EthicCheck | Oceans 2 Earth

Rate the Ethics of Your Volunteer Project

Did you know that many volunteer projects fall short of meeting essential ethical standards?*
Use our EthicCheck tool to evaluate the ethical standards of a volunteer travel project. Answer 10 quick questions and see if your project aligns with top ethical practices. Get a score out of 100 and discover how you can make more ethical travel choices.

How You Can Choose a Better Volunteer Project:

Look for Transparency: Ensure the organisation clearly outlines where your program fees go and how they support meaningful conservation or community work. If this information is vague or hidden, it’s a red flag.
Prioritise Animal Welfare: If the project involves wildlife, make sure there are strict guidelines to prevent harmful interactions. Ethical projects will never allow close contact or exploitation of animals for tourist activities.
Check the Organisation’s Impact: Look for projects that openly measure their impact and provide reports or case studies showing long-term conservation or community benefits.
Support Local Communities: Choose projects that engage and benefit local communities. Ethical projects often create jobs, support education, and empower locals without exploiting their resources or culture.
Review Certifications: Ethical projects are often certified or endorsed by third-party organisations focused on sustainable tourism or conservation. These certifications are a strong indicator of trustworthiness.

At Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers, we ensure that all our projects meet the highest ethical standards, from transparent fee structures to significant conservation impact. Consider exploring some of our highly rated projects for a truly responsible and meaningful volunteer experience.

*Responsible Travel. (2017, June 8). The Dark Side of Voluntourism. Responsible Travel. Retrieved from https://www.responsibletravel.com/copy/voluntourism