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Family Programmes

Why not make your next family holiday different? There is no better way to explore a new country and to immerse everyone into a local culture by volunteering. This unique shared experience will see everyone bonding and working together as a family where you will create memories that will last a lifetime.

We have carefully selected 25 programmes across 11 of our most popular destinations, whereby everyone can get fully involved with all aspects of the trip. All of our family programmes have been set a minimum accompanied age, with many being suitable for anyone over the age of 5 years old.

So whether you are releasing baby sea turtles in Sri Lanka, teaching English within the local community in Bali or playing with children in India, you can be sure of an amazing adventure.

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Family Volunteering Programmes

Sri Lanka Sea Turtle Conservation

Duration
1-24 Weeks
Accompanied age
5+
Start dates
1st & 3rd Saturday

Help to protect and conserve endangered sea turtles by volunteering at our sea turtle hatchery. We are proud to be the first and only 100% ethical programme in the whole of Sri Lanka where you will get involved with all aspects of true conservation. See wild turtles come up to nest on beach patrols, release baby turtles into the sea and so much more!

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Portugal Animal Sanctuary

Duration
2-4 Weeks
Selected Thursdays throughout the year

If you're an animal lover, then the Portugal Animal Sanctuary is the dream programme for you! You will spend your days caring for the 60+ animals of all shapes and sizes, including dogs, cats, horses, sheep, goats, chickens, chinchillas, rabbits, turkeys, birds and more! On top of this, you will play a vital role in helping to raise awareness about animal welfare in Portugal.

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Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary & Reserve

Duration
2-12 Weeks
Start dates
Every Monday

Get up close and personal to incredible animals such as cheetahs, leopards, lions, baboons and so much more! The Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on a 3,200-hectare reserve near Windhoek and offers a safe refuge for an ever-growing abundance of orphaned, injured and abandoned animals.

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Bali Childcare Volunteers

Duration
1-24 Weeks
Accompanied age
5+
Start dates
1st & 3rd Sunday

Want to do something amazing on your next trip abroad? Come and help at our day care centre, where you will be welcomed with open arms by the children and community. They will be sure to fill your life with laughter and unconditional love! This hugely rewarding experience will fully immerse you into the local Balinese culture, where you will interact with the locals and get to know their traditions and lifestyle.

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Bali Marine Conservation

Duration
1-24 Weeks
Start dates
1st & 3rd Sunday

We urgently need support from volunteers from around the world to help restore and protect the coral reef in picturesque Tianyar. What once was a highly biodiverse and healthy 3 kilometre reef, it is now in a poor condition due to many years of unsustainable fishing practices and from pollution. Spend your days building artificial reefs and once per week scuba diving.

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Sri Lanka Childcare Volunteers

Duration
1-24 Weeks
Accompanied age
5+
Start dates
1st & 3rd Saturday

Get ready to experience the beauty of Sri Lanka while helping on this hugely rewarding project. You and other volunteers will play a crucial role in interacting with the children keeping them entertained and happy, while building their confidence and teaching them basic English and life skills. You will offer invaluable assistance to the local staff and provide the care and love the children need.

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Zimbabwe Elephant & Rhino Sanctuary

Duration
1-12 Weeks
Accompanied age
5+
Start dates
Every Monday

Get up close with our rhinos and elephant herd where you will be involved in valuable conservation work that will help towards securing the futures of these endangered species. This hands-on diverse experience will see you studying and learning about the animals behaviour, undertaking anti poaching patrols and lots more! You will get a unique behind the scenes insight into this family owned 10,000 acre game reserve in the heart of Zimbabwe.

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India Childcare Volunteers

Duration
1-24 Weeks
Accompanied age
5+
Start dates
1st & 3rd Saturday

Discover the colourful culture of India while volunteering to support underfunded and understaffed day care centres around Jaipur. Brighten up the lives of young children making a vital and important contribution to their daily lives. Help with the provision of childcare to disadvantaged children as well as participating in a range of exciting activities – with the aim to put a smile on every child's face.

