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The Glory Of Ghana

The Glory Of Ghana

Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana for 7 Days • from $1,290* per person

Provider: Globe Aware

The Glory Of Ghana takes place in beautiful Ho, the capital of the Volta Region, in southeast Ghana, near Mount Adaklu. Once part of the German colony of Togoland, then occupied by the British, the country finally gained independence in 1957. Ho itself is safe town, enveloped by a lush, mountainous surrounding area, and well-known for a lively and huge open market that attracts people from all over Ghana and Togo. There are a few internet cafes, numerous churches and… more

Offered August-December
Exertion level: 3
Simple accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? No

Fighting Poverty In India

Fighting Poverty In India

Jaipur Airport, Rajasthan for 8 Days • from $1,380* per person

Provider: Globe Aware

Globe Aware's new (as of summer 2009) India program is based in Jaipur. Maharaja Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744, founded Jaipur, "The Pink City". Built in 1727 Jaipur was the first planned city of India and the King took great interest in its design. The title of "The Pink City" is in reference to its distinctly colored buildings, which were originally painted that color to imitate the red sandstone architecture of Mughal cities. Jaipur has… more

Offered August-December
Exertion level: 3
Simple accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? No

Childcare Volunteering Program In Costa Rica

Childcare Volunteering Program In Costa Rica

Quepos, Costa Rica for 14 Days • from $1,790* per person

Provider: Global Vision International (3 testimonials)

Learn Spanish, experience Costa Rican culture and explore this amazing part of Central America Volunteers will be based in Quepos, a small town on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, famed for its National Park, rainforest and beaches. The project work involves planning and assisting with general education lessons, organizing art workshops and games at a under-resourced local primary school. The children are aged 5 to 13, and the main focus is on basic literacy and numeracy, with time allocated… more

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Simple accommodations
Max group size: 10 people
Must form your own group? No

Carnivores of Madagascar

Carnivores of Madagascar

Mahajanga, Madagascar for 13 Days • from $2,595* per person

Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial)

Madagascar’s lemurs are famous the world over, but their rare predator the fosa remains a mystery. One of the most ferocious predators on Earth, the cat-like fosa is actually a large relative of the civets. Seven of the eight civet-like carnivores that stalk Madagascar's forests are found nowhere else in the world. The habits and population status of many civets are virtually unknown. Dr Luke Dollar and Rahajanirina Léon Pierrot, working with veterinarian Dr Julie Pomerantz, are monitoring carnivore populations… more

Offered July, August, December
Exertion level: 3
Basic accommodations
Max group size: 16 people
Must form your own group? No

Meerkats of the South African Kalahari

Meerkats of the South African Kalahari

Kuruman River Reserve, South Africa for 14 Days • from $3,895* per person

Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial)

Cooperative breeding, in which animals help others raise their young, occurs in many animal species. It appears to be common in the Kalahari Desert, where extreme conditions have molded cooperative breeding in meerkats, those inimitable relatives of mongooses that stand upright to peer across the landscape. The explanation for this behavior has been that related animals benefit by having shared genes passed on in the young they helped nurture. However, renowned behavioral ecologist Dr. Timothy Clutton-Brock and his colleague Dr.… more

Offered April-September
Exertion level: 3
Simple accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? No

South Africa's Scavenger Species

South Africa's Scavenger Species

Johannesburg, South Africa for 12 Days • from $3,295* per person

Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial)

Despite their traditional bad reputation, brown hyaenas are actually social mammals that live in tight-knit clans, where members will even help suckle each other's young. Like other carnivores and large scavengers, brown hyaenas are suffering from shrinking habitats and conflict with humans. The land around protected areas is being increasingly developed, and hyaenas that venture into neighboring farmland and game ranches are at risk of being poisoned, trapped, or hunted down as pests. Finding a way to live peacefully on… more

Offered February, May, August, October, November
Exertion level: 3
Simple accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? No

