Do Something Different
This Christmas

Volunteer and travel this festive season

Want to have one of your most memorable Christmases yet? Why not embrace the spirit of giving this year by spending your winter break supporting local communities or wildlife initiatives on one of our Christmas projects around the world.

Christmas can be a great time to relax and celebrate with loved ones, but as we wind down and pause for the holidays, the need for help in communities and conservation efforts around the world continues. Our Christmas projects offer the opportunity to assist, learn, and experience a different culture all whilst having your own unique festivities with your new found volunteer family!

Whether you’re releasing sea turtles on the beach in Sri Lanka, surrounded by big cats in Namibia or enjoying the hustle and bustle in Bangkok, this is your chance to have a Christmas like no other and ring in the new year in on the adventure of a lifetime.

  • Accommodation, meals and airport pickups
  • Great way to immerse yourself in a different culture
  • Volunteer in a group with like-minded people
  • 24/7 in-country & UK support
  • Comprehensive pre-departure support and assistance with all aspects of your trip
  • Ideal for first time and / or solo travellers
From $960

Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary & Reserve

  • Duration
    2-12 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    12+
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    Every Monday
Get up close and personal to incredible animals such as cheetahs, leopards, lions, baboons and so much more! The Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on a 3,200-hectare reserve near Windhoek and offers a safe refuge for an ever-growing abundance of orphaned, injured and abandoned animals.

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From $260

Sri Lanka Sea Turtle Conservation

  • Duration
    1-24 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    5+
  • Minimum age
    17+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Saturday
Help to protect and conserve endangered sea turtles by volunteering at our sea turtle hatchery. We are proud to be the first and only 100% ethical programme in the whole of Sri Lanka where you will get involved with all aspects of true conservation. See wild turtles come up to nest on beach patrols, release baby turtles into the sea and so much more!

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From $350

Bali Marine Conservation

  • Duration
    1-24 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    5+
  • Minimum age
    17+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Sunday
We urgently need support from volunteers from around the world to help restore and protect the coral reef in picturesque Tianyar. What once was a highly biodiverse and healthy 3 kilometre reef, it is now in a poor condition due to many years of unsustainable fishing practices and from pollution. Spend your days building artificial reefs and once per week scuba diving.

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From $230

Vietnam Childcare Volunteers

  • Duration
    1-24 Weeks
  • Minimum age
    17+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Saturday
Are you someone who is hard working, caring and able to understand and adapt to the differing needs of children? If so, you would be the perfect person to come and continue the great work that goes on day in day out in Vietnam. Help underprivileged children in and around Hanoi where your time volunteering will be greatly appreciated by the local community.

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From $480

Thailand Elephant Refuge Centre

  • Duration
    1-12 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    14+
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    Every Sunday
This is your chance to get hands on working experience with the majestic Asian elephants in this 100% ethical sanctuary in beautiful Thailand. The elephant refuge sanctuary provides support and care to over 20 elephants that have all come from abused and neglected backgrounds. Located in a tropical region about 160km south of Bangkok.

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From $1,950

Madagascar Marine Conservation

  • Duration
    4-12 Weeks
  • Minimum age
    17+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Sunday
Travel to the picturesque island of Nosy Komba in Madagascar to help the local team gather vital raw scientific data about the surrounding coral reefs and the marine life that call it home. You'll receive comprehensive and practical training that will allow you to dive into the depths of the crystal clear waters on a daily basis and come face to face with a diverse abundance of marine life, including sea turtles, sting rays, whale sharks, dolphins and more.

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From $200

Bali Wildlife Rescue Centre

  • Duration
    1-8 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    5+
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Sunday
Experience amazing Indonesian wildlife and learn about conservation as you help out at a wildlife rescue centre in Bali. Help care for a variety of animals, reptiles and birds that have been rescued from threats such as deforestation and the illegal wildlife trade. This is your chance to get first-hand experience working with many exotic and endangered animals and help an inspiring, not-for-profit organisation that is fighting to protect Indonesian wildlife and their habitats.

