Big Five Conservation Assistant Wildlife Sanctuary Supporter Windhoek, Namibia The Great Projects
Here you'll direct all of your efforts towards the long term rehabilitation of animals. Experience hands-on volunteering with baboons, small animals and much more!
Samboja Lestari Orangutan Sanctuary Balikpapan , Indonesia The Great Projects
This project offers you the chance to work on enrichment with captive orangutans and sun bears at the world renowned Samboja Lestari rescue centre.
Great White Shark Conservation Kleinbaai, South Africa The Great Projects
Come face to face with one of the world’s most infamous predators whilst aiding great white shark conservation.
Orangutan Wildlife Center Sarawak , Malaysia The Great Projects
Aid the rehabilitation and eventual release of orangutans by volunteering at this incredible wildlife centre, located in Malaysian Borneo.
Amazon Rainforest Conservation Manu National Park, Peru The Great Projects
Volunteer in Peru and have a lasting impact on Amazon conservation efforts, in the Manu National park – one of the most diverse environments on earth.
Big Five Conservation Assistant Port Elizabeth, South Africa The Great Projects
Join this volunteering project in South Africa's beautiful Eastern Cape and help aid in the conservation of lions, elephants, rhinos and many more amazing animals!
Turtle Conservation Experience San Jose, Costa Rica The Great Projects
Help protect turtles who are in danger from poachers by volunteering in Costa Rica!
Wildlife Reserve Big Five Conservation Port Elizabeth, South Africa The Great Projects
Volunteer with the 'Big Five' and the Born Free Big Cat Foundation in one of South Africa's finest game reserves.
Sea Turtle Conservation Sri Lanka Kosgoda, Sri Lanka The Great Projects
Take part in the Great Turtle Project in Sri Lanka as a turtle volunteer and have a hand in the conservation of the country's beautiful sea turtles!
Elephant Conservation Wasgamuwa National Park, Sri Lanka The Great Projects
Encounter the beautiful Asian elephant on this elephant conservation program deep within the lush Sri Lankan jungle.
The Wildlife Sanctuary La Paz , Bolivia The Great Projects
Help to take care of wildlife rescued animals from illegal traffickers in Bolivia as a conservation volunteer! Our animals are happy for every helping hand.
Orangutan Sanctuary Assistant Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia The Great Projects
Help to care for stunning endangered apes by volunteering at this sanctuary where you will help to provide enrichment and more for the resident orangutans.
Harnas Wildlife Sanctuary Gobabis, Namibia The Great Projects
Help with the long-term rehabilitation of Namibian wildlife. Experience hands-on volunteering where you'll care for baboons, big cats, meerkats and more!
Sloth And Wildlife Conservation Supporter Quepos, Costa Rica The Great Projects
Volunteer with sloths, monkeys and a range of other wildlife in their native home of Costa Rica and help protect these amazing animals from the dangers of deforestation.
Big Five Conservation Supporter Kenton-on-Sea, South Africa The Great Projects
On this amazing volunteering project you will have the chance to work towards the conservation of Africa's 'Big 5' in their natural home.
Supporter for Big Five Conservation Randfontein, South Africa The Great Projects
Aid Africa's wildlife conservation by tracking extraordinary animals at some of the country's top game reserves, with a focus on the iconic ‘Big Five’!
India Highlights Voluntour Delhi, India The Great Projects
Spend 13 unforgettable days visiting top attractions and taking part in conservation activities in colourful India!

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Project Details

The Great Projects work with organisations worldwide to establish high standards in animal welfare and conservation within the responsible tourism sector.

Looking to volunteer abroad with animals? Here at The Great Projects we believe that there is a better way to holiday. Our award-winning wildlife volunteering abroad with animals projects and signature tours are not only designed to provide truly unique and life-changing experiences for volunteering worldwide, but our donation and conservation pledges ensure that your travel will have a lasting and sustainable impact on some of the planet's most incredible and endangered species and the local communities which live alongside them.

It all began with The Great Orangutan Project in Malaysian Borneo and after a number of years working with local authorities, passionate project facilitators, and hard-working volunteers to create a sustainable, progressive, and effective project - The Great Projects decided to use the experiences and knowledge we had gained to expand our expertise to other projects in Asia, Africa, South America and Europe!

Now with over 35 projects, you can be confident in the fact that you’ll be able to volunteer with some of the world's most incredible wildlife species in completely breath-taking environments. From orangutans in the Bornean rainforest to whale sharks in the Indian Ocean; you’re sure to find something suited to your interests. What’s more, The Great Projects make sure that with us, volunteers are completely immersed into the heart of the matter, at site, delivering an experience like no other as you become familiar with the life of an animal keeper, game ranger, or wildlife conservationist.

Plus, every time someone volunteers with The Great Projects  in addition to their fee which covers accommodation, food, and transfers, we donate up to £350 to the project visited to help the project itself. Therefore, our ecotours and projects are not only designed to be an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life, but you will also join a project knowing that your travel truly does help to save endangered animals and the local communities with which they live alongside.

Here at The Great Projects, we believe that we should practice what we preach. We send volunteers to worldwide destinations on a range of truly unique and thoroughly worthwhile projects that make a real, sustainable difference to their causes. What’s more, The Great Projects provide them with dedicated UK-based staff that ensure volunteers have informative and friendly help throughout all stages of their experience, from initial enquiry to their return.

Through this, we can show volunteers that there is a better way to holiday. Our award-winning wildlife volunteering abroad with animals projects and signature tours are not only designed to provide truly unique and life-changing experiences for volunteering worldwide, but our donation and conservation pledges ensure that your travel will have a lasting and sustainable impact on some of the planet's most incredible and endangered species and the local communities which live alongside them.


Further, The Great Projects does not only aim to provide travel destinations that hold responsibility for animal welfare, but also to the environmental, economic and social impact of our conservation projects as a whole.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Here at The Great Projects, we are completely dedicated to providing our volunteers with the utmost protection with regards to health and safety.

Adventurous travel always involves some degree of risk. Our priority is to keep you safe and protect you as much as possible whilst still giving you an authentic experience of life in your chosen destination.

We conduct extensive risk assessments to make sure we have identified potential hazards and done everything we can to reduce them and we make sure you have the information you need about the destination you are visiting and how to stay safe and healthy while you are out there. We also are partnered with Endsleigh Insurance who are able to offer volunteers comprehensive insurance for all of our projects.

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Foundation Year
2003
Contact Person
Lauren Mackinnon
Spoken Languages
English

Social Impact

We work with organisations worldwide to establish high standards in animal welfare and conservation within the responsible tourism sector. The Great Projects believe in using sustainable tourism as a tool to positively impact local communities and at-risk environments to aid the conservation of endangered animals and fragile ecosystems. You won't find any of our projects or tours exploiting the animals or the local area and community, and we won't work with projects that do not adhere to responsible tourism standards.

The Great Projects works with organisations worldwide to establish high standards in animal welfare and conservation within the responsible tourism sector. We believe in using sustainable tourism as a tool to positively impact local communities and at-risk environments to aid the conservation of endangered animals and fragile ecosystems.

You won't find any programs of The Great Projects or tours exploiting the animals or the local area and community.

Pursued Sustainable Development Goals

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