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.

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.

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: 

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. 

The well-being and safety of our volunteers, students and interns is our top priority.  We are closely monitoring the situation with the World Health Organization and are following the instructions of the official health authorities where our projects are located. 

Augmented reality has landed on our screens and the madness is real. We have created for you a special filter that helps you find out what your next volunteer adventure should be. 

Have you put your travel dreams on hold in 2020? There is something to look forward to as countries open worldwide. While most of us have been under lockdown last year, our dedicated projects have been busy rescuing and protecting wildlife. Volunteers can travel now and help our local teams around the world. See our pick of top open volunteer programs for 2021.