28 trips
28 trips
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Africa
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Asia
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Australasia
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Central & South America
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Europe
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Middle East & Central Asia
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Short Volunteer Gaps
Want to volunteer abroad but don't have time to take a full gap year? A short gap volunteer experience could be the answer! Volunteer programme durations start from as little as 2 weeks. Make the most of every minute abroad and make a difference in people’s lives in just a few weeks!
Do you want to volunteer with kids and inspire them as a teacher in schools? Would you like to help out as a carer in a childcare project? Can you share your skills as a sports coach? Or would you like to volunteer with wonderful wildlife or conservation projects abroad? Whatever your area of interest, we have the short volunteer trip to suit you.
Check out our trips below, or read more about Short Volunteer Gaps »
Volunteer with kids
Become a volunteer teacher and mentor kids in the classroom on a short volunteer teaching placement. Volunteer with kids at a childcare centre or help at an orphanage and care for cute children. Coach sports to kids in Africa. Or help care for disabled children on a short trip abroad. You'll be amazed how quickly you'll bond with the kids!
Volunteer with communities abroad
There are communities all around the world who need your help. As a community volunteer, you can help with important local building projects or help to educate local people about the environment or conservation. There are so many ways you can make your mark, even if you don't have much time to spare!
Short wildlife volunteering experiences
Volunteering with wildlife is one of the best ways to spend a short gap! Get up close to amazing animals at wildlife projects in some of the world's most exciting destinations. Volunteer with big cats, monkeys or Great White Sharks in South Africa. Help at a wildlife rescue centre in Ecuador's Amazon jungle. Interact with elephants in Thailand, meet orang-utans in Indonesia or cuddle Koalas in Australia!
Become a conservation volunteer
Get involved in African conservation projects or care for turtles and other sea creatures as a marine conservation volunteer. Help change the world for the better and make the most of your short time abroad!
Volunteer abroad and make every minute count on a short volunteer experience!
Flexible date change!
South Africa Wild Adventure
15 days from
4.5 34€1.037€996Wonderful wildlife adventures in South Africa!
Our 15-day epic South African volunteering and safari adventure! Combines wildlife conservation, community volunteering, stunning safaris, camping in Kruger National Park, adventure activities and exciting excursions. It’s the ultimate African experience!Flexible date change!
Amazon Wildlife Rescue
2 - 4 weeks from
4.0 5€1.120€1.086Head to the edge of the Amazon and help care for wildlife!
Calling all animal lovers in search of an Amazonian adventure! Help care for wildlife at a rescue centre in the amazing Amazon jungle in Ecuador.Flexible date change!
Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer in South Africa
2 - 8 weeks from
4.0 20€447€417Flexible date change!
Elephant Experience
1-4 weeks from
4.5 14€884€839Have an awesome elephant experience in stunning rural Thailand
Get up close to these amazing creatures at an elephant project and live in a rural Thai village community. Help bathe the elephants, plant crops and harvest bamboo, and get involved with local community projects. A magical experience!Flexible date change!
Volunteer in a School in Kerala - India
2-8 weeks from
4.0 2€707€671Make a real difference in children's lives!
Volunteer with kids at schools in gorgeous Fort Kochi in Kerala. Help teach English in schools and care for kids as a volunteer in inspirational India!Flexible date change!
Wildlife Volunteer Australia
2-8 weeks from
4.5 6€1.651€1.592Flexible date change!
Cape Town Community Volunteers
Up to 60 days from
4.0 15€742€668Flexible date change!
Volunteer with Disabled Children in India
2-8 weeks from
€707€671Look after disabled children in beautiful Kerala!
Become a valued volunteer on this challenging but rewarding project looking after disabled children in beautiful Kerala, India.
Flexible date change!
Monkey Sanctuary Volunteers
2-12 weeks from
4.0 20€742€668Hands-on rehab project with cheeky primates!
Join monkey rehab for 2 - 8 weeks, & have a swinging sanctuary time helping to support and return apes, monkeys & other animals to the wild.Flexible date change!
Conservation Volunteering in Canada
2 weeks or longer
4.0 2Amazing wildlife or conservation volunteering in Canada!
A unique and amazing opportunity to become an unpaid environmental volunteer in rural Canada! Help at wildlife protection or environmental conservation projects with charitable or non-profit organisations and discover the great Canadian outdoors!
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