Wildlife & Animal
Conservation

Why Choose Wildlife & Animal Conservation Volunteering

Wildlife and Animal Conservation Volunteering Abroad programs are the perfect way to protect endangered species and support animal welfare worldwide. From wildlife conservation projects to animal sanctuary volunteering, these programs give you the chance to make a real impact while experiencing cultural immersion and adventure.

Our conservation volunteering programs include research-based initiatives like the Wild Elephant Conservation Project in Sri Lanka or the Big 5 Wildlife program in South Africa. Volunteers assist conservationists with monitoring wildlife populations, studying habitat loss, tracking animal behavior, and supporting efforts to protect species from extinction.

You can also join animal sanctuary volunteer programs abroad, where rescued animals are rehabilitated after being saved from poaching, illegal trade, or neglect. Volunteers help provide daily care, enrichment, and long-term support to ensure these animals live safe and healthy lives.

For animal lovers, we also run animal care volunteering programs in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Costa Rica, Peru. These shelters, often underfunded and understaffed, rely on volunteers to feed, walk, and care for dogs and cats, as well as help with adoption initiatives. Veterinary and pre-veterinary students can also gain hands-on clinical experience through our dog veterinary programs in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Peru.

By joining a wildlife or animal conservation volunteer program abroad, you’ll contribute directly to protecting species, improving animal welfare, and supporting ethical, sustainable travel.

Wildlife & Animal Care Volunteering Abroad Locations

Wildlife Conservation in South Africa

Join our wildlife conservation volunteering program in South Africa and experience life on the frontlines of African wildlife protection. Work alongside expert rangers and conservationists to support anti-poaching efforts, animal monitoring, biodiversity research, and habitat restoration in world-famous game reserves. Perfect for nature lovers and aspiring zoologists, this ethical, hands-on wildlife experience offers the chance to learn African ecology, contribute to endangered species protection, and enjoy unforgettable safari adventures in the heart of the wild.

Dog Care Volunteer in Sri Lanka

Make a meaningful impact by volunteering with street dogs in Sri Lanka. This rewarding program allows you to support local animal welfare teams in rescuing, rehabilitating, and caring for vulnerable dogs in need. As a volunteer, you’ll assist with feeding, cleaning, medical treatments, vaccinations, sterilisation drives, and community awareness initiatives that promote humane animal care. Ideal for animal lovers, aspiring vet students, and responsible travellers, this hands-on experience helps improve the lives of stray dogs while giving you the chance to explore Sri Lanka’s stunning beaches, cultural heritage, and warm local communities.

Wild Elephant Conservation in Sri Lanka

Our Elephant Conservation Volunteer Program in Sri Lanka is an award winning program that offers volunteers a rare opportunity to work alongside local conservationists, educators, community partners and local villagers deep in the heart of the Sri Lankan wilderness. This is a true conservation project where wild elephants are not touched or interfered with at all as they are in their natural habitat. It is a genuine research-based project involving elephant tracking, monitoring, observations, and education to the local communities, including running campaigns and awareness programs.

Dog Care Volunteer in Costa Rica

Support animal welfare and help protect street dogs in Costa Rica through our compassionate dog care volunteer program. Work alongside dedicated rescue teams to assist with feeding, grooming, medical care, vaccinations, rehabilitation, shelter maintenance, and adoption initiatives. Volunteers also take part in community outreach to promote responsible pet ownership and reduce stray populations through humane practices. Perfect for animal lovers, pre-vet students, and meaningful travellers, this hands-on experience lets you make a real difference while enjoying Costa Rica’s stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and pura vida lifestyle.

Dog Shelter Volunteer in Nepal

In Nepal, stray animals such as cats and dogs are treated vastly different from their counterparts in the west. They are left to fend for themselves and are often the hapless victims of abuse and brutality that leaves them permanently maimed or leads to an undignified death. The raging pandemic across the world is not helping and affecting their survival and safe rescue to secure animal shelters. Our stray animal and care shelter in Kathmandu offers a ray of hope to these long-suffering animals. As a animal volunteer at the program, you contribute by helping in rescue missions, feeding, bathing, cleaning the animals as well as cleaning the shelter.

Dog Care Volunteer in Peru

Our Peru dog care program is a unique offering that blends compassion with adventure. Many animals that are injured or disease-ridden often go unattended either due to lack of proper shelters or a dire shortage of skilled veterinarians who can diagnose and treat these animals. Veterinary doctors at community clinics or government funded clinics are often overwhelmed by the number of cases that come in on a daily basis. That’s where Volunteer Journeys volunteers make all the difference. Our veterinary project in Peru is a mix of assisting with a veterinary clinic as well as helping at a co-located dog shelter.

