30 Volunteering last minute holidays found
Jungle conservation & research, Peru
Jungle conservation and research project in the Amazon
From £1,495 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 9 Dec
2020: 6 Jan, 3 Feb, 2 Mar, 30 Mar, 27 Apr, 25 May, 22 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 14 Sep, 12 Oct, 9 Nov, 7 Dec
2020: 6 Jan, 3 Feb, 2 Mar, 30 Mar, 27 Apr, 25 May, 22 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 14 Sep, 12 Oct, 9 Nov, 7 Dec
We are still looking for volunteers to join our team in Peru and are offering a special £200 discount for volunteers starting in either October, November or December 2019!
Marine conservation holiday in Thailand
Join a community conservation project on a tropical island
From £795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Placements can start on any Saturday (except between October to mid-December when the project is closed
We still have a few spaces to join this project in the next few months, so get in touch soon so that we can help you plan your trip!
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at an inspiring bear sanctuary in Transylvania
From £925 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures available throughout the year, minimum stay 1 week
Exclusive discount for Responsible Travel users: Save £100 on departure between now and 30th August 2019. Very limited spaces remaining!
Volunteering with bears in Cambodia
Care for rescued bears in tropical Cambodia
From £645 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departures every Sunday throughout the year
We are looking for volunteers to join our team in Cambodia in the next few months and help provide a safe haven for the bears!
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Assist with protecting endangered species in South Africa
From £1,195 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec, 30 Dec
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
We are looking for volunteers to help protect endangered animals in South Africa in the next few months!
Film and photography volunteering in Ghana
Volunteer in the heart of an African community
From £795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov
There is still time to volunteer with our film and photography team in rural Ghana in the next few months!
Volunteering with Elephants in South Africa
Study and care for elephants in South Africa
From £795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Jul, 11 Aug, 19 Aug, 1 Sep, 16 Sep, 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 21 Oct, 3 Nov, 18 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec, 16 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 13 Jan, 26 Jan, 3 Feb, 16 Feb, 24 Feb, 8 Mar, 6 Apr, 19 Apr, 27 Apr, 10 May, 18 May, 31 May, 8 Jun, 21 Jun, 29 Jun, 12 Jul, 20 Jul, 2 Aug, 10 Aug, 23 Aug, 31 Aug, 13 Sep, 21 Sep, 4 Oct, 12 Oct, 25 Oct, 2 Nov, 15 Nov, 23 Nov, 6 Dec, 14 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 13 Jan, 26 Jan, 3 Feb, 16 Feb, 24 Feb, 8 Mar, 6 Apr, 19 Apr, 27 Apr, 10 May, 18 May, 31 May, 8 Jun, 21 Jun, 29 Jun, 12 Jul, 20 Jul, 2 Aug, 10 Aug, 23 Aug, 31 Aug, 13 Sep, 21 Sep, 4 Oct, 12 Oct, 25 Oct, 2 Nov, 15 Nov, 23 Nov, 6 Dec, 14 Dec, 27 Dec
We still have a few spaces to join this project in the next few months, so get in touch soon so that we can help you plan your trip!
Dog rescue volunteering in South Africa
Care for dogs in the coastal winelands of Cape Town
From £995 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
We are looking for volunteers to provide an essential extra pair of hands in the next few months!
Wildlife conservation in South Africa
Protect wildlife in a stunning coastal reserve
From £1,095 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec
2020: 6 Jan
2020: 6 Jan
We still have a few spaces to join this project in the next few months and help the conservation of an incredible wildlife reserve!
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
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!
Namibia elephant conservation
Help protect and research the desert elephants
From £1,095 to £3,805 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov
There is still time to join our conservation team and work to help protect and research desert elephants in Namibia!
Dolphin conservation holiday in Greece
Holiday on stunning Greek Island with daily dolphin tours
From €850 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep
Late availability for July and August!
South Africa marine conservation diving holiday
Learn to dive and contribute to research in Sodwana Bay
From £1,345 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Aug, 1 Sep, 1 Oct, 1 Nov, 1 Dec
We still have a few spaces to join this project in the next few months, so get in touch soon so that we can help you plan your trip!
