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Alyssa in Africa

Posted By: Alyssa

Discover Africa - Southern Africa Road Trip

#South Africa,#Africa,#Volunteer Vacations and Tours

This trip is a must! I went to South Africa in August and it remains my favorite travel experience...

Jamie's Experience: South Africa to Swaziland

#Africa,#South Africa,#Volunteer Vacations and Tours

I can't recommend this trip enough! You're missing out if you don't put this opportunity on your bucket list. You will ever have a travel experience like this. I wish I could have this same experience in another destination.

Lilly's Experience in Greece

Posted By: Lilly P.

Volunteer in Greece - Mediterranean Sea Turtle Conservation

#Wildlife and Animal Conservation,#Europe,#Greece

My Greece experience was one that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I learned so much not only about the Loggerhead Turtle and conservation, climate change, pollution and marine biology, but also gained skills such as teamwork/collaboration. I also learned about different cultures, people and ecological footprint.

Sophie's Diving Experience in Fiji

Posted By: Sophie C.

Volunteer in Fiji - Diving and Marine Conservation Expedition

#Marine and Coral Reef Conservation,#Australasia,#Fiji

The eight weeks I spent on the other side of the world were the best 8 weeks of my life and have shaped me into a better person. From the moment I met the team and my fellow volunteers in Fiji I felt at ease. Living on a tiny island in the middle of paradise whilst learning a new skill...

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

Posted By: Dave P.

#South Africa,#Wildlife,#Conservation,#Africa,#Wildlife and Animal 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,#Marine and Coral Reef Conservation

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,#Africa,#Wildlife and Animal Conservation

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,#Africa,#Wildlife and Animal 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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Why Travel? Why Volunteer? Why Combine?

Posted By: GoEco Staff

Discover the benefits of volunteering while traveling abroad! Read about what awaits you as an international volunteer in a foreign country.

TEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Posted By: Daniella T.

#TeachEnglishAbroad

Discover the world of Teaching English as a Foreign Language, including where to get certified and where to find jobs teaching English abroad!

10 Facts About Komodo Dragons

Posted By: Daniella T.

Volunteer in Indonesia - Komodo Dragon Conservation

#Wildlife and Animal Conservation,#Asia,#Indonesia

Komodo dragons are a mysterious, fascinating wildlife species. Their name itself draws a large amount of attention, but there is much more to these animals than just the name. Check out these 10 amazing facts about komodo dragons!

Most Affordable Mission Trips for Youth, Adults and Groups

Posted By: Alisa P.

Volunteer in Costa Rica - Under 18 Community Involvement

#Community Aid and Development,#Medical and Healthcare,#Wildlife and Animal Conservation,#Most Affordable Volunteer Programs

Mission trips are an exciting way to travel the world and have a meaningful impact on it as well. Whether you are a Christian missionary looking for an experience that isn’t offered by your local church, or come from a non-religious background but still want to make a difference, here are the top mission trip for 2019.

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