Environmental Science

Volunteer Programs in the Field of Environmental Science

GoEco offers a wide variety of volunteer projects that are tailored to university students and faculty in the field of environmental science. These projects are a great way to not only gain first-hand experience, but also to leave a lasting postive impact on the environment and the surrounding community.

In addition to gaining pratical experience on ecological projects, volunteering abroad can really be life-changing for the participant. Sharing your time, energy, enthusiam, skills, and knowledge on these programs is mutually beneficial and an excellent way to advance in your own personal development.

Environmental conservation is of paramount importance in the world today and volunteers' contributions, such as working with wildlife, perfoming ecological research, and assisting with the preservation of nature reserves, are always needed and appreciated.

Below are a selection of programs that fit the time constraints and budgets of busy university students and faculty:

Volunteer in South Africa - Tiger and Lion Park

Volunteer in Africa / 2 to 10 Weeks / from $1,530

Volunteer with rare species of tigers and lions in this beautiful region of South Africa. Learn about conservation of Africa's large cats, and have a great time with an international team of up to 20 volunteers.

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Volunteer in Spain - Conservation Projects in the Valencia Region

Volunteer in Europe / 2 to 12 Weeks / from $1,130

Travel to Valencia, Spain, and immerse yourself in the diverse ecosystems of the region. Work on a variety of conservation projects outside the city preserving the environment and protecting wildlife.

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Volunteer in Costa Rica - Sea Turtle Conservation

Volunteer in Central America / 3 to 12 Weeks / from $1,120

On the beautiful beaches of Costa Rica, come and be part of the sea turtles struggle to survive human poachers and the erosion of their nesting sites. Meet other like-minded volunteers and experience the thrill of returning thousands of baby turtles to their ocean home.

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Volunteer in China - Giant Panda Center

Volunteer in Asia / 1 to 4 Weeks / from $715

Volunteers are welcome to assist in an exciting and rewarding program with giant pandas in China. Their survival is paramount and saving this species is a race against time.

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Volunteer in Australia - Australian Conservation Experience

Volunteer in Australia / 2 to 8 Weeks / from $990

This project offers a fun and friendly opportunity to contribute in a practical way to the conservation of the unique Australian environment.

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Volunteer in Israel - Coral Reef Conservation

Volunteer in Europe / 2 to 8 Weeks / from $640

Volunteer for a unique coral reef conservation project in the Red Sea and help preserve one of the richest marine environments on Earth. Work with a professional staff and other like-minded volunteers.

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Volunteer in Costa Rica - Animal Rescue and Conservation

Volunteer in Central America / 3 to 8 Weeks / from $1,120

Costa Rica has more than 8,500 species of plants, 220 species of reptiles, 160 amphibians, 205 species of mammals and 850 species of birds. Volunteers play an important role in the conservation of Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity and have responsibilities that are vital to the success of the wildlife rescue center.

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Volunteer in South Africa - Great White Shark Conservation

Volunteer in Africa / 1 to 12 Weeks / from $895

Travel to South Africa and volunteer in the Great White shark capital of the world. Cage dive with Great Whites and collect data on many marine species for marine biology research.

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Volunteer in South Africa - Shark and Marine Research Internship

Volunteer in Africa / 4 to 12 Weeks / from $2,170

Join GoEco on an marine biology internship in South Africa conducting research on a variety of marine species with a focus on Great White sharks. Participate in tagging, tracking, and data collection and cage dive with Great Whites sharks.

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Volunteer in Costa Rica - Community Development in Rural Areas

Volunteer in Central America / 2 to 12 Weeks / from $925

Get involved with the local communities in beautiful Costa Rica by joining projects in rural areas helping and assisting with wildlife, education and children.