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From $470

Romania Dog Sanctuary

  • Duration
    1-12 Weeks
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • 1st & 3rd Monday - Apr - Sept
We need dog-lovers like you to help care for over 250 rescued dogs in Romania, providing them with the love and attention they need after a troubled life on the streets. You will spend your days surrounded by animals at the shelter which aims to care, feed and rehabilitate dogs before they are adopted and sent to their forever homes. You will join a friendly and passionate team and have plenty of time to explore the beautiful surroundings and enjoy the picturesque scenery.

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From $3,350

African Animal Experience - South Africa, Namibia & Zimbabwe

  • Duration
    6-12 Weeks
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • 1st Monday of Every Month
Always wanted to see the Big Five, experience the African savannah and help protect some of Africa’s most amazing wildlife all in one trip? Then this is the programme for you! Embark on a 6,9 or 12 week fully structured adventure, where you’ll explore Africa’s top wildlife destinations - Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa and volunteer on some of the most impactful conservation projects.

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From $250

Thailand Childcare Volunteers

  • Duration
    2-12 Weeks
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Saturday
Experience the hustle and bustle of Bangkok while helping on this hugely rewarding project. You will play a crucial role in interacting with the children, keeping them entertained and happy while building their confidence. By volunteering at the pre-school, you will be providing a new learning experience for the children and ensuring they receive all of the care and love that they need.

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From $370

Bali Teaching Volunteers

  • Duration
    1-24 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    5+
  • Minimum age
    17+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Sunday
Come and enjoy the picturesque Bali where you will immerse yourself within the warm and welcoming community and get to know lots about the vibrant and diverse Balinese culture. With the main aim of teaching English for free, you, along with other volunteers will focus on providing a fun and enjoyable experience, where the children can further progress their English.

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From $960

Namibia Harnas Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Duration
    2-12 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    12+
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    Every Monday
Volunteer at the very first wildlife sanctuary to open its doors in Namibia! The sanctuary is home to over 300 orphaned, injured and conflict animals such as the banded mongooses, meerkats, crocodiles, vervet monkeys and chacma baboons and many magnificent carnivores including cheetahs, lions, leopards, caracals and African wild dogs.

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From $700

Bali Diving Conservation

  • Duration
    1-8 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    10+
  • Minimum age
    17+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Thursday
Be at the forefront of marine conservation by diving up to eight times a week across four different sites. You will work alongside the local community to deploy artificial reef structures around along the North coast of Bali whilst also carrying out research and ID dives. Based at one of the most popular diving spots in Bali, you'll spend your days in the serene waters of the Indian ocean and soak up the scenery on this idyllic diving programme.

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From $250

Thailand Teaching Volunteers

  • Duration
    2-12 Weeks
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Saturday
Volunteer to teach in Thailand and help assist in one of several government run under-resourced schools located in the poorer suburbs of Bangkok. You and other volunteers will play a vital role in creating exciting and engaging lessons to ensure all of the children learn something new and also lend a helping hand where needed.

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From $380

Madagascar Sea Turtle Conservation

  • Duration
    1-12 Weeks
  • Minimum age
    17+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Sunday
Assist in identifying popular nesting areas along remote and picturesque beaches in Madagascar and it's surrounding islands. This programme gives you the opportunity to get up close to these beautiful creatures whilst helping to ensure the health and survival of the species into the future. Surrounded by lush green forests overlooking the coral reef, the accommodation is based just a stone’s throw away from a picturesque white sandy beach. This really is paradise.

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From $1,575

Asia Experience - Sri Lanka, India & Bali

  • Duration
    6-12 Weeks
  • Minimum age
    17+
  • 1st Saturday of Every Month
This is your chance to discover the picturesque palm tree lined beaches of Sri Lanka, get lost in the hustle and bustle of the Indian streets and find yourself in Bali. Asia literally has it all and it's abundance in physical diversity and variety is why so many people are drawn to the continent - and it's all waiting to be discovered as part of the Asia Experience!