Climate Change and Caterpillars in Ecuador

Climate Change and Caterpillars in Ecuador

Quito, Ecuador for 11 Days • Contact provider for price

Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial)

Perched on the eastern slope of the Andes above the Amazon basin, the cloud forest of Ecuador hosts thousands of different caterpillar species, and an equally impressive diversity of plants. Caterpillars in Ecuador and elsewhere have a variety of strategies designed to break through plant defenses and protect against parasites and predators. Whether they grow stinging "hairs," develop immunity to specific plant toxins, or frantically wiggle their way to freedom, caterpillars must figure out how to keep the food coming… more

Offered July
Exertion level: 3
Simple accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? No

Cuba The Curtain Lifted

Cuba The Curtain Lifted

José Martí International Airport, Havana, Cuba for 8 Days • from $2,100* per person

Provider: Globe Aware

Although home to more than 11 million people, Cuban culture has been shrouded in mystery to most North Americans because of prolonged economic and political strain between the United States and Cuba. The Care for Cuba program pulls back the curtains on this Caribbean culture and gives volunteers a clear look at the beauties, struggles, and determination of the Cuban people. Cubanos are proud, educated, and often quite happy to share opinions. Isolated for years due to the “blockade” (as… more

Offered October-December
Exertion level: 3
Simple accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? No

Cheetah Conservation in Namibia

Cheetah Conservation in Namibia

Otjiwarongo, Namibia for 15 Days • from $4,595* per person

Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial)

Cheetahs can run 110 kilometers per hour, yet they can't run away from habitat loss, a reduced gene pool, and conflicts with humans and their livestock. Namibia is home to the world's largest remaining cheetah population, with 90 percent of its cheetahs living on livestock farmlands where conflict with humans is the greatest threat. The survival of the Namibian cheetah lies in the hands of about 1,000 commercial farmers, who generally view this predator as a threat to their livelihoods.… more

Offered February, March, May-August, October-December
Exertion level: 3
Simple accommodations
Max group size: 6 people
Must form your own group? No

Angkor Wat, Cambodia: Unconditional Love In Action – Jan 23-Feb 2nd, 2013

Angkor Wat, Cambodia: Unconditional Love In Action – Jan 23-Feb 2nd, 2013

Siem Reap Airport, Siem Reap, Cambodia for 11 Days • from $1,499* per person

Provider: Journeys of the Spirit

Join New Thought Minister Rev. David Ault for a profoundly heart-opening spiritual journey of service to Siem Reap, Cambodia – home of the incredible ancient temples of Angkor Wat. To open oneself deeply, to risk feeling the suffering of others, and to wish to relieve that suffering – is the definition of compassion and the cultivation of the Buddha within us. As Gandhi once said: The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.Mysterious… more

Offered January
Exertion level: 3
Boutique accommodations
Max group size: 20 people
Must form your own group? No

Zakynthos Greece Sea Turtle Conservation

Zakynthos Greece Sea Turtle Conservation

Athens, Greece for 14 Days • from $3,495* per person

Provider: inside/out Adventures

Your project work will focus on assisting in the construction of a new sea turtle rehabilitation center on the island, monitoring sea turtle nesting activity and a beach clean up. You may have the opportunity to assist technical volunteers with hands on sea turtle assistance, but our project will surround protection, education and work on rehabilitation facilities. The Mediterranean Loggerhead Sea Turtle is an endangered species with its primary nesting grounds on the beaches of Gerakas, adjacent to where you… more

Offered June
Exertion level: 3
Boutique accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? No

Cambodia Rediscovered

Cambodia Rediscovered

Siem Reap Airport, Siem Reap, Cambodia for 8 Days • from $1,200* per person

Provider: Globe Aware

Cambodia is one of the most fascinating countries in Southeast Asia. Following years of war and genocide, Cambodia is now a very safe place to visit, and most importantly, extremely needy. The Angkor Wat temple complex is an enormous tourist draw and the city of Siem Reap is seeing more visitors than ever. Unfortunately, most Cambodians are not reaping the benefits of the blossoming tourism industry, and a large percentage of people still live in abject poverty. Cambodia's children are… more

