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.

Being on the sanctuary was definitely one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced...I was so excited for so long about this opportunity to bring a dream of mine to fruition, that when the moment finally arrived it didn’t even feel real!

This experience helped me see that I want to relocate to Cape Town, South Africa permanently to teach primary school. I can't wait to go back one day to work with the school again because this was the most amazing experience of my life.

Volunteering for the Diverse Wildlife Sanctuary Project was life-changing! Learning about all the different animals and then getting to work with them was such an enriching experience.

I can honestly say it was a life-changing experience. To work in such close proximity with such glorious animals was a breathtaking experience and changed my life forever.

Over the course of the week I came to see the volunteer house as a home away from home and made tons of new friends, in addition to having a great introduction to Thai culture and tourist attractions.

The night shifts were absolutely magical; if there were turtles to release we would take them to the ocean. This was a very special and beautiful moment, showing the hatchlings their way back home.

The melting pot of different perspectives and personalities that came with so many people from different places being together not only kept my stay in Goa interesting, but it was one of my favorite aspects of my entire trip. I now have friends in eight countries!

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Jamie's Experience: South Africa to Swaziland

Discover Africa - Southern Africa Road Trip

#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...

Lisa's Wildlife Rescue Center Experience in Ecuador

Posted By: Lisa F.

Volunteer in Ecuador - Wild Animal Rescue Center

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

If this is not the most rewarding feeling in your life and also the reason to pack your backpack now and move into the Amazon to have the TIME OF YOUR LIFE, I don’t know what is. Okay okay…being able to take care of a baby sloth and other incredibly cute animals you could die for is a great bonus and definitely worth visiting the center too...

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

Posted By: Dave P.

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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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How to Help Endangered Species

Posted By: Daniella T.

Volunteer in Indonesia - Bali Sea Turtle Rescue

Discover the world's most threatened species, and learn how you can help conserve them. From giant pandas to Bengal tigers, GoEco programs provide the perfect platform for helping endangered species worldwide.

Top, non-touristy volunteer experiences in Australia

Posted By: Alisa N.

#Australasia,#Australia,#Community Aid and Development

Planning a trip to Australia? Want to make the most out of your stay in Sydney? Interested in giving back to the community that you will call home for a few weeks, or maybe even months? Make volunteering a part of your journey and enhance your experience of Australia and its residents!

Top 8 volunteer destinations for spiritual volunteers

Posted By: Alisa N.

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:

Best Alternative Spring Breaks for Students

Posted By: Daniella T.

Volunteer in Mexico - Diving for Marine Conservation

#Volunteer Vacations and Tours,#Mexico,#Belize,#Israel

Alternative spring breaks are for students who are looking to do more than simply relax or party during their block of free time from their college and university studies. Students who seek alternative spring breaks are searching for a meaningful experience, usually abroad. This doesn’t mean that they can’t enjoy the beaches of Mexico along with traditional spring breakers, it simply means that they can split their beach time with giving back to the local community.