Perfect for school groups of up to 15 participants, this unique experience offers a stay in a stunning beachfront villa on a secluded stretch of Costa Rica’s coastline. Venture off the beaten path to participate in sea turtle conservation efforts, protecting both adult and baby turtles. Patrol the beach at night to observe nesting mother turtles and assist in releasing hundreds of hatchlings into the ocean. Immerse yourself in the local culture and engage with the community, gaining an authentic insight into life in rural Costa Rica while making a positive environmental impact. Ideal for educational trips focused on conservation and eco-tourism.

Choose from 7, 10, or 14-Day Sports Coaching Programmes! Our volunteer opportunities are perfect for school, college, sports clubs, and university groups aged 16 and above. Experience the thrill of coaching football, netball, hockey, cricket, rugby, tennis, basketball, or swimming in one of Africa’s premier sporting nations.

Bring your passion for sports to some of the continent’s most underserved townships, making a positive impact on children’s sporting abilities and teamwork skills, while also enhancing your coaching experience. Engage in extracurricular group activities included in the program to further enrich your stay and connection with the local community!

Experience an unforgettable adventure with one elephant per person in this unique research project, limited to a maximum of 12 participants. Become an integral part of a dedicated elephant research team, closely monitoring the daily lives of these gentle giants as they thrive in a stunning natural environment.

Located within a picturesque park, this project focuses on the rehabilitation of rescued elephants, allowing you to witness their remarkable recovery from past trauma and stress. During your free time, take the opportunity to explore the breath taking Garden Route and fully immerse yourself in the beauty of this incredible corner of Africa.

Bring a group of 10-12 to our Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand! Experience a life-changing opportunity to work closely with rescued Asian elephants at this renowned elephant sanctuary. This impactful project has successfully liberated many elephants from the harsh conditions of begging on the streets of Bangkok, offering them a safe and loving environment to thrive in.

Additionally, the sanctuary is home to a remarkable wildlife sanctuary that shelters sun bears, primates, and various other wildlife species. We can arrange for you to participate in wildlife conservation activities for at least one week of your stay, enriching your experience while making a positive contribution to Thailand’s diverse ecosystems.

We can accommodate up to 75 volunteers on this incredible group trip! Step off the beaten tourist path and immerse yourself in the breath taking beauty of Sri Lanka, where endangered Asian elephants still inhabit the wild. Collaborate closely with the local community to promote the survival and conservation of these magnificent creatures, all while enjoying the unique opportunity to witness them roaming in their natural habitat—a truly rare and unforgettable experience.

Groups of up to 20 welcome in Borneo’s rainforest as you embark on an unforgettable adventure to make a meaningful impact by helping to regenerate vital habitats and monitor diverse local wildlife. From orangutans and pygmy elephants to various primates and crocodiles, your efforts will play a crucial role in preserving these incredible creatures and their ecosystems for generations to come.

This unique opportunity offers you the chance to live in a small remnant of paradise, immersing yourself in a way of life that has nearly vanished. Experience the beauty and complexity of one of the world’s most biodiverse regions while contributing to essential conservation efforts.

Split, Croatia’s second-largest city, is celebrated for its Mediterranean charm and rich 2,000-year history, but it also faces significant social and environmental challenges. The city’s heavy reliance on tourism has led to economic vulnerabilities, seasonal unemployment, and rising living costs, which threaten the stability of local residents. Additionally, an aging population places strain on healthcare and social services, while pollution and waste management issues are exacerbated during peak tourist seasons.

To address these concerns, sustainable planning is essential. Our projects in and around Split focus on horse caretaking, special needs support, animal care, and youth engagement. These initiatives foster community involvement and promote social equity, ensuring that Split’s unique charm and natural beauty are preserved for future generations while also improving the welfare of local animals and residents alike.

Get off the beaten track to live on a beautiful Costa Rican beach, protecting the turtles that nest and hatch on the golden sands. Live like a local as you make a genuine contribution to marine conservation.

Volunteer at Eastern Europe’s largest bear sanctuary, helping to care for the world’s most beloved animal. Watch the bears enjoying their newfound freedom as you look after their basic needs in this beautiful woodland haven. Romania is described by many of our volunteers as “Europe’s hidden gem”, and with its vast number of outdoor, historical, cultural and city pursuits, you won’t want to leave!

Live on the wild side and get stuck in to the life of an assistant game ranger on a stunning game reserve, home to Africa’s Big 5. Enjoy the thrills of taking a safari, all whilst helping to promote the survival of African flora and fauna. Experience the lions roaring, elephants trumpeting and antelope running as you work out and about on the reserve each day.

Become part of an elephant research team, monitoring these gentle giants in their daily lives together. The project is located in a beautiful park, where you will be working closely with rescued elephants as they recover from previous trauma and stress. In your free time, explore the stunning Garden Route and immerse yourself fully in this wonderful corner of Africa.

Coach football, netball, hockey, cricket, rugby, tennis, basketball or swimming in one of the world’s greatest sporting nations, bringing your love for sports into some of Africa’s poorest townships. Coach just one or a combination of these sports to improve not only the children’s sporting abilities and teamwork, but your own as well. If that’s not enough for you, you can even get involved with childcare and teaching projects.

Take the first steps to becoming a game ranger on this amazing 8 week course, working towards the highly regarded FGASA Apprentice Field Guide qualification. Live the life of a trainee game ranger on a lush game reserve, learning all about and participating in animal care, reserve management, game drives and more. If that’s not enough, your classroom is a Big 5 game reserve, with amazing animals at every turn.

Volunteer with over 200 exotic Amazonian animals in a beautiful rainforest sanctuary. From monkeys to forest cats, from caimans to birds, from tortoises to rodents, this wildlife haven is home to amazing animals aplenty. Contribute to their rehabilitation and care during the week, and explore this stunning corner of Ecuador on your weekends.

Explore one of the most beautiful and untouched destinations on earth – New Zealand! Help local conservationists with their efforts to preserve some of New Zealand’s most beautiful locations. Chose from two gateway cities on the North Island and one on the South Island.

South Africa is home to the amazing Marine Big 5 – sharks, whales, dolphin, penguins and seals – and their existence is under threat. Spend your days out on the water observing marine life, all whilst contributing to innovative shark conservation and eco-tourism measures. Help out at a penguin rescue centre and with beach clean ups to improve the damaged marine world. And if that’s not enough, why not tick something off the bucket list and go cage diving with sharks too?

Gain unparalleled access to wildlife experts on a Big 5 game reserve, home to some of the most magnificent mammals on this planet. Shadow a vet on their rounds of the on-site rehabilitation centre and get stuck in to the veterinarian’s role on the wider game reserve – from darting animals to doing game captures, from health checks to autopsies.

Bring games, laughter and fun to disadvantaged children in schools or nurseries in some of Port Elizabeth’s poorest townships. Your enthusiasm will encourage the kids to be passionate about their education and their future – these kids are desperate to learn, and your time as a volunteer will help not only with their studies, but their life chances too.