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If your ideal volunteer abroad experience involves hiking up mountains, crossing rivers and streams, backpacking trips into the wilderness, or wading into oceanic habitats, all while exploring a new and exciting place, then you may be fit to volunteer with wildlife abroad. Every year, government organizations and charities from all over the world collect data on various wildlife species, both on land and in the sea, to use for research projects and conservation efforts. Many countries with high populations of wildlife especially struggle to complete this important work, therefore international volunteers are needed to conduct surveys and collect essential data.
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539 Wildlife Volunteer Programs

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African Impact

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Top Rated Program Volunteer Abroad in South Africa 2025
African Big 5 Wildlife Conservation Project in South Africa

Join our Wildlife and Research Conservation Project and immerse y...

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9.55787 reviews

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 9...

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Volunteer at a Rhino Orphanage in UNESCO World Heritage Site
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African Conservation Experience

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Volunteer at a Rhino Orphanage in UNESCO World Heritage Site

Help save orphaned and injured rhinos and protect a UNESCO World ...

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9.48466 reviews

MAXIMO NIVEL

Top-Rated Volunteer Abroad Programs in Latin America

Maximo Nivel is a locally based organization in Costa Rica, Guate...

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99 reviews

Adelante Abroad

Volunteer in Oaxaca, Mexico - Adelante Abroad

Make a positive impact in Mexico! Adelante Abroad offers affordab...

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9.7777 reviews

GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

Top Animal Welfare Volunteer Programs & Internships Abroad

GoEco offers more than 60 wildlife and animal conservation volunt...

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9.54 reviews

Kaya Responsible Travel

Wildlife Orphanage and Rescue Sanctuary in Zimbabwe

Volunteer with Kaya at this wildlife sanctuary in Bulawayo, Zimba...

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93 reviews

Impact Gap Year

South Africa, France and Thailand Gap Year Exploration

Explore the dream destinations of South Africa, France, and Thail...

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9.7970 reviews

Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI)

Giant Tortoise Breeding Center Volunteer in Galapagos

Volunteer at the Galápagos National Park and get the chance to as...

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91 reviews

Raleigh International

Volunteer in South Africa - Expeditions With Purpose

A Raleigh South Africa Expedition is your chance for Adventure. I...

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9.25 reviews

Roots Interns

Wildlife Research Internship in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Be part of a conservation team in Zimbabwe during this exciting w...

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102 reviews

African Horse Safaris

Moolmanshoek Wildlife Working Holiday

Experience the excitement of life in the African Bush at Moolmans...

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916 reviews

Gapforce

South America Explorer with Gapforce

Visit two of South America’s most iconic countries—Peru and Ecuad...

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Encounter My Way

Turtle Conservation in Osa

Join us in Osa, Costa Rica, for an unforgettable volunteer experi...

9.435 reviews

Pacific Discovery

New Zealand & Australia Gap Semester | Pacific Discovery

Embark on a transformative 10-week Gap Semester through New Zeala...

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104 reviews

Sibuya Wilderness Experience

Nature and Coastal Wilderness Conservation in Sibuya

The Sibuya Wilderness Experience welcomes participants from all w...

101 reviews

Volunteer International Adventures

Vervet Monkey Rescue and Rehabilitation in South Africa

Volunteer at an accredited primate rescue, sanctuary, and rehabil...

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Penda Photo Tours

Wildlife Photography & Conservation Program, Victoria Falls

Stay on a wildlife sanctuary and reserve situated on the border b...

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9.425 reviews

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

#1Buffelsdrift Eco Ambassador Program | South Africa

We believe that everyone can contribute to conservation efforts, ...

102 reviews

Volunteering With India

Various Volunteering Opportunities in India

Volunteering With India offers various opportunities to extend a ...

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Michael went ABOVE & BEYOND

September 16, 2025by: Cathy Doan - United StatesProgram: Top-Rated Volunteer Abroad Programs in Latin America
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Great experience! Michael was amazing! I have been an many trips and Michael is one of the best. He took care of us in so many ways and went WAY ABOVE AND BEYOND!!!! Very available, friendly, helpful. From helping with lost luggage to area recommendations to help in clinic he was the best. The medical clinic was more successful with him. The rest of the staff was also exemplary and helpful.

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