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From $230

Vietnam Teaching Volunteers

  • Duration
    1-24 Weeks
  • Minimum age
    17+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Saturday
Come and enjoy stunning Vietnam where you will help children to improve their futures by teaching them English. Get to know lots about the vibrant and diverse Vietnamese culture when you immerse yourself within this warm and welcoming community.

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From $380

Madagascar Teaching Volunteers

  • Duration
    1-12 Weeks
  • Minimum age
    17+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Sunday
Enjoy island life and immerse yourself in Malagasy culture as you teach English throughout the local community in Madagascar. With the opportunity to teach people of all ages in a variety of different settings this is a great chance to improve your teaching skills and have a real impact on the community, creating a truly rewarding and unforgettable experience. It won’t be all work though and you will have plenty of time to go snorkeling in search of sea turtles, hike through the forests in search of lemurs, go whale watching or just relax at the idyllic accommodation.

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From $450

Thailand Wildlife Rescue Centre

  • Duration
    1-12 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    14+
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    Every Sunday
Thailand has a rich biological diversity which has sadly decreased in recent years due to human exploitation. That, coupled with habitat loss and habitat degradation, is pushing much of the Thai wildlife to the brink of extinction. The Wildlife Rescue Centre is the perfect place for volunteering to help combat that. If you're enthusiastic and passionate about wildlife, you're what we need to assist with the general upkeep of the project throughout the year.

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From $520

South Africa Amakhala Big 5 Conservation

  • Duration
    1-12 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    12+
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    Every Monday
Do you want to experience and explore Africa and all of its inhabitants? Well, Amakhala will not disappoint! Assist behind the scenes on various ongoing conservation and community projects and meet the famous Big Five along with a vast array of other wildlife. Stay in a 4-star luxury lodge, go canoeing, fishing and camp under the stars in the middle of the bush!

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From $275

Tanzania Dog Sanctuary

  • Duration
    1-24 weeks
  • Accompanied age
    5+
  • Minimum age
    17+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Saturday
Volunteer to help the children in one of Tanzania’s most renowned communities, the Maasai. With their iconic brightly coloured wraps and their distinctive dances, interacting with the Maasai is as every bit as memorable as any landscape or big five encounter. Helping within the day care centre will see you busy assisting the teachers and playing with the children - where you will be sure to brighten up their lives.

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From $1,100

South Africa Marine Conservation

  • Duration
    2-12 Weeks
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    Every Monday
Get hands on with this award winning marine conservation programme in the beautiful Plettenberg Bay. Located along the heart of the Garden Route and offering some amazing coastal scenery you will get to observe some amazing marine wildlife such as Bottlenose Dolphins, Great White Sharks, seals and many whale species including Southern Right Whales, Humpback Whales and Orca/Killer Whales.

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From $260

Sri Lanka Street Dog Rescue

  • Duration
    1-24 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    12+
  • Minimum age
    17+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Saturday
We need your help in Sri Lanka on our new street dog initiative that aims to help protect and care for man’s best friend and to improve the animal-human relationship within the local community. Being a dog in Sri Lanka is a hard life and we urgently need volunteers like you to help monitor, take care of and feed all of the street dogs that have currently been identified in the local area.

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From $260

South Africa Primate Sanctuary & Monkey Rescue

  • Duration
    1-12 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    5+
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Sunday
Come and join us at this amazing monkey rescue and sanctuary that will provide you with a unique experience to interact with the primates and to assist with the daily care of the animals. You will gain a fascinating wildlife experience while you learn all about the primates and the care they need.

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From $380

Tanzania Medical Experience

  • Duration
    1-24 weeks
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Saturday
Tanzania has some of the lowest coverage rates of health personnel in the world. With widespread poverty and substantial health challenges, this is your chance to gain first-hand experience and insight into the health care system in a developing country. You will be able to observe and assist local staff at a busy government hospital in a range of departments, while exploring everything this amazing country has to offer.

Elective placements available: medical, midwifery, nursing & physiotherapy.

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