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South Africa Amakhala Big Five Conservation

Duration
1-12 Weeks
Start dates
Every Monday

Do you want to experience and explore Africa and all of its inhabitants? Well, Amakhala will not disappoint! Assist behind the scenes on various ongoing conservation and community projects and meet the famous Big Five along with a vast array of other wildlife. Stay in a 4-star luxury lodge, go canoeing, fishing and camp under the stars in the middle of the bush!

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Bali Diving Conservation

Duration
1-8 Weeks
Start dates
1st & 3rd Sunday

Be at the forefront of marine conservation by diving up to eight times a week across four different sites. You will work alongside the local community to deploy artificial reef structures around along the North coast of Bali whilst also carrying out research and ID dives. Based at one of the most popular diving spots in Bali, you'll spend your days in the serene waters of the Indian ocean and soak up the scenery on this idyllic diving programme.

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Ghana Childcare Volunteers

Duration
1-24 Weeks
Accompanied age
5+
Start dates
1st & 3rd Saturday

Are you ready to take on a new experience where you can explore the real Africa, make lots of new friends and make a real difference to the lives of young underprivileged children? Your time and effort at our day care centre is vital and you will provide an important contribution to the children’s daily lives.

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Tanzania Childcare Volunteers

Duration
1-24 Weeks
Accompanied age
5+
Start dates
1st & 3rd Saturday

Volunteer to help the children in one of Tanzania’s most renowned communities, the Maasai. With their iconic brightly coloured wraps and their distinctive dances, interacting with the Maasai is as every bit as memorable as any landscape or big five encounter. Helping within the day care centre will see you busy assisting the teachers and playing with the children - where you will be sure to brighten up their lives.

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Bali Travel & Volunteer Experience

Duration
2-4 Weeks
Selected start dates between Apr & Sept

Join us on an adventure you will never forget as we explore everything Bali has to offer and help on worthwhile community and marine volunteer programmes. Experience Bali's ancient culture, extravagant temples, picture perfect rice paddies, beaches that most people only dream about and the clear turquoise waters that are packed with marine life! Prepare yourself for breathtaking sites, new friends for life and complete cultural immersion.

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India Teaching Volunteers

Duration
1-24 Weeks
Accompanied age
5+
Start dates
1st & 3rd Saturday

Come and help teach English and other vital subjects in our partnering government run schools in Jaipur. This is your chance to fully immerse yourself within the local community and to give the amazing gift of education to the many underprivileged children that attend every day.

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Bali Wildlife Rescue Centre

Duration
1-8 Weeks
Start dates
1st & 3rd Sunday

Experience amazing Indonesian wildlife and learn about conservation as you help out at a wildlife rescue centre in Bali. Help care for a variety of animals, reptiles and birds that have been rescued from threats such as deforestation and the illegal wildlife trade. This is your chance to get first-hand experience working with many exotic and endangered animals and help an inspiring, not-for-profit organisation that is fighting to protect Indonesian wildlife and their habitats.

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Sri Lanka Teaching Volunteers

Duration
1-24 Weeks
Accompanied age
5+
Start dates
1st & 3rd Saturday

Your help is needed to improve the future of many underprivileged children in the local impoverished communities. Make a difference to the lives of the children by volunteering on this rewarding programme. Your dedication and time will help massively to provide the education the children need in order to grow, develop and become independent. Teach English, play games and have fun! Live life on the beach and enjoy this beautiful country.

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Namibia Harnas Wildlife Sanctuary

Duration
2-12 Weeks
Start dates
Every Monday

Volunteer at the very first wildlife sanctuary to open its doors in Namibia! The sanctuary is home to over 300 orphaned, injured and conflict animals such as the banded mongooses, meerkats, crocodiles, vervet monkeys and chacma baboons and many magnificent carnivores including cheetahs, lions, leopards, caracals and African wild dogs.

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Thailand Elephant Refuge Centre

Duration
2-12 Weeks
Accompanied age
14+
Start dates
Every Sunday

This is your chance to get hands on working experience with the majestic Asian elephants in this 100% ethical sanctuary in beautiful Thailand. The elephant refuge sanctuary provides support and care to over 20 elephants that have all come from abused and neglected backgrounds. Located in a tropical region about 160km south of Bangkok.

