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.

Refugee & Asylum Seeker Support

International Volunteer HQ · Athens (Victoria Square), Greece

In Athens, volunteers support refugees and asylum seekers arriving via Greece's islands and reception centres. Work includes language classes, children's activities, distribution support, and social integration programs run by local NGO partners. A meaningful response to one of Europe's most acute humanitarian challenges.

Stray Animal Care & Rescue

International Volunteer HQ · Athens (Kifisia), Greece

Greece has a large stray animal population. Volunteers work at Athens shelters feeding, socialising, and providing basic medical care for stray dogs and cats. Tasks include habitat cleaning, assisting with adoption drives, and supporting TNR (trap-neuter-return) programs in the city. Fee includes dorm hostel accommodation with air conditioning, lockers, and Wi-Fi, three meals a day, airport pickup, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Medical Shadowing in Hospitals

Volunteer World · Athens, Greece

Shadow doctors and nurses in Athens hospitals for up to 40 hours per week, rotating across departments, clinics, and surgeries. Hospital placement is assigned on enrollment based on your specialty preferences. Includes accommodation, meals, airport pickup, orientation, and 24/7 in-country support. Open to pre-med, nursing, and medical students at any stage.

Dolphin & Biodiversity Internship in Greece

Cerca Abroad · Nea Potidea, Thessaloniki, Greece

Join dolphin photo-identification and marine biodiversity monitoring in the Thermaikos Gulf with iSea, including boat surveys, acoustic monitoring, and drone-based research. The fee covers fully furnished shared accommodation, airport pickup, a customized internship plan, 24/7 in-country support, and an international reference letter on completion.

Marine Conservation Internship in Greece

Cerca Abroad · Samos Island, Greece

Work across nine focus areas, from marine mammal research to GIS mapping, environmental policy, and media, with the Archipelagos Institute on Samos Island. The fee includes accommodation, all meals, airport pickup, 24/7 support, and an international reference letter to strengthen your resume.

Protected Marine Area Conservation Internship in Greece

Cerca Abroad · Menidi, Amvrakikos Gulf, Greece

Research sharks and rays in the Amvrakikos Gulf with iSea, combining diving, drone surveys, and fisheries monitoring to protect one of the Mediterranean's richest marine habitats. The fee covers accommodation, airport pickup, a customized internship plan, and 24/7 in-country support throughout your stay.

Wildlife Research Internship in Greece

Cerca Abroad · Aetos, Florina, Greece

Support brown bear and wolf conservation at the Arcturos Environmental Center, working on field research, wetland surveys, and public awareness campaigns. The fee includes furnished accommodation, airport pickup, an English-speaking local coordinator, and an international reference letter at the end.

Community Beautification of a Greek Island

"Mobility" activities contribute in the harmonious collaboration of all humans, which serves better the idea of building · Vrontados, Greece

Make a real impact by helping to beautify local community spaces across the stunning island of Chios! The project After facing long years of economic crisis in tandem to the newer refugee crisis and the Covid19 pandemic, Chios Island’s public institutions' infrastructure became poor. These institutions struggle to find the funding and manpower to undertake important development work.  Volunteers ...

Dog Sanctuary Supporter

Hopeland Dog Sanctuary · Thessaloniki, Greece

Live alongside the dogs at our sanctuary, where they roam free and share the house with you. A unique chance to connect deeply and experience their world up close! 🐶 The Project HOPELAND is from the people for the dogs. In our program sounds will be surrounded by dogs - day and night. This way you will learn about their behavior and their character very fast.  Your Tasks The activities are all day long - twice per day we feed the dogs, twice per day we clean. In ...

Greece Marine & Conservation Volunteers

Plan My Gap Year · Kefalonia, Greece

Protect large seagrass meadows and sand dune systems on a meaningful conservation and research experience in Kefalonia. Protect large seagrass meadows and sand dune systems as a Greece marine conservation volunteer. Develop research experience and discover all the marine organisms that thrive within the protected marine plants. and explore the sand dunes and their critical role in climate change. Enjoy a fulfilling ...

Marine Research Expedition

Join us aboard a sailing research boat exploring the Marine wildlife of the Mediterranean sea. All while sailing one of · Athens, Greece

Join an international crew on a sailboat and protect the seas! 🌊 Learn to collect data, raise awareness, and live the ocean life to the fullest. Do you want to be part of an international crew aboard and help with data collection underwater? We will teach you the necessary skillset for habitat mapping, species Identification and mapping of their distribution, and spotting Marine Megafauna, such as dolphins, whales, and turtles.  About the ...

Support Dog Shelter

Jamso Trainee do help students finding volunteering projects and internships around the world. · Chania, Greece

Love dogs? Come help rescue and care for street dogs in Greece and be part of giving them a second chance at life! 🐾 Sun, summer, sea, rich culture, and warm-hearted people! Our animal shelter project is located on the beautiful island of Crete. Combine your love for animals with the desire to give back by supporting street dogs and cats in need. As a volunteer, you’ll help care for the animals, assist with ...

Greece Turtle Conservation Volunteers

Plan My Gap Year · Kefalonia, Greece

Protect endangered sea turtles through hands-on fieldwork on the island of Kefalonia. Partake in the ultimate research and conservation project. Protect endangered sea turtles through hands-on fieldwork as a Greece turtle conservation volunteer. Monitor nesting beaches, conduct beach patrol surveys, tag turtles and complete hatching rescues. Enjoy a true research and conservation project adopting an established scientific methodology when ...