This is where the guaranteed job comes in! Come together with other intrepid families on this volunteer holiday in the verdant rain forest. Camp under a blanket of starts, cook over a camp fire, see the rare desert elephants roaming in their natural habitat and help a remote community. As well as the usual tasks such as cleaning, feeding and walking, you’ll also get a chance to help with plenty of ‘playtime’ and cuddles. Explore the fascinating city of Barcelona in your free time – from visiting the beach to checking out the sights, there is almost too much to keep you busy! You’ll have plenty of free time to explore this epic city of course, and you won’t be disappointed! Looking to see the best that India offers? By adding stops in Bend, the Alvord Desert, Hart Mountain Wildlife Refuge, Crater Lake, and finally Shakespeare's MacBeth at Ashland, Lolo created an action packed week. Learn to ride dirt bikes and horses, muster and work with cattle, pick up fencing skills, use chainsaws and operate tractors. Head into the heart of Borneoâs rainforest, helping to regenerate habitats and monitor local wildlife. On this project you will be doing daily dives to remove fishing gear, debris and plastics from the ocean around Lisbon. Dates: This project runs throughout the year. And if thatâs not enough, why not tick something off the bucket list and go cage diving with sharks too? Are you looking for a career in medicine? Witness orangutans and other amazing wildlife in their natural habitatâ a sight you will never forget! Join an international team of volunteers who are working together to care for rescued elephants in an inspirational sanctuary. Single supplement of £300. You can volunteer here between mid-July to mid-December each year for 1 â 12 weeks. Lolo's Extreme is a place for adventurous families to explore ideas for their own RV road trip travels across the USA and Canada. You will be entitled to 12 month assistance with paid work and lots of help in the most important part â travelling and having fun! Experience the rare desert elephants in the wild, helping these endangered animals and rural communities to co-exist in harmony. After 10 amazing days at the rhino sanctuary, head off on a 3 day safari at Murchison Falls National Park to search for elephants, lions and leopards, before taking a cruise up the Nile to the foot of the impressive waterfalls. Bring games, laughter and fun to disadvantaged children in schools or nurseries in some of Port Elizabethâs poorest townships. It was a great experience, and one which we would have been unable to replicate by ourselves even at twice the price. 10 days costs £769. 1 week £925 Minimum duration 10 days. Help to look after over 700 neglected animals, rescued from the cruel tourist trade, and brought to this sanctuary to recover. 2 weeks £907, Children (8-16): Longer stays are possible. Suitability: You know your children best, but we would suggest a minimum age of 8 for this project. Work in a variety of medical settings and with a mixture of cases, shadowing doctors and nurses and actively contributing to the care of the patients. We've created the guide we wished we had when we moved here almost a decade ago, with ALL the ⦠You can in fact join a wide range of summer volunteer programs throughout the year! Summer program availability is a little more restricted than at other times, so we encourage you to book your summer volunteer abroad adventure early to guarantee your space. Suitability: Appropriate for children aged 8+, Adults (16+): Whilst late-availability is possible, we would advise booking as soon as possible to guarantee your ideal dates. Get off the beaten track to live on a beautiful Costa Rican beach, protecting the turtles that nest and hatch on the golden sands. See the very best of Southeast Asia on this affordable backpacking tour. Pre and post tour accommodation costs £45-Dorm and £100 Single room per night. Arrival day is a Friday. I continue to be negligent in updating the videos, but for now the list of my favorites remains unchanged at: On a personal note... something that this website has given our entire family that was not part of the original goal is an awareness of how documenting one's travels will both preserve and enhance your appreciation of the experience, for years after the trip was taken.