WorkingAbroad Projects - Ecological and Conservation Volunteer Opportunities Worldwide
Statia Conservation Project , St. Eustatius, Caribbean
Work in the tranquil island of St. Eustatius, overlooking the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean Sea, with the St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation helping to conserve the Marine and Quill National Parks. Volunteers take part in sea turtle monitoring, trail work in and around the dormant volcano, botanical gardening, species monitoring and more for 2 month periods.
Desert Elephants Project, Namibia Track desert elephants and take part in community development building work in the beautiful Damaraland region of the Namib Desert where the famous desert-adapted elephants roam free. Volunteers will sleep out in the bush, under the stars and cook around a campfire. Opportunities all year round from 2 weeks up to 12 weeks.
Work in the tranquil island of St. Eustatius, overlooking the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean Sea, with the St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation helping to conserve the Marine and Quill National Parks. Volunteers take part in sea turtle monitoring, trail work in and around the dormant volcano, botanical gardening, species monitoring and more for 2 month periods.
Desert Elephants Project, Namibia Track desert elephants and take part in community development building work in the beautiful Damaraland region of the Namib Desert where the famous desert-adapted elephants roam free. Volunteers will sleep out in the bush, under the stars and cook around a campfire. Opportunities all year round from 2 weeks up to 12 weeks.
An opportunity to teach in rural Thailand and to live in a rural homestay within the community. Teach in small village to large town schools in the North Eastern part of Thailand, which is the most untouristed and traditional place in the country. Strong cultural experience living with a local family in a rural homestay, from 2 weeks up to 4 months year round.
Ocean Spirits Sea Turtle Volunteer Programme, Grenada, CaribbeanJoin the project as a Research Assistant volunteer for 3 weeks or more, and take part in leatherback sea turtle night patrols (including flipper tagging, nest excavations, egg counts) and community outreach programmes on the Caribbean island of Grenada. Work within teams of up to 7.
Dolphin & Whale Research, MediterraneanTake part in dolphin and whale research in the Ligurian Sea in Italy and the Ionian Sea and work alongside scientists on land and at sea from 1 week upwards.
Watamu Turtle Programme, KenyaVolunteers can join this programme and take part in marine and turtle conservation work involving research and monitoring of nesting turtles, education and outreach, and alternative income generating activities all throughout the year in Watamu, Kenya. The Watamu Marine Park is part of a United Nations Biosphere Reserve and has been designated as a place of great natural beauty with miles of beautiful beaches and corals rich in marine flora and fauna.
Tsau! White Lion Conservation Project, South Africa An opportunity to work with the 'world-first' reintroduction of White Lions back to the wild in their endemic area - the Greater Timbavati region, in South Africa. Volunteers form part of the conservation monitoring and tracking team, and have a rare opportunity to gain authentic field experience whilst making a valuable contribution to the long-term conservation of the white lions.
Iceland Wilderness Management Programme, IcelandLive and work in the heart of pristine Icelandic wilderness, help to remove invasive species, trail work, and way marking. Volunteers are needed for three week programmes. Ideal short placement for those interested in experiencing wilderness camping and rugged terrain whilst working to preserve a national park. As of July 2010.
Cheetah Conservation Project, BotswanaAs a research volunteer with Cheetah Conservation Botswana you will be participating in hands on research to help conserve the world’s fastest mammal, the cheetah. You will be carrying out vital research within the Kalahari desert in Botswana, assisting the research and community education team with their activities.
The aim of this programme is help to conserve a part of the Ecuadorian Cloud Forest by participating in tree planting, trail work, research activities and sustainable living and food production in La Hesperia's Biological Station nature reserve
Amazon Basin Research and Conservation Project, Peru - this position provides a rare opportunity to work alongside and learn from expert biologists and conservationists in some of the most remote, fascinating and largely unspoiled parts of the Amazon rainforest. 
Nevada Wilderness Programme, USAIn collaboration with Workingabroad Projects, The Nevada Wilderness Programme aims to involve International and American participants who wish to collaborate together on environmental projects throughout Nevada's public lands, for example at Lake Tahoe, the Great Basin, Lake Mead and so on.
Bear Tracking Project, Northern SwedenLive and work in the Swedish forest in wooden cabins viewing bear, moose, reindeer, beavers and other wild animals. Open to people of all ages, families and nature enthusiasts - short term break, alternative to a holiday!