Environmental Impact Program

GoEco · Livingstone, Zambia

Volunteers work near Victoria Falls to reduce plastic waste impact. Activities include collecting plastic, creating eco-bricks, conducting community workshops, and assisting with construction. Eco-bricks are plastic bottles stuffed with soft plastics placed in cement to create sustainable structures.

Coral Gardening & Reef Conservation

GoEco · Naifaru, Maldives

Volunteers restore coral reefs on Naifaru Island by maintaining coral gardens, conducting underwater surveys, and learning restoration diving techniques. Includes coral ID workshops, reef monitoring, and Dive Against Debris clean-up dives.

Seoul Environmental Volunteering

GoEco · Seoul, South Korea

Volunteers engage in conservation work at South Korea's first ecological park (Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park along the Han River), supporting tree planting, invasive species removal, and habitat care. Begins with a guided Seoul cultural orientation.

Private Island Marine Conservation

GoEco · Placencia, Belize

Volunteers live on a private island 25 miles from Placencia participating in marine preservation. Activities include invasive lionfish eradication, native species data collection, coral reef assessment, and beach cleanups. Includes PADI dive certification options with three daily dives Monday–Thursday.

Marine Conservation in Split

GoEco · Omiš, Croatia

Volunteers scuba dive into the clear waters of the Adriatic Sea to clean up pollution threatening local marine life in Omiš, 25km south of Split. Includes SSI diving certifications, ocean cleanups, ecosystem restoration, and data collection.

Greek Island Marine Conservation

GoEco · Alonissos, Greece

Volunteers participate in coastal and underwater cleanups, citizen science projects, and earn PADI scuba certification while exploring Europe's largest National Marine Park on Alonissos, home to dolphins, turtles, and endangered Mediterranean monk seals.

Marine Conservation in Barcelona

GoEco · Barcelona, Spain

Volunteers participate in scuba diving activities to clean Mediterranean seabeds of pollution while protecting local marine ecosystems. Includes internationally recognized CMAS diving certifications for volunteers staying 2+ weeks, biodiversity documentation, and scientific research projects.

Sea Turtle Conservation – Osa Peninsula

Reserva Playa Tortuga · Ojochal, Costa Rica

Join scientific research on Olive Ridley sea turtle conservation on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. Handle nesting females and eggs, run hatchery operations, conduct night beach patrols, and collect data. Volunteers work 5.5 days/week (~6 hrs/day) and choose preferred sub-projects. Lodging, meals, laundry, and WiFi included.

Environmental Sustainability Volunteer

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Help protect wetlands and ecosystems tied to the Mississippi Delta. Volunteers plant trees, remove invasive species, and run educational workshops in community gardens, parks, and urban farms across New Orleans. Program runs year-round with Monday start dates. Fee includes shared dormitory accommodation, airport pickup, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Off-Grid Wilderness Permaculture Farm

Private Farm Host (Worldpackers) · Siskiyou Mountains, California, United States

Work exchange on a self-sufficient off-grid community in the Siskiyou Mountains of far northwestern California, 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Volunteers work ~25 hours/week on animal care, planting, and outdoor tasks in exchange for free accommodation and three daily meals. A free permaculture course is included.

Farm Hand Help While Exploring Hawaii

Private Farm Host (Worldpackers) · Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States

Work exchange on a farm on Hawaii's Big Island — animal care, planting, seed sowing, and general outdoor tasks for 20 hours/week. In exchange: covered tent site, shared kitchen, outdoor shower, and eating rights from the orchard and garden. Bikes provided; plenty of time off to explore.

Organic Farming in the Matanuska Valley

Vern & Randy's Farm (Worldpackers) · Palmer, Alaska, United States

Work alongside local farmers on a highly-rated organic farm in scenic Matanuska Valley, Alaska, learning all processes from seeding to selling at market. Volunteering varies by season: planting, crop care, and outdoor farm tasks. Free breakfast and lunch provided daily in shared accommodation.