Summer Volunteering Abroad
TYPE OF VOLUNTEERING - SEASONAL
This page features all our volunteering projects with availability over the summer (July & August).
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: £1195 / €1315 / $1480
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 / €655 / $740
Bear Rescue
Cambodia
- Help care for over 120 rescued Malayan sun bears and Asiatic black bears
- Provide enrichment for these endangered species in tropical Cambodia
Duration: 1 - 6 weeks
Cost from: £645 / €710 / $800
Big 5 Conservation
South Africa
- Experience amazing Big 5 encounters - lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard
- Live on a stunning wildlife reserve, near to the beautiful beaches of the Garden Route
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £645 / €710 / $800
Caribbean Conservation
Belize
- Join an award-winning conservation team, collecting data on manatees, crocodiles and rare parrots
- These research findings are used to guide the management of these protected areas
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks +
Cost from: £895 / €985 / $1110
Caribbean Reef Conservation
Belize
- Join an award-winning project on the world's second largest coral reef
- Learn to dive or develop your skills whilst carrying out surveys and conservation work
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks +
Cost from: £995 / €1095 / $1235
Caribbean Wildlife
Belize
- Assist keepers with the care of around 200 rescued native animals including jaguars and tapirs
- Help prepare food and enrichments for the animals at the educational visitor centre
Duration: 2 – 3 weeks
Cost from: £945 / €1040 / $1170
Child Care Support
India
- Provide 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: £695 / €765 / $860
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 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £675 / €745 / $835
Community Education
Peru
- Support an after-school initiative working with children in the mountain region
- Inspire a passion for learning through activities, games and crafts
Duration: 2 - 12 weeks +
Cost from: £625 / €690 / $775
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: £695 / €765 / $860
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: 1 - 10 weeks
Cost from: £845 / €930 / $1050
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: £1095 / €1205 / $1360
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: £895 / €985 / $1110
Dog and Cat Rescue
Thailand
- Support a Dog and Cat Rescue Centre on a tropical island
- Help walk the dogs, clean the shelters, feed and play with the animals
Duration: 3 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £595 / €655 / $740
Dog Rescue
South Africa
- Provide support to the dogs at an animal rescue centre in the beautiful winelands close to Cape Town
- Help the local team feed, clean and care for abandoned and rescued dogs
Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £995 / €1095 / $1235
Early Learning
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 / €985 / $1110
Elephant and Wildlife Conservation
Sri Lanka
- Join the team to support vital work helping to protect wild elephants
- Research bears, leopards and other wildlife to support their conservation
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £945 / €1040 / $1170
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 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £645 / €710 / $800
Elephant Care and Research
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: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £795 / €875 / $985
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: £795 / €875 / $985
Endangered Wildlife Conservation
South Africa
- Award winning conservation of priority species including black rhino, African wild dog, cheetah, leopard, elephant and lion
- Join a small team living on a game reserve, monitoring wildlife
Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £1295 / €1425 / $1605
Film and Photography Volunteering
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 / €875 / $985
Horse Rehabilitation
South Africa
- Help to care for and rehabilitate around 40 horses (no previous riding experience required)
- Enjoy riding along the Indian Ocean whilst watching whales and dolphins
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £895 / €985 / $1110
Leopard Monitoring
South Africa
- Leopard population surveys working alongside Panthera, the international wild cat organisation
- Use remote camera trapping on a number of different game reserves
Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £1295 / €1425 / $1605
Marine Conservation
South Africa
- Learn or advance diving skills and enjoy some fantastic diving in the Indian Ocean
- Receive marine ecology training and contribute to turtle, shark, potato bass and manta ray research
Duration: 2 - 10 weeks
Cost from: £1345 / €1480 / $1670
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 – 4 weeks + dive courses
Cost from: £845 / €930 / $1050
Monkey Rescue
South Africa
- Work hands on with a variety of primate species at a well-respected monkey sanctuary
- Learn about primate behaviour whilst providing care and enrichment for rescued monkeys
Duration: 1 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £545 / €600 / $675
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 / €875 / $985
Teach English in Tropical Schools
Thailand
- Teach English in schools in tropical southern Thailand
- Enhance the children’s English communication skills with group interactive classes
Duration: 4 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £895 / €985 / $1110
Teach English on an Island
Thailand
- Teach English to pupils on a beautiful tropical island in Thailand
- Develop the children's English and creative skills through fun and interactive classes
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost from: £1395 / €1535 / $1730
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 / €985 / $1110
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: £995 / €1095 / $1235
Under 18 Elephant Care & Wildlife Rescue
Thailand
- Work with elephants, monkeys, bears and a variety of other rescued 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 / €1645 / $1855
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 / €1535 / $1730
Video and Photography Volunteer – Dog and Cat Rescue
Thailand
- Use your media skills to capture images of the animals at a Dog and Cat Rescue Centre
- Live on a tropical island whilst producing short videos to help rescued animals find their forever homes
Duration: 4 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £595 / €655 / $740
Volunteer 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 / €875 / $985
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: £645 / €710 / $800
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: 1- 4 weeks
Cost from: £695 / €765 / $860
Wildlife Rescue - Family Volunteering
Costa Rica
- Work with your family to care for and help rehabilitate rescued animals living at the sanctuary
- Assist the team in providing a safe haven for monkeys, sloths and anteaters
Duration: 1 week
Cost from: £575 / €635 / $715
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