Over 50s volunteering holidays
Volunteering holidays aren't just the preserve of gap year students or those looking for something to add to their CV, they are a brilliant way of immersing yourself in a new culture and landscape, and of course of making new friends along the way. Our over 50's volunteering holidays are all about seizing the moment - why not try out that activity you'd always wanted to, or learn that skill you'd always said you'd master one day? There is no time like the present...
37 Over 50s volunteering holidays found
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa
Re-habilitate baboons into the wilds of South Africa
From £1,269 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at an inspiring bear sanctuary in Transylvania
From £1,145 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures available throughout the year, minimum stay 1 week
Marine conservation in Belize
Help us protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems!
From US $995 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures on weekends but transfers can be made on other days at an extra cost
Elephant conservation holiday, Thailand
Care for Asian elephants saved from a life of abuse
From £695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Trips last for 1-6 weeks and start every week on a Sunday
We are still looking for volunteers to help care for elephants in need. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team!
Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Care for rescued animals in Namibia
From £995 to £5,395 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This project can be joined any day of the year
Elephant refuge volunteering in Thailand
Volunteer with rescued elephants in an inspiring refuge
From £970 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
From US $1,463 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 25 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2024: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
Marine conservation holiday in Thailand
Join an innovative marine conservation programme on Koh Tao
From £1,195 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Placement start dates depend on dive level and run throughout the year (except between mid-October to mid-December when the project is closed).”
There is still time to join our Marine Conservation team in Thailand. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team!
Wildlife rescue volunteering in Costa Rica
Assist caring for rescued animals in Costa Rica
From £745 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Our team in Costa Rica are looking for volunteers to help care for animals at a tropical wildlife sanctuary in the next few months. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team!
Turtle conservation in Costa Rica
Help research and protect sea turtles and other wildlife
From £725 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
The team in Costa Rica are looking for volunteers to help them research and protect turtles and other tropical wildlife on the Southern Pacific Coast. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team
Whale shark research in Mexico
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks & Giant Manta Rays
From £2,990 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 22 Jul
Raja Ampat diving project, Indonesia
Dive and conserve the stunning coral reefs of Raja Ampat
From £1,095 to £3,550 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 26 Apr, 24 May, 21 Jun, 19 Jul, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 6 Dec
Borneo wildlife volunteer project
Encounter orangutans and elephants in the Bornean jungle.
From £1,395 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 21 Apr, 21 May, 21 Jun, 21 Jul, 21 Aug, 21 Sep, 21 Oct, 21 Nov
2024: 21 May, 21 Jun, 21 Jul, 21 Aug, 21 Sep, 21 Oct
2024: 21 May, 21 Jun, 21 Jul, 21 Aug, 21 Sep, 21 Oct
New Zealand conservation volunteering
Enjoy helping with conservation in beautiful New Zealand
From £699 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica turtle conservation experience
Help protect turtles by volunteering in Costa Rica!
From £795 to £4,095 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be joined any day between August - December
Namibia carnivore conservation & research project
Assist the team as a Big Cat Conservation Volunteer!
From £1,340 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 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
2024: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr ...
2024: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr ...
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:
2023: 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul
2024: 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul
2024: 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul
The great white shark conservation project in South Africa
Encounter iconic Great White Sharks in South Africa!
From £895 to £3,995 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 14 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 15 Dec
2024: 14 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 29 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 31 Dec
2024: 14 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 29 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 31 Dec
Volunteer with turtles in Costa Rica
Protect nesting turtles on Costa Rica's beautiful beaches
From £1,452 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures July - December (nesting season)
Whale & dolphin research in Ligurian Sea, Italy
Whale and dolphin conservation trip
From €740 to €980 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 29 May, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct
Elephant conservation holiday in Sri Lanka
Volunteer with elephants in stunning Sri Lanka
From £1,180 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Lemur conservation project in Madagascar
Work alongside an award-winning NGO in Madagascar
From £795 to £2,495 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov
Everest Base Camp trek & volunteering, Nepal
Contribute to global impact goals set by the United Nations
From £4,535 6 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 29 Apr, 9 Jul, 14 Oct, 25 Nov
South India community volunteering holiday
Support the local Adivasi indigenous people in rural India
From Rupee84,000 to Rupee180,000 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Women’s empowerment volunteering in Nepal
Help on a women's empowerment project in Pokhara, Nepal.
From £1,295 to £3,145 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Nepal teacher volunteering
Volunteer with children in Pokhara, Nepal.
From £1,695 to £3,145 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Film and photography volunteering in Ghana
Volunteer in the heart of an African community
From £995 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2024: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec
2024: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec
We are still looking for volunteers to support our team in Ghana. Flexible and free date changes – personal support from our friendly team!
Laos Wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Care for animals rescued from illegal trafficking in Laos!
From £795 to £4,095 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec, 31 Dec
2024: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr ...
2024: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr ...
Volunteer holidays in Lisbon
Social & environmental volunteering in Lisbon
From €824 to €4,454 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ecuador wildlife sanctuary volunteering
Volunteer with amazing Amazonian wildlife in a jungle haven
From £950 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
