Volunteer Abroad Blog - Reviews & Highlights

Whether you are a medical professional seeking to get international experience, a pre-med or nursing student wanting to enhance their CV or just wondering if the field of medicine is for you, a healthcare internship may be just what you are looking for. 

We at GoEco have bunched together our most family-friendly programs, to make choosing your volunteer family adventure a breeze. Enjoy upgraded accommodations, feel at ease with prepared meals and most importantly, enjoy your volunteer vacation with your whole family! Nothing is more rewarding than giving back to communities in need, and to be able to do just that while experiencing a new place and culture while on a family vacation is simply the best of both worlds.

Take your volunteer experience to the next level by living in spiritual places or within religious communities. By adding in the extra element of spirituality, you can elevate your volunteering as you learn about and participate in rituals and lifestyles that are often very different to your own or perhaps are in line with your beliefs: 

Marine preservation is essentially the conservation of marine ecosystems and their marine life species. Ocean conservation takes many different forms, from large-scale coral reef conservation efforts to more specific conservation efforts, such as those geared towards sea turtles, dolphins and other specific marine animal species. Other opportunities with unique animals are with helping sharks in Mozambique, great whites in South Africa, dolphins in Croatia, and even manatees in Belize. Tasks in direct animal care include caring for the animals, tracking their behavior and movement and protecting their habitats.

Kevin Richardson is all but ordinary with his unique career in wildlife conservationism and filmmaking. His highly praised work within this field has made it possible for him to create his own lion sanctuary. At this sanctuary he can conduct hands on work with these majestic animals and continue to expand his knowledge and understanding of the species. He is recognized by his persona as the “Lion Whisperer”. Through this persona and his work in the filmmaking and conservation industries, he works to highlight Africa’s most iconic predator, the lion. Before we talk about what he does for these amazing animals and how he works alongside world-renowned scientists, campaigners, and researchers, let's dive into his background and see just how he got to where he is today.

There are seven species of sea turtles in the world, six of which can be found in Indonesia. These species include the green turtle, hawksbill, olive ridley, leatherback,loggerhead and flatback. Five of the seven species are unfortunately endangered, which makes Indonesia the ideal location to volunteer for a sea turtle rescue organization or at a sea turtle sanctuary. 

Volunteering with animals and wildlife is a rewarding, fun and unique opportunity. Zimbabwean wildlife is diverse and amazing, and every wildlife lover should take up the opportunity to volunteer with animals here! This country is home to many animals unique to Africa, from the majestic African lion to tiny vervet monkeys. Many wildlife species in africa are endangered and on the verge of going extinct, due to habitat loss, illegal hunting, neglect, abuse and the list goes on. 

Ah, the Israeli desert. There is just simply something magical about the massive sand dunes, sporadically sprinkled lines of green palm trees and the dry heat. It’s a hiker’s paradise and a photographer’s dream. Along with the peace and quiet of the desert oasis, however, are some of the most unique species of wildlife in the country.