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Dentistry Internships

Gain hands-on dental experience while supporting community clinics and outreach programs abroad. Work with professional dentists, assist in patient care, and learn essential clinical skills such as oral exams, sterilisation, and oral health education. Ideal for pre-dental and dental students seeking real-world experience, enhanced applications, and meaningful global exposure.

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Medical Internships

Gain valuable clinical exposure and hands-on experience through medical internships in hospitals and community clinics overseas. Shadow doctors, support patient care, observe medical procedures, and participate in public health outreach. Ideal for pre-med and medical students looking to strengthen applications, build confidence, and make a meaningful impact in underserved healthcare settings.

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NGO Internships

Join meaningful NGO internships abroad and gain real experience in community development, education, women’s empowerment, environmental sustainability, and public health. Work alongside grassroots teams on impactful projects, support field initiatives, conduct research, and build leadership skills. Ideal for students, gap-year travellers, and changemakers looking to create social impact while growing their global career experience.

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Sea Turtle & Marine Conservation

Protect endangered sea turtles and support vital marine conservation efforts while volunteering by the ocean. Assist with beach patrols, nest monitoring, hatchery care, turtle rehabilitation, ocean clean-ups, and community education. Ideal for ocean lovers, students, and eco-travellers passionate about marine life and preserving fragile coastal ecosystems.

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Special Needs and Mental Health Volunteer

Our special needs and mental health volunteers abroad assists people living with special needs, due to which stigmas in society are high and they struggle with tasks that ordinary people don’t even think twice about. Even the most basic medical and educational needs are difficult to meet for these children and adults suffering from physical and mental disabilities. It is especially challenging in developing countries where resources are already scarce and if they are in low income families.

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Teaching English

Imparting knowledge and education to the underprivileged is the core goal behind our Teaching volunteer programs. Our teaching programs focus on English and sometimes may include basic computer literacy and other subjects. As part of our teaching programs, you will work at local primary schools, after school centers or community…

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Women's Empowerment

Women around the world face tremendous hardships, especially in developing countries due to many social and economic factors. Gender inequality and lack of access to a quality education is a huge impediment in their upliftment and growth. The divide is evident right from classrooms, workplaces, and homes which clearly shows…

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Yoga Holiday & Volunteer

Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul with our yoga and volunteer program in India. You will be living in the stunning and charming town of Fort Kochi in Kerala. An absolute gem of a destination in South India, popularly referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’, Fort Kochi has a rustic…

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Medical Electives in Sri Lanka

Our Medical Elective Program in Sri Lanka is based in the coastal city of Galle, in Southern Sri Lanka. Medical students will be placed in one of our partner public teaching hospitals, a prestigious institution with a wide range of clinical departments.

Teaching In Vietnam

Join our Teaching Volunteer Program in Vietnam and inspire the next generation of young learners. With your help, children in Da Nang can improve their English, gain new skills, and dream bigger for their future.

Medical Electives in Cambodia

Join out Medical and Nursing Electives or Internships in Camdodia where you will be given a placement in large hospitals. Learn about healthcare, learn about the culture in Cambodia and make memories of a lifetime.

Volunteering Abroad

Volunteering Journeys is for the go-getters, adventure seekers, and travelers looking for immersive volunteer abroad experiences. Our programs let you explore a country from the inside out while making a real impact.

Medical Electives in India

Join our medical internship programs in Kerala, India, designed for medical students seeking global experience. Gain exposure to procedures and surgeries rarely seen back home while learning in local hospitals. These medical electives abroad are ideal for final-year and 5th-year medical students looking to enhance their clinical knowledge and skills.

Safety in India

Safety is often a concern for young travelers, especially female volunteers in India. In this review, our volunteers share their first-hand experiences of volunteering in India safely, from daily life to cultural immersion. They also provide helpful insights on what to expect with Indian food during your stay.

Volunteer with Sea Turtles in the Maldives

Make a difference in marine conservation by volunteering with sea turtles in the Maldives, where you’ll help rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured turtles back into the wild.

Over 50s Volunteer in Kathmandu

Linda from Scotland joined our disability volunteer program in Nepal, supporting children and adults with special needs. In her volunteer review, she shares how this volunteering abroad experience in Nepal has been both rewarding and life-changing.

Nursing Internship in Nepal

Some of our students from France joined the Nepal Nursing Program, gaining hands-on experience in hospitals and clinics. This nursing volunteer abroad opportunity is perfect for students who want to develop clinical skills, learn from international healthcare systems, and experience life in one of the world’s most inspiring destinations.

Family Volunteering In Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an ideal destination for family volunteering abroad. Known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” it offers breathtaking landscapes — lush jungles, pristine beaches, national parks — together with rich culture, warm communities, and wildlife. For families seeking volunteer opportunities, Sri Lanka delivers not just impact, but also adventure, learning, and connection.

Over 50s Volunteer in Nepal

Career Break Volunteer in Sri Lanka

Meet Chris from Alaska, who joined our career break volunteer program in Sri Lanka. Over four weeks, he dedicated his time to teaching English to Buddhist monks, gaining cultural immersion, meaningful experiences, and the chance to give back while traveling abroad.

Family Volunteering in Kerala

Experience meaningful travel through our family volunteering abroad programs. Join exciting adventures where you and your children can give back while exploring new cultures. Kids learn to appreciate diversity, grow more mature, and become globally aware citizens. As a family, you’ll make a positive impact together.

Dental Volunteer In Nepal

Join our dental internship abroad in Nepal designed for dental student groups. Work alongside local dentists in community clinics, assist with basic procedures, and gain valuable international experience while making a meaningful impact on oral healthcare in underserved communities.

Medical Interns In India

Join our Medical Elective Program in India and gain clinical experience in hospitals. This medical internship abroad allows you to learn about India’s healthcare system, observe diverse patient cases, and network with medical professionals while developing essential clinical skills.

Volunteer In India, Kerala

Thinking about joining a volunteer abroad program in India? Watch this video to see what volunteering in India is really like. Discover volunteer experiences, cultural immersion, and the impact you can make in this beautiful destination.

Teaching English In Maldives

Watch our over 50s volunteer share her inspiring story of teaching English in the Maldives. Her experience as a volunteer teacher abroad was life-changing, combining cultural immersion with meaningful impact through our teaching volunteer program in the Maldives.

Family Volunteering In South Africa

Our Family Volunteer Program in South Africa focuses on community upliftment. Families with children can take part in a variety of meaningful activities. This family volunteering abroad opportunity is ideal for parents who want to combine travel with giving back and creating lasting memories together.

Sports Volunteer In South Africa

Our Surf & Sports Volunteer Program in South Africa is perfect for those passionate about sports and youth development. Volunteers work with local children, leading activities such as swimming, boxing, spike ball, surfing, and skateboarding. This sports volunteering abroad opportunity combines outdoor adventure with meaningful community impact.

Nursing Placement In Sri Lanka

A group of final-year nursing students from France joined our nursing internship program in Sri Lanka, gaining valuable clinical experience in hospitals. Under the guidance of expert nursing teams, they rotated across departments and practiced essential procedures. Beyond their hospital placement, the students also explored Sri Lanka.

Dog Care Volunteer In Sri Lanka

Our volunteer from Canada joined our Dog Care Volunteer Program in Galle, Sri Lanka during his gap year. He was supporting a local dog shelter dedicated to the welfare of stray dogs in southern Sri Lanka. This animal care volunteering abroad opportunity is perfect for dog lovers who want to make a real difference while gaining meaningful experience in animal welfare.

Engineering Internship In Nepal

Two friends from Norway joined our Engineering Placement in Nepal. They worked alongside local engineers on structural design projects and supported community development. This engineering internship abroad gave them valuable real-world experience, strengthened their resumes, and taught them how to adapt to the challenges of working with limited resources.

Women Empowerment In India

Two friends from the UK joined our Women’s Empowerment volunteer program in Kerala, India. They taught English and life skills to women in Fort Kochi, helping to build confidence and opportunities. By living and working alongside locals, they experienced authentic Indian culture, explored Kerala, and made a meaningful contribution to the community.

Medical Internship In Nepal

A group of medical students from the University of Newcastle, Australia, joined our medical electives placement in Nepal. Over four weeks, they rotated through various hospital departments, gaining exposure to patient cases rarely seen back home. This medical internship program provided valuable hands-on experience and learning in an international healthcare setting.

Family Volunteering In India

The Stoddart Family from Canada joined the India Family Volunteer Program. With children aged 10 and 7, they spent two weeks volunteering on our kindergarten teaching project in Kerala. Supported by our local team, the family balanced meaningful volunteer work with cultural exploration, creating unforgettable memories together.

How Volunteering with Wildlife Works with Us

1. Choose a destination or project

Select a program in Asia or South America related to community or conservation. If you are not sure what to do just contact us and we can guide you

2. Apply Online

Fill an online application form and pay your deposit so we know you are committed to coming out. Don’t worry all your personal details will stay confidential.

3. Confirmation of placement

Once we get your application form we will contact you and confirm your spot and also share your details with our local team.

4. Support in preparing

Our team will send material to help you prepare for your upcoming program and to support you and answer any questions related to your location.

5. Getting ready

We recommend you get your visas, insurance, flights as well as packing list organised well in advance so you are not rushing last minute.

6. Come out & start the adventure

This is the exciting part! Once you reach us in the country everything is taken care of. All you have to do is focus on making a difference & enjoying the experience.

Have more questions? Get in touch

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