Do you love dogs and their wellbeing is important to you? Then the Tokushima dog shelter in southern Japan is the place for you! Volunteers support the private animal shelter in looking after around 125 four-legged friends! You will gain insights into the work and responsibilities in an animal shelter and make sure that the dogs get enough exercise and activity.
Join an award-winning project and become part of an active research team. Learn to dive or develop current skills whilst carrying out surveys and data collection. Research findings are used to enforce government preservation of the beautiful reefs. Live on an idyllic private island in the Caribbean.
The everyday life of many South Africans is influenced by poverty, malnutrition, lack of the access to medical care and education, violence and drug or alcohol abuse. As a volunteer you will support the non-profit organization, that supports people from socially difficult backgrounds and aims to improve their living conditions and opportunities.
Live the life of an African wildlife vet, working hands-on with legendary wildlife species. One moment you could be assisting with disease prevention, the next - learning how a vet darts an animal in the field in order to work safely and effectively. Every experience is tailored to your goals, also meeting veterinary placement requirements for your studies.
Support patients through a unique combination of canine and equine therapy in Argentina. Work across two placements, helping with therapy sessions that improve mobility, confidence, and emotional well-being. Ideal for those passionate about animals and helping people with physical and mental health conditions. No experience needed, just enthusiasm to make a difference!
Immerse yourself and your family in a completely different world on this baboon rehabilitation project. This will certainly be a very different family holiday, with all of you working together to help care for primates that have been orphaned or injured. Prepare to get mucky cleaning enclosures and offering care, go to bed each night feeling tired, but like you have made a genuine contribution.
Join a charity that aims to care for people and the environment with the help of horses. Work with horses each day to help provide education and therapy to people who have faced challenges in life, and head out into the forest to rejuvenate the natural environment. Get your fix of city life too living in the UNESCO heritage city of Porto.
Not sure which professional field you are really interested in? With a job orientation internship in Tanzania, you can combine several short-term internships from various fields and try out what suits you! The minimum duration for each internship is 1 or 2 weeks. You do not need any previous experience or training/studies for these internships and you can take part from the age of 16!