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Camps International
Camps International 
Location(s): Kenya
Join a Camps International programme to truly experience the adventure of Africa! We offer 1-3 month programmes to suit all ages and passions at our camps in Kenya and Tanzania. Our huge range of community and wildlife based voluntary projects, with ocean and mountain activities including trekking to the highest peaks in Africa (Mt. Kenya and Kilimanjaro), scuba diving and safari, give you an unforgettable bush experience. Click for more info
     

Travellers Worldwide
Travellers Worldwide 
Location(s): Brunei/Borneo, Kenya, Malaysia, Peru, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe
With around 25 very different conservation projects around the world, and over 13 years of experience, Travellers can help you to make a direct and immediate difference. Our projects are situated around Africa, Asia and South America, and the variety of projects is vast. The choice is the hardest bit! You can work with monkeys, elephants, horses, apes, crocodiles, dolphins, the great white shark, leopards, rhino and, well, pretty much any species you’re interested in.
     

The Leap
The Leap 
Location(s): Africa, South America, Asia and Australia
All our placements encompass an exciting mix of conservation, community and ecotourism projects providing great variety and diversity. Escorting guests on safari, helping stop poaching in a private game reserve and creating guide trails through the Amazon Rainforest are just some of the experiences awaiting you. For more details click below.
     

GlobalXperience
GlobalXperience 
Location(s): Africa, Asia, Australasia & Latin America
Would you like to make a lasting and positive impact on our planet? Whether you are taking a gap year, need a career break or just craving a fresh perspective, look no further than GlobalXperience. Whether you have one month or a whole year, our range of volunteer and work programmes is guaranteed to help you make a difference where it counts and to give you Xperiences that will live in your memory for a lifetime. Click below for more details.
     

Oyster Worldwide
Oyster Worldwide 
Location(s): Brazil, Canada, Chile, India, Kenya, Nepal, Romania, Tanzania, Zambia
Oyster have a variety of opportunities in some very diverse destinations. If you want to totally understand a country different to your own whilst making a useful contribution, then this is for you! Change the lives of street kids in Brazil, perfect your Spanish teaching lively classes in Chile or finance the best ever ski-ing season by working in a Canadian mountain resort. Whatever you choose Oyster will help you get it right.
     

Changing Worlds
Changing Worlds 
Location(s): Argentina, Australia, Honduras, India, Kenya and Madagascar
Changing Worlds has teamed up with UK charity Azafady, winner of Best Volunteer Organisation in the Responsible Tourism Awards 2007. They've made considerable progress in building environmentally friendly and sustainable ways of life in Madagascar for some of the poorest communities. We also offer the opportunity to work in zoos around the world. Other conservation opportunities are available in Argentina, Australia, Honduras, India and Kenya.
     

Projects Abroad
Projects Abroad 
Location(s): Worldwide locations
With Projects Abroad you can enjoy adventurous foreign travel with a chance to do a worthwhile job. You can teach conversational English or gain experience in medicine, conservation, journalism, business and other professions. Volunteers needed in Argentina, Bolivia, Cambodia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Mexico, Mongolia, Moldova, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, Romania, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
     

Greenforce
Greenforce 
Location(s): Fiji, Bahamas, Tanzania, Ecuador, Nepal/Tibet, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Brazil, Spain, Red Sea, Gozo, USA, India, South Africa, China
Greenforce runs conservation, community and sport expeditions around the globe. Working with host country partners such as the WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society conservation projects are both land and marine based. Community projects include development work and orphanages, and sports programmes include football in Brazil and Ecuador. Internship and work opportunities are available in Spain, Ecuador and Australia.
     

Vivisto
Vivisto 
Location(s): South Africa, Namibia, Australia, USA, Italy, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand & UK
Fill in the Gaps with a Life-Break. Vivisto have unique travel experiences for you to choose from, in countries all over the world. Do something worthwhile and gain a sense of achievement on a Conservation & Community Project. Get some excitement back in your life with an Action & Adventure break or set yourself apart from the crowd by Learning a New Skill. Short & long term placements available. For more information, visit our website.
   

Africa & Asia Venture
Africa & Asia Venture 
Location(s): Africa, Asia, Mexico
18-24 years old? Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime and unravel your true potential with a group of 16-30 like-minded souls! Africa & Asia Venture provide rewarding 4-5 month placements that make a real difference. No time? Try our 5-week AV Adventures. All departing groups work in pairs or 4-6 people, in teaching, community & conservation or sports coaching projects. There are also travel opportunities such as safaris, camping, or diving.
     

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