Short Term Volunteering
1-3 week volunteering options
Only have a few weeks? We have a range of ethical 1 - 3 week volunteer projects and working holidays that can fit into travel and holiday plans - an amazing way to travel the world and volunteer at the same time!
Amazon Conservation
Peru
- Work alongside scientific researchers to document the ecosystem to help conserve the rainforest
- Study local wildlife including endangered Blue-headed macaw, jaguars and monkeys
Duration: 2 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £1495 / $1915
Animal Rescue
India
- Support an Animal Rescue Centre team to care for injured, sick and abused animals
- Help feed, clean and care for the rescued animals
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £595 / $760
Bear Rescue
Cambodia
- Help care for over 150 rescued Malayan sun bears and Asiatic black bears
- Provide enrichment for these endangered species in tropical Cambodia
Duration: 1 - 8 weeks
Cost from: £695 / $890
Big 5 Conservation
South Africa
- Join a team researching and tracking lion, elephant and rhino populations
- Contribute to the conservation of a Big 5 game reserve in the heart of South Africa
Duration: 2 – 10 weeks
Cost from: £995 / $1275
Building
Madagascar
- Join a team improving essential health construction projects
- Build and renovate schools, toilets and wells in rural communities
Duration: 2 - 3 weeks
Cost from: £895 / $1145
Building
Ghana
- Work alongside the local team of builders and carpenters
- Build and renovate schools, community buildings and handwashing facilities
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £795 / $1020
Caribbean Children’s Home
Belize
- Support caregivers at this flagship Home, which cares for and educates children aged from babies to late teens
- Live on site and enjoy full cultural immersion in an English speaking country
Duration: 2 – 12 weeks +
Cost from: £675 / $865
Caribbean Conservation
Belize
- Join an award-winning conservation team, collecting data on native mammal, amphibian and bird species
- These research findings are used to guide the management of these protected areas
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks +
Cost from: £945 / $1210
Caribbean Reef Conservation
Belize
- Join an award-winning project and become part of an active research team
- Learn to dive or develop current skills whilst carrying out surveys and data collection
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks +
Cost from: £895 / $1145
Caribbean Wildlife
Belize
- Assist keepers with the care of over 150 rescued native animals including jaguars and tapirs
- Educate the local community about the conservation of their local wildlife and habitat
Duration: 2 – 4 weeks
Cost from: £895 / $1145
Child Care
India
- Provide care, support and education at day care centres and community outreach projects
- Create exciting sessions to develop the children's creative and communication skills
Duration: 2 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £675 / $865
Child Care
Ghana
- Create fun educational activities with the children at the nursery
- Support the local nurses during community baby weighing clinics
Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £895 / $1145
Child Care
Nepal
- Support child care centres and children’s homes by delivering educational games
- Create exciting activities to develop the children’s creative and communication skills
Duration: 2 - 16 weeks
Cost from: £775 / $990
Children’s Day Care
South Africa
- Support children from low income families by helping at short-staffed day care centres
- Provide care and education at a local community development initiatives
Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £895 / $1145
Children’s Day Care
Peru
- Care for young children aged 2-6 at a community kindergarten in Arequipa
- Work alongside local staff doing games, activities, sports and music sessions
Duration: 2 - 24 weeks
Cost from: £675 / $865
Children’s Home
Thailand
- Assist in the daily running of the home and teach the children new skills
- Become part of the family, leading games and activities for the children
Duration: 1 - 4 weeks
Cost from: £595 / $760
Community Education
India
- Teach English and basic maths to children in schools and at community outreach projects
- Develop the children's English and creative skills through fun and interactive classes
Duration: 2 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £675 / $865
Conservation
Madagascar
- Protect the endangered habitats of unique Madagascan species including lemurs
- Help conserve the forest by supporting community initiatives and collecting data on local biodiversity
Duration: 2 - 10 weeks
Cost from: £895 / $1145
Desert Elephant Conservation
Namibia
- Join an elephant tracking team to research the wild elephant population
- Build protection walls for farmers' water sources and drinking water points for the desert elephants
Duration: 2 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £995 / $1275
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: 10 days
Cost from: £920 / $1180
Dog and Cat Rescue
Thailand
- Support a Dog and Cat Rescue Centre on a tropical island
- Help walk the dogs, clean the shelters and feed the animals
Duration: 2 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £495 / $635
Elephant Care
Thailand
- Care for elephants rescued from a harsh working life
- Live on site at a tropical wildlife sanctuary home to over 400 animals
