Are you passionate about protecting endangered species and preserving fragile ecosystems? Volunteering for wildlife conservation projects during your gap year is an incredible way to make a meaningful difference to the world. These vital conservation efforts involve scientific research and hands-on work to prevent species extinction at local and global levels. Many conservation projects face funding shortages either due to global ignorance or apathy, so having the support of volunteers is essential.
By choosing to participate in wildlife conservation initiatives during your gap year, you not only contribute to saving wildlife but also gain a fulfilling and enriching experience. Unlike simply traveling and sightseeing, volunteering allows you to give back to the environment, work alongside people who share your values, and develop valuable skills that can benefit your future career. Whether you're restoring natural habitats, participating in species monitoring, or raising awareness, your efforts can help protect our planet's rapidly diminishing biodiversity.
Join a wildlife conservation project during your gap year and become part of a global movement to conserve endangered species and preserve our planet's natural beauty. Make your travel meaningful by volunteering today and help ensure a sustainable future for wildlife worldwide.
Africa This laid-back country plays host to an unparalleled blend of clear blue waters, lush forests and abundant wildlife. Work at a world-renowned wildlife sanctuary or in the heart of a 2,000 hectare private game reserve; assist with sustainable fishing projects and help with conservation lessons.
Africa Asia SouthAmerica Our TEFL internships allow you to combine valuable teaching experience with an amazing adventure in a beautiful new country.
Before you head off, you'll be fully TEFL trained and when you arrive, you'll get all the support you need from our in-country teams.
Africa Not only will you have the amazing opportunity to see some of Africas most incredible wildlife, snorkel with Whale Sharks and paddle to a tropical palm fringed islands but you will also have the opportunity to participate in an important community development projects. Experience the best of SA!
Africa A truly unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the endangered Black Rhino and African Elephant. Set in an idyllic 10,000 acre privately owned wildlife conservancy, this project has a specific focus on black rhino conservation and breeding, elephant interaction and game park management.
Africa Volunteer on a wildlife conservation project in Zimbabwe and help secure the future of endangered species in the country. From vast, wild national parks to small private game parks, volunteers will experience some of Africa's best game viewing as they contribute to responsible conservation projects.
Africa Help preserve rare wildlife in one of Zimbabwe's most wild and rugged areas. This project is a great opportunity to have fantastic animal sitings in a stunning setting and get experience of African conservation. Get involved with rhino and wild dog tracking, wildlife monitoring, game park management
Africa Combine the adventure of a horse safari with hands-on wildlife conservation and game park management. Help with vital anti-poaching patrols, animal monitoring, wildlife reintroduction and game counts, all on horseback, and assist with hands-on black rhino and elephant conservation projects.
Africa Combine literacy teaching in a rural African school with the excitement of living deep in the bush, getting involved in the running of a 150,000 acre privately owned wildlife conservancy. Experience daily life living in a Big 5 game reserve and make a real difference to children in the local school.
Africa Dambari Wildlife Trust carries out research and conservation work on three main groups - small African antelopes, carnivores - mainly cheetah - and rhino. In addition, you will help look after the antelope, help with conservation education projects and help with wild rhino operations.
Asia Spend 3-4 weeks on an epic adventure tour of Thailand! Perfect for both first time and experienced travellers. Experience the culture, trekking, elephants, beaches the awesome full moon parties and so much more...
Africa Join one of our incredible wildlife volunteer projects in Namibia, home to some of the world's grandest national parks and vast wilderness areas. It has the largest free-roaming population of black rhinos and cheetahs in the world and expanding populations of elephants and lions.
Africa Get involved in the daily care and rehabilitation of orphaned and abandoned animals and assist with animal release projects. We select our wildlife sanctuary programmes very carefully and only work with responsible projects who meet our strict hands-off criteria and do not breed captive lions.
As more and more of the world's population become wealthy enough to travel to distant countries, the impact on the environment and upon local communities and wildlife become more noticeable and more reported. This has lead to a proliferation in the number of conservation based gap years and gap year projects focused on helping and giving back to the communities that are being visited. Many of the most fragile marine and terrestrial environments are located in some of the world's poorest areas. While many governments recognise the need to protect these valuable ecosystems, not least because of the tourist revenue that they generate, conservation often isn't at the top of their list of priorities. Gap year companies are increasingly working with local groups to offer gap year workers who can volunteer their time and skills.
The gap year conservation companies we work with offer a wide variety of exciting conservation projects all over the world, including animal conservation in Game Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and the Amazon Rainforest. Construction of model farms in India, sustainable development and agriculture. Plus many more.
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