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Volunteer abroad on our ethical, sustainable and supported volunteer placements at animal sanctuaries, conservation projects and community initiatives around the world. We scour the globe for the best volunteering projects and then get to know these projects deeply through close relationships and visits. Volunteers always fulfil local needs and deliver genuine benefit.
With a range of carefully structured and managed volunteer projects across the globe, we will help you share your passion, skills and interests and give you an amazing and supported volunteering experience. Volunteer projects abroad run from 1 week to 1 year and we offer volunteering for individuals, groups and families, of all nationalities.
Below you will find our volunteer projects which you can filter, including by project type (animals, conservation, community, education) and destination.
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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: £1295 / €1475 / $1720
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Big 5 Conservation
South Africa- Experience incredible Big 5 sighting - 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: £895 / €1020 / $1190
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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: £875 / €995 / $1165
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Early Learning
Ghana- Create fun educational activities with the children at the nursery
- Support the local nurses during community baby weighing clinics
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £895 / €1020 / $1190
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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 / €1135 / $1325
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Marine and Coastal Conservation
Greece- Help protect the sand dunes and seagrass meadows on the beautiful island of Kefalonia
- Gain hands on experience and skills in research and conservation
Duration: 2 - 6 weeks
Cost from: £520 / €595 / $690
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Elephant Care and Research
South Africa- Join an active research team collecting data to guide best practice for management of elephant husbandry
- Work hands on with elephants providing care and enrichment
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £895 / €1020 / $1190
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Elephant and Wildlife Conservation
Sri Lanka- Join the team to support vital work helping to protect wild elephants
- Research sloth bears, leopards and other wildlife to support their conservation
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £945 / €1075 / $1255
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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 / €790 / $925
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Community Development
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 eco solar lights to sports!
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £895 / €1020 / $1190
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Turtle Conservation
Greece- Help monitor and protect endangered sea turtles on the beautiful island of Kefalonia
- Gain hands on experience and skills in research and conservation
Duration: 2 - 6 weeks
Cost from: £695 / €790 / $925
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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: £795 / €905 / $1055
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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: 2 – 12 weeks
Cost from: £1195 / €1360 / $1590
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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 / €1705 / $1990
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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 / €1075 / $1255
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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 / €1135 / $1325
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Teaching
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: £995 / €1135 / $1325
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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 / €655 / $765
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Elephant Care
Thailand- Care for elephants rescued from a harsh working life
- Live on site at a tropical wildlife sanctuary home to over 600 animals
Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £665 / €760 / $885
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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: £695 / €790 / $925
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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 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £1345 / €1535 / $1790
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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: £795 / €905 / $1055
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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 / €735 / $860
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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 / €1705 / $1990
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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: £895 / €1020 / $1190
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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: £895 / €1020 / $1190
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Endangered Wildlife Conservation
South Africa- Award winning conservation of priority species including black rhino, African wild dog, leopard, elephant and lion
- Join a small team living on a stunning game reserve
Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Cost from: £1295 / €1475 / $1720
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