Volunteer

Volunteer

Activities & Interests

Taking in the sights, taking pictures, taking a bus, taking your time ... no wonder they call it taking a vacation. Instead of always taking something away when you travel, why not give something back? There's no better cultural immersion than to earn respect by working side by side with locals. The options are endless; pick one you're passionate about and leave the land, animals or people better off than before you arrived. The bonus is you may find you take away more from your travel than ever before.

Trip Country Days Style Service Level Starting Price  
Explore Cambodia & Laos—Volunteer (ATPC) Cambodia 15 days Voluntour Standard Map
Project Argentina (TSAPJB) Argentina 7 days Independent Basic Map
Project Brazil (TSZPBN) Brazil 14 days Independent Basic Map
Project Brazil - Extra Week (TSZPBNX) Brazil 8 days Independent Basic
Project China—Pandas (ACZJ) China 14 days Voluntour Standard Map
Project Costa Rica (CRPJ) Costa Rica 15 days Voluntour Basic Map
Project Cuzco Kids (TSPJMN) Peru 14 days Independent Standard Map
Project Cuzco Kids - Extra Week (TSPJMNX) Peru 8 days Independent Basic
Project Ecuador Family Adventure (SEPE) Ecuador 7 days Family Basic Map
Project Kenya & Safari (DKVK) Kenya 15 days Voluntour Basic Map
Project Peru Amazon (TSPPAN) Amazon 9 days Independent Standard Map
Project Peru Amazon- Extra Week (TSPPANX) Peru 8 days Independent Basic
Project South Africa & Overland Adventure (DAPS) South Africa 28 days Voluntour Basic Map
Project Tanzania & Safari (DTPJ) Tanzania 13 days Voluntour Basic Map
Thailand Volunteer & Hilltribe Trek (ATVJ) Thailand 13 days Voluntour Basic Map
Zambia Community & Safari (DZPT) Zambia 14 days Voluntour Basic Map
Zambia Community Work & Safari (DZPJ) Zambia 15 days Voluntour Basic Map
15 days
Trip Style:
Voluntour
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
3

Explore Cambodia & Laos—Volunteer(ATPC)

Asia > Cambodia

Highlights

Explore Bangkok and Siem Reap, marvel at Angkor, enjoy a ...

Spend time volunteering with one of our projects in Laos and Cambodia and you'll take away so much more than souvenirs or photographs—you'll engage the local community with building and education initiatives. And you’ll still have the opportunity to explore incredible ruins at Angkor Wat and experience French influences in riverside cafes. Whether you're marveling at stunning scenery, Buddhist monasteries or the face of a smiling child, this journey will allow you to dig deep into the people and culture of South East Asia.

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7 days
Trip Style:
Independent
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
2

Project Argentina(TSAPJB)

South America > Argentina

Highlights

Buenos Aires, Volunteer project

Spend 5 days volunteering alongside a group of Argentinian youth being taught essential life skills in a loving and idyllic subsistence farm environment. Well-known chefs from Buenos Aires visit the farm to teach the kids menu planning, food preparation and cooking skills. Help out on the organic farm and in the restaurant, with time to relax.

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14 days
Trip Style:
Independent
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
2

Project Brazil(TSZPBN)

South America > Brazil

Highlights

Getting to know the locals while volunteering at a daycare ...

If you're looking for a life-changing experience then volunteering in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro while enjoying the sites and sounds of Brazil is right for you. Spend the weekdays assisting in a community-run daycare that provides support to over 50 children and spend your weekends touring Rio and the mighty Iguassu Falls.

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8 days
Trip Style:
Independent
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:

Project Brazil - Extra Week(TSZPBNX)

South America > Brazil

Extra add-on week to TSZPBN Project Brazil

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14 days
Trip Style:
Voluntour
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
2

Project China—Pandas(ACZJ)

Asia > China

Highlights

Walking Shanghai's streets, Beijing's monuments and along the Great Wall, ...

This unique itinerary introduces the highlights of the Middle Kingdom — from the historic gems of modern Beijing to the ancient walls of Xian and cosmopolitan glitter of contemporary Shanghai, while allowing you to give back to the community at the same time. From the palaces and temples of Beijing venture to the countryside to experience the grandeur of the Great Wall and work with intellectually challenged youth at a unique organic farm based centre designed to offer employment opportunities and training to intellectually challenged people. In Xian witness the world famous Terracotta warriors, in Chengdu indulge in the culinary spice that is Sichuan cuisine and volunteer at the largest Panda reserve in the world to help ensure these distinctly Chinese icons are around for future generations to admire.

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15 days
Trip Style:
Voluntour
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
3

Project Costa Rica(CRPJ)

Central America > Costa Rica

Highlights

Patrolling for sea turtles laying their eggs, chilling out on ...

From pristine cloud forests to the Pacific coast’s famous surf, experience some of the world's most incredible scenery and exotic wildlife—and make a lasting impact while you're there. Spend five days volunteering with a sea turtle project to help ensure these endearing creatures are around for future generations to admire. Then hike through misty cloud forests and get your heart racing on optional activities in the lush wilderness. Give some of your time to this beautiful country and a worthy cause, and you'll be rewarded with an experience you can really treasure—gain a real sense of accomplishment and take home more than photographs.

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14 days
Trip Style:
Independent
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
1

Project Cuzco Kids(TSPJMN)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Volunteering at a drop in centre for children, participating in ...

