Wildlife conservation and community volunteer projects and internships worldwide
Wildlife Reserve Volunteer Programme, South Africa
- Duration 2 - 12 Weeks
- Prices from £895
Volunteer at a wildlife reserve in South Africa. A true bush experience which gives volunteers a chance to live amongst and help to protect a range of amazing wildlife species.
The Great African Seaforest Marine Volunteer Programme, South Africa
- Duration 1-12 Weeks
- Prices from £600
Join a team of passionate marine biologists and conservationists in the field and get hands-on experience working on marine research and conservation projects. Assist with scientific monitoring projects, citizen science initiatives and explore the kelp forests whilst on fish and shark surveys with the research team. Contribute to long term monitoring programmes of the great African sea forest.
Dolphin Research Volunteer Project, Greece
- Duration 1-4 weeks
- Prices from £680
Volunteer on this dolphin and monk seal research project in the Ionian Sea and help to ensure the long-term survival of Bottlenose and Common Dolphins and Mediterranean Monk Seals.
White Wilderness – Carpathian Wolf Tracking Volunteer Project, Slovakia
- Duration 1 Week+
- Prices from £890
Track Wolves in the beautiful Tatra mountains in Slovakia, the highest range of the Carpathians, and learn more about this magnificent animal.
Elephant Volunteer Project, Thailand
- Duration 2 Days - 8 Weeks
- Prices from £255
Volunteer at an ethical elephant Sanctuary and home for old elephants in Mae Chaem, situated in the countryside of Northern Thailand near Chiang Mai.
Wildlife Conservation & San Bushmen Community Project, Namibia
- Duration 10 days to 12 weeks
- Prices from £1025
Join this project as a wildlife conservation, carnivore conservation or medical volunteer and help conserve wildlife or provide medical care to the San Bushmen community. Specialist Wildlife Rehabilitation courses also available. Rhino Rangers anti-poaching programme also available.
Deep Ecology and Sea Turtle Conservation Programme, Costa Rica
- Duration 1 week - 6 months
- Prices from £367
Volunteer at this agro-ecological farm and sea turtle conservation project on the stunning Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica.
Cloud Forest Conservation & Sustainability Volunteer Project, Ecuador
- Duration 1-12 Weeks
- Prices from £400
Become an environmental volunteer in Ecuador to conserve a part of the Ecuadorian Cloud Forest and get involved in reforestation, organic agriculture, sustainable living and building projects, and Capuchin Monkey and large mammal research.
Nature’s Valley Internship Programme, South Africa
- Duration 8 to 12 weeks
- Prices from £1795
Gain hands on Conservation, Education and Ecological Research experience in South Africa and help protect Nature’s Valley.
Bottlenose Dolphin Volunteer Research Project, Croatia
- Duration 2 - 4 weeks
- Prices from £860
This project is the longest ongoing study of a resident population of bottlenose dolphins in the Mediterranean Sea focusing on dolphin population dynamics, photo – identification, behavioural sampling and acoustic monitoring.
Shamwari Big Five Game Reserve Volunteer Programme, South Africa
- Duration 1 - 12 weeks
- Prices from £1215
Join an award-winning conservation team in a Big Five Game Reserve in South Africa, boasting a huge variety of game over a vast 23,000 hectares.
Ocean Research Conservation Project, South Africa
- Duration 1 week - 10 months
- Prices from £605
Volunteer with dolphin, seal and whale research in South Africa. Take part in marine conservation, penguin rescue and educational projects along the South African coast. Special two week vet programme with an animal shelter also available.
Elephant Conservation Volunteer Project, Sri Lanka
- Duration 1+ Weeks
- Prices from £891
Assist with the conservation of wild elephant populations and carnivore research in a vast national park located in the heart of Sri Lanka. Support the efforts to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in the region for the protection of wildlife and livelihoods of local farmers.
Wildlife Rescue Volunteer Project, Costa Rica
- Duration 4-12 weeks
- Prices from £195
Opportunities for volunteers and interns to work with rescued animals, with the objective to release them back into the wild.
Elephant Volunteer Project, Laos
- Duration 2 Days - 1 week
- Prices from £365
Volunteer at an ethical sanctuary for Elephants in Laos. Experience these iconic species in a beautiful forest setting, where elephants are able to live freely, away from the mass tourist or logging industry in their undisturbed natural environment.
Bear Sanctuary Volunteer Project, Cambodia
- Duration 1-6 Weeks
- Prices from £530
Volunteer in Cambodia at a bear sanctuary inside a large wildlife rescue centre near Phnom Penh to help provide a new and better home for rescued bears.
Ocean Spirits Leatherback Sea Turtle Volunteer Project, Grenada
- Duration 2 - 12 Weeks
- Prices from £885
Volunteer in the Caribbean as a Research Assistant and take part in leatherback sea turtle monitoring, research, and community outreach programmes on the island of Grenada.
