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The WorkingAbroad Difference
Founded in 1997 as one of the first volunteer abroad agencies on the web and one of the pioneers in worldwide volunteering abroad, WorkingAbroad now runs programmes in over 30 countries across the world focusing on wildlife conservation and community development projects. All our projects adhere to our ethical volunteering standards.
Our aim is to be the Go-To Website for Ethical & Responsible Volunteer & Internship Opportunities Abroad enabling volunteers to find a wildlife conservation or community volunteer project abroad, safe in the knowledge that we adhere to the highest ethical standards.
Rhiannon, UK
"Leatherback turtles are incredible creatures and I feel honoured and privileged to have been part of their conservation. I feel very lucky to have spent 6 weeks working with them. It was a very hands on project, collecting data about the turtles, their eggs and the nests, which was very rewarding."
Andrea Maffioletti, Italy
"After 3 months I felt like being part of a family. I was lucky enough to be surrounded by amazing and inspiring people that wanted to share their passion with others. I would definitely suggest this place to whoever would like to have such an experience."
Alex, USA
"I personally have been all over the world, and visited many different waters and coral reefs. Therefore, I feel safe saying that Mauritius’s coral reefs are a jewel in the worlds ocean, offering one of the most pristine, and diverse coral reef systems I have ever seen."
Shanna Clark, 8 week Eco Divemaster Programme
"I’ve loved it so much here that what started as an 8 week trip has turned into an 18 week trip. Yesterday, I completed the program I came for and am now staying on as an intern to continue learning more about the dive industry and to keep working with this amazing team."
Latest Blog Posts
GEO Tagging: How to Stay Responsible on Social Media
A look into the issues surrounding image geotagging and why travellers should be aware of the impacts on wildlife conservation efforts.
March 3rd 2020
Scottish whales and dolphins – people are key to conservation!
An update on the vital research work being done at our Whale and Dolphin Conservation Project, Hebrides and how you can contribute as a volunteer.
March 1st 2020
Leave ”Good Vibes Only!” – An Initial Consideration of Personal Impact on Ecology and Culture
In this deep dive into personal impacts on our physical and social worlds, Rae Hadley looks at the impact that we can have on the environments, people and cultures we spend time in as travellers.
February 24th 2020
About WorkingAbroad
WorkingAbroad has been helping and assisting volunteers from all over the world for more than 22 years. We are one of the original founding Volunteer Organisations in this sector, created by two ex-volunteers Vicky McNeil & Andreas Kornevall and we have always maintained a grassroots personalised approach since the very start. We pride ourselves in the trust that thousands of volunteers have put in us and we are delighted with all of the ex-volunteers who keep returning again and again as a testament to our work.
We strive to provide people with a guide to taking the first step towards a career that is aimed at the betterment of other people’s lives and conserving the natural environment, which is reflected in our logo: Take Action for Nature and Society.
Click below to find out more about our organisation’s history, our commitment to ethical standards for our projects, and also meet the WorkingAbroad team!
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