Create lifelong memories together through meaningful family adventures abroad🌍
GoEco’s family-friendly volunteer programs welcome parents and children to explore new cultures, help local communities, and protect wildlife — together.
Every itinerary is thoughtfully designed with comfort, safety, and fun in mind, so you can give back while discovering the world side by side.
💛 What We Offer Families
- Family-ready stays: Private rooms or cabins adapted to your family’s needs.
- Safe & Supported: Airport pickups, local coordinators, and GoEco’s 24/7 emergency line.
- Age-Appropriate Tasks: Activities designed for kids, teens, and parents alike.
- Built-In Excursions: Cultural activities and weekend tours included in many programs.
- Meaningful Impact: Ethical, educational volunteering that inspires empathy and global awareness.
Our Top 11 Family Volunteer Programs
🐚 1. Sri Lanka – Family Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation – Click Here To Apply Now
Enjoy a week of sea turtle care, river clean-ups, yoga, and cultural experiences in Galle and Unawatuna.
Highlights:
- Ideal for families with kids 6+
- Turtle hatchery work and environmental projects
- Private en-suite rooms with A/C
- Optional one-week Sri Lanka family tour add-on
Travel Tip: Try the family bike ride through the coconut gardens — a highlight for all ages.
🦥 2. Costa Rica – Family Wildlife Volunteering (Pacific Coast) – Click Here To Apply Now
Help care for sloths, parrots, and spider monkeys in Manuel Antonio and explore Costa Rica’s rainforest and beaches.
Highlights:
- Family volunteer tasks and flexible schedule
- Private cabin stays with full meals
- Full-day family tour: Poás Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls & Coffee Farm
- Airport transfers and shuttles included
Travel Tip: Stay an extra night in Manuel Antonio to visit the national park.
🦁 3. Zimbabwe – Family-Friendly African Wildlife Orphanage – Click Here To Apply Now
Volunteer with one of Africa’s longest-running sanctuaries and help care for rescued animals in Bulawayo.
Highlights:
- Work with lions, monkeys, and birds
- Family cabins with 3 daily meals
- Local family-run environment
- Ethical, hands-on wildlife experiences
Travel Tip: Combine your trip with a short family visit to Victoria Falls.
🐢 4. Bali – Family-Friendly Sea Turtle Rescue – Click Here To Apply Now
Help care for injured sea turtles on Nusa Penida, off Bali’s coast, and release them back into the sea. Perfect for families with children 5+.
Highlights:
- Hands-on turtle care and hatchling releases
- Private family rooms and full meals
- Beach bonfire, snorkeling, and Crystal Bay excursion
Travel Tip: Stay an extra weekend to explore Ubud’s temples and waterfalls.
🛕 5. Cambodia – Family Sustainable Community Development – Click Here To Apply Now
Teach English, lead creative workshops, and join cultural tours across Samraong and Siem Reap.
Highlights:
- Family-friendly teaching program with cultural exchange
- Private A/C rooms and 3 daily meals
- Included Angkor Wat and Bayon Temple tour
- Cambodian cooking and Khmer language classes
Travel Tip: Extend your stay to explore Siem Reap’s night markets and floating villages.
🐠 6. Maldives – Family Sea Turtle Conservation & Eco Tour – Click Here To Apply Now
Live on the island of Naifaru and join marine biologists in turtle rehabilitation, reef conservation, and island clean-ups.
Highlights:
- Hotel stay with family rooms, all meals included
- Snorkeling, island-hopping, and beach BBQ nights
- Optional scuba certification for parents or teens
- Guided eco-tours and marine lessons for kids
Travel Tip: Bring a GoPro or underwater camera — the coral reefs are unforgettable.
🏯 7. Japan – Family Wildlife & Cultural Immersion (Sado Island) – Click Here To Apply Now
Stay on temple grounds and help protect Sado Island’s wildlife and heritage while learning traditional Japanese crafts.
Highlights:
- Temple-based stay in private family tents
- Hands-on farming, bamboo crafts, and eco-projects
- Guided mountain and coastal walks
- Cultural workshops and herbal craft making
Travel Tip: Join the bamboo craft session — kids love creating their own souvenirs!
🏫 8. Thailand – Family Child Care Volunteer Program (Hua Hin) – Click Here To Apply Now
Support local schools and kindergartens, teach English, and enjoy Thailand’s national parks and beaches.
Highlights:
- Families with children 5+ welcome
- Flexible teaching and play-based volunteering
- Visit WFFT wildlife center and Kui Buri National Park
- Private, upgraded family accommodations
Travel Tip: Don’t miss Hua Hin’s Cicada Night Market — full of crafts and music.
🕌 9. India – Family Teaching & Community Work (Goa) – Click Here To Apply Now
Teach children in Goa’s local schools, then enjoy language lessons, markets, and beach time with your family.
Highlights:
- Family-friendly teaching program with full support
- Private accommodations with meals
- Hindi lessons, cooking class, and Old Goa tour
- Bollywood night and beach excursion
Travel Tip: Plan your visit around a local festival for even more color and culture.
📚 10. Bali – Family Child Education Volunteer Program – Click Here To Apply Now
Teach English and environmental awareness in Bali’s rural schools and enjoy family excursions and cultural immersion.
Highlights:
- Family-run guesthouse with meals
- Kindergarten and community teaching
- Visit traditional villages and Blue Lagoon Beach
- Weekly cultural and language lessons
Travel Tip: Schedule an extra night to explore Ubud’s art markets together.
🌊 11. Belize – Family Private Island Marine Experience – Click Here To Apply Now
Stay on a private Caribbean island and help protect the Belize Barrier Reef through marine conservation and diving.
Highlights:
- PADI training and conservation dives
- Shared cabana stays on the island
- Marine preservation with professional guides
- Weekend eco-tours on mainland Belize
Travel Tip: Families with teens 12+ should plan a two-week stay to earn dive certifications.
❤️ Make a Difference Together
Volunteering as a family connects generations through shared purpose and discovery.
With GoEco’s trusted programs, you’ll enjoy safe, rewarding, and transformative experiences — where your children don’t just see the world, they help make it better.
