85 volunteer experiences found
Volunteer Vacation In Italy
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Volunteer Vacation In Italy
Brindisi, Italy
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7 Days • from $2,795* per person
Provider: Global Volunteers As a lauded tourist destination, Italy's "heel of the boot" extends a gentle familiarity to international travelers. Whitewashed buildings, narrow streets, fresh-air markets and rocky hills jutting into the sky-blue Adriatic Sea cast a spell on all who visit.But what many tourists miss is a meaningful human connection to the enchanting Puglia region. Teach English and experience southern Italy as L'amico preferito" ("favorite friend"). Our local education hosts will engage you in English language classrooms, where you can give your… 1 testimonial & more |
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Volunteer Vacation In Poland
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Volunteer Vacation In Poland
Warsaw International Airport In Siedlce, Poland
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14 Days • from $2,495* per person
Provider: Global Volunteers You can help advance Poland's impressive progress as a global model of democracy. Part of overcoming the past and joining the European Union required a bold investment in children and youth who hold the country's future in their minds and hearts.Our dedicated host partner works to ensure that you are engaged in volunteer service projects to maximize your individual contribution. Teach English to youth and adults, nurture at-risk children, and support disabled people of all ages. Demonstrate the great value… 1 testimonial & more |
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Volunteer Vacation In Greece
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Volunteer Vacation In Greece
Iraklion International Airport, Greece
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14 Days • from $2,895* per person
Provider: Global Volunteers If you enjoy children and teens, you can be an important resource in Crete. Help promising young students learn the international language of commerce, technology, and opportunity! Or, assist with recreational programs and maintenance tasks at a friendly center for handicapped youth and adults.During the school year, and at summer language "camps," you're needed to work with students on English pronunciation and usage. Established classroom materials and curricula guide your lessons. You need no professional teaching experience. Your knowledge of… 1 testimonial & more |
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Expedition Vietnam
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Expedition Vietnam
Hue Airport, Vietnam
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8 Days • from $1,390* per person
Provider: Globe Aware A short drive from the central city of Danang, Hoi An has rightly earned a reputation as one of Vietnam's most picturesque towns. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Hoi An draws visitors to its lovingly preserved mix of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and French architecture - evidence of the town's fascinating past as a major trading port. From the 17th to the 19th century, Phai Pho which is Hoi An's old name riverside port was frequented by trader from… more |
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Bahamian Reef Survey
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Bahamian Reef Survey
San Salvador, Bahamas
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8 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Coral reefs are at serious risk due to climate change, coastal development, over fishing, and other environmental stressors. One of the first signs that corals are in trouble is coral bleaching, when algae living within the reef organism fail during environmental stress, leaving the coral colorless and leaving area fish without nutrition. Prolonged bleaching kills coral, with drastic impacts on marine biodiversity, fisheries, tourism, and shore protection—and bleachings are on a dramatic rise worldwide. Coral diseases have also been increasing… more |
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Costa Rica: Volunteer Vacations and Volunteer Travel
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Costa Rica: Volunteer Vacations and Volunteer Travel
San Jose Airport, San Jose, Costa Rica
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8 Days • from $1,290* per person
Provider: Globe Aware Stay and experience a volunteer vacation in a village adjacent to the Carara Biological Reserve, one of Costa Rica's most biologically-diverse National Parks. This spectacular rainforest has an enormous variety of plants, birds and animals, including Scarlet Macaws.Costa Rica is a cultural and natural paradise, but most travelers only see its impersonal and touristy side. Globe Aware's Costa Rica volunteer travel programs offer a unique opportunity to help small communities improve their well being and create a sustainable future in… more |
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Working With Disadvantaged Children And Orphans In India
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Working With Disadvantaged Children And Orphans In India
India
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14 Days • from $1,300* per person
