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Posted By: Zoe K.

#Israel, #Road Trip

Exploring the vast, ancient city of Jeresh on our first day was an incredible introduction – the city of a thousand pillars didn’t disappoint! You wouldn’t expect an ancient, Roman city quite like it, so far east and so well preserved; but it certainly was impressive, sticking out like a sore thumb against the backdrop of the modern, Middle Eastern apartments only a stone’s throw away.

Wombats and Koalas in Port Stephens

Posted By: Alisa N.

Volunteer in Australia - Port Stephens Wildlife Sanctuary

#Australia,#Wildlife and Animal Conservation

I really enjoyed my time at the park as I was able to interact with so many different animals, and also felt like I was contributing to the many initiatives that they have going on. I also liked being a bit further away from Sydney, exploring different parts of the country, that were a little less touristy.

An Unforgettable Experience

Posted By: Devyka S.

Volunteer in Sri Lanka - Dog Care and Veterinary Assistance

#Sri Lanka,#Asia

Volunteering at the dog care clinic has been an unforgettable experience and I absolutely recommend the program to anyone considering it. You don’t any special qualifications, experience or veterinary knowledge. Just bring along a love for animals and a desire to lend a paw. I’m sure your time here will be meaningful and you’ll fall in love with the people and animals there just as I did.

Chris' Health Care Volunteer Experience in Cuzco

Posted By: Chris

Volunteer in Peru - Cuzco Health and Medical Care

#Peru,#South America

The actual program itself was also amazing. They kept our group busy the entire 3 weeks we were there, and always kept the schedule engaging, professional, and fun. My favorite memories include getting to really know the vibrant, big-hearted people of Cusco through medical campaigns and our fun excursions to Machu Picchu and other scenic areas on the weekends!

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Dave's Volunteer Experience in South Africa - Two Weeks in Africa

Posted By: Dave P.

#South Africa,#Wildlife, #Conservation

Every day was amazing and full of incredible experiences and new people. The days flew by as we were so busy working on the farm, hanging out and making new friends, and learning about the wildlife in a very hands on manner.

Volunteering in South Africa – Encounters with Great White Sharks

Posted By: Giselle M.

#South Africa,#Marine Conservation, #Africa

Hard work pays off, and this doesn’t go unnoticed by the amazing crew. I managed to go onto an exclusive boat trip which had less clients on board, giving me more opportunities to capture some great footage of the sharks who displayed incredible activity, breaching around six times in the space of two hours.

Volunteering in Zimbabwe – GoEco Experience

Posted By: Michele

Leopards Live In Large, Humane, Natural Environments

#Zimbabwe,#Wildlife

The African Wildlife Orphanage’s main goal is to care for orphaned or injured animals until they are able to be released back into the wild. If that’s not a viable option, they’re lovingly cared for the rest of their lives. These animals are also used for educating young local children about the creatures that share their environment. Bulawayo is the second largest city in Zimbabwe, so many of the children living there have never had the opportunity to see or touch wild animals.

Volunteering in South Africa – T.I.A. (This is Africa)

Posted By: Margaret-Amelia

#South Africa,#Wildlife,#Conservation

The biggest shock for me was when one volunteer mentioned that we had the opportunity to spend the night with a cheetah—Zena was rescued from a family who kept her as a pet and therefore she is unable to regulate her own body temperature. At night, she either sleeps with the project leaders or two volunteers. Sleeping with Zena was like sleeping with a dog-sized cat; she purred, cuddled, and gave kisses.

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Volunteer for Dolphins in Europe

Posted By: Daniella T.

Volunteer in Italy - Liveaboard Dolphin Research Expedition

#Europe,#Marine and Coral Reef Conservation,#Wildlife and Animal Conservation

Dolphins are beautiful cetaceans and one of the sea’s most-loved animals. They are playful, social and considered to be extremely intelligent. There are close to 40 different species of dolphins, and they can be found not only in tropical waters but also in rivers and in cooler ocean waters off the coast of Europe.

Volunteer with Monkeys Abroad

Posted By: Daniella T.

Volunteer in South Africa - Monkey and Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

#Africa,#South America,#Wildlife and Animal Conservation

Swing into the opportunity to volunteer with playful, intelligent monkeys! Monkeys, like apes, belong to the primate family. Some enjoy calling and swinging from trees in tropical rainforests, others prefer to stay on the ground in hot, African climates. Monkey conservation and rehabilitation programs are ideal for volunteers who want to provide care for wildlife, up-close. In South America, volunteers can join an actual monkey sanctuary, located remotely in the Ecuadorian rainforest!

Volunteer Internships - an Alternative to a Semester Abroad

Posted By: Daniella T.

#International Internships

Volunteering abroad is an amazing experience; you have the opportunity to learn about a new culture and have a positive, lasting impact by helping the local community. Volunteer opportunities can be short or long term, and can often double as internship opportunities. These projects provide students with real-world experience in a hands-on, interactive, learning environment.

Australian Wildlife - More Than Kangaroos & Koalas

Posted By: Alisa N.

Volunteer in Australia - Wild Animal Sanctuary

#Australia, #Wildlife and Animal Conservation

Australian wildlife is known to be unique, which is probably why you want to make the long journey over to experience volunteering with Australian animals. But there’s more to Oz than the kangaroo and the koala, so here are a few more creatures that you can look forward to seeing when you volunteer at a wild animal sanctuary.

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