Wildlife conservation and community volunteer projects and internships worldwide
For the first time ever, human-made materials, including plastics, have exceeded the weight of all living things. There is now twice as much plastic on the planet as there are animals. The time for change is well overdue. The world may well be approaching an irreversible tipping point when it comes to plastic pollution – […]
September 2nd 2021
For the lucky, the Monday – Friday routine is not only a paycheck but a way to find active fulfilment. For others, Monday brings an undesired responsibility to society. However you feel about your job, it is likely that over the last 12 months your ways of working have changed for better or worse. As […]
April 5th 2021
Covid-19 has had an extensive impact on travel and tourism in the UK, but hopes are the vaccine will offer a means for the industry to get back on its feet.
February 15th 2021
Covid pandemic lockdowns have not in all cases had a positive impact on wildlife and conservation around the world, due to lack of protection in these areas.
February 5th 2021
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation project in Scotland cancelled all volunteer research due to Covid-19 this year, greatly impacting their marine wildlife research work for the first time.
July 21st 2020
The Desert Elephant project continues to monitoring elephants and looking after local communities in the Namibian Desert, despite lack of funding causing struggles to continue work as normal.
July 15th 2020
The Galapagos Conservation project on Isabela Island was abruptly halted when the borders were closed on short notice. The project has since tried to find its ways to cope without volunteers to help.
July 10th 2020
The Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand has struggled to look after their rescued elephants and animals since Covid-19 hit, which has affected elephants in the region greatly since the lockdown started.
July 6th 2020
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