Offered August-December
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? No

Teach English Program

Teach English Program

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for 14 Days • from $2,095* per person

Provider: Volunteer Adventures

Volunteer Activitiess        Organize and teach English classes    Read stories to children    Tutor kids in English and math    Assist with meal time    Help organize the library    Assist in administrative tasks more

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Coastal Animal Rescue Volunteer Program

Coastal Animal Rescue Volunteer Program

Guayaquil, Ecuador for 14 Days • from $1,440* per person

Provider: Volunteer Adventures

Volunteer Activities        Prepare and distribute food to all the animal species sheltered at the center    Keep track of the animals' behavior    Clean the enclosures and exterior areas of the animal habitats    Plant fruits for the animals' diets and maintain crops    Collect wild fruits and leaves for the animals to eat (during some seasons) more

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Horse Rehabilitation Volunteer Program

Horse Rehabilitation Volunteer Program

Cintsa, South Africa for 14 Days • from $1,662* per person

Provider: Volunteer Adventures

Volunteer Activities        Feed and visually check all horses    Help treat horses with tick repellant    Assist with grooming and exercise    Clean and maintain tack and equipment    Work with problems or issues unique to a specific horse    Assist with beach trail rides more

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Amazon and Galapagos Volunteer Adventure

Amazon and Galapagos Volunteer Adventure

Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador for 14 Days • from $2,200* per person

Provider: Eco-Librium Sustainable Adventures

The Jatun Sacha biological station is a center for field research and education in the tropical rainforest region of the upper Napo river in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The station includes a reserve of 2,000 hectares, of which 70% is primary forest and the remainder is secondary growth.The name “Jatun Sacha” means big forest, in Quichua, the native language of the majority of the people surrounding the reserve. In 1993 The International Children’s Rainforest Network declared Jatun Sacha the II Children’s… more

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 5
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Bolivian Andes Orphanage Project

Bolivian Andes Orphanage Project

La Paz Airport, Bolivia for 14 Days • Contact provider for price

Provider: Eco-Librium Sustainable Adventures

Two weeks of your volunteer adventure are spent exploring the wonders of Bolivia.  Hike down the famous El Choro trail, visit an animal refuge center, make friends with locals in the Amazon and visit the surreal landscape of the Salt Flats!  After you can choose a volunteer project of your choice. This is a great opportunity to improve your Spanish skills and delve into the local experience of a Bolivian community.  Volunteer in the Amazon in an indigenous community, work… more

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Child Daycare Volunteer Program

Child Daycare Volunteer Program

La Ceiba, Honduras for 14 Days • from $1,260* per person

Provider: Volunteer Adventures

Volunteer Activities        Teach basic English and computer skills    Organize team games    Help with homework    Help with drawing, coloring, and painting activities    Assist with kitchen and laundry tasks    Help with general maintenance more

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Andean Conservation Volunteer Program

Andean Conservation Volunteer Program

Cusco, Peru for 7 Days • from $1,095* per person

Provider: Volunteer Adventures

Volunteer Activities        Help reforest land    Help in the daily care and rehabilitation of animals at the local zoo    Create animal inventories    Document and help conserve seed stocks for native farmers more

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Borneo Active

Borneo Active

Malaysia for 10 Days • from £1,195* per person

Provider: Inspired Escapes

Conquer Mt Kinabalu, witness Orangutan in the wild, hop on a river safari, involve yourself in rebuilding homes for local tribes, and fall sleep to the sounds of the rainforest. This is the kind of adventure that beats you with one hand and soothes you with the other. The climb to the summit of Mount Kinabalu, peaking at 13,435 ft. will test your strength, spirit and sometimes even your sanity. But rest assured, the view at sunrise will reside in… more

Offered May, July-October
Exertion level: 3
Boutique accommodations
Max group size: 15 people
Must form your own group? No