Wildlife conservation, community and environmental volunteer projects and internships worldwide
WorkingAbroad director, Vicky McNeil, brings a personal account of how Covid-19 is threatening decades of work in the eco-volunteering sector, as the pandemic brings much uncertainty about the future.
July 1st 2020
Conservation and community projects are feeling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, as it has hit the travel and volunteer industry greatly. Read how you can help us and our partners to get through this global crisis.
May 11th 2020
An update on the coronavirus outbreak and implications for volunteering abroad.
March 4th 2020
A look into the issues surrounding image geotagging and why travellers should be aware of the impacts on wildlife conservation efforts.
March 3rd 2020
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
An article about ‘slow travel’ and how taking lower carbon forms of travel can lead to a more rewarding as well as more environmentally sustainable travel experience.
February 11th 2020
What does it mean to be culturally sensitive in the face of gender politics? WorkingAbroad blogger Rae Hadley examines some of the considerations made as a ‘solo female traveller’ abroad.
February 6th 2020
The Caribbean has a reputation for being a stunning untouched paradise, yet the region is under threat from many conservation and climate pressures. Find out more about how you can volunteer to help protect this amazing part of the world.
February 3rd 2020
Some tips on being aware of the cultural and social contexts of your surroundings when travelling abroad. Article by Rae Hadley.
January 9th 2020
