Volunteering Tours & Trip Packages

Volunteering Tours & Trips

50 Volunteering trips. Tours from 62 tour companies. 66 reviews. 5/5 avg rating.

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Wildlife Rescue Centre
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5/5 Excellent
13 reviews
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Rehabilitation and Release where Possible
  • Care for Rescued Animals and Improve their Lives through Enrichment
  • Support and Educate the Community through your Care for Rescued Animals

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"My experience in Malaysia with Ecoteer has been so incredibly positive. I got the opportunity to work with Community house as a photographer also I worked in Merapoh for two weeks. This experience inspired me to take more responsibility for my own actions as a citizen of the Earth and to help educate and inspire others to do the same . One of the best experience in my life ! Great organization and Nice People"

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Costa Rica
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5/5 Excellent
8 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Manuel Antonio National Park, San José

Highlights

  • Curated itinerary to give you access to exclusive experiences
  • Visit one of the most remote corners of Costa Rica
  • Enjoy whale watching on a catamaran

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Singles Travel, Transformative, Volunteering & Community Service, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"We went to a custom trip to Nepal with the Vacation Project in April and it was the best time of my life. Getting to know new people, traditions and culture was truly amazing. Our guide Rakesh was well prepared and made us feel like we were long time friends, which made the time in Nepal really special. Working with the children in Changu was amazing and all i can hope for is that i made an impact on their lifes, just like they made on mine. I can totally recommend a trip with TVP!"

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Wildlife Research in South Africa Expedition
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4.5/5 Excellent
21 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Kruger National Park, Limpopo

Highlights

  • Experiencing a unique African bush adventure at the heart of a spectacular game reserve
  • Be woken by a dawn chorus and sent to sleep by the roar of lions
  • Mastering radio telemetry techniques and learning to track animals through the bush
  • Getting acquainted with big game and all the main predators, including lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant and rhino
  • Exploring nearby regions to experience such breathtaking views as from the Blyde River Canyon in the Drakensberg Mountains
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Themes

Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"I can honestly say that joining the GVI Turtle and Lemon Shark Conservation Project was the best thing I have ever done. It is an experience I will value for the rest of my life. Right from the very beginning with the field manual I knew this trip was going to be amazing but nothing can prepare you for how stunning it is. I remember one day, I was chilling in the hammock before dinner when I saw a juvenile Lemon Shark and a ray. I called everyone and we watched the shark almost beach itself on a few occasions. However the best experience for me was when I was lucky enough to see not 1 or 2 but 3 Hawksbill Turtles lay their eggs all in one day. It was magical. The staff were so knowledgeable and were always happy to help. I have learnt to cook food for 25 people with very limited cooking equipment and ingredients, loved every Friday BBQ night and made friends for life."

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Teach, Read, Learn – Volunteering in South Africa
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5/5 Excellent
6 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • To learn, first hand, about local communitychallenges and about the work of Masicorp
  • To form a connection with Masicorp in orderto raise awareness of this organization and thecommunity they serve
  • Have fun! Many travelers say volunteering isthe highlight of their trip - we hope it is for youtoo!

Themes

Education / Learning, Transformative, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"The children were amazing and it was easy to get there and get involved. I would highly recommend checking them out if you have some time during your travels in Cape Town."

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15 Day Vietnam Community Learn Package For Student Minimum booking 20 people
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5/5 Excellent
3 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Hanoi

Highlights

  • Community learn in mountain village
  • Local reaction
  • Culture

Themes

Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"Good time to travel with my student to learn more culture and support Vietnamese community"

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Clinic and Soup Kitchen – Volunteering in Costa Rica
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5/5 Excellent
6 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • To learn, first hand, about local communitychallenges and about the work of FIMR
  • To form a connection with FIRMC in order toraise awareness of this organization and thecommunity they serve
  • Have fun! Many travelers say volunteering is the highlight of their trip - we hope it is for youtoo!

Themes

Education / Learning, Transformative, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"The children were amazing and it was easy to get there and get involved. I would highly recommend checking them out if you have some time during your travels in Cape Town."

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Tamang Heritage Trail
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4/5 Great
14 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Durbar Square, Kathmandu

Highlights

  • One of the best cultural treks in Nepal
  • Beautiful, Traditional Tamang Villages
  • Tibetan-influenced hill
  • Hot spring water at Tatopani
  • Spectacular view of Ganesh Himal, the Langtang Himal, and the Gosainkund Range

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions, Volunteering & Community Service, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I did trekking with Travel Max Guide team. They are very professional, caring and have good knowledge about the local culture and the places. At the time of trekking, I love the way guiding to me in the Himalayas of Nepal. Great. Everything was fine for me. This one is my remarkable trip. I do recommend Travel Max Guide those who are looking to do trekking in Nepal. Keep it up guys."

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Township Community Center – Volunteering in South Africa
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4/5 Great
6 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • To learn, first hand, about local community challenges and about the work of Baphumelele
  • To form a connection with Baphumelele in order to raise awareness of this organization and the community they serve
  • Have fun! Many travelers say volunteering is the highlight of their trip - we hope it is for you too!

Themes

Education / Learning, Transformative, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"The children were amazing and it was easy to get there and get involved. I would highly recommend checking them out if you have some time during your travels in Cape Town."

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Volunteering Reviews & Ratings

5/5  Excellent
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Phyllis

Sep 2018

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A trip you must take.

A trip you must take. Game drives in private reserves away from the numerous jeeps filled with tourists you'll find on many other safaris. The guides are so knowledg...

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B.

Jul 2018

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Excellent

We lived in the African bush for 10 days. Accommodations were wonderful - tents with nice furniture and attached bathrooms. Plenty of hot water! Food was deliciou...

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Emily

Feb 2017

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I could not recommend the Discover Corps trip to South Africa more strongly!

I could not recommend the Discover Corps trip to South Africa more strongly! We went on game drives and got to see wildlife up close--animals like lions, elephants, ...

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Tami

Feb 2019

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It was a wonderful experience

Recently, I returned from the Island and elephant expedition in Thailand and it was a wonderful experience. I liked that it included culture, hands on experience wit...

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Tami

Feb 2019

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Recently, I returned from the Island and elephant expedition in Thailand and it was a wonderful experience.

Recently, I returned from the Island and elephant expedition in Thailand and it was a wonderful experience. I liked that it included culture, hands on experience wit...

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Volunteering Tour Selection Trips

  • When selecting a volunteering trip, do your research carefully, and make sure that the organization you volunteer with really benefits the community, as well as creating an enjoyable experience for you.
  • Think about what work you'd enjoy doing, not just about where you want to go. If you enjoy teaching English, great, but if not, there are plenty of other options to choose from.
  • Remember, volunteering can (and should) be hard work. If you want to make a real difference, be prepared to put in the effort and hours that you would put into your job back home. Needless to say, seeing the results of your effort makes it all worth it.
  • Different organizations offer different levels of support, so ask questions before you book. Will accommodation be provided? Will you be working with other volunteers? Will transport be arranged in advance? If this is your first extended trip abroad, or if you're going alone, you may want to choose an organization that places you with other volunteers and provides a higher level of support.
  • Don't expect outpourings of gratitude. Just because you're a volunteer doesn't mean your students won't act up, customers won't complain, or you won't be given menial tasks to do.
  • Speaking English isn't the only requirement to be a good English teacher. Consider doing a TEFL course to improve your teaching skills, and be sure to set time aside to create fun and engaging lesson plans.
  • Try to learn some of the local language, even if most of your interactions will be in English.

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