As leaders in our field, GoEco provides expert volunteer and internship opportunities for students. These projects provide students with real-world experience in a hands-on, interactive learning environment. Participants can also strengthen their resume, gain new perspectives in the field, and build their professional network with other passionate young people. Students and faculty have the option to join these projects individually, or arrange custom group expeditions with the help of our placement specialists.
Join a leading wildlife ranch in South Africa and help care for over 90 species, including endangered big cats and reptiles. Volunteers assist with daily husbandry, enrichment, and conservation tasks, gaining hands-on experience while learning from professional staff.
Journey to the beautiful Pacific beaches of the Nicoya Penisula to volunteer for sea turtles. You may witness the natural phenomenon of arribada. During this monthly event, thousands of olive ridley sea turtles emerge from the ocean to nest on the beach.
Travel to the stunning Pacific beaches of Montezuma to help sea turtles in their survival by their nesting sites and newborn hatchlings. Work and live with other wildlife volunteers and experience the joy of releasing thousands of baby turtles into the ocean.
Volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary in Costa Rica, conserving macaws and providing refuge for endangered animals. Start with a Spanish language and culture week in San Jose, then care for over 500 animals in a jungle setting.
3rd week free until December 2027 | Volunteer at a famous puma sanctuary and wildlife reserve for a one-of-a-kind conservation experience. You can enjoy the breathtaking landscape near Cordoba and help protect pumas and other native species.
3rd week free until December 2027 | Help care for rescued animals at a horse sanctuary in Córdoba, Argentina, through hands-on activities like feeding, grooming, and habitat maintenance. Enjoy the natural beauty and a supportive community while making a meaningful impact.
Volunteer in wildlife projects involving cheetahs, lions, elephants, and wild meerkat families on a conservation-focused private reserve in South Africa’s Klein Karoo, near the renowned Garden Route. Support species protection, ecosystem restoration, and research initiatives while living in a comfortable tented bush camp surrounded by wildlife.
Help conduct essential marine research on scuba dives, ocean safaris and beach walks off the coastline of the stunning beach town of Praia do Tofo. During this project, you will closely monitor a variety of unique marine species, including the majestic whale shark.
Travel to tropical Costa Rica and volunteer for sea turtle conservation in a pristine wildlife reserve. Help protect endangered sea turtles, experience a rich ecosystem, and connect with a passionate community of conservationists.
Build practical marine biology skills while contributing to ongoing conservation and research projects in South Africa’s famous Dyer Island ecosystem. Work alongside experienced marine scientists, collect field data, and gain valuable experience that supports future academic or professional opportunities.
