83 volunteer experiences found
Horse Rehabilitation Volunteer Program
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Horse Rehabilitation Volunteer Program
Cintsa, South Africa
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14 Days • from $1,662* per person
Provider: Volunteer Adventures Volunteer Activities Feed and visually check all horses Help treat horses with tick repellant Assist with grooming and exercise Clean and maintain tack and equipment Work with problems or issues unique to a specific horse Assist with beach trail rides more |
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Amazon and Galapagos Volunteer Adventure
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Amazon and Galapagos Volunteer Adventure
Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
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14 Days • from $2,200* per person
Provider: Eco-Librium Sustainable Adventures The Jatun Sacha biological station is a center for field research and education in the tropical rainforest region of the upper Napo river in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The station includes a reserve of 2,000 hectares, of which 70% is primary forest and the remainder is secondary growth.The name “Jatun Sacha” means big forest, in Quichua, the native language of the majority of the people surrounding the reserve. In 1993 The International Children’s Rainforest Network declared Jatun Sacha the II Children’s… more |
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Infant Care Volunteer Program
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Infant Care Volunteer Program
Santiago, Chile
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14 Days • from $1,595* per person
Provider: Volunteer Adventures Volunteer Activities Feed the children Change and bathe the children Play with the children Assist staff in the maintenance of the shelter more |
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Community Outreach Volunteer Program
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Community Outreach Volunteer Program
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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14 Days • from $1,795* per person
Provider: Volunteer Adventures Volunteer Activities Prepare food baskets and deliver them to families in need Cook and serve afternoon snacks or evening meals Provide day care for young children Visit the elderly in nursing homes Organize recreational and/or educational activities for children and adolescents Tutor students after school Teach residents about nutrition, personal hygiene, and healthy lifestyles Provide informal English lessons Develop and implement special workshops (drama, music/dance, photography, art, health, etc.) Organize field trips Assist with administrative tasks and record-keeping*Exact activities… more |
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Volunteer Vacation Cook Islands
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Volunteer Vacation Cook Islands
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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14 Days • from $2,595* per person
Provider: Global Volunteers Few places in the world are as beautiful and idyllic as the Cook Islands of the South Pacific. Unspoiled ancient mountains ringed by crystal-clear, turquoise water attracted a hearty and self-reliant Maori people. Today, the beauty remains, but local people are challenged by a declining population, a weakened economy, and lost social programs.You can help restore the island's vitality and learn about a fascinating culture. Our NGO host partner on the main island of Rarotonga directs our work to help… 1 testimonial & more |
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Volunteer In South Africa
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Volunteer In South Africa
Ben Shoeman Airport in East London
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14 Days • from $2,595* per person
Provider: Global Volunteers Home of Nobel Peace prize-winners Archbishop Desmond Tutu and former President Nelson Mandela, South Africa is a land of contrasts and promise. The peaceful transition of South Africa from one of the world's most repressive societies into a stable democracy is one of the 20th century's most remarkable success stories. Today, the people of South Africa inspire freedom- seeking societies worldwide.Our development partnership with the village of Malungeni builds on local people's progress since the end of apartheid. You can… 1 testimonial & 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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Working With Disadvantaged Children And Orphans In Kerala, South India
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Working With Disadvantaged Children And Orphans In Kerala, South India
Cochin, 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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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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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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Cuba The Curtain Lifted
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Cuba The Curtain Lifted
José Martí International Airport, Havana, Cuba
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8 Days • from $2,100* per person
Provider: Globe Aware Although home to more than 11 million people, Cuban culture has been shrouded in mystery to most North Americans because of prolonged economic and political strain between the United States and Cuba. The Care for Cuba program pulls back the curtains on this Caribbean culture and gives volunteers a clear look at the beauties, struggles, and determination of the Cuban people. Cubanos are proud, educated, and often quite happy to share opinions. Isolated for years due to the “blockade” (as… more |
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Zakynthos Greece Sea Turtle Conservation
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Zakynthos Greece Sea Turtle Conservation
Athens, Greece
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14 Days • from $3,495* per person
