Imagine waking up in the middle of the night on a wildlife reserve in Africa and hearing a lion’s mighty roar. Picture yourself walking barely-trodden footpaths in the Amazon Rainforest as you track a family of rehabilitated spider monkeys. Can you feel the warm sun on your
We are in a climate and biodiversity crisis. At Projects Abroad, we believe that international travel, rather than contributing to the crisis, can be a major part of the solution. For decades, we’ve mobilized the enthusiasm of our volunteers and the funds they b
My time in Fiji was genuinely life-changing. Before volunteering with the Projects Abroad Shark Conservation Program, I had earned 2 degrees and a graduate certificate to work as a Vestibular Rehab Therapist in Canada. Yet, I wasn't completely satisfied. The clinical environment
Take part in community work with other teenagers in Kenya and help local children to learn through play
Projects Abroad recommends our trusted partner travel agent Key Travel to book your flights. They have over 40 years of experience arranging flights for volunteers and travelers around the world. Searching for flights online can be a time-consuming, overwhelming, and frustr
A few years ago while on holiday in Cape Town, South Africa I had what I considered the privilege of petting a young cheetah. I remember being led into the enclosure by the handler, slowly crouching down and running my fingers through its spotted coat. It was an exhilarating feel
Our Projects are driven by the passion and commitment of our staff.In our teams all around the world, we care about volunteering. This is because so many of us have been volunteers ourselves. Our CEO, Greg Thomson, is one of them. Since 2016, he took over the day-to-day running o
Here at Projects Abroad we love to share the stories of our volunteers. Read below to see part three of Sara's year long adventure. Or if you've missed it, check out part one here. She travelled with Projects Abroad for almost an entire year in 2019 and 2020. Sara joined a variet
Live and work with a group your age and become part of our ongoing efforts to protect endangered sea turtles
If you decide to volunteer abroad at the last minute, Projects Abroad can arrange programs on very short notice. This is what you need to do for a last minute volunteer opportunity: Get in touch with us as soon as possible Decide what volunteer abroad or internship pr
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