Spend two weeks volunteering at a drop-in center for children alongside staff and other international volunteers. Play games, help with homework, teach English, help with the cooking, and participate in various workshops such as leather working and jewelry making.

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8 days
Trip Style:
Independent
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:

Project Cuzco Kids - Extra Week(TSPJMNX)

South America > Peru

Extra add-on week to TSPJMN Project Cuzco Kids

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7 days
Trip Style:
Family
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
2

Project Ecuador Family Adventure(SEPE)

South America > Ecuador

Highlights

Enjoying an Eco city tour, canoeing around Bahía de Caráquez, ...

Go beyond the typical family vacation in Ecuador and do something different while giving back. A true cultural immersion, this experience is comprised of a hands-on volunteer project in the coastal community of Rio Muchacho that is fun for the whole family. Help out at the local primary school and learn about sustainable agriculture. You'll also have the chance to spot exotic wildlife, ride horses and munch on sugar cane you've cut yourself. Give the family some fresh air and an authentic adventure they'll never forget. This tour gives you the chance to experience rural Ecuador and share in a different culture.

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15 days
Trip Style:
Voluntour
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
2

Project Kenya & Safari(DKVK)

Africa > Kenya

Highlights

Volunteering for community projects, exploring Samburu and Masai Mara, two ...

Kenya has some of the world's most incredible scenery, exotic wildlife and friendly people—experience the best of each on this fifteen-day voluntour adventure. Scour the Masai Mara for lions, cheetahs, elephants and rhinos, while camping under the big sky for a uniquely African experience. Gain a different perspective on local culture while volunteering with medical clinics and orphanages that help to improve the lives of the local population. Give a little of your time to Africa and take away a truly immersive experience that few travellers encounter.

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9 days
Trip Style:
Independent
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
3

Project Peru Amazon(TSPPAN)

South America > Amazon

Highlights

Volunteering in the Amazon with the rehabilitation and conservation of ...

Experience the Peruvian Amazon on this exciting and hands-on jungle adventure. Travel by motorized canoe up the Tambopata River to our jungle lodge. Spend five days volunteering at a centre for the rehabilitation and conservation of wild animals. Work alongside staff to feed and take care of animals so they can be successfully released back to their natural habitats. Next, spend two days in the rainforest learning about traditional medicinal plants, spotting birds, cayman and monkeys.

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8 days
Trip Style:
Independent
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:

Project Peru Amazon- Extra Week(TSPPANX)

South America > Peru

Extra add-on week to TSPPAN Project Peru Amazon

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28 days
Trip Style:
Voluntour
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
3

Project South Africa & Overland Adventure(DAPS)

Africa > South Africa

Highlights

Volunteering for community projects, feeling small while contemplating Victoria Falls, ...

Experience the colour and culture of southern Africa on this unique 28-day volunteer adventure. Soak in the spirit of Cape Town before exploring desert landscapes on your way to the mists of majestic Victoria Falls. Embark on game drives across national parks and explore the Okavango Delta in dugout mokoro canoe. Gain a unique perspective on local culture while volunteering with community projects that help bring education to the Cape Peninsula. Give a little of your time to Africa and take away a truly immersive experience that few travellers encounter.

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13 days
Trip Style:
Voluntour
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
2

Project Tanzania & Safari(DTPJ)

Africa > Tanzania

Highlights

Volunteering on community projects, relaxing on tropical Zanzibar beaches, experiencing ...

Meet Tanzania’s welcoming people, witness some of Africa’s most spectacular wilderness and make a lasting impact—really experience Tanzania. Track the ‘Big 5’ across open savannah in customized safari vehicles led by certified guides and camp under the big African sky in the heart of it all. But best of all, you'll have the opportunity to volunteer in Zanzibar and make a lasting impression on this incredible country. Gain a real sense of accomplishment and take home more than just pictures from this truly authentic African adventure.

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13 days
Trip Style:
Voluntour
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
3

Thailand Volunteer & Hilltribe Trek(ATVJ)

Asia > Thailand

Highlights

Volunteer with a school and community projects, visit to STA’s ...

Experience the diversity of Thailand on an adventure that includes hilltribe trekking in the north, beach time in the south and life-changing volunteer projects on a pristine Andaman island. You’ll make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children as you pitch-in at the local school and after a rewarding day, you can really immerse yourself in the island lifestyle as nights are spent in a beachside homestay. Then trade the beach for the hills and a chance to trek to resilient hilltribe villages.

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14 days
Trip Style:
Voluntour
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
3

Zambia Community & Safari(DZPT)

Africa > Zambia

Highlights

Volunteering at a Livingstone community project, Spotting the 'Big 5' ...

For travellers eager to give a little something back to the world that’s given them so much, Zambia needs you! This adventurous trip across three countries combines an authentic safari odyssey through national parks in search of the ‘Big 5’ with time spent working on volunteer projects that benefit the people and animals of the region. Walk with rhinos and gain personal insight into the culture of the Shangaan people one day, participate in the Livingstone community volunteer program the next. Karma—it’s the ultimate travel rewards program.

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15 days
Trip Style:
Voluntour
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
3

Zambia Community Work & Safari(DZPJ)

Africa > Zambia

Highlights

Volunteering at a Livingstone community project, spotting the 'Big 5' ...

Against the backdrop of incredible Victoria Falls, volunteer with teaching and education outreach projects in the small town of Livingstone. Volunteers will spend their time helping with school refurbishment projects, adult literacy, art and sports programs and other hands on activities.

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