Elephant conservation holiday, Cambodia
Volunteer with rescued Asian elephants
From £795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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
2020: 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, 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 ...
2020: 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, 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 ...
It's not too late to volunteer with our team in Cambodia in the coming months!
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Conservation volunteering in Belize
Join an award winning research team in Belize
From £895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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
2020: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 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, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct ...
2020: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 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, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct ...
We still have spaces available to join our conservation team in Belize in the next few months!
Whale shark research in Mexico
Snorkelling with Whale Sharks & Giant Manta Rays
From £1,990 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 30 Jul
2020: 18 Jul, 25 Jul
2020: 18 Jul, 25 Jul
Spaces available on July departures
Animal rescue volunteering in India
Animal rescue project in India
From £595 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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
2020: 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, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep ...
2020: 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, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep ...
There is still time to join our team in India and care for rescued animals in need!
Madagascar conservation volunteering holiday
Conservation in beautiful Madagascar
From £845 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov
Join our conservation team in Madagascar in the next few months to help with their research!
Reef conservation volunteering in Belize
Live on a private Caribbean island
From £995 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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
2020: 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, 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 ...
2020: 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, 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 ...
Join our reef conservation team on a private island in the Caribbean - there are still spaces available!
Orangutan conservation in East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Work with orangutans & sun bears in stunning East Kalimantan
From £895 to £1,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct
Volunteer with orangutans this September and save 15%
Teach English in Ghana
Teach in the heart of Africa
From £895 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov
We are still looking for volunteers to support teachers and inspire further learning alongside our team in Ghana!
Ghana childcare volunteering holiday
Volunteer in the heart of an African community
From £895 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov
We are still looking for volunteers to support our team in Ghana!
Volunteer with animals in Thailand
Animal rescue on a tropical island in Thailand
From £595 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
It's not too late to join our team in Thailand in the coming months!
Ghana community volunteering
Community building in tropical Ghana
From £795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov
Support our building team in Ghana with their vital work in the next few months!
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Volunteer with turtles in Costa Rica
Protect nesting turtles on Costa Rica's beautiful beaches
From £889 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures July - December (nesting season)
Spaces available from July 1st 2019
Horse rehabilitation project in South Africa
Work hands on with horses on the South African coast
From £895 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Placements can start on any date throughout the year
There are still spaces available to help care for rescued horses at our project in South Africa!
Primate rescue volunteer holiday in South Africa
Providing rescued primates with a better quality of life
From £545 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Placements can start on any date throughout the year
There is still time to join our team in South Africa and care for rescued monkeys in the next few months !
Volunteering in Thailand, wildlife rescue centre
Work with rescued tropical animals such as monkeys and bears
From £645 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Placements last from 1-12 weeks and can start on any date throughout the year
There is still time to join our team in Thailand and care for animals in need!
Turtle conservation in Costa Rica
Join a conservation team protecting sea turtle populations
From £895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec
2020: 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 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
2020: 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 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
During this year's turtle season, we are looking for volunteers to support the team to help protect sea turtle populations. We are offering a special £100 discount for placements starting between 16 September to 14 October 2019!
Elephant conservation holiday, Thailand
Care for Asian elephants saved from a life of abuse
From £645 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!
From
£925
excluding flights
We saw a number of bears taking a dip in the water and I enjoyed seeing the pleasure on their faces as they enjoyed the therapeutic effects of the water (more)Suzanne Jones
Excellent. Exceeded my expectations, all very well organised, very good accommodation with lots of help from local rep. Brasov had plenty to offer and the bears were amazing! (more)Deborah Robson
The most memorable part of the holiday was...getting to spend time watching the bears play together, and seeing them all so happy. (more)Melinda Kerr
From
£645
excluding flights
I loved every second of my trip - the people, the country, the bears I worked with... (more)Louise Bednarz
Meeting the bears and being able to really make a difference to their day-to-day lives with enrichment, feeding and cleaning; some of the things we were doing (such as enrichment to keep the bears active and happy) wouldn't get done unless we were there to help out! (more)Heather Reynolds
We were so close to the bears and keepers that you feel part of the project rather than just a short stay helper. I think we were really lucky... to have the baby bear (Lola) arrive when we were there too. (more)Anon
From
£1,495
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Getting to spend time walking through the jungle and seeing so many great animals and birds. The best moments were the tree frogs, manu poison frog and the rainbow boa! I really enjoyed the construction of the bird hides and biogarden even though sometimes it was really hard work! Pancakes for breakfast were great!
Tips?
There was a lot of walking and physical activity so it’s really important to expect to do lots when you get there and probably need reasonable fitness!
Local... (more)Melanie Veal
From
£795
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Arrival at Koh Tao and finding the lovely coral sand beach behind the dive school at Chalok Ban Bay.
Then, exploring the fascinating underwater environment.
Tips?
Go prepared to learn, there's loads of really interesting marine ecology information to learn as part of the Environment Management Programme. There are interesting and knowledgeable people there, who are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge.
Enjoy the diving, safe in the knowledge that you are diving... (more)Stephen Orwin
From
£545
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Going on a horseback safari and getting only six metres from a wild giraffe!! I also loved being so close with the monkeys in the centre
Tips?
You must like dogs as the site is full of them (all friendly of course!!) and not be afraid to get your hands dirty. You will be cleaning up after animals, it's not all
cuddles!!
Local benefits?
It definitely benefited the sanctuary. Whilst I was there, there was only myself as a short term volunteer and four long... (more)Carrie Hogan
From
£845
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I can't name that one and only moment I have to say. The whole experience was memorable. Not only the work but also the people I had the pleasure to meet.
Tips?
I was camping the first time in my life and did some research beforehand. However I did of course made a few mistakes. The next time I would definitely bring a bigger tent and 2 very strong head torches. My tent was ok for 2 weeks but for a longer period it would be to small. A very strong head torch is a... (more)Patricia
From
€850
excluding flights
I had a fantastic holiday. Kimon was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide and ensured that even on days when the weather meant we couldn't go on the boat
to look for dolphins other activities were arranged. The island has a lovely welcoming feel to it and the people both at MOm and on the island in general are
very friendly and keen to make sure you have a good time. (more)Sarah Bigby
The overall experience was unforgettable!! Joining the research team, learning and seeing dolphins in their natural environment were breathtaking
(more)Vanja Yates
An excellent experience !!! We didn't want to leave. (more)Susan Fitzpatrick
From
£889
excluding flights
It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had and I can’t wait for a chance to
go back and to share the trip with others who would enjoy it! (more)Jonah Cedar
I enjoyed the night patrols, walking by moonlight, seeing the constellations, milky way, shooting stars & some of the lightening storms were spectacular. (more)Julie Clark
This is a really sound conservation project with some clear tangible benefits and as a volunteer you really fee like you're making a difference.
Would highly recommend this project to anyone. (more)Katie Wilkinson
From
£645
excluding flights
I went to the Wildlife Rescue Centre in Thailand, this was a fantastic project helping animals who had been mostly kept as pets. It’s hard to say what was the most memorable part of this holiday as there was so much variety and different experiences, it’s difficult to decide what was the best part of it.
(more)Cathy Bisset
I had so many fantastic experiences, and the centre itself was in an idyllic area, on the grounds of a Buddhist temple. One highlight was spotting wild elephants in a nearby national park, after dark. (more)Olly Carney
From
£895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Working with experienced people who are always willing to help and teach you
Tips?
To bring many working pieces of clothes and leave at home fashion dresses
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
Great and fulfilling experience
(more)Giorgia Trevisan
From
£995
excluding flights
Seeing an Eagle ray swim right over us on a night dive, illuminated by our torchlight was the highlight. Staying on the island in the reef is wonderful and makes for very easy access to the dives. Excellent, a really enjoyable holiday with an environmental twist. (more)Tony Elliott
Best bits: Learning to hunt/catch lionfish. The 3 daily dives (more)Barbara Mack
From
£645
excluding flights
The experience was EXCELLENT! (more)Cordelia Barrera
Wonderful unforgettable experience I feel privileged to have been on. (more)Anne Feltwell
Being with the elephants and their handlers. Having the big bull elephants walk past you, just inches from your face, leaving you to feel completely small and vulnerable as these pre-historic like mammals move by with grace, softness, power and majesty! (more)Georgina Hickman
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