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The WorkingAbroad Difference

Founded in 1997 – a pioneer of volunteering abroad – WorkingAbroad has grown to support programmes in over 30 countries, focused on wildlife research, nature conservation and sustainable community development. We strive to provide opportunities that not only support important causes, but provide life experiences that contribute to studies, careers and life goals.

WorkingAbroad takes action for nature and society and makes a firm commitment to the ethical treatment of animals.

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Carly, Canada

"Working Abroad is an excellent organization that made the process of choosing and joining a global conservation project really easy and enjoyable. They have so many project options available with reputable project partners and they do a great job at ensuring you have all the resources you need to be prepared for the trip you choose. I would definitely use them again and would recommend their services to anyone looking to have a well-organized, once-in-a-lifetime experience!"

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."

Madison Sait, Dolphin and Whale Research Project

"I booked a trip through WorkingAbroad, and was the best experience of my life. WorkingAbroad were so helpful and had great communication, allowing me to feel at ease and stress-free throughout the entire booking process to the run-up to the trip. My trip was brilliant, we saw minke whales, dolphins, seals, and took part in some really interesting science! It was really fulfilling knowing the data we collected will be used to protect the Hebridean Seas. I would highly recommend booking through WorkingAbroad!"

Latest Blog Posts

Volunteers planting a tree sapling at Shamwari

Environment & Wildlife, World Trends

What is Eco-Anxiety and How do we Deal with it?

If you ever find yourself constantly thinking about the effects of pollution and reading every news article about the devastating effects of climate change and biodiversity loss, chances are you’re going through eco-anxiety, and it’s completely normal to go through it. But worrying does more harm than good. Eco-anxiety is starting to take a toll […]

May 15th 2023

Environment & Wildlife, General

Discover Wildlife Together: The Ultimate Guide to Family Volunteering with Animals Abroad

Family Volunteering Abroad: A Personal Perspective from Vicky McNeil, Co-Founder Hi! My name is Vicky McNeil, and I am the co-founder of WorkingAbroad and also a mother of two girls aged 16 and 19 years old. I have been involved with volunteering programmes since I went off backpacking and volunteering in the mid-1990s with my […]

April 20th 2023

Community, General

Millet, the Grain that Ticks all the Boxes

Millets are highly nutritious grains that can grow in semiarid to arid climates, which makes them important crops across the tropics of Asia and Africa. Rooted in ancient traditions, they were amongst the first plants to be domesticated and have become a staple in India, Nigeria, Niger and China to name a few. Despite their […]

April 12th 2023

Family volunteering abroad for nature and society

General

Top 9 Family Volunteering Abroad Projects with WorkingAbroad

Embarking on a family volunteering abroad adventure is an extraordinary and rewarding way to bond with your loved ones while making a positive impact in the world. At WorkingAbroad, we offer a wide range of family-friendly volunteer programmes that cater to all ages and interests. Here are our TOP 9 family volunteering abroad projects that […]

March 25th 2023

About WorkingAbroad

WorkingAbroad envisions a world where people give back to nature and society in a regular and meaningful way. One of our core aims is to build communities of passionate volunteers that support ethical and responsible projects worldwide, focusing on animal rights, climate change, nature conservation, and societal change.

One of the first-ever online volunteer organisations, WorkingAbroad was founded by Vicky McNeil and Andreas Kornevall, ex-volunteers themselves. Their passion has always been to help volunteers connect with authentic projects across the planet to take action for nature and society. By personally vetting every one of our projects (and volunteers), the founders ensure that the change we promote in the world is achieved in an ethical and responsible way.

We see people uniting across the globe to work towards a safer and more sustainable world for people and nature. We know volunteers can provide a core part of the workforce required to carry out this work. We believe that by taking action for nature and society together, we can generate hope and community.

Click below to learn more about our organisation’s history, our commitment to ethical standards for our projects, and meet the WorkingAbroad team!

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