Environmental Volunteer Programs Abroad
640 Environmental Volunteer Programs
International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 9...
See All 21 ProgramsAfrican Impact
Plastic waste is a growing global problem, and Zambia is no excep...
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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
From conducting wildlife and marine research and conservation to ...
See All 60 ProgramsIntercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI)
Volunteer at the Galápagos National Park and get the chance to as...
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Kaya Responsible Travel
Contribute to an amazing conservation research programme in Peru ...
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Raleigh International
A Raleigh South Africa Expedition is your chance for Adventure. I...
See All 2 ProgramsMAXIMO NIVEL
Maximo Nivel is a locally based organization in Costa Rica, Guate...
See All 4 ProgramsAdelante Abroad
Make a positive impact in Mexico! Adelante Abroad offers affordab...
See All 2 ProgramsThe Intern Group
The Intern Group provides you with top internships in London! Par...
Impact Gap Year
Take on an 8-month trip of adventure, community service, and comm...
See All 3 ProgramsThe Real Uganda
The Real Uganda's volunteers assist our partners with a variety o...
African Conservation Experience
Help save orphaned and injured rhinos and protect a UNESCO World ...
Instituto Hemingway
The volunteer program at Instituto Hemingway is a unique opportun...
Roots Interns
Join us for an inspiring online internship! At Roots, we offer ac...
See All 22 ProgramsGapforce
This Gapforce program is an action-packed, six-week tour combinin...
See All 3 ProgramsEncounter My Way
Join us in Osa, Costa Rica, for an unforgettable volunteer experi...
Penda Photo Tours
Stay on a wildlife sanctuary and reserve situated on the border b...
See All 3 ProgramsVolunteer International Adventures
This multi-faceted marine conservation project allows those with ...
See All 2 ProgramsGili Shark Conservation
Hello! Nice to meet you! Are you ready to make a real differen...
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
We believe that everyone can contribute to conservation efforts, ...
Volunteering With India
Join VWI as a volunteer and help care for elephants in Heritage C...
SEED Madagascar
Experience hands-on conservation in Madagascar’s coastal forests ...
Jakera: Learn Spanish, Volunteer and Adventure
Join our Best Seller Program! Combine immersive Spanish lessons ...
See All 2 ProgramsGVI
Travel to a country known for its equatorial climate and enter a ...
See All 11 ProgramsProjects Abroad
As a volunteer in Projects Abroad's Shark Conservation project in...
See All 11 ProgramsLove Volunteers
This project was created to preserve the amazing sea turtle, dras...
See All 12 ProgramsWorld Endeavors
World Endeavors offers exciting programs that allow participants ...
See All 8 ProgramsIPBio- Biodiversity Research Institute
We are a non-governmental, non-profit organization that develops ...
See All 9 ProgramsRustic Pathways
Play games with Asian elephants, snorkel in crystal blue waters, ...
See All 11 ProgramsConnect-123 Internship Programs
Looking for an international internship that will set you apart—a...
See All 4 ProgramsPacific Discovery
Experience an unforgettable 10-week Gap Year Semester through New...
See All 19 ProgramsVolunteer World
Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find ...
See All 32 ProgramsFreepackers
Join this conservation program in Nusa Penida, where you will pla...
See All 4 ProgramsGlobalteer
Volunteer at a rainforest wildlife sanctuary in Peru through a pr...
See All 13 ProgramsTerra Sylvestris
Are you interested in collaborating with a local community, focus...
Involvement Volunteers International
Volunteer in this project and help protect the endangered sea tur...
See All 26 ProgramsMarine Conservation Philippines
Discover the wonders of marine life in the Philippines while help...
Carpe Diem Education
A region accentuated by the colorful robes of Buddhist monks, the...
See All 3 ProgramsFundación Aldeas De Paz - Peace Villages Foundation
Embark on an exhilarating diving internship, advancing through "O...
See All 3 ProgramsGoBeyond Student Travel
Discover Australia, one of the most environmentally and socially ...
See All 4 ProgramsAmerican India Foundation
The Banyan Impact Fellowship (formerly AIF William J. Clinton Fel...
WorldStrides
Lima, the capital of Peru, is located on the west coast of the Pa...
See All 5 ProgramsPutney Student Travel
Travel to Costa Rica, a model of conservation and biodiversity, a...
See All 5 ProgramsRealStep
Embark on an exciting adventure in the Canary Islands with our en...
AIFS Abroad
Spend a semester or academic year in the charismatic, sophisticat...
Institute for Global Studies
Through World Internships, we offer flexible customized internshi...
See All 5 ProgramsEco Caminhos
Eco Caminhos is a self-sustainable eco-farm located in Brazil. We...
See All 5 ProgramsAll Out Africa
Experience hands-on field research related to the conservation of...
ALIORE, Worldwide Workshops
Take part in the development of a green tourism project in the So...
Mahouts Elephant Foundation
Asian Elephant Behaviour and Community Driven Conservation in Tha...
Centro MundoLengua
Eager to give back to the community? Embark on a transformative j...
Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program
The Doctors in Italy Pre-Vet Fellowship Program is a unique exper...
Intercultura Costa Rica
In addition to our Spanish programs, we offer volunteer projects ...
Broadreach
Work alongside conservationists and researchers and dive with sha...
See All 2 ProgramsDiscover Corps
On this Discover Corps Vacation with Purpose, we will venture acr...
See All 4 ProgramsEl Terreno
Join our Community Beekeeping Internship in the Ecuadorian Andes,...
See All 3 ProgramsGreenheart Travel
Step into the rich tapestry of Costa Rican agriculture and rural ...
ARCC Programs
Embark on a transformative 19-day service-learning program in Ecu...
See All 5 ProgramsUmoja Foundation Group
Volunteer with us at the Umoja Foundation Group and contribute yo...
Spanish Institute for Global Education
Are you looking for hands-on work experience to help launch your ...
Mondify
Discover Patagonia like never before at La Esperanza Wildlife Ref...
FutureSense Foundation
Length: 4-6 months | Intakes: January 2026 Join the Global Leade...
Westcoast Connection
Journey to Vietnam this summer with Westcoast Connection and disc...
See All 2 ProgramsWorld Unite!
We arrange volunteering and internship placements in teaching and...
See All 8 ProgramsThe Great Projects
Operated by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, the Nyaru M...
See All 3 ProgramsAbbey Road Programs
This exciting adventure will take our students to some of the bes...
The National Registration Center for Study Abroad
Study Spanish and volunteer in one of a variety of projects in Co...
See All 5 ProgramsVolunteer Quest India
India, with its rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, and d...
DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
100% of your payment goes to this charity! This exceptional ex...
See All 2 ProgramsVolunteer Encounter
Volunteering with animals in Africa is one of the most rewarding ...
See All 4 ProgramsOperation Wallacea
Operation Wallacea is a research and environmental organisation, ...
See All 5 ProgramsAtlas Volunteers
Join low-cost volunteering opportunities in Ghana. Living in a sh...
United Planet
Peru is one of United Planet’s most popular volunteer destination...
See All 11 ProgramsOyster Worldwide
Spend some time in the wild coastal areas of Costa Rica, working ...
See All 13 ProgramsVolunteers For Peace
Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Volunteers For Peace (a ...
Go Volunteer Africa
Travel to Uganda and contribute to volunteer projects offered by ...
See All 4 ProgramsGood Hope Volunteers
Good Hope Volunteers offers numerous meaningful volunteer project...
Meiji Internships
South Korea has a unique culture and history that has already rea...
See All 10 ProgramsGreen Life Volunteers
Green Life Volunteers is a registered non-profit organization or ...
See All 2 ProgramsONG Semillas Life
We are looking for volunteers and interns with creative teaching ...
Outward Bound Costa Rica
We believe that the best things in life are personalized; so we’v...
See All 2 ProgramsVolunteering Journeys
Our Volunteer programs in India are based in Kerala, Southern Ind...
See All 4 ProgramsSsamba Foundation
Volunteering in Mukono offers a unique opportunity to give back t...
See All 2 ProgramsGIVE Volunteers - Growth International Volunteer Excursions
Embrace "pura vida" and travel across the country of Costa Rica. ...
See All 2 ProgramsAmigos de las Américas
AMIGOS offers students a transformative summer in Costa Rica, ble...
See All 4 ProgramsNgala Wilderness
Volunteer in South Africa and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experien...
See All 2 ProgramsNatucate
The goal of this program's conservation projects is to preserve t...
See All 14 ProgramsCabildo Verde
Join a 2-week volunteer program at our animal refuge, nestled in ...
Magister South Africa Programs for Students and Volunteers
You don’t have to break the bank to learn a new language, explore...
See All 2 ProgramsLimbe Wildlife Centre
Join us for an unforgettable adventure at the Limbe Wildlife Cent...
Synergy Village
The Synergy Village association manages a large property in Feldb...
Elvira's Garden
Grenada is a small volcanic island in the Caribbean, known for it...
Community Angels Initiative is a dedicated volunteer organization...
Globe Aware
The objective of the Camino del Mayab is to generate direct benef...
See All 7 ProgramsNGO EnriquezArte
Join local and international volunteers in preserving the underwa...
Kar Geno-Center for Hope, Kenya
Join our volunteer program in Kisumu, Kenya, where you'll have th...
Pupu Rangi Nature Sanctuary
Contribute to conservation efforts in New Zealand. Volunteers wil...
Murphy charitable foundation Uganda
Join the Murphy Charitable Foundation in Uganda and make a signif...
Indo Ocean Project
Indo Ocean Project was founded in 2017 by marine biologists, dive...
Our Generation Voluntary Organisation
Volunteer with Our Generation Voluntary Organisation in Ghana and...
See All 2 ProgramsPLATFORM for the NEEDY
PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) is passionate about environmental ...
See All 2 ProgramsSORCE
Our Eco-Venture Expedition is more than an adventure; it’s a tran...
See All 2 ProgramsAndy’s Volunteers and Travel Agency
Join Andy's Volunteers and Travel Agency in Nairobi, Kenya, for t...
Volunteer Help Center
This is an excellent opportunity for volunteers who want to teach...
See All 2 ProgramsGlobal Citizen Adventure Corps
Costa Ricans greet and encourage each other with Pura Vida – a ph...
See All 2 ProgramsKindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary
Kindred Spirit is looking for volunteers to come out and help its...
Namibia Wildlife Protection
Become a Wildlife Volunteer Ranger and help us effectively reach ...
Cambodia Diving Academy
Contribute to a two-pronged approach to marine conservation in th...
Cercle de Liaison et d'entraide Féminine - CLEF TOGO
This project aims to encourage exchanges between young Togolese a...
See All 2 ProgramsStichting Timbo Afrika
Join us in Botswana’s rugged Central Tuli region for a unique Wor...
Wild Vista Expedition
Step into the heart of healthcare in Tanzania and make a differen...
Hope Horizon Foundation
Join Hope Horizon Foundation in a hands-on volunteer program that...
Wild Bhiza
Wild Bhiza offers more than just horseback riding. We provide the...
Project Manaia - Marine Research Expeditions
Do you want to be part of an international crew aboard and help w...
WorkingAbroad Projects
Join this project as a marine conservation volunteer and help wit...
See All 9 ProgramsImpact Journey Collective
Join a unique program with Impact Journey Collective, allowing yo...
NEXSTEP (Next Step Connections)
Bali, an Indonesian paradise, is one of the most popular travel d...
Global Works
Global Works specializes in service trips and educational experie...
See All 5 ProgramsAfrican Biodiversity Research Expeditions
The reptile and amphibian diversity of the Sterkspruit Nature Res...
See All 4 ProgramsWild Tomorrow
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Conservation Experience with Wild ...
Mikoko Development Foundation
Join MDF in shaping the next generation of climate leaders throug...
See All 2 ProgramsJeunes en Actions Sans Frontières (JASF)
Are you ready for your volunteer adventure in Togo? Let the Young...
Noah's Ark of Kolkata, India
Begin your journey in Kolkata, where you will serve underprivileg...
Msafiri Tours
Volunteer in Uganda – Make a Real Difference Join Msafiri Tours ...
Reef Restoration Bali
At Livingseas, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity ...
Upcycle4Better
Welcome to Upcycle4Better! Do you know that the textile industry...
Volunteer Marine Rescue South Port
Join VMR Southport as a volunteer and become part of a dedicated ...
Rural Centre for Human Interests (RUCHI)
We encourage individuals to apply as volunteers and make a meanin...
Moor Trees
Volunteering with Moor Trees offers a hands-on opportunity to eng...
Marine Rescue Rockingham
Marine Rescue Rockingham (VMRS) invites dedicated individuals to ...
Save Vietnam's Wildlife
Discover a unique opportunity to contribute directly to wildlife ...
Harbourough Woodland
Join the Harborough Woodland Volunteer Program to help enhance an...
Animal Welfare League
Animal Welfare League of South Australia Inc (AWL) offers a uniqu...
Home Tree
Join Hometree’s Maintenance Day Volunteer Program to support tree...
MilKar
The Musharaf Iqbal Foundation is dedicated to empowering underpri...
Kagumu Adventures
Fall in love with a country brimming with passion, flair, color, ...
Ngong Hills Volunteers
Protect Kenya’s natural heritage while promoting sustainable chan...
Korea GapYear 한국갭이어 KGY
Environmental Volunteering in South Korea Make a positive impact ...
Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE UK)
Volunteering with ICYE UK is a transformational experience with r...
Volungo Abroad
Catch Waves and Protect Ecuador’s Coastline Combine your love fo...
See All 2 ProgramsVoluntario Global
Voluntario Global, founded in 2006, has been developing programs ...
Heeals
Experience India Beyond the Surface This unique volunteer oppor...
Friends For Asia
Volunteer at an Elephant Camp in Thailand. You will work in a cam...
See All 2 ProgramsThe Red Road Foundation
We have a community development project in rural Cambodia where c...
New Zealand Internships
The New Zealand Internships Volunteer program is especially creat...
NPH USA
Do you love children? Are you interested in serving in Latin Amer...
Do Guatemala
Wildlife Rescue Volunteer Project – Guatemala Join a meaningful ...
Volunteer Safari Initiative
This is an extraordinary opportunity to make a meaningful differe...
Viet Endangered Narratives
Viet Endangered Narratives — Every Frame Tells Our Shared Story A...
ELEP Volunteer & Internship Programs
If you are thinking about taking a gap year and volunteering abro...
See All 17 ProgramsLilongwe Wildlife Centre
Join us in Malawi, where you'll support our industry-leading wild...
Earthwatch Institute
Join Earthwatch's Amazon Riverboat Exploration and experience the...
Planet Conservation Volunteers
This project, implemented in 2019, is vital to the national progr...
Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation
The Ceiba Foundation offers a variety of internships in conservat...
Delight Foundation Africa
Join Delight Foundation Africa’s inclusive volunteer program, whe...
Otra Cosa Network
We need an Environmental Project Volunteer to plan, manage, and d...
Sustainable Bolivia
We are looking for a qualified individual to join our Plant Medic...
NISSII Christian Academy
NISSII Christian Academy – Integrated Community Project in Kenya ...
Animal Experience International
Discover the Wildlife Rescue Centre program in Guatemala, a sanct...
Katosi Intercommunity Development Alliance
Katosi Intercommunity Development Alliance (KIDA) welcomes passio...
Kawsay Center Peru
Kawsay is a biological station located in the Peruvian Amazon, cl...
Eatl Tour Company
Eatl Tour offers a Volunteer package to all people around the wor...
African Conservation Foundation
Help save gorillas and chimpanzees from extinction in a conservat...
See All 2 ProgramsCanadian Alliance for Development Initiatives & Projects
Volunteers have the opportunity to explore environmental issues, ...
See All 5 ProgramsPeople and Places
People and Places is part of an innovative and well-respected pro...
WorkCamp Africa Volunteers
Volunteers and interns work with local communities to provide vet...
See All 2 ProgramsImpacTrip
Volunteer with the Sustainable Farming program on São Miguel Isla...
See All 5 ProgramsPULIHARA
Ever wondered how turtle conservation and coral rehabilitation wo...
A Broader View Volunteers Corp
Embark on a life-changing journey with abroaderview volunteering ...
Nourish
Our after-school club welcomes 70 to 90 children (2025) daily fro...
Panthera Sanctuary
Tucked away in the Amazon Rainforest of Southeast Peru, the prote...
Wild Rescue Nature Reserve
Immerse yourself in natural surroundings in this volunteer progra...
MEMANTA
Become a part of our conservation effort on a remote beach in Nic...
Apano Meria
Plastic has become invaluable in our everyday lives, but it is st...
See All 3 ProgramsHUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE
Embark on a life-changing experience with the International Volun...
Laos Conservation Trust for Wildlife
Do you dream of working directly with some of the world's most en...
INLEXCA
Costa Rica is famous for its rich natural resources. Volunteers f...
See All 2 ProgramsDelfini del Ponente APS
This program aims to provide volunteers with knowledge on various...
ONG AZIMUT
AZIMUT offers volunteer and internship opportunities, contributin...
Nature Care Volunteering
Local farmers in Laikang – a village in the regency of Takalar, S...
See All 3 ProgramsWanderers Club Inc.
Experience the hidden gem of Eleuthera in The Bahamas with Wander...
See All 2 ProgramsAssalam Community Foundation
Assalam Community Foundation, based in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, is a ...
RisingSun Volunteers
RisingSun Volunteers is based in the vibrant community of Teshie ...
Rainforest Protectors
Looking for a place to feel at home in Sri Lanka while contributi...
WWF- Vietnam
WWF-Vietnam offers a unique volunteer program for individuals pas...
ADVIT Moldova
ADVIT is happy to announce that applications for our 2024/2025 mi...
A Guide to Environmental Volunteering Abroad
Prepare to Volunteer Abroad
Understand the Benefits
Volunteering in environmental conservation offers a range of rewarding experiences and professional advantages:
- Diverse projects: From reforestation to marine conservation, volunteers can engage in various impactful activities, such as planting trees, conducting surveys, and educating local communities.
- Career skills: Gain hands-on skills in environmental monitoring, data collection, and sustainable practices, which are useful if you're pursuing a career in environmental science or conservation.
- Humanitarian impact: Your work supports ecosystems and also the local communities that depend on them for their livelihoods.
Things to Know
Here are a few key considerations to prepare for your volunteer experience abroad:
- Program intensity - Some programs are physically and mentally demanding; adaptability is essential.
- Safety protocols - Natural environments can be unpredictable, so always follow safety guidelines and respect wildlife.
- Visa requirements - Check with your host country’s embassy to ensure you meet all visa and entry requirements.
- Cultural sensitivity - Knowing basic phrases in the local language and respecting local customs helps create connections and shows respect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most common environmental causes include marine protection, reforestation, and education. You may work with NGOs or look for organizations that offer environmental volunteering programs.
Environmental volunteering entails conservation efforts in some of the world's endangered areas, threatened by factors like climate change, deforestation, pollution, biodiversity loss, overpopulation, and more.
South African countries, Ecuador, and Costa Rica are some of the best destinations for environmental volunteering, as these countries have been adversely affected by deforestation, animal extinction, and other comparable factors.
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