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Costa Rica Travel & Volunteer Experience

Duration
2-4 Weeks
Selected start dates in July & August

The Costa Rica Experience is the perfect 3-week adventure for wildlife lovers, adrenaline chasers and sun worshippers alike. One of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, if mother nature could show off what she’s really capable of, she would take you to Costa Rica. Get set for paradise, as we explore volcanoes, rainforests, beaches and more!

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Thailand Wildlife Rescue Centre

Duration
1-12 Weeks
Accompanied age
14+
Start dates
Every Sunday

Thailand has a rich biological diversity which has sadly decreased in recent years due to human exploitation. That, coupled with habitat loss and habitat degradation, is pushing much of the Thai wildlife to the brink of extinction. The Wildlife Rescue Centre is the perfect place for volunteering to help combat that. If you're enthusiastic and passionate about wildlife, you're what we need to assist with the general upkeep of the project throughout the year.

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Tanzania Dog Sanctuary

Duration
1-24 Weeks
Accompanied age
5+
Start dates
1st & 3rd Saturday

Volunteer to help the children in one of Tanzania’s most renowned communities, the Maasai. With their iconic brightly coloured wraps and their distinctive dances, interacting with the Maasai is as every bit as memorable as any landscape or big five encounter. Helping within the day care centre will see you busy assisting the teachers and playing with the children - where you will be sure to brighten up their lives.

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Bali Teaching Volunteers

Duration
1-24 Weeks
Start dates
1st & 3rd Sunday

Come and enjoy the picturesque Bali where you will immerse yourself within the warm and welcoming community and get to know lots about the vibrant and diverse Balinese culture. With the main aim of teaching English for free, you, along with other volunteers will focus on providing a fun and enjoyable experience, where the children can further progress their English.

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Sri Lanka Travel & Volunteer Experience

Duration
2-4 Weeks
Accompanied age
12+
Selected start dates between Jan & Nov

Spend 2-4 weeks travelling and volunteering in Sri Lanka where you will get to see some amazing scenery, meet friendly locals, create unforgettable memories and help make a difference on rewarding community and wildlife volunteer projects. One of our favourite and most popular destinations, Sri Lanka is spectacular, affordable and still uncrowded - so now is the perfect time to go!

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Ghana Teaching Volunteers

Duration
1-24 Weeks
Start dates
1st & 3rd Saturday

Help teach underprivileged children where you will leave each day with a real sense of achievement. There is no better way to experience life in Ghana, where you will be surrounded by beautiful beaches and jungles and be integrated into the friendly and hospitable culture. You will play an important role in supporting the local teachers and providing a different way for how the children can learn.

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Raja Ampat Diving Conservation

Duration
2-12 Weeks
Selected Wednesdays throughout the year

Get set to dive in, in Raja Ampat, one of the final diving frontiers and unquestionably the most bio-diverse area for marine life in the world! Work alongside trained professionals as you dive in everyday to collect a gather information about the health of the coral reefs, map habitats, restore reefs, identify manta rays and more. Explore the depths of the marine reserve, all while living within beach front bungalows on this paradise island.

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South Africa Shamwari Big Five Conservation

Duration
2-12 Weeks
Start dates
Every Monday

Have a once in a lifetime experience by working behind the scenes in one of Africa’s finest game reserves. Your time on the reserve will be diverse and structured giving you the opportunity to personally experience life as a budding conservationist. You will get to help out at the Born Free Big Cat Foundation, Shamwari Animal Rehabilitation Centre, Animal Hospital and the Rhino Awareness Centre as well as monitor some of the world's most iconic wildlife.

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Sri Lanka Street Dog Rescue

Duration
1-24 Weeks
Accompanied age
5+
Start dates
1st & 3rd Saturday

We need your help in Sri Lanka on our new street dog initiative that aims to help protect and care for man’s best friend and to improve the animal-human relationship within the local community. Being a dog in Sri Lanka is a hard life and we urgently need volunteers like you to help monitor, take care of and feed all of the street dogs that have currently been identified in the local area.

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Tanzania Teaching Volunteers

Duration
1-24 Weeks
Accompanied age
5+
Start dates
1st & 3rd Saturday

Teach English and other important subjects in the heart of Tanzania, as you assist within overcrowded and under resourced government primary schools. You will become an integral part of the school and local community, as you encourage students to develop a skill to help them achieve their future goals.

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