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Volunteer in South Africa - Penguin Conservation in Port Elizabeth

Volunteer in Africa / 2 to 4 Weeks / from $990

Assist in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of the endangered Black-footed Penguin at marine bird reserve in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

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Volunteer in New Zealand - New Zealand Conservation Experience

Volunteer in Australia / 2 to 8 Weeks / from $990

Participate in important conservation work in beautiful New Zealand! Make new friends from around the world while learning about an amazing country and helping out practically with environmental conservation.

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Volunteer in Kenya - Masai Mara Lion and Wildlife Conservation

Volunteer in Africa / 2 to 6 Weeks / from $1,820

Volunteer in an exciting conservation project. Make connections within the local community, and help to bridge the gap between the tourist industry and the population. Learn about serious conservation from leading specialists in a sustainable fashion.

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Volunteer in Israel - Sagol Ecological Village

Volunteer in Europe / 2 to 8 Weeks / from $400

Looking for a place where body, mind and spirit connect as one, then the Sagol village project is the one. In addition to helping with the construction and maintenance of the village, volunteers will learn about sustainable living and self growth, with unique people from across the globe.

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Environmental Science

Volunteer Programs in the Field of Environmental Science

Volunteer in Africa / 2 to 10 Weeks / from $1,530

Volunteer with rare species of tigers and lions in this beautiful region of South Africa. Learn about conservation of Africa's large cats, and have a great time with an international team of up to 20 volunteers.

Volunteer in Europe / 2 to 12 Weeks / from $1,130

Travel to Valencia, Spain, and immerse yourself in the diverse ecosystems of the region. Work on a variety of conservation projects outside the city preserving the environment and protecting wildlife.

Volunteer in Central America / 3 to 12 Weeks / from $1,120

On the beautiful beaches of Costa Rica, come and be part of the sea turtles struggle to survive human poachers and the erosion of their nesting sites. Meet other like-minded volunteers and experience the thrill of returning thousands of baby turtles to their ocean home.

Volunteer in Asia / 1 to 4 Weeks / from $715

Volunteers are welcome to assist in an exciting and rewarding program with giant pandas in China. Their survival is paramount and saving this species is a race against time.

Volunteer in Australia / 2 to 8 Weeks / from $990

This project offers a fun and friendly opportunity to contribute in a practical way to the conservation of the unique Australian environment.

Volunteer in Europe / 2 to 8 Weeks / from $640

Volunteer for a unique coral reef conservation project in the Red Sea and help preserve one of the richest marine environments on Earth. Work with a professional staff and other like-minded volunteers.

Volunteer in Central America / 3 to 8 Weeks / from $1,120

Volunteer in Africa / 1 to 12 Weeks / from $895

Travel to South Africa and volunteer in the Great White shark capital of the world. Cage dive with Great Whites and collect data on many marine species for marine biology research.

Volunteer in Africa / 4 to 12 Weeks / from $2,170

Join GoEco on an marine biology internship in South Africa conducting research on a variety of marine species with a focus on Great White sharks. Participate in tagging, tracking, and data collection and cage dive with Great Whites sharks.

Volunteer in Central America / 2 to 12 Weeks / from $925

Get involved with the local communities in beautiful Costa Rica by joining projects in rural areas helping and assisting with wildlife, education and children.

Volunteer in Africa / 2 to 4 Weeks / from $990

Assist in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of the endangered Black-footed Penguin at marine bird reserve in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Volunteer in Australia / 2 to 8 Weeks / from $990

Participate in important conservation work in beautiful New Zealand! Make new friends from around the world while learning about an amazing country and helping out practically with environmental conservation.

Volunteer in Africa / 2 to 6 Weeks / from $1,820

Volunteer in an exciting conservation project. Make connections within the local community, and help to bridge the gap between the tourist industry and the population. Learn about serious conservation from leading specialists in a sustainable fashion.

Volunteer in Europe / 2 to 8 Weeks / from $400

Looking for a place where body, mind and spirit connect as one, then the Sagol village project is the one. In addition to helping with the construction and maintenance of the village, volunteers will learn about sustainable living and self growth, with unique people from across the globe.

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