Wildlife conservation and community volunteer projects and internships worldwide
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.
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
The first time I realised that animals have become a victim of the tourism industry is when I travelled to Tunisia in 2018. It was a fascinating trip learning about their culture and seeing the beautiful natural life that exists there. However, one day, I went to a zoo. Upon arriving, I found a sign […]
March 15th 2023
Asking the question In the year 2000, American ethnobotanist Paul Alan Cox asked the question, “will tribal knowledge survive the millennium?” As the world becomes increasingly globalised, and approximately one indigenous language dies out every other week, the question Cox asks still has sense and relevance. Twenty-one years later, however, I travelled to a village […]
March 5th 2023
An Exclusive Interview with Sam, Star of WildCat and Wildlife Rehabilitation in Peru – giving Nature, Animals and People a Chance to Flourish. Amazon has just released a new one-of-a-kind wildlife documentary/film, WildCat, that takes you through the emotional, heart-breaking but fulfilling journey of Harry Turner, a young veteran who finds a new beginning in […]
February 5th 2023
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!
