Volunteer travel holidays
The scope of volunteer holidays is widening, encompassing everything from football coaching to diving threatened reefs, via elephant sanctuaries and rural clinics. The message is – anyone can make a difference, whether you’re 16 or 60, and whether you have five days or five months to spare just ensure you do your research and find out who you're really helping and why.
206 Volunteer travel holidays found
Maldives whale shark conservation snorkelling cruise
Maldives whale shark conservation cruise with local experts
From US $2,349 to US $2,699 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Aug, 1 Nov
2027: 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 22 Aug, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
2027: 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 22 Aug, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
Save $400 per person on August 2026 departure.
Family volunteering in Tanzania
Memorable family holiday which makes a difference
From £530 to £630 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Orangutan volunteering in Borneo
Volunteer at an award winning orangutan rehabilitation centre
From £795 to £1,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2027: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 4 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 4 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 4 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 4 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2027: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 4 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 4 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 4 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 4 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
Greece, turtle volunteering for families
Protect turtle hatchlings on a Greek island
From £475 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Aug
2027: 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug
2027: 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us Monday after 10am
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Over 50s volunteering with elephants, South Africa
Over 50s group volunteer with elephants adventure in Africa
From £1,395 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Oct
2027: 7 Mar, 3 Oct
2027: 7 Mar, 3 Oct
Orangutan sanctuary volunteering in Borneo
Care for stunning endangered orangutans in beautiful Borneo
From £1,195 to £1,895 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov
2027: 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov
2027: 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov
Lionfish spearing marine conservation in Belize
Help us protect reef ecosystems by hunting invasive species
From US $995 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Only $665 usd per week - use promo code "conservation2026" - offer only applies to bookings for trips taken before 5 December 2026 - enquire now!
Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Care for rescued animals in Namibia
From £1,195 to £5,895 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This project can be joined any day of the year
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at a life changing bear sanctuary in Transylvania
From £1,379 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures available throughout the year, minimum stay 1 week
Book by 30 Sept 2026 and get £100 off 2026 departures - enquire now!
Turtle conservation in Greece
Help save sea turtles from extinction
From £799 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Aug, 25 Aug, 6 Sep, 8 Sep, 20 Sep, 22 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct
2027: 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 12 May, 24 May, 26 May, 7 Jun, 9 Jun, 21 Jun, 23 Jun, 5 Jul, 7 Jul, 19 Jul, 21 Jul, 2 Aug, 4 Aug, 16 Aug, 18 Aug, 30 Aug, 1 Sep, 13 Sep, 15 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
2027: 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 12 May, 24 May, 26 May, 7 Jun, 9 Jun, 21 Jun, 23 Jun, 5 Jul, 7 Jul, 19 Jul, 21 Jul, 2 Aug, 4 Aug, 16 Aug, 18 Aug, 30 Aug, 1 Sep, 13 Sep, 15 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
We still have some spaces on our 2026 departures. Enquire today and we'll help you plan your trip!
Whale conservation holiday in the Azores
Help assist in integral whale and dolphin conservation
From £695 to £4,195 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul
Elephant & wildlife conservation volunteering in Sri Lanka
Help wild elephants & wildlife in Sri Lanka
From £895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug ...
2027: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug ...
We still have some spaces on our 2026 departures. Enquire today and we'll help you plan your trip!
Costa Rica wildlife conservation
Work with sloths and other wildlife in Costa Rica
From £995 to £1,795 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be joined on any day of the year
Costa Rica turtle conservation experience
Help protect turtles by volunteering in Costa Rica
From £895 to £4,195 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be joined any day between August - December
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us Monday after 10am
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Over 50s volunteering in India
Use your 50's to travel & do rewarding volunteering in India
From US $1,049 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This holiday departs every Saturday throughout the year
Get 10% off when you book to travel between now and 31 December 2026. Bring a friend and both get 15% off!
Victoria Falls volunteer project, Zimbabwe
Work with Victoria Falls wildlife and communities
From £1,295 to £2,495 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 13 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct ...
2027: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct ...
India yoga and women's empowerment holiday
Rejuvenate yourself with yoga & volunteering in Kerala
From US $1,024 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2027: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug ...
2027: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug ...
Get 10% off when you book to travel between now and 31 December 2026. Bring a friend and both get 15% off!
Galapagos volunteer and travel holiday, 3 weeks
Volunteer and travel in the unique Galapagos Islands
From US $3,730 to US $3,830 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec
Galapagos conservation project
Join hands-on conservation work in the Galapagos Islands
From US $1,070 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec
Borneo family volunteering holiday
Encounter orangutans and meet local tribes in magical Borneo
From £925 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Sep
2027: 11 Jun, 11 Jul, 11 Aug, 11 Sep
2027: 11 Jun, 11 Jul, 11 Aug, 11 Sep
Volunteer with chimpanzees, South Africa
Volunteer at Chimp Eden, The Jane Goodall Institute
From £795 to £2,095 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Aug, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 7 Nov, 15 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 8 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 8 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
South India community volunteering holiday
Engage with and support forest-dwelling tribal communities
From £1,590 to £2,353 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from November - April
Mozambique marine conservation project
Help in integral marine conservation in stunning Mozambique
From £2,199 to £7,599 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
You can start this project on any day of the year
Teaching assistant volunteering in Kerala
Make the most of your holidays by volunteering
From US $1,299 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug ...
2027: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug ...
Get 10% off when you book to travel between now and 31 December 2026. Bring a friend and both get 15% off!
Elephant conservation project in Namibia
Preserve the beautiful desert elephants of Namibia
From £1,095 to £4,795 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec
Shark conservation in South Africa
Shark and marine big 5 conservation project
From £999 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Trips run anytime throughout the year
Lemur conservation project in Madagascar
Work alongside an award winning NGO in Madagascar
From £795 to £2,195 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Sep, 29 Oct
Dog and cat sanctuary volunteering in Portugal
Care for rescued animals in Lisbon’s local shelters
From £1,395 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife monitoring holiday in South Africa
Track wildlife while supporting conservation in Limpopo Province
From €1,700 to €7,600 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2027: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr
2027: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr
Malawi wildlife conservation holiday
Protect iconic species in Liwonde National Park
From €2,900 to €5,650 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2027: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May
2027: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May
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