Help care for rescued and endangered animals on this GoEco volunteer trip. Located at one of Australia’s highest regarded animal sanctuaries, travelers will spend quality time with koalas, kangaroos and other local wildlife.
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Care for Wildlife at an Ecuadorian Animal Rescue Shelter
As part of this project, volunteers will have the chance to assist in the care of rescued animals at the shelter, who have all been injured, mistreated, abandoned or orphaned. Volunteers will engage in tasks such as day-to-day care of animals, cutting fruit and preparing food for the animals, feeding the animals, helping visitors and assisting the veterinarian when needed.
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Volunteer at an Italian Archaeological Dig
Volunteers, whether students of archeology or anyone with an interest in historical and cultural preservation, will have an opportunity to work with a team of professional archaeologists.
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Conserve Marine Life in the Spanish Mediterranean
Volunteer travelers will scuba dive into the waters of the Spanish Mediterranean to clean up pollutants that threaten local marine life. During the first week of the program, volunteers will learn to scuba dive from professionals, mastering the basics of underwater exploration and getting certified in the process.
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Volunteer at a Wildlife Orphanage in Zimbabwe
Volunteers will have the opportunity to work alongside animals who have been orphaned, abandoned, injured, born in captivity, or brought up unsuccessfully as pets.
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Wildlife Conservation and Cultural Immersion in Japan
Working in partnership with the local Sado government, this volunteer program primarily seeks to support environmental conservation activities while promoting the culture and nature of the island.
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Volunteer at an Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand
During this experience, volunteer travelers will work at an elephant sanctuary south of Bangkok that strives to give rescued and injured elephants the opportunity to live chain-free after a strenuous life in the tourism industry.
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Help Conserve the Great Barrier Reef
Through this 12-day trip, volunteer travelers will become PADI Open Water certified and PADI Project AWARE Specialty certified, work alongside a professional team of marine experts and Master Reef Guides and visit and volunteer at a turtle rehabilitation center.
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Do Dolphin Conservation in Croatia
volunteer travelers will be directly involved in dolphin conservation through professional data collection and analysis, while working with the only organization in the region that conducts dolphin research.
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Intern On A Wildlife Ranch in South Africa
Interns on the ranch will be working alongside trained professionals in wildlife care, research and maintenance. For those interested in veterinary science, zoology or animal care in general, this internship provides the opportunity to make a strong and lasting impact, learn new skills and experience a new culture at the same time.
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Join the Sustainable Farming Movement in Ireland
Volunteers are based just outside the city of Cork in the country’s southeastern coast where they will work on a local sustainable farm. For three days of the week, volunteers will work to grow food and maintain the farm, doing everything from gardening to feeding farm animals, selling produce and even making yogurt
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Save Sea Turtles Along the Costa Rican Coast
Though the species’s fate remains fragile at best, there is still hope as volunteers can travel to Costa Rica and aid in conservation efforts. Participants have the opportunity to choose between two project sites: either Ostional Beach along the Pacific, where the arribada occurs, or Barra de Pacuare along the Caribbean Sea.
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Dive to Keep Belize’s Marine Habitat Pristine
Once travelers arrive in the village of Placencia along Belize’s southern coast, they are taken to a small private island where they can partake in up to three conservation dives.
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Practice Sustainable Coffee Farming in Costa Rica
Volunteers will be involved in every step of the coffee farming process, from harvest to packaging.
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Research Dolphins off the Coast of Italy
Join dolphin researchers on a boat near the Italian island of Ischia during this marine-based volunteer opportunity with GoEco. On this trip, work directly on dolphin conservation efforts by collecting data, recording bioacoustics and photographing animals for identification purposes.
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Practice Community Development in Cambodia
Volunteers will then go through an orientation complete with cultural workshops, a Khmer language lesson, and introductions with the host family. In free time, volunteers can visit local Buddhist temples or head to the West Baray reservoir for a swim.
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Teach English Through Japanese Village Life
The “Japan - English Exchange” trip allows enrollees to volunteer in a Japanese village and immerse themselves in its traditions. Through daily interactions with local Japanese, participants will help improve their conversational English skills.
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Assist Cuzco Health and Medical Care
this trip exposes volunteers to the Peruvian healthcare system and is a great opportunity for learning, giving back, and taking part in positive cultural exchange. The healthcare placement is for students of health science, nursing, and pre-med.
Read MoreProvide for Lion Cubs in South Africa
This trip’s participants will provide one-on-one care of lion cubs by preparing food and feeding them, helping them exercise, maintaining their enclosures, collecting data and preserving the park.
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Surf with Kids in Capetown, South Africa
Work in an adventure club for 12-14-year-old children who come from disadvantaged areas of Cape Town. The club is primarily focused on surfing and swim lessons, and volunteers will receive free surf lessons (no surfing exp. necessary, but must be able to swim!). Local kids will be taught sports, hikes, and life lessons (HIV, drugs, etc.). Volunteers will work with children 2-5 days a week and can spend their mornings relaxing on the beach, learning to surf, or helping out in a school. Afternoons are spent doing activities through the adventure club with 5-20 different children! On the trip, volunteers will have plenty of free time to explore the beautiful city, Cape Town, and explore Table Mountain National Park, see African Penguins, and explore beautiful hiking trails throughout the area! The min length for this trip is 14 days for $990, and the maximum length is 8 weeks for $2,730. Upcoming Departures: Every Friday.
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