Caribbean Reef Buddy Diving Project, Carriacou, West Indies
- Duration 2 Weeks+
- Prices from £1050
Become a Caribbean Reef Buddy volunteer and join us on the beautiful island of Carriacou near Grenada. Try some Caribbean diving, learn to dive in the warm, crystal clear waters of the Caribbean and play an active part in our exciting marine conservation projects. Also an opportunity to kick-start your diving career with our Eco Divemaster programme!
Dolphin & Whale Volunteer Research Project, Italy
- Duration 1 - 4 weeks
- Prices from £750
A sailing-boat based cetacean volunteer research and conservation programme in the Western Mediterranean located between Italy and France.
Wildlife Monitoring & Deep Wilderness Expedition, Sweden
- Duration 3 Weeks
- Prices from £1630
Join a comprehensive field expedition designed to teach you many skills you will need for future adventures in the deep wilderness or even for a future career in wildlife biology.
Dolphin & Whale Research Volunteer Project, Portugal
- Duration 1 Week+
- Prices from £785
Volunteer in Portugal and support Dolphin & Whale Conservation and Research whilst exploring the Algarve coastline.
California Conservation Volunteer Project
- Duration 8 - 12 weeks
- Prices from £1550
An opportunity to volunteer all across National Parks and Nature Reserves throughout California, whilst gaining experience in ecological restoration and conservation work
Big Cat Sanctuary Volunteer Project, South Africa
- Duration 2-12 Weeks
- Prices from £1065
Volunteer at an ethical big cat Sanctuary in South Africa. Contribute towards animal welfare whilst learning about the conditions big cats face in captivity.
Sea Search Whale & Dolphin Research Programme, South Africa
- Duration 1 to 4 months
- Prices from £695
Join a team of scientists in Cape Town and gain experience in researching whale and dolphin species including humpback whales, humpback dolphins and killer whales.
Maldives Island Volunteer Project
- Duration 2-12 Weeks
- Prices from £1095
Volunteer in the Maldives and join various environmental, medical, community and marine conservation projects within the tropical island of Naifaru, the capital of the Lhaviyani Atoll.
Wildlife Rescue Internship Project, Canada
- Duration 4 weeks-6 Months
- Prices from £195
Join a team of passionate animal husbandry professionals in the field and get hands-on experience in a wildlife rehabilitation centre that specialises in the treatment, care and release of sick, injured and orphaned Canadian native mammal species including black bear, raccoon, river otter, beaver and more.
Elephant & Bear Volunteer Project, India
- Duration 1 Week+
- Prices from £660
Volunteer to help conserve rescued elephants and bears at an ethical wildlife rescue and conservation centre in India. Contribute to animal welfare and learn about the issues surrounding wildlife protection in India.
Conservation Volunteering in New Zealand
- Duration 1-12 Weeks
- Prices from £480
Become a conservation volunteer and enjoy beautiful environments across New Zealand, whilst contributing to practical conservation projects.
Community Development Volunteer Project, Peru
- Duration 2+ Weeks
- Prices from £365
Volunteer in Peru and experience the ancient city of Cusco and Sacred Valley, while assisting on various community development projects and learning Spanish.
Wolf Conservation Volunteer Project, Portugal
- Duration 2 Weeks+
- Prices from £435
Volunteer at an ethical wolf sanctuary. Learn about wolf conservation in Portugal whilst supporting the welfare of the endangered Iberian wolf.
Amazon Research and Conservation Volunteer & Internship Project, Peru
- Duration 2+ Weeks
- Prices from £1127
Volunteer or intern in Peru and have the rare opportunity to work alongside and learn from expert biologists and conservationists about the forest, tropical wildlife and conservation efforts in the deep Amazon rainforest.
Blue Lagoon Coral Reef Project, Mauritius
- Duration 1 week to 3 months
- Prices from £595
Volunteer in Mauritius in the Indian Ocean and take part in a coral reef monitoring and marine conservation volunteer and internship programme, which includes coral reef farming and restoration, lagoon monitoring and sea turtle research in the beautiful Blue Bay Marine Park.
Elephant Sanctuary Volunteer Project, Cambodia
- Duration 2-8 Weeks
- Prices from £815
Volunteer with elephants at an Elephant Sanctuary in the forests of Mondulkiri, located in the remote Eastern Cambodia. The elephants are retired from their previous hard-working lives in the trekking and tourism industry, and now roaming free in their natural habitat.
Rural Community Volunteer Project, Nepal
- Duration 2-16 Weeks
- Prices from £540
Volunteer on a range of community projects in Nepal, including healthcare and environmental farming projects.
Statia Conservation Volunteer Project, St. Eustatius, Caribbean
- Duration 8-12 Weeks
- Prices from £680
Volunteer in the Caribbean on the stunning island of St. Eustatius, in the Dutch Antilles, overlooking St. Kitts in the Caribbean Sea
Pacific Sea Turtle Volunteer Project, Costa Rica
- Duration 1 - 12 weeks
- Prices from £367
Volunteer with sea turtles in Costa Rica on our Olive, Green and Hawksbill Ridley turtle research programme on the spectacular Pacific coast of Costa Rica on the amazing Playa Hermosa, at Punta Mala beach.
