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Australian rescue animals​

I am Elisa from Germany. In my “normal” life I work in Public Relations for a cosmetics company. To fulfil my dream and go three months to Australia, my wonderful company gave me the time off from work. In these three months I did not only want to travel, I also wante…

O2E Responsible Volunteering Policy

Ethical Volunteer Programs Abroad As part of our Responsible Volunteering Policy we are committed to the following areas: Responsibilities to the Project: To support projects that fulfils the needs and requirements of animal welfare and environmental conservation objectives and the surrounding environment. To work alongside local NGOs, government, universities and partner organisations building long-term relationships based on mutual trust and respect. […]

O2E Volunteer Code of Conduct

The O2E Code of Conduct sets out the standards of behaviour that are expected of O2E volunteers, not only by O2E as a volunteer placement organisation, but also by in-country staff, home stay families and providers of accommodation, project hosts and the service providers that we work with. O2E is fully committed to ethical volunteer travel in […]

Paying to Volunteer

Explore Paying to Volunteer, including what volunteers may support, why the project matters, who it suits and how Oceans 2 Earth keeps ethics, safety and expectations clear.

Project Partnership

Partner With Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers Are you a wildlife sanctuary, marine conservation organisation, or grassroots environmental initiative seeking ethical, hands-on support? Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers is a registered Australian charity, not a middleman. We work directly with trusted conservation partners to place skilled, purpose-driven volunteers where they’re truly needed. Our mission isn’t to profit. […]

Travel Resources

Before You Go: Travel Planning Essentials Flights & Airports When booking your flights, aim to arrive at the closest major airport to your project location—we’ll provide the exact arrival point in your welcome pack. Many volunteers choose to arrive a day early to adjust to the time zone and settle in. Airport transfer details and […]