Duration: 1 - 6 weeks
Cost from: £599 / $765
Elephant Care and Research - Volunteer with Elephants
South Africa
- Join an active research team collecting data to guide best practice for management of captive elephants
- Work hands on with elephants providing care and enrichment
Duration: 3 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £1095 / $1400
Elephant Conservation
Cambodia
- Assist at a sanctuary which provides a home for rescued Asian elephants
- Observe elephants in their natural surroundings and help with local community-based initiatives
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £725 / $930
English Activity Camps on an Island
Thailand
- Join a team of volunteers running fun English camps on a tropical island
- Explore tropical Thailand and run fun activities for local children
Duration: 2 weeks
Cost from: £995 / $1275
Film and Photography
Ghana
- Use your photography or film skills to promote community achievements and support community initiatives
- Work with the team to produce interactive health sessions
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £795 / $1020
Horse Rehabilitation
South Africa
- Help to care for and rehabilitate over 40 horses (no previous riding experience required)
- Enjoy riding along the Indian Ocean whilst watching whales and dolphins
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £845 / $1080
Kruger Conservation
South Africa
- Experience amazing Big 5 encounters (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard)
- Receive bush craft training, learn key skills and contribute to important wildlife conservation research
Duration: 2 - 10 weeks
Cost from: £995 / $1275
Marine Conservation
South Africa
- Learn to dive or improve and contribute to whale shark, turtle and manta ray research
- Join an active research team contributing to global conservation
Duration: 2 - 10 weeks
Cost from: £1195 / $1530
Marine Conservation
Thailand
- Contribute to the research, protection and restoration of reefs in Koh Tao
- Open to all dive levels and experience, conservation certificates included
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks +
Cost from: £795 / $1020
Monkey Rescue
South Africa
- Work hands on with a variety of primate species at a well-respected rescue centre
- Learn about primate behaviour whilst providing care and enrichment for rescued monkeys
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £495 / $635
Sports Coaching
Ghana
- Lead coaching sessions and work with the team promoting improved health care and education
- Help to improve concentration and increase the confidence of the children
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £795 / $1020
Sports Coaching
Nepal
- Lead sports sessions for local children at schools and children’s homes
- Promote wellbeing through teaching the importance of health and fitness
Duration: 2 - 16 weeks
Cost from: £775 / $990
Teaching
Nepal
- Work in local schools to increase students’ confidence speaking English
- Support and teach educational activities at a Children's Home and the Street Children's Centre
Duration: 3 - 16 weeks
Cost from: £860 / $1100
Teaching and Community Work
Ghana
- Develop the students’ confidence speaking English and run after school sessions
- Work with the local team promoting hand washing to schools
Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £895 / $1145
Teaching English
Madagascar
- Assist the local team teaching English to the community
- Run one to one classes to help increase skills and confidence
Duration: 2 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £795 / $1020
Turtle Conservation
Costa Rica
- Join an active conservation team monitoring and protecting sea turtle populations
- Work alongside international and local staff and learn about turtles and conservation whilst living on the stunning Pacific coast
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £845 / $1080
Under 18 Elephant Care & Wildlife Rescue
Thailand
- Work with elephants, monkeys, bears and a variety of other animals
- Live on site at the centre, with a group of 16-17 year olds and Pod Team Leader
Duration: 2 weeks
Cost from: £1495 / $1915
Under 18 Teaching and Cultural Experience
India
- Join the Pod Under 18 team to help teach English to children in schools
- Help to improve the communication and creative skills of the children
Duration: 2 weeks
Cost from: £1395 / $1785
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: £599 / $765
Wildlife Rescue
Costa Rica
- Assist at a wildlife sanctuary which provides a safe haven for rescued animals
- Help to care for animals such as monkeys, sloths, birds and anteaters
Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £1095 / $1400
Short term volunteering community building painting
Short term volunteering teaching in Africa
Short term volunteering child in Nepal
Short term volunteering clownfish
Short term volunteering bear rescue
Short term volunteering community well digging
Short term volunteering education in India
Short term volunteering child with mural
Short term volunteering dog rescue
Short term volunteering elephant care
Short term volunteering monkey rescue
Short term volunteering frog in Amazon
Short term volunteering primate rescue
We are driven by the needs of the projects we support. We only offer sustainable volunteering projects that have lasting and positive impact on the local community.
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