Work on marine, ocean, or coastal environmental conservation around the world
As a physician or nurse, you’ve dedicated your life in service to others. You’ve used your skills and expertise to heal and treat patients to the best of your ability. Whether you’re in a chaotic trauma unit, or a family practice, you’re the type of person
Mongolia is called 'the land without fences'. Now having been in Mongolia for more than four months I have to admit that this truly is the land without fences. After seeing so many things in this country, I can say that this is the first country I have been to where you can drive
Are you a jack of all trades, but a master of none? Are you passionate about a particular issue, but don’t have any qualifications in the field? Perhaps you’re still figuring out the career you’d like to specialise in. Or maybe you want to volunteer to get out o
Fancy a different kind of adventure for your next family trip? Wave goodbye to the conventional vacation package and delve into the wonderful world that is a family volunteer vacation. Kids learn from the example that their parents and the people around them set. On a volun
With its pristine waters and white sandy beaches, Fiji is an ideal destination for volunteers wanting to soak up some sunshine in a balmy, tropical location in their free time.As one of the world leaders in ecotourism, it’s hardly a surprise that its oceans are home to almost f
We were travelling through the Bolivian Pampas in a small motorised canoe, when we became aware that there was something following us.The driver stopped the boat and told us that they wanted to play. Puzzled, we peered into the murky water. That was when I caught my first glimpse
I was an 18-year-old American girl, fresh out of high school and I decided to take a gap year. By July 2011, I was flying to Peru to volunteer in the Amazon rainforest with Projects Abroad. It was the start of my gap year and I was incredibly excited for this new adventure!My Con
I had the most amazing time during my project in Vietnam. It was such an incredible opportunity to learn about Vietnam’s health care system and seeing how my chosen profession is practiced in a developing country. Everyone in the department is very easy to get along with, and a
Sea turtles have roamed the ocean for over 150 million years, but now, their reign is rapidly ending because of plastic pollution in the ocean. The ocean is quickly becoming plastic soup. Researchers have estimated that more than 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oce