Provider: inside/out Adventures Your project work will focus on assisting in the construction of a new sea turtle rehabilitation center on the island, monitoring sea turtle nesting activity and a beach clean up. You may have the opportunity to assist technical volunteers with hands on sea turtle assistance, but our project will surround protection, education and work on rehabilitation facilities. The Mediterranean Loggerhead Sea Turtle is an endangered species with its primary nesting grounds on the beaches of Gerakas, adjacent to where you… more |
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Bolivian Andes Orphanage Project
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Bolivian Andes Orphanage Project
La Paz Airport, Bolivia
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14 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Eco-Librium Sustainable Adventures Two weeks of your volunteer adventure are spent exploring the wonders of Bolivia. Hike down the famous El Choro trail, visit an animal refuge center, make friends with locals in the Amazon and visit the surreal landscape of the Salt Flats! After you can choose a volunteer project of your choice. This is a great opportunity to improve your Spanish skills and delve into the local experience of a Bolivian community. Volunteer in the Amazon in an indigenous community, work… more |
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Teach English Program
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Teach English Program
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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14 Days • from $2,095* per person
Provider: Volunteer Adventures Volunteer Activitiess Organize and teach English classes Read stories to children Tutor kids in English and math Assist with meal time Help organize the library Assist in administrative tasks more |
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Peru Expedition- Whitewater rafting & building solar panels for a remote andean village
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Peru Expedition- Whitewater rafting & building solar panels for a remote andean village
Cusco Airport, Peru
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9 Days • from $2,799* per person
Provider: Roadmonkey Adventure Philanthropy Four days rafting the pristine waters of the Apurimac River, in southern Peru, and exploring its deserted sandy beaches, plus 3 days building a solar-energy system for a remote community of indigenous Quechua farmers high in the Andean foothills. more |
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North America Hawaii Expedition Hike The Kalalau Trail On Kaua'I And Restore A Watershed
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North America Hawaii Expedition Hike The Kalalau Trail On Kaua'I And Restore A Watershed
Lihue Airport, Lihue, HI, United States
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9 Days • from $1,999* per person
Provider: Roadmonkey Adventure Philanthropy Hike into virgin Polynesian backcountry, accessible by permit only, and explore the wild coast & interior of Kaua'i. Then, build a sustainable volunteer project in cooperation with our Maui-based non-profit partner, Kipahulu 'Ohana . more |
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Nicaragua Mobile Library Project
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Nicaragua Mobile Library Project
Airport near San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
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7 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Planeterra Foundation The Nicaragua Mobile Library Project provides resources to students and community members in the town of San Juan del Sur and the surrounding areas. The library offers educational enrichment programs for pre-schoolers, textbooks for reference and study for older students, and an environment conducive to reading and studying for all.Additionally, the San Juan Del Sur Mobile Library runs the Library in a Box program, which mentors other groups wanting to start lending libraries and offers a 100 book seed collection… more |
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Caribbean Expedition Swim, Snorkel & Learn To Sail, And Build An Island Radio Station
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Caribbean Expedition Swim, Snorkel & Learn To Sail, And Build An Island Radio Station
San Juan, Puerto Rico Airport
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9 Days • from $5,699* per person
Provider: Roadmonkey Adventure Philanthropy You'll swim, snorkel, kayak and learn to sail, hands-on, aboard a spacious catamaran (double hull) for 4 days, along a calm sea route that weaves through Puerto Rico's eastern island chain. Then, for 3 days, you'll build a grassroots, multi-lingual and multi-cultural community radio station on Vieques, an island of white-sand beaches that was former a bombing range for the U.S. military. more |
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Patagonia Expedition Explore Wild South America On Horseback And Build An Organic Urban Farm In Buenos Aires
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Patagonia Expedition Explore Wild South America On Horseback And Build An Organic Urban Farm In Buenos Aires
El Calafate Airport, near Santiago, Chile
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11 Days • from $3,399* per person
Provider: Roadmonkey Adventure Philanthropy For 5 days, we’ll explore southern Patagonia by foot and kayak, on glaciers, mountainsides and in pristine mountain waters. Then, for 3 days in Buenos Aires, we’ll work with a local community of kids and our nonprofit partner, Voluntario Global. more |
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Greece: Uniting Cultures Around Animal Welfare
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Greece: Uniting Cultures Around Animal Welfare
Athens, Greece
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11 Days • from $2,795* per person
Provider: inside/out Adventures This trip is a rewarding hands-on experience in making a difference in the lives of animals and the people who help them. Despite the conditions that exist for dogs in Greece, you will be uplifted by the tangible opportunity to make an impact. You will spend the first part of your trip volunteering together with locals at KAZ, an incredible animal shelter and rehabilitation facility near Athens, working on shelter improvements, and then travel to Ioannina in northern Greece to… more |
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