephant conservation and community work
Duration: 11 days
Cost from: £995 / €1155 / $1295
Dog Rescue
Thailand
- Support a Dog and Cat sanctuary on the tropical island of Phuket
- Help walk, socialise and play with the dogs
Duration: 1– 8 weeks
Cost from: £495 / €575 / $645
Elephant and Wildlife Conservation
Sri Lanka
- Join the team to support vital work helping to protect wild elephants
- Research sloth bears, leopards and other exotic wildlife
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £895 / €1040 / $1165
Elephant Care
Thailand
- Help look after amazing rescued elephants and ensure that they receive the best care
- Live on site at a tropical wildlife sanctuary home to around 900 animals
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £695 / €805 / $905
Elephant Care and Research
South Africa
- Join an active research team collecting data to guide best practice management of elephant husbandry
- Work closely with African elephants providing care and enrichment
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £995 / €1155 / $1295
Elephant Conservation
Cambodia
- Assist at a sanctuary which provides a home for rescued Asian elephants
- Observe elephants in their natural surroundings and help support the daily running of the sanctuary
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £695 / €805 / $905
Family Education Trip - Turtle and Marine Conservation (age 8+)
Greece
- Learn about and protect endangered sea turtles and coastal ecosystems with your family
- Enjoy the beautiful island of Kefalonia
Duration: 1 week (6 days)
Cost from: £475 / €550 / $620
Horse Rehabilitation
South Africa
- Help to care for and rehabilitate around 30 horses - no previous riding experience required!
- Enjoy riding along the Indian Ocean whilst watching whales and dolphins
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £895 / €1040 / $1165
Marine Conservation
Thailand
- Learn about coral reefs, marine species and how we can monitor, protect and preserve
- Open to all dive levels and experience, conservation certificates included
Duration: 1 – 4 weeks + dive courses
Cost from: £945 / €1095 / $1230
Social Media, Video and Photography Volunteering
Ghana
- Use your social media, photography or film skills to support charity engagement
- Work with a passionate charity to help improve local lives
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £995 / €1155 / $1295
Turtle and Wildlife Conservation
Costa Rica
- Join an active scientific project monitoring and protecting sea turtles and other wildlife
- Live in a research and education station on the stunning South Pacific coast
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £725 / €840 / $945
Turtle Conservation
Costa Rica
- Help find and protect turtle nests and release turtle hatchlings into the ocean
- Live a beach lifestyle along beautiful unspoilt coastline of the Nicoya Peninsula
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £995 / €1155 / $1295
Turtle Conservation Volunteering (age 18+)
Greece
- Help monitor and protect endangered sea turtles on the beautiful island of Kefalonia
- Gain hands on experience with research and conservation tasks
Duration: 2 - 4 weeks
Cost from: £699 / €810 / $910
U18 Trip - Turtle and Conservation - October half term (age 16-18)
Greece
- Learn about turtles, birds and natural ecosystems and get involved in their protection
- Enjoy the beautiful island of Kefalonia with a group of 16-18 year olds and Team Leaders
Duration: 1 week (6 nights)
Cost from: £1395 / €1620 / $1815
U18 Trip - Turtle and Marine Conservation - Summer (age 16-17)
Greece
- Learn about and protect endangered sea turtles and coastal ecosystems
- Enjoy the beautiful island of Kefalonia with a group of 16-17 year olds and Team Leaders
Duration: 1 week
Cost from: £1395 / €1620 / $1815
Wildlife Rescue
Thailand
- Work with rescued bears, monkeys, otters, gibbons and other exotic animals
- Help to protect endangered animals, living onsite at a tropical wildlife sanctuary
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £695 / €805 / $905
Wildlife Rescue - Family Volunteering
Costa Rica
- Work with your family to care for rescued animals living at the sanctuary
- Assist the team in providing a safe haven for monkeys, sloths and birds
Duration: 1 week
Cost from: £1895 / €2200 / $2465
turtle conservation
teaching
Big 5 Conservation
clownfish
bear rescue
well digging
education India
child with mural
dog rescue
elephant care
monkey rescue
frog in Amazon
primate rescue
We have long term relationships with hand-picked projects that have lasting and positive impact. We are a highly experienced and passionate team, here to support you!
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