Provider: Global Vision International (3 testimonials) Get involved with teaching children whilst exploring South India's vibrant culture This volunteer program is based in Kerala, known as 'Gods own Country'. Volunteers will be given an orientation around the beautiful city of Kochi on arrival. Your living arrangements will be with other volunteers in a house in the heart of the local community of Fort Kochi, where you will experience the rich culture of India. This volunteer project involves working and teaching in a local school, which is… more |
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Mountain Waters of the Czech Republic
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Mountain Waters of the Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic
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15 Days • from $2,695* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) By the time the Eastern Bloc collapsed in 1989, acid rain from coal-fired power plants from countries to the west had already damaged more than two-thirds of these forested headwaters. Forests were dying, water quality was diminished, and mountain streams had been without fish for 40 years. Now, 17 years later, conditions are improving. Sulfur deposition has dropped and forestry practices have improved. Mountain ecosystems, streams, and lakes are recovering. Researchers Dr. Josef Krecek and Zuzana Horicka started working with… more |
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Dolphins of Greece
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Dolphins of Greece
Vonitsa, Greece
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8 Days • from $2,495* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) In the waters of Ionian Greece, within sight of landmarks of ancient Hellenic history, bottlenose dolphins congregate in unusually high numbers. The nutrient-rich waters of the Gulf sustain a rich biodiversity where charismatic animals--including sea turtles and a variety of birds--can be easily encountered. Bottlenose dolphins in the Amvrakikos Gulf are threatened by human activities bringing about ecosystem change. Scientists who monitor these dolphins have been able to identify most individuals and have estimated that 150 dolphins live in the… more |
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Climate Change at the Arctic's Edge
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Climate Change at the Arctic's Edge
Churchill Northern Studies Center, Arctic
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10 Days • from $2,995* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Global warming is most dramatically visible at the edge of the Arctic, where peatlands run in a broad strip around the globe. These wetlands contain as much as 20% of the world’s carbon, usually locked in permafrost. But as the permafrost thaws, carbon dioxide and methane — the most pernicious greenhouse gases — may be released, which in turn could increase the rate of global warming, with devastating implications for the planet. What happens to the peat here will not… more |
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Thailand volunteer vacations, voluntourism, environmental work and working vacations
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Thailand volunteer vacations, voluntourism, environmental work and working vacations
Bangkok Airport Bangkok Thailand
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8 Days • from $1,190* per person
Provider: Globe Aware A rare opportunity to live and breathe the beauty of Thailand beyond the mass media stereotype. Take a volunteer vacation and see and participate in how Thais really live and help to preserve Thailand’s native elephant habitat. You will find yourself in one the most unique environments, working to build an ecologically sustainable reforested habitat to give elephants a home. With a volunteer vacation, you cab be a part of the solution and help change the fate of elephants in… more |
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Inspired Gorilla Safari & Volunteer
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Inspired Gorilla Safari & Volunteer
Uganda
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6 Days • from £1,329* per person
Provider: Inspired Escapes A short African volunteer experience wrapped in a stunning 6 day cultural and wildlife adventure in Uganda. Take up the challenge and fundraise for the Kids Club Kampala and help support the community project in rural Uganda. Option to join an amazing volunteering experience after your safari to get under the skin of this destination. Enjoy the wildlife safari both on road and on the river, trek the aptly named "impenetrable" African rainforest at Bwindi National Park and come up… more |
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Climate Change and Caterpillars in Costa Rica
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Climate Change and Caterpillars in Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
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11 Days • from $2,495* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Caterpillars have developed an impressive repertoire of defenses to protect themselves from predators and parasites. Some eat plant toxins to keep parasites off, others “bungee-jump” out of harm's way. Understanding why one caterpillar is a diner and the other is dinner is an important part of learning how to conserve forests and other habitats. Working in one of the world's richest tropical rainforests, you can help sort out the tangle of offense and defense in Costa Rica. more |
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Peru: Volunteer Vacations and Volunteer Travel
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Peru: Volunteer Vacations and Volunteer Travel
Cusco Airport, Peru
