Working Holidays

We understand that not everyone can spare a month or two to travel overseas and join a volunteer project but that many people do want to use their annual leave to contribute to something ethical and worthwhile. This is why Pod offer a range of projects from just 1 week which allows people to turn their holiday into a working holiday and support the development of our long-term projects. 

Whether you’ve travelled extensively previously or you are looking to travel for the first time, Pod offer supported placements and we’re here to guide you through the process. We offer working holiday opportunities to individuals, couples and groups of friends.

Why should you consider volunteering as a working holiday?

Working holidays are a great way for you to use your holiday time to work hands on at our projects and contribute your time, energy and enthusiasm to a project. They allow you to break from the norm whilst enjoying new experiences, picking up new skills and meeting people from all around the world. On your return you will feel that you have used your time off work in a meaningful way. Volunteers often comment that their experience volunteering was life-changing and return with a different outlook on the world.

We understand that it is also your holiday time so we encourage you to use your free time to relax and explore the surrounding areas of the beautiful country that you have chosen to visit. We work with an organisation which can organise additional trips to add onto your volunteer placement to really make the most of your time away.

As well as the benefits that you will receive through taking a working holiday, the projects that Pod work with also benefit considerably through having volunteers join them on a working holiday. We work with long term projects and volunteers are part of a bigger picture of development, so even if you’re only able to join for a week or two, your hard work during that time is valued. Volunteers allow the projects to continue with their fantastic work and often enable the projects to develop further.

How does Pod select projects for working holidays?

Our 1-12 week volunteering projects focus on animal care, conservation and community development so we’re confident that we’ll have a project to suit you. All of our projects are available to people looking to take a working holiday overseas. See all of our volunteer projects here.

If you're looking to extend your time abroad after volunteering or are looking for paid work, Yobbers helps you find permanent jobs abroad in Europe, while Yseasonal specialises in seasonal work abroad.