Animals
Volunteering with animals on your gap year is an incredible thing to do, and if you want to work with animals in the future then it will look great on your CV.
There are hundreds of opportunities to volunteer with animals, many you won’t have thought of before. You can rehabilitate Orang-Utans in Borneo to darting lions from a helicopter in South Africa to taking care of tigers in Thailand. The only thing that’s limiting you is your ambition and imagination.
Volunteering with animals is a real ‘hands on’ experience and you’ll be dealing with some of the world’s most endangered species on a daily basis, saving them from extinction.
Whatever your skills or amount of time you have available to offer, there are many animals who will benefit from you volunteering.
Volunteering is an amazing experience, not only for you, but for everyone you work with.
Wildlife research with lions in South Africa
Countries:
South Africa
Duration:
from 2.00 Weeks to 6.00 Weeks
Based in a large reserve of 30000 hectares you will be living the life on what seems like a permanent safari as you track lions using telemetry techniques and monitor their behaviour for research purposes giving some very invaluable information.
Call: 0845 344 7592
Volunteer with Elephants in Thailand
Countries:
Thailand
Duration:
from 1.00 Weeks to 12.00 Weeks
Support community efforts to reintroduce rescued elephants into their natural habitat
Exciting 2 Week Volunteer and Travel Programs India, Nepal, Thailand and more
Countries:
India,
Thailand
Duration:
from 2.00 Weeks to 2.00 Weeks
Volunteering Solutions brings some exciting volunteering programs designed especially for people who don't have much time at their hand. The 2 week Specials are a perfect combination of meaningful volunteering and great traveling experience whereby you can volunteer on the weekdays and go on a weekend trip to some of the most popular tourist sites on the weekends on an organized tour.
Help protect turtles in Costa Rica
Countries:
Costa Rica
Duration:
from 5.00 Weeks to 10.00 Weeks
Protect species of turtles on stunning beaches in Costa Rica. Playa Hermosa literally means beautiful beach. Thousands of turtles come to lay their eggs every year on Playa Hermosa. Volunteers will get the chance to take part in nightly turtle patrols to help monitor and protect the eggs from poachers and other predators. Monitoring the nesting of the turtles gives us important information to conserve this important species. Raleigh volunteers will be living in a jungle camp environment on the beaches of Costa Rica.
Call: 0845 344 7600
Arctic Husky Ranch!
Countries:
Canada
Duration:
from 8.00 Weeks to 12.00 Weeks
The Experience Venture to the Arctic North Pole of Canada for the experience of a lifetime. This is the ultimate husky ranch and dogsled experience for the real explorers among us who are looking for a adventurous volunteer abroad project! Have the opportunity to work with pure white huskies, dog sled and gaze at the amazing northern lights!
Conservation in an elephant village in Thailand
Countries:
Thailand
Duration:
from 2.00 Weeks to 4.00 Weeks
Work at one of the most valuable conservation projects in Thailand, dedicated to bringing elephants and their mahouts home to the area and out of the city. Help out with feeding, bathing, grooming and general care!
Call: 0845 344 7592
African Wildlife Big 5 Game Reserve Conservation, South Africa
Countries:
South Africa
Duration:
from 2.00 Weeks to 12.00 Weeks
Live in the heart of a Big 5 game reserve and help monitor and research the African Big 5, (leopard, lion, elephant, rhino and buffalo) and assist with vital conservation initiatives like snare sweeping, erosion control and alien plant removal.
Veterinary medicine work experience in Ghana
Countries:
Ghana
Duration:
from 2.00 Weeks to 0.00
Whether you are considering a career in veterinary medicine or already a qualified vet, Projects Abroad will provide you with invaluable work experience. You can get involved in activities such as vaccinations, operations, laboratory work, post-mortems, meat inspections and the routine treatment of domestic farm animals and pets.
Call: 0845 344 7562
Polo + Horse Breeding + Estancia Living
Countries:
Argentina
Duration:
from 6.00 Weeks to 10.00 Weeks
Winner of BEST GAP YEAR company - Sunday Times. Sharpen up your polo skills, learn about horse breeding whilst learning the tango!
Call: 0845 344 7514
Working with Wildlife Gap Wrap
Countries:
Australia,
South Africa,
Thailand
Duration:
from 42.00 Days to 0.00
Depart from London and arrive in Johannesburg for a volunteering placement with endangered African Animals - take your skills to Adelaide, Australia to give care to a range of native wildlife - travel to Thailand and help the endangered Thai Elephant - fly back to London.
Mauritius Marine Research Project
Countries:
Mauritius
Duration:
from 2.00 Weeks to 8.00 Weeks
Help protect dolphin and whale populations on Mauritius by working towards bringing in sustainable tourism practices...
Wildlife Management Volunteer Experience
Countries:
South Africa
Duration:
from 2.00 Weeks to 12.00 Weeks
This volunteer experience is designed to offer you the opportunity to get involved in all conservation related projects at the Kariega 'Big 5' Game Reserve. If you want more than just a safari come and get your hands dirty and gain new skills as an Assistant Conservation Manager.
Call: 08452178215
Turtles +Tribes + Teaching
Countries:
Costa Rica
Duration:
from 6.00 Weeks to 10.00 Weeks
Winner of Best Gap Year Company in the Sunday Times "tour op challenge"
Wildlife Tracking Course
Countries:
Botswana
Duration:
from 2.00 Weeks to 2.00 Weeks
Track African predators through the Botswana Wilderness in this adventurous 2 week course...
Tuli Wilderness Research & Conservation Project, Botswana
Countries:
Botswana
Duration:
from 2.00 Weeks to 0.00
Experience the true African wilderness on this rustic and unique project, working in the beautiful Northern Tuli Game Reserve in Botswana. Track animals through the bush, monitor behaviour, collect data and contribute to the preservation and protection of Botswana's wildlife.
