Students
Field hours, species knowledge and a reference from a working conservation project.
Find your fit
Who volunteers with us
Our volunteers arrive from very different starting points. The work is the same for everyone. What changes is the placement that fits.
What changes is the placement that fits your time, fitness and reason for going.
Gap year travellers
Longer placements that build skills instead of collecting photographs.
Families
Programs with adjusted minimum ages and supervised, shared tasks.
Schools
Curriculum-linked cohort programs with documentation for teachers.
Private groups
Clubs, workplaces and friends travelling together on a dedicated placement.
Career changers
A realistic look at conservation work before committing to a change.
Solo travellers
Most volunteers arrive alone. Teams form on the first morning.
Retirees
No upper age limit. Fitness and the task list matter, not the birthday.
Get the 5-day ethical volunteering course
One short email a day. How to spot a genuine project, what fees really pay for, and how to prepare.