Playa Tortuga Conservation Volunteer Project, Costa Rica
- Duration 1 week to 6 months
- Prices from £445
Volunteer in Costa Rica and live and work in a biological research station and take part in sea turtle, butterfly, caiman, crocodile, tree boa, monkey and mammal research and environmental education.
Great Barrier Reef Conservation Project, Australia
- Duration 2-4 Weeks
- Prices from £2075
Join a marine conservation internship in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Help to protect this amazing natural wonder and develop your conservation and research skills alongside experienced marine biologists.
Desert Elephants Volunteer Project, Namibia
- Duration 2 - 12 weeks
- Prices from £945
Track desert elephants and take part in community building volunteer work in the beautiful Damaraland region of the Namib Desert.
Amazon Forest Rangers Volunteer Programme, Peru
- Duration 1+ Weeks
- Prices from £770
Volunteer or intern in Peru and have the rare opportunity to work as a forest ranger, gaining experience in patrolling vulnerable areas and monitoring wildlife.
Seychelles Island Conservation Volunteer Programme
- Duration 2-4 Weeks
- Prices from £708
Join various island and tropical wildlife conservation projects within the beautiful Nature Reserve on Cousin Island in the Seychelles. These projects are aimed at conserving the natural environment of the island that include sea turtle monitoring, bird ringing, habitat conservation and censuses of tortoises, skinks and geckos.
Amazon Restoration Volunteer & Internship Programme, Peru
- Duration 1+ Weeks
- Prices from £495
Volunteer or Intern in the Peruvian Amazon with a rainforest regeneration project. Plant a tree or a hundred and learn from our team of master Amazonian agroforesters.
Conservation Volunteering Project, Spain
- Duration 2 Weeks+
- Prices from £880
Immerse yourself in Spanish culture and volunteer on a conservation project in the coastal cities of Valencia or Denia.
Sea Turtle Conservation Volunteer Project, Greece
- Duration 2-4 Weeks
- Prices from £465
Volunteer to protect endangered sea turtles in Greece while getting hands-on field research experience, meeting new people and exploring the Kefalonian coast.
Kariega Big Five Game Reserve Volunteer Programme, South Africa
- Duration 1 - 12 weeks
- Prices from £575
Become a Wildlife Conservation Volunteer in a Big Five Game Reserve in South Africa, and get involved in elephant, rhino and lion monitoring programmes.
Volunteer at the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary in South Africa
- Duration 4 Days - 2 Weeks
- Prices from £495
Volunteer at the Jane Goodall chimpanzee sanctuary in South Africa. A chance to experience these amazing endangered species up close and contribute to chimp rescue and conservation efforts.
Reforestation Volunteer Project, Iceland
- Duration 2 weeks
- Prices from £575
Volunteers are needed to help with ecological restoration and reforestation in the region of Úlfljótsvatn lake in the southwest of Iceland
Galapagos Conservation Volunteers
- Duration 2 to 12 Weeks
- Prices from £1295
Volunteer on a range of wildlife conservation and environmental projects on Isabela island, Galapagos. Join a dynamic team of volunteers and local staff while supporting the unique ecosystem of the Galapagos islands.
Watamu Sea Turtle Volunteer Project, Kenya
- Duration 2 Weeks+
- Prices from £980
An opportunity to take part in Kenya sea turtle conservation involving research and monitoring, working at a turtle rehabilitation centre and protecting nesting sites along the Watamu Coastline.
Coral Reef Conservation & Diving Project, Thailand
- Duration 2 - 12 Weeks
- Prices from £995
Join a marine and coral reef conservation project on Koh Phangan island in Thailand’s Samui archipelago. A great opportunity for students looking to gain diving and scientific research experience in a stunning tropical setting and kickstart a career in marine conservation.
Wildlife Rescue & Rehab Internship Programme, Costa Rica
- Duration 1-20 weeks
- Prices from £495
Join this programme as Wildlife Rescue Intern and help with wildlife rehabilitation and release, endangered species breeding and reintroduction, biodiversity preservation and lifetime care of non-releasable animals.
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Volunteer Programme, Costa Rica
- Duration 11 days -12 weeks
- Prices from £610
Volunteer in Costa Rica and become a sea turtle volunteer, helping to conserve and protect the populations of vulnerable Olive Ridleys. Located on the spectacular Pacific coast where Olive Ridley turtles come up in thousands at a time for this phenomenon of nature called ‘arribadas’.
Kiwi Conservation Volunteer & Internship Project, New Zealand
- Duration 2 Weeks+
- Prices from £780
Volunteer in New Zealand and help to preserve the native forest and kiwi birds of the Kauri Coast. Explore an undiscovered forest while learning about conservation and wilderness skills.
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Volunteer Project, Hebrides
- Duration 1-2 Weeks
- Prices from £860
Volunteer aboard the research yacht Silurian, exploring the Hebrides and collecting visual and acoustic data on various species of whale, dolphin and porpoise.
Dolphin Research Project, Namibia
- Duration 1 to 3 months
- Prices from £895
Join this Dolphin Research Project in Namibia as a Marine Intern and help collect high quality data for science and management. Live in Walvis Bay home to colonies of seals and flamingos.
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