Voluntary work abroad and environment jobs

Voluntary environment jobs

You can get involved in volunteer environmental work with Projects Abroad PRO.  Our environmental and conservation projects are all based in the developing world.  They are designed for recent graduates, retired seniors or environmental volunteers on a career break.

We work with a range of local partners, including ecological reserves, marine biologists and government-run environmental science labs.  You could work as a volunteer marine biologist in Thailand.  Another good example of this type of work would be our project for environmental scientists in Ghana.  You can see all of the available options on the left navigation menu.

You will work alongside experienced scientists and conservation workers who will be keen to highlight the issues facing their communities.  Our projects present a useful platform for you to share your professional knowledge with them.

Why we are looking for environmental volunteers

The protection of the environment - including biodiversity - is a major issue globally and for local communities.  Some important environmental factors for developing countries are:

• Degradation of soil quality or water leads to lower food resources and increases the risk of famine
• The loss of biodiversity is harmful to the welfare of local communities and their development – issues such as food, clothing, shelter and heating are all factors which need to be taken into account

Developing countries have a particular interest in protecting their environment.  But change takes time and requires a lot of effort.  That's why we need qualified ecovolunteers to help. Your commitment to the protection of fauna and flora will be a great help to local workers.

Your placement will be tailored to your area of expertise or level of experience.  This means that you will be able to work efficiently and get the most out of your stay.  Whether it’s providing support, training or guidance to our partners, your assistance can make a real impact.

You can see all of the available environment projects on the left navigation menu at the top of this page.

If you cannot find an environment project here that fits your skills, please contact us.  We will try to arrange something that matches your area of expertise.  You can give us a call on:

• UK: +44 (0) 1903 708 308
• Canada and USA: 1-888-5791612
• Australia: 1300 132 831