Safari Volunteer Program

GoEco · Central Tuli Block, Botswana

Volunteer in the wild heart of Botswana's Central Tuli Block. Contribute to significant conservation efforts including wildlife research, mammal and bird surveys, animal migration monitoring, camera trap monitoring, habitat restoration, fence repair, and waterhole construction. Combines adventure with meaningful conservation in Africa's majestic wilderness.

African Wildlife Conservation for Mature Adults

GoEco · Tuli Block, Botswana

A wildlife conservation program in Botswana's Tuli Block designed for volunteers aged 50+. Participants engage in wildlife tracking, spoor identification, camera-trap monitoring, and ecological data collection alongside practical conservation tasks like erosion control and fence repair. Operates from a solar-powered bush camp.

Sea Turtle Conservation in Cape Verde

GoEco · Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Volunteers protect Loggerhead sea turtles by conducting nightly beach patrols, relocating nests to protected hatcheries, and collecting biological data. Includes community outreach on marine conservation and beach cleanups at one of the world's most crucial nesting sites.

Wildlife Rescue Center

GoEco · Lilongwe, Malawi

Join a renowned wildlife sanctuary providing care for abandoned, orphaned, and injured wildlife in Malawi. Volunteers assist with animal husbandry, feeding, enrichment, orphan care, and rehabilitation. The center cares for approximately 200 animals including primates, birds, reptiles, antelopes, and small carnivores.

Wildlife Rescue Center Veterinary Internship

GoEco · Lilongwe, Malawi

A hands-on veterinary internship at a renowned wildlife rescue center in Malawi. Tasks include assisting with veterinary examinations, health checks, emergency operations, orphan care, and animal husbandry. Open to enrolled veterinary students.

Bali Sea Turtle Rescue

GoEco · Serangan Island, Bali, Indonesia

Work with injured and rescued sea turtles to rehabilitate them and educate others about ensuring this species' survival. Volunteers assist marine conservation teams caring for sea turtles and conducting outreach across Bali.

Lombok Island Sea Turtle Conservation

GoEco · Senggigi, Lombok, Indonesia

Volunteers support endangered sea turtle conservation at a dedicated center in Lombok's Meninting Village. Tasks include feeding turtles, habitat maintenance, beach cleanups, hatchling releases, and data collection.

Elephant Sanctuary & Forest Conservation in Cambodia

GoEco · Sen Monorom, Cambodia

Volunteers work at an ethical elephant sanctuary spanning 1,500 hectares in Cambodia's Mondulkiri Province, housing 12 rescued elephants. Participate in daily forest treks, reforestation, facility maintenance, growing supplementary food, and supporting research projects.

Marine and Turtle Conservation in the Maldives

GoEco · Naifaru, Maldives

Volunteers work alongside marine biologists and a veterinarian to rescue, rehabilitate, and release sea turtles in Naifaru, Lhaviyani Atoll. Activities include feeding turtles, snorkeling, fish surveys, beach cleanups, and marine education. Also includes coral reef protection efforts.

Inti Wara Yassi Wildlife Sanctuary

Inti Wara Yassi · Villa Tunari, Bolivia

Sanctuary rescuing bears, coatis, macaws, and monkey species (capuchin, spider, howler) previously abused in circuses. Volunteers prepare food, feed animals, maintain work areas. Work hours 7:00 AM–5:30 PM with breaks; 1 day off/week. Cost: ~1,950 Bolivianos/2 weeks including accommodation and meals.

Seoul Rescued Animal Care Volunteering

GoEco · Seoul, South Korea

Volunteers support a shelter caring for rescued animals — primarily dogs saved from harmful conditions — through feeding, cleaning, enrichment support, and basic maintenance. Begins with a guided cultural week exploring Seoul.

Horse & Organic Farm Assistant

Family Farm San Jacinto · San Jacinto, Uruguay

Volunteer on a 17-hectare family-run farm 70 km north of Montevideo. Help with horse care, natural horsemanship training, organic gardening, greenhouse work, and general farm maintenance. The farm houses ~15 horses and has recently expanded with an organic shop selling homemade products. Fee includes accommodation on the family farm, meals prepared with farm-grown produce, and full integration into daily farm life. Contact the host via volunteerworld.com to confirm exact inclusions.