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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

Community, From the Field, Photography, Travel & Culture

The Benefits of Traversing Off-the-Beaten-Path

“I dwell in possibility” – Emily Dickinson I came across one of my old travel diaries the other day and found passages I had written in 2018 when I spent my university summer travelling up the north coast of South America from Peru to Ecuador. The entries begin with this, “Here I am in the […]

September 27th 2023

Environment & Wildlife, General

What’s in a Name and Does it Matter for Conservation?

It’s clear that scientific names matter to conservation. Not only do they help us to organise and store our data, but they can determine the conservation status of a species and dictate the level of importance we assign it. The IUCN Red list, for example, is a comprehensive list of organisms threatened with extinction. Organised […]

September 25th 2023

Community, Photography, Travel & Culture, World Trends

Travel in the TikTok Era: A Positive Change?

TikTok is taking the world by storm – and not least, the tourism scene too. If you somehow haven’t heard of the app, it’s all about short-form videos. Think, Vine for the modern age. There was a massive surge in TikTok users during the Covid-19 pandemic, with people of all ages downloading the app. As […]

September 17th 2023

Environment & Wildlife, Travel & Culture

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September 1st 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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