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Review of Family-Friendly Sea Turtle Rescue

Posted By: Anita N.

Volunteer in Bali - Family-Friendly Sea Turtle Rescue

#Asia,#Bali,#Volunteer Vacations

Read about Anita's experience volunteering with her family for sea turtle conservation in Bali!

Ilie's Ethiopian Experience

Posted By: Ilie C.

Volunteer in Ethiopia - English Teaching in Bahir Dar

#Africa,#Ethiopia,#Volunteer with Children,#Teach English Abroad

This week was amazing because I learnt about Ethiopian culture and the kids were very well-behaved. We went together practice a traditional dance with the shoulders which was very funny. And I also enjoyed playing football with the kids!

Irene's Experience Teaching in Bahir Dar

Posted By: Irene M.

#Africa,#Ethiopia,#Volunteer with Children,#Teach English Abroad

It has been an amazing stay in this project. Since the first day, I have really felt at home.

Maria's Review of Sea Turtles and Surfing

Posted By: Maria P.

#Mexico,#Marine Conservation,#Wildlife Conservation,#North America

I am writing to thank the local team for my first volunteering experience, and allowing me to participate in so many activities in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.. I am forever grateful for this opportunity and I hope to see you all again very soon!

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Dave's Volunteer Experience in South Africa - Two Weeks in Africa

Posted By: Dave P.

#South Africa,#Wildlife,#Conservation,#Africa,#Wildlife and Animal Conservation

Every day was amazing and full of incredible experiences and new people. The days flew by as we were so busy working on the farm, hanging out and making new friends, and learning about the wildlife in a very hands on manner.

Volunteering in South Africa – Encounters with Great White Sharks

Posted By: Giselle M.

#South Africa,#Marine Conservation,#Africa,#Marine and Coral Reef Conservation

Hard work pays off, and this doesn’t go unnoticed by the amazing crew. I managed to go onto an exclusive boat trip which had less clients on board, giving me more opportunities to capture some great footage of the sharks who displayed incredible activity, breaching around six times in the space of two hours.

Volunteering in Zimbabwe – GoEco Experience

Posted By: Michele

Leopards Live In Large, Humane, Natural Environments

#Zimbabwe,#Wildlife,#Africa,#Wildlife and Animal Conservation

The African Wildlife Orphanage’s main goal is to care for orphaned or injured animals until they are able to be released back into the wild. If that’s not a viable option, they’re lovingly cared for the rest of their lives. These animals are also used for educating young local children about the creatures that share their environment. Bulawayo is the second largest city in Zimbabwe, so many of the children living there have never had the opportunity to see or touch wild animals.

Malaysian Turtle Adventure

Posted By: Ramona P.

#Marine Conservation,#Wildlife,#Asia,#Malaysia,#Marine and Coral Reef Conservation

I have been here on the Perhentian Islands for about one month and I’m still excited for the beautiful landscape, the warm people and of course the amazing turtles we are working with daily. On the 10th my teammate Joel, Kinsey and Elliot and me saw the first turtle nesting at Tiga Ruang during our night patrol. It was so amazing seeing the turtle laying her eggs in the sand, measuring her carapace and taking photos of her for photo identification!

Articles

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Five Steps To Find Your Ultimate Program

Posted By: Alisa N.

Where should I volunteer? Where can I travel? What should I do with my life?

Volunteer with the Street Children of India

Posted By: Alisa N.

#Asia,#India,#Volunteer with Children,#Community Aid and Development

There are a few different types of children living on the streets, including those that have families to whom they go back to in the evenings, and those that are on their own, either because they have been orphaned or are runaways. Learn how we can help them!

Best 10 Volunteer Programs for 2020

Posted By: Daniella T.

Volunteer in Maldives - Marine and Turtle Conservation

Every week, the GoEco Content Team reviews feedback from returning volunteers and assesses the impact (and enjoyment) of our various programs. Here is a list of our best 10 programs for 2020, based on volunteer feedback!

The Rainforest Monkeys of Ecuador

Posted By: Daniella T.

Volunteer in Ecuador - Rainforest Monkey Sanctuary

#Ecuador,#South America,#Wildlife Conservation

Monkeys that call the Amazon Rainforest home can be referred to us “rainforest monkeys.” Monkey species that are native to rainforests include howler monkeys, spider monkeys, capuchin monkeys, squirrel monkeys, tamarins and marmosets. These monkeys, and actually all monkeys that are native to South America, are referred to as New World monkeys....

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