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Want to backpack Southeast Asia without the stress of planning? Get an instant posse for your epic journey and explore Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia with like-minded legends. With expert local guides leading the way, your itinerary is packed with bucket-list adventures! Choose your ultimate escape: the first half (13 days, Thailand to Vietnam), the second half (20 days, Vietnam to Thailand), or the full loop (31 days, Thailand to Thailand). For 13 and 31-day thrill-seekers, kick off in Bangkok with a rooftop briefing at Lub d Chinatown before a sleeper train north. In Chiang Mai, wash gentle giants at an ethical elephant sanctuary, stay at a homestay, and trek to a hill tribe ...Read more >

Join an Impactful Marine Conservation Internship on Koh Phangan Embark on a transformative marine conservation internship on the stunning island of Koh Phangan, dedicated to protecting our planet's dwindling coral reefs. As a marine conservation volunteer, you'll dive daily into the vibrant underwater world, gaining invaluable experience while contributing to a crucial environmental mission. This unique internship offers more than just diving; you'll actively participate in collecting essential data, capturing breathtaking photographs, and observing marine life in its natural habitat. Your contributions will support an international coral study, influencing new environmental policies ...Read more >

Experience Elephant Conservation in Beautiful Sri Lanka! Join a transformative volunteer program on the breathtaking island of Sri Lanka, where you’ll work to promote the survival of majestic elephants in the wild. Immerse yourself in their intelligence and beauty while contributing to vital conservation efforts for future generations. As a volunteer, you'll collaborate with a multiple award-winning charity and work alongside local scientists and conservationists. Your role will involve tracking elephant movements, monitoring their behaviors, and identifying individual elephants through various activities. Engage in a variety of rewarding tasks, including: Monitoring elephant ...Read more >

Become a Game Ranger and Experience the Big 5 Adventure! Immerse yourself in the wild with our 8-week Game Ranger course in South Africa, designed for wildlife enthusiasts eager to train as professional guides in a Big 5 Game Reserve. This is your chance to deepen your love for wildlife while gaining hands-on experience in a breathtaking setting! What You'll Learn This comprehensive course equips you with essential skills needed for life as a game ranger. From conducting game counts to participating in animal relocations, you’ll engage in vital conservation efforts that preserve Africa's rich biodiversity. FGASA Certification: Achieve your Apprentice Field Guide certificate, recognized ...Read more >

Join an Exciting Volunteer Holiday at an Elephant Reserve in South Africa! Start Dates: 1 or 2 weeks. Transfers, accommodation and food included. Embark on a life-changing week-long adventure in South Africa, where you'll volunteer at a breath taking elephant reserve dedicated to the care and conservation of rescued elephants. You'll join a group of like-minded individuals while enjoying meaningful interactions with the elephants and contributing to essential research and care efforts in their natural habitat. Perfect for: Travellers aged 50 and over First-time adventurers off the beaten path Fit, motivated, and enthusiastic wildlife lovers! This volunteer holiday is organized by an ...Read more >

Embark on a life-changing family adventure at a renowned primate rehabilitation center in South Africa! Here, you’ll work hands-on with adorable baby baboons, helping them prepare for their future in the wild. This unique volunteering opportunity is perfect for both kids and adults who want to immerse themselves in the beautiful African bush and make a real difference. Home to over 400 rescued baboons awaiting release, this inspiring family-run project is looking for enthusiastic helping hands. Together, you'll become vital members of the team, engaging in a variety of rewarding roles, such as: Daily food preparation in the milk kitchen Troop cleans: maintaining enclosures with ...Read more >

Join the Fight Against Plastic Pollution in the Mediterranean! The stunning Mediterranean basin, one of Western Europe's most breathtaking regions, is currently facing a grave threat from the plastic crisis. With projections indicating more plastic in the ocean than marine life by 2050, urgent action is needed. Embark on a rewarding conservation and diving adventure in beautiful Barcelona, where you'll be part of an international effort to combat single-use plastic waste. Each morning, you'll dive into the crystal-clear waters to remove plastics, fishing nets, and other debris from the seabed. Afternoons are yours to explore the vibrant city, learn Spanish, or unwind on the beach. While ...Read more >

Unforgettable Family Volunteering Adventure at Thailand's Wildlife Sanctuary Take your family on an unforgettable journey off the beaten tourist path into a wildlife lover's paradise. Volunteer together in Thailand at a sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating abused and orphaned animals. With nearly 700 rescued animals, including elephants, sun bears, monkeys, and orangutans, your family will play a vital role in promoting a lifestyle that mimics the wild for these incredible creatures. This hands-on experience offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact on wildlife conservation. Family-Friendly Activities Children aged 12 and up can join in on a variety of tasks, such as ...Read more >

Family Volunteer Experience with Elephants in Sri Lanka Immerse your family in the rich local culture of beautiful Sri Lanka by volunteering with majestic elephants, helping to ensure their survival in the wild. Experience their intelligence and grace up close while making a lasting impact on this endangered species for future generations. This unforgettable trip is perfect for families with children aged 10 and older, allowing everyone to appreciate the importance of wildlife conservation. You’ll join a multiple award-winning charity, collaborating with local scientists and conservationists to track elephant movements, monitor their behavior, and help identify individual elephants. ...Read more >

Experience a unique family holiday volunteering at a bear sanctuary in Romania! Join a noble cause while enjoying quality time together. This inspiring sanctuary, located on the outskirts of Brasov, is home to over 120 rescued bears, many of whom were once forced to perform in circuses or dance for tourists. Since its establishment in 2006, the sanctuary has provided a safe haven for these magnificent animals, featuring spacious, forested enclosures with pools and ample food. As a family volunteer, you'll work alongside dedicated staff, helping to care for the bears and contribute to their rehabilitation. From Monday to Friday, your days will be filled with meaningful activities such as ...Read more >

Family Sea Turtle Conservation Volunteering in Costa Rica Take your family on a unique, off-the-beaten-path adventure with our family-friendly turtle conservation volunteering trip in Costa Rica. Work alongside dedicated teams on some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful and untouched Pacific Coast beaches to protect endangered sea turtles and contribute to vital conservation efforts. Why Choose This Family Volunteering Experience? This hands-on family volunteering trip allows you and your kids to play an essential role in saving hundreds of sea turtles each nesting season, from July to mid-December. You'll join a team protecting both nesting and hatching turtles, helping ensure baby turtles ...Read more >

Experience Family Volunteering in Thailand's Elephant Refuge! Escape the typical holiday and dive into an elephant lover's paradise with your family! Volunteer in a sanctuary dedicated to rescuing elephants from a lifetime of abuse and providing them with a safe haven. Your family will engage in hands-on activities, caring for over 20 rescued elephants. You'll help prepare and feed them, enjoy bathing sessions, and take them on walks through lush forests. This rewarding project involves physical labor, so we recommend participants be at least 14 years old. Nestled within a larger wildlife sanctuary housing around 700 animals—including sun bears, monkeys, and gibbons—your accommodation ...Read more >

Embark on a Family Adventure in Borneo’s Rainforest! Immerse your family in the vibrant rainforest life of Borneo, living alongside the welcoming Orang Sungai tribe while playing a crucial role in wildlife conservation on a family volunteering trip. Help protect a diverse array of wildlife, including orangutans, pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, macaques, singing gibbons, and sun bears, by actively participating in the restoration of their natural habitat. Why Choose Our Family Volunteering Trip in Borneo? This specially designed family program offers a unique opportunity to experience wildlife conservation up close. As habitat destruction leads to a dramatic decline in Borneo’s ...Read more >