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Pass on your computer and sports skills to deprived children in rural South Africa. You’ll stay just two minutes from the beach, surrounded by some of Africa’s most spectacular scenery.
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Get up close and personal with Africa’s wildlife, from Black Mambas to Baboon Spiders. As a reptile centre volunteer, you’ll be involved in research, feeding, building enclosures, demonstrating and much more.
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Make a difference from heart of the Amazon Jungle by teaching English and other subjects to local children – vital if they want a job in the future. Help preserve the traditional values of Ecuadorian tribes too. |
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A chance to see wildlife that most people never will. Work on a project to protect endangered turtles in the Peruvian rainforest, go back to basics and take in breathtaking scenery. |
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Help change people’s opinions of wolves and wolf dogs, and care for those that have been neglected and abused. Take the chance to to discover the attractions of rural New Mexico too. |
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Volunteer in the Andes, in the Amazon or on the coast and help with the day-to-day care and rehabilitation of animals that have been abused or injured. These might include monkeys, jaguars, lions, parrots and other native species.
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Learn the lingo, put it to use in on a project then go and discover some of the country’s most famous landmarks. Soak up the Latin American culture and experience the warmth of the natives. |
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Gain an in depth knowledge of koalas and other native species by helping with feeding, monitoring and more. Free time can be spent in nearby Brisbane or getting to know the animals better. |
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Hands-on involvement with conservation projects that will give you in depth insight into Australia’s fauna. Help out with fun days and present pythons, lizards and other animals to the public. |
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Learn more than you thought possible about Australia’s wildlife. Your tasks might include feeding and caring for the animals, maintaining the sanctuary and helping out with animal shows and night walks. |
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Walk with lions and carry out hands-on work with rhino and elephants in Zimbabwe. Canoe the Zambezi River, stay in national parks and take the chance to observe numerous native species. |
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Handle rhino, train elephants and make a real difference to the future of endangered species in Zimbabwe. Living close to the animals will give you a unique insight into their lives and make for fantastic photos opportunities. |
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Help abandoned and vulnerable teenagers learn manual skills – their lifeline if they don’t go to university. You’ll be based in Sucre, a vibrant city where the colourful, native traditions are still in evidence. |
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Help protect endangered Pygmy elephants, see wild orangutans and proboscis monkeys, take a river safari and visit Kinabalu National Park. You'll stay in a comfortable riverside eco-lodge, in the heart of the jungle. |
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A dream for horse lovers and anyone who enjoys the outside – you’ll be fully immersed in rural life, helping with everything from training horses and farm work to teaching English and preparing activities for the children. |
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Work on up to four projects, all of which are based in beautiful and rarely visited parts of Botswana. There are elephant, crocodile, hippo and community projects and you may see other wildlife, such as leopards and buffalo. |
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Help build a floating school, which will tour the islands teaching English to remote communities. English Language is an important skill for locals since some parts of Tinhare have great tourist potential. During your stay you will also learn the traditional fight dance of Capoeira with local experts and experience daily life in this unique and welcoming community. |
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Carry out research to help conserve the lush wetlands of the Pantanal, home to hundreds of species. You’ll track peccaries and other animals, collecting data and observing their behaviour. Meals will include freshly caught fish! |
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If you like tennis, this is an opportunity to teach it to deprived children in Belo Horizonte. You’ll also learn Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro, with time to explore some of the most beautiful areas of Brazil. |
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Help brighten up the lives of underprivileged children in Rio. Whether you teach them English, play games with them or run arts and crafts sessions, you’ll improve their self-confidence and social skills. |
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A varied project that combines language lessons and volunteering at a children’s centre. Help with craft workshops, teaching English and general classroom duties and you'll be invaluable to the over-stretched teachers. |
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Learn to build houses the Swazi way! Get hands-on construction, painting and repair experience and provide children with secure shelter and proper facilities. A great project that desperately needs volunteer support. |
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Learn and build on your medical skills at a large practice, before using them at a rural Bushman clinic. There’s also the chance to nurse animals at a wildlife sanctuary – your patients could be baby baboons or tamed cheetahs. |
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Work on two different projects in the Golden State and get involved in activities such as salmon restoration, tree planting, trail reconstruction, building renovation and flood prevention. Perfect for those who want to work in the sun! |
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Mentor excited and enthusiastic youngsters as they make friends and have new adventures. You could lead them in anything from crafts to extreme sports! Use your free time to explore Canada’s spectacular and varied scenery. |
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Choose a community project that lets you put your skills to use: therapeutic horse riding or sailing, volunteering in a school or gallery or a specially requested project. Explore British Columbia in your free time. |
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The girls at this home, who have usually suffered abuse, poverty or neglect, will benefit tremendously from any help you can give them with their school work, computer skills or just with enjoying their childhood. |
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Help doctors with sick children in the mornings and get involved in building and painting schools, AIDS support and an education centre in the afternoons. You’ll make a difference and have time to explore Cape Town’s sights. |
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Teach children who often make do with carrier bags for balls and inspire them to play football or take up other sports. You’ll combine much needed sports coaching with academic tuition. |
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Gain a real insight into the lives of Cape Town’s impoverished children, and help give them the care they deserve. Teaching, sports coaching, working with AIDS victims, classroom maintenance and more make for a very rewarding programme. |
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This is an amazing opportunity for you to give the children of Phnom Penh a chance to a brighter future. You will be able to make such a difference to the lives of these orphaned children by providing them with the vital education and care they are in desperate need of. |
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You’ll receive training in sanctuary management and come away with an in depth understanding of chimpanzees. Based near Kruger National Park, you’ll learn about the history and habitats of chimpanzees, sustainable tourism and more. |
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A fantastic way to combine a love of football with time in Ecuador. You’ll work at children’s football schools, helping with training sessions and competitions, refereeing games and teaching English. You can combine it with Spanish lessons if necessary. |
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