EcoSwell – Surf Inspired Organization in Peru

EcoSwell is a surfing-inspired sustainable development non-profit (NGO) based in Lobitos, Peru. We believe that people and nature can thrive in unison. Through infrastructure projects, educational, environmental and socioeconomic initiatives, we guide the development of vulnerable communities in Peru through a path of sustainability. Working with local communities, international volunteers/interns, the private, public and academic sectors, we implement relevant and lasting solutions. In basic terms, we improve people’s lives and help protect our natural environment.

Earth Island Institute – Volunteer United States

Earth Island Institute is a nonprofit environmental organization with more than seventy-five projects working in the areas of conservation, energy and climate, women’s environmental leadership, international and Indigenous communities, sustainability and community resilience, and more. The organization also includes a legal division, Earth Island Advocates, a youth leadership program, New Leaders Initiative, and an award-winning […]

Sea Turtle Conservation in the Caribbean with WIDECAST

Sea turtle conservation in the Caribbean with Widecast.

The Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network (WIDECAST) is an organization present in more than 40 nations and territories throughout the Wider Caribbean Region. The organization works with Caribbean sea turtles in hopes of increasing their population. WIDECAST is committed to facilitating regional capacity to ensure the recovery and sustainable management of depleted sea turtle […]

Katelios Group – Nature Conservation Organization in Kefalonia Greece

Katelios Group - Nature Conservation Organization in Kefalonia Greece

The Katelios Group is a non-profit N.G.O that started working in Kefalonia Greece in 1993. Their work circles all around the search for solutions that allow co-existence between humans, animals, and nature through sustainable development. They are working to create a balance that allows local economy and preservation efforts to thrive in Kefalonia Greece.  Their […]

Volunteer with Monteverde Butterfly Garden – Costa Rica

Volunteer in Costa Rica at the Monteverde Butterfly Garden

The Monteverde Butterfly Gardens has been teaching people about Costa Rica’s insects and arachnids for over 20 years. Their mission is to change the way people think about these small, misunderstood creatures and to educate people about their importance. In it, you will find up to 30 species of butterfly in 4 different habitats, over […]

Volunteering in Kenya – YOVI Kenya (Youth Organization for International Volunteers)

Youth Organization for International Volunteers offers high-quality volunteer placements in different projects in the areas around Nairobi and Rift Valley region in Kenya. These guys are partnered with a number of community-based organizations. some of them are orphanages, non-governmental organizations, Training institutions, Kenya museum, Kenya Wildlife service, sports organizations, home-based care workers, nutrition centers for […]

Join the Kenya Children’s Home Program with International Humanity Foundation

Join the Kenya Children's Home Program with International Humanity Foundation - kenya

The center is located in Kenya’s Rift Valley, in an area known as the African Great Lakes region, meaning when you are not working you are within two hours of some of the most spectacular national parks, wildlife, and adventure experiences you will find anywhere in Africa. Nakuru, Kenya acts as a hub for our […]

Best Travel Sites and Resources According to the True Travellers’ Society

Best Travel Sites and Resources According to the True Travellers' Society

If you are looking to travel and searching for travel tips, reading guides by travelers, and just following the adventures of nomads you are in the right place. I have come up with a short list of some of the best travel sites in my opinion. They are amazingly written and have tons of useful […]

Free or Cheap Volunteer Opportunities in Peru – Resource eBook

The True Travellers’ team has developed an eBook featuring free or cheap volunteer opportunities in Peru. We hope that this helps travellers find volunteer placements. It is intended to be a starting point for people looking for local volunteer opportunities in Peru. By no means is it an exhaustive travel guide. We want to know […]

5 Awesome Social Enterprise Examples

There are a lot of people around that world using business for social development.  These businesses are referred to as social enterprises. We are on a mission to find the world’s best social enterprise examples.  Our aim is to help these businesses grow by sharing them with our community.  There may be opportunities for you […]

Volunteer Teacher Wanted at Children’s Project in Pattaya Thailand

Volunteering in Pattaya Thailand can allow you to create memories that will last a lