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Family volunteer opportunities are the best way to get involved together...

Family volunteer opportunities are the best way to get involved together. Precious family time and volunteering is the perfect combination to make this world a better place. Many local NGOs have designed programs that are especially suitable for family volunteer holidays. Ideal for you to volunteer abroad with your children, siblings or even with your grandparents.

In your family volunteer vacations you can focus on wildlife conservation, marine life protection or work for humanitarian organizations abroad. Some of the most popular destinations for family volunteer holidays are Costa Rica or Africa. This once in a lifetime experience brings families together and provides meaningful quality time. Start organizing today and get ready for your family volunteer opportunity!

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Costa Rica Guácima, Costa Rica
Rescue Center Costa Rica

Animal Wildlife Rescue

Very Good 4.4
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⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
306 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Join us in the crucial mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and, whenever possible, releasing injured and displaced wildlife. Your support is vital for our shared goal! Details >

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 Sea Turtle Conservation Ambassador
Life Below Water
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Quepos, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Pacuare

Sea Turtle Conservation Ambassador

Great 4.5
(256)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
262 €  per week · 2  ‑  30  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer and save turtles, make a difference and meet one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! Join us in Pacific Costa Rica! Details >

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 Animal Keeper Assistant
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica San Jose, Costa Rica
Refugio Animal de Costa Rica

Animal Keeper Assistant

Perfect 4.7
(45)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
298 €  per week · 1  ‑  50  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Hands on contribution with everyday chores like feeding, cleaning and giving animals any care they need, to help them recover and go back to nature! Details >

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 Reforestation and Community Development
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Matapalo, Costa Rica
WeVOL

Reforestation and Community Development

Excellent 4.8
(72)
Flex Option
407 €  per week · 1  ‑  8  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Be part of and spearhead a variety of community and reforestation projects in a tropical beach town. Join the fun & make a difference in beautiful Matapalo, Costa Rica! Details >

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 Sloth Monitoring and Turtle Conservation
Life Below Water Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Quepos, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Pacuare

Sloth Monitoring and Turtle Conservation

Great 4.5
(256)
Video Flex Option
270 €  per week · 2  ‑  28  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Join us in Quepos to actively conserve sloths and turtles, monitoring these beautiful creatures. Make a significant impact on wildlife and nature! Details >

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 Whale Shark Conservation & Diving
Life Below Water
🔥 In High Demand
Belize Placencia, Belize
ReefCI

Whale Shark Conservation & Diving

Excellent 4.9
(87)
Video Flex Option
853 €  per week · 1  ‑  8  weeks · Age  16+

Feel the thrill of swimming with a whale shark, the excitement of spearing the invasive lionfish, and the satisfaction in helping protect coral reefs. 🐋 Details >

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 Eco Nature and Coastal Conservation
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🔥 In High Demand
South Africa Kenton-on-Sea, South Africa
Sibuya Wilderness Experience

Eco Nature and Coastal Conservation

Excellent 4.8
(43)
Flex Option
770 €  per week · 1  ‑  6  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Eco Volunteering in Wildlife & Marine Conservation. Uncover the whole big picture of our Eco-System for a better understanding of Nature & learn how to make a difference! Details >

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 Big 5 Monitoring, Conservation, Sustainable Living
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
South Africa Phalaborwa, South Africa
LEO Africa

Big 5 Monitoring, Conservation, Sustainable Living

Perfect 4.7
(45)
Video Flex Option
693 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Give your vital contribution towards wildlife conservation! Learn about animal behaviour, reserve management and anti-poaching while living a lifetime experience! 🇿🇦 Details >

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 Leatherback Turtle Ambassador
Life Below Water
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Limón, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Pacuare

Leatherback Turtle Ambassador

Great 4.5
(256)
Video Flex Option
247 €  per week · 1  ‑  35  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Get in direct contact with turtles and help us conserve the biggest turtle in the sea! Here you will have the chance to meet and work with awesome animals! Details >

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 Invasive Species Management
Life Below Water
Belize Placencia, Belize
ReefCI

Invasive Species Management

Excellent 4.9
(87)
Video Flex Option
853 €  per week · 1  ‑  8  weeks · Age  16+

Make a difference by removing lionfish, an invasive species decimating reef ecosystems. Learn to dive while culling lionfish. Details >

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 Baby and Toddler Daycare - Child Care Worker
Good Health And Well-Being
🔥 In High Demand
Tanzania Arusha, Tanzania
STEP Africa

Baby and Toddler Daycare - Child Care Worker

Excellent 4.8
(100)
Video Flex Option
143 €  per week · 4  ‑  26  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Care for the babies and toddlers at Tiny Steps Daycare in Arusha whose families face various challenges due to poverty, disease and single parenthood. Details >

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 Be the reason a Baby Sea Turtle reaches the ocean
Life Below Water
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Quepos, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Isla Damas

Be the reason a Baby Sea Turtle reaches the ocean

Brilliant 4.8
(31)
Video Flex Option
386 €  per week · 1  ‑  30  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

Join us near Manuel Antonio, protect endangered turtles, and watch many babies hatch. Make a real impact while enjoying a great volunteer beachfront experience! Details >

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 Ethical Elephant Refuge
Life On Land
Available from Aug 2025
🔥 In High Demand
Thailand Amphoe Thayang, Thailand
Atlas Volunteers

Ethical Elephant Refuge

Brilliant 4.8
(310)
Flex Option
495 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Take care of endangered Asian elephants rescued from the logging and tourism industries. Get involved up close with feeding, cleaning and enrichment activities. Details >

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 Marine Conservation - Research Assistant
Life Below Water
🔥 In High Demand
Indonesia Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Barefoot Conservation

Marine Conservation - Research Assistant

Great 4.5
(48)
Video Flex Option
620 €  per week · 2  ‑  24  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Conduct Manta Ray research, Reef Check surveys, and assist with community projects as a Barefoot Conservation Research Assistant! Details >

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 Rhino & Elephant Conservation
Life On Land
Zimbabwe Wedza, Zimbabwe
Imire Rhino Conservation

Rhino & Elephant Conservation

Perfect 4.7
(35)
Video Flex Option
958 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer in Africa and help secure the future of the endangered black rhino and elephant. Experience daily life on a 10,000 acre family-run private conservancy. Details >

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 Great Barrier Reef Marine Conservation
Life Below Water
Australia Queensland, Australia
Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers

Great Barrier Reef Marine Conservation

Excellent 4.8
(88)
Flex Option
1181 €  per week · 1  ‑  3  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

This unique placement opportunity is not offered anywhere else and gives volunteers to truly make a difference to marine conservation. 🐠 Details >

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 Let's Protect the Caribbean Wildlife
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Costa Rica Limón, Costa Rica
Tortugas de Pacuare

Let's Protect the Caribbean Wildlife

Great 4.5
(256)
Video Flex Option
216 €  per week · 1  ‑  46  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

At Pacuare, you can observe over 300 species of animals such as mammals, reptiles and birds of the Caribbean zone, and you can actively participate protecting them. Details >

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 Veterinary Internship With Wildlife
Life On Land
Costa Rica Aranjuez, Pitahaya, Costa Rica
NATUWA Wildlife Sanctuary

Veterinary Internship With Wildlife

Very Good 4.4
(21)
Flex Option
543 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

The internship offers training in veterinary medicine, emphasizing wildlife care, rehabilitation techniques, and conservation practices in a vibrant sanctuary setting. Details >

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 Sea Turtle Conservation
Life Below Water
Available from Aug 2025
🔥 In High Demand
Ghana Cape Three Points, Ghana
Atlas Volunteers

Sea Turtle Conservation

Brilliant 4.8
(310)
Video Flex Option
137 €  per week · 1  ‑  30  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Protect endangered sea turtles along the Ghana coastline. Working on nesting sites and beach patrols whilst experiencing beautiful surroundings in your free time. Details >

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 Wildlife Sanctuary Supporter
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
Namibia Windhoek, Namibia
The Great Projects

Wildlife Sanctuary Supporter

Fantastic 4.5
(112)
Video Flex Option
610 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

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! Details >

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Family Volunteer Opportunities

Do you want to share your wonderful volunteer experience with the people you love most? Parents who want to instill the value of contribution and service within their children will find exactly what they are looking for with family volunteering. Travel with your family to some of the most unique, family-friendly destinations like Thailand and Bali. Prepare for an experience where you will not only learn more about the project but also about your family! Share this special experience with those you love and reap the benefits for years to come.

Volunteer organizations are always looking for helping hands. The days we thought volunteering was also for single people in their twenties, are long gone. Volunteer organizations are now also welcoming those with families and children. What’s better than sharing the volunteer abroad experience with those closes to you? Volunteer as a family and gain awareness about what’s going on in the world and instill the importance of contribution amongst your kids early on.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 What is Family Volunteering?

Family volunteering enables families of all sizes to join volunteer projects. In this way, they can share the experience of volunteering and help the community or the environment together with their loved ones. Volunteering is the act of dedicating time to a project that is focused on improving the circumstances of a community or the environment. If you are a young family looking for volunteering opportunities, you can find especially suitable programs with a safe environment for families with small kids here.

👍🏽 The Pros and Cons of Family Volunteer Holidays

If you’re determined to make a difference during your next holiday, why not integrate a family volunteer program into your holiday plan? This way, you get the best of both worlds. You get to spend quality time together while experiencing the incredible benefits of giving back to others. Before you head off to book your first family volunteer trip, let’s take a closer look at the potential pros and cons:

Pros

  • The opportunity to volunteer abroad and contribute to a meaningful cause together with your family and those you care about most.
  • Create awareness about what is going on in the world among children.
  • You get the chance to connect with the local community together with those close to you. It is a great opportunity for cultural interchange.
  • Participants will see their travel destination in a different.
  • Benefiting from the positive aspects of volunteering without sacrificing time with your family.
  • Meeting and connecting with other like-minded individuals and their kids.

Cons

  • Not everyone may be as enthusiastic about dedicating their time to volunteering.
  • It may be tricky to decide on a volunteer program that everyone in the is excited about.
  • Depending on the age of the children, some projects may not be accessible.
  • Volunteering abroad can have a powerful effect on people. If you have younger kids, it may require you to be supportive of their emotions.

🤔 Why Choose a Family Volunteering Vacation?

If you’re eager to volunteer but worried about leaving your loved ones behind, then family volunteering is right up your alley. You will gain experience in volunteering, contribute to a meaningful cause and not only learn a great deal about the challenges others are facing on a daily basis but most likely also learn a lot about your family.

How will you make a difference?
By introducing children to volunteering, you will be setting a precedent for them to carry on volunteering in the future. The world really needs more volunteers which is why volunteer organizations are creating programs where volunteers can contribute as a family. The most important aspect of a families volunteering program is the cultural interchange and social contact between your family and the local community. Gaining awareness about the volunteer destination will change the way your family views the world.

💡 What Kind of Family Volunteering Opportunities are there?

Have you decided where you want to go together? What about the kind of project you would like to help with? It’s important to take into account the age of the different family members so everyone benefits from this unique experience. Here are some of the possibilities that are easy to do together with children:

  • Work at an animal conservation center or sanctuary
  • Agricultural or farm work
  • Cultural immersion programs
  • Environmental conservation

There are several options. The age of the kids will play an important role when choosing the project. Make sure to contact the organization to check what the minimum age is for young participants.

🧐 How to choose the right Family Volunteer Opportunity?

The most important aspect of choosing a great program is that you do enough research on the different volunteer organizations and try to answer the following questions:

  • What does the organization stand for?
  • What is their objective and how are they trying to achieve it?
  • How are the funds they receive spent?
  • How do you think you will contribute?
  • What do you think the effect of your volunteer work will be?

Read up on the organization, read reviews and ask previous volunteers about their past experience with the organization. There are wonderful organizations that are doing very responsible work.

🌍 Best Places for Family Volunteering Holidays

There are projects available worldwide that will welcome your family. Take this opportunity to explore the world together with your loved ones and give back to less fortunate communities. Whether you’re adventurous and want to take care of elephants in Thailand or prefer a sustainable farming project in Costa Rica, there are several opportunities for family volunteering. Bali is another common destination for families to volunteer because of its laidback and friendly vibe. Volunteers who are afraid of a culture shock or don’t want to travel too far can also apply for opportunities closer to home. Family volunteer opportunities are waiting for your family’s help.

🎁 Top 5 Benefits of Volunteering as a Family

Join one of the family volunteering projects and you will help the communities of your project destination while you embark on an unforgettable adventure with your partner and kids. Volunteering is usually linked to positive things. Let’s take a closer look at some of the benefits you can expect:

  1. Valuable Learning Opportunities


    Choosing to volunteer with your loved ones will open up a new world. You will learn about the country and culture and interact with the local community. Learn from them and give back by helping where you can. Do this together as a family and you’ll be sure to learn a great deal about each other.

  2. Meet new people


    You will meet other volunteers and travelers who are also volunteering with their family. What a great opportunity to connect with like-minded fellow volunteers. Build meaningful relationships with the other families and the locals. Take the time to allow cultural interaction to unfold.

  3. New Experiences


    This is a brilliant way to expand your perspective on life. Issues that seemed huge problems before, may seem trivial after your volunteer experience. Become grateful for the simple things in life and instill these values in your children by sharing the volunteer experience with them. Rest assured they will come back with a different worldview.

  4. Health Improvements


    Traveling and contributing are two ingredients that practically guarantee happiness. Supporting a meaningful cause will give you a sense a purpose as a family. A happy family tends to be a healthy family. Do a family volunteering and see what kind of benefits you will enjoy as a family.

  5. Travel


    This is your chance to explore and discover some of the most interesting places the world has to offer together with your family. You’ll be doing this while contributing to a meaningful cause. What could be more exciting than doing this together?

🤷🏽‍♀️ How do I organize a Family Volunteering Holiday?

You’re ready to do a family volunteering project but you’re not quite sure where to start? First of all, have a look at the different programs across the globe, and pick a few programs that have caught your attention.

Once you’ve done that, let’s take a look at the first 3 steps which will send you on your way to volunteer abroad with your family:

  1. Check whether there’s a match between your family and the project by looking at their requirements. Age may be an important factor here.
  2. Take a look at the location of the project and decide whether it would be a place your family is excited to go to.
  3. Get in touch with the organization and see whether your expectations and schedules match up.

Once this is sorted. Let’s take a look at the practical steps:

Insurance (Health & travel)

We recommend getting both health and travel insurance. In fact, this is even a requirement for all volunteer programs abroad. Get in touch with your program contact person to find out if an insurance plan is already in place for volunteers.

Visa, Passport, and Documentation

Once you know your destination, take the following 3 steps before setting off on your life-changing adventure!

  1. Look into the visa requirements for the country your family will volunteer in
  2. Make sure everyone has valid passports considering the requirements of the host country
  3. Make sure you prepare the correct documents to fulfill the visa application

The world is waiting for more families to volunteer. Take this opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause abroad and help as a family. Be sure this international experience will undoubtedly make your family bond even stronger than it already was.

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