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8 Days • from $1,250* per person
Provider: Globe Aware Cusco is known the world over as the enchanting heart of the Inca civilization, and is the gateway to one of the great wonders of the world: Machu Picchu. With its narrow, cobblestone streets, Colonial architecture atop Incan stonework, and locals in vibrant and traditional dress, you will forget you are living in the 21st century more |
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Chinese volunteer vacations, volunteer travel, voluntourism and working vacations
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Chinese volunteer vacations, volunteer travel, voluntourism and working vacations
Beijing Airport, China
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8 Days • from $1,380* per person
Provider: Globe Aware China is changing. With all of the political and economic changes China has undergone in the last decades, it is bursting onto the international scene in an unprecedented scale. As China's population soars over a billion people, this formidable giant is a more interesting destination now than ever. Our volunteer vacation program is based on the outskirts of Beijing, the capital of China and home to the 2008 Olympic games. Here, volunteers will see the stark contrast between China's ancient… more |
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Redeeming Romania
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Redeeming Romania
Bucharest Otopeni International Airport, Bucharest, Romania
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8 Days • from $1,390* per person
Provider: Globe Aware Romania is currently redeeming its rich heritage following the collapse of an oppressive dictatorship. This charming country embodies the European spirit of past, present, and future. Picturesque castles and quaint farming villages contrast with cosmopolitan cities and ski resorts as the country strives to develop its economy after the fall of communism and its recent admission to the European Union. The Transylvania region in central Romania is home to many treasures, among them the idyllic town of Brasov, where our… more |
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Volunteer In Laos With Children
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Volunteer In Laos With Children
Luang Prabang, Laos
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14 Days • from $1,190* per person
Provider: Global Vision International (3 testimonials) Learn about the Lao culture, work with local children and explore this beautiful country Volunteers will be based in the town of Luang Prabang, a Unesco Heritage Site, famed for its large number of temples, colour and architecture. During the day volunteers will work with local children and assist Lao English teachers at language centers and schools. On top of this volunteers will help with pre-school children and run extracurricular English courses or tutoring programs. At the weekend volunteers will… more |
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Managing Mangroves and Capturing Carbon in Kenyan Communities
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Managing Mangroves and Capturing Carbon in Kenyan Communities
Mombasa, Kenya
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11 Days • from $2,495* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Mangrove forests are among the most productive wetland ecosystems on Earth. These tropical coastal woodlands provide crucial habitat, protect coral reefs from sedimentation, and, as demonstrated by the tsunami of 2004, play a critical role in protecting tropical coastlines. They are also one of the most threatened habitats. Historically, mangrove forests lined three-quarters of all tropical and subtropical coasts. Today, less than half of these forests remain, and an estimated two percent more are degraded each year for firewood, building… more |
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The Road Less Traveled Brazilian Village Experience
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The Road Less Traveled Brazilian Village Experience
Salvador Airport, Brazil
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8 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Globe Aware Palm trees, sand, sunshine, surf, laughter, poverty, beauty, pain; it is all part of the Bahian reality. It is affectionately said that when Bahians are not actually participating in a festival they are rehearsing for one." And in a way it's true. The people of Bahia, a fusion of Africans, Native Americans and Europeans, are carefree and upbeat, always looking for a good time. However when you get outside of the noise and traffic of the tourist complexes of Brazil,… more |
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The Path Less Taken: Laos
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The Path Less Taken: Laos
Luang Prabang Airport, Laos
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8 Days • from $1,140* per person
Provider: Globe Aware Laos is one of the most pristine and laid-back countries in Southeast Asia, despite its landlocked location between such formidable neighbors as China, Vietnam, and Thailand. Laos is also one of the least developed and most impoverished countries in the region, so the opportunities for volunteer assistance are vast. The Globe Aware program takes place in fascinating Luang Prabang, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its charming French-colonial architecture. Monks in saffron robes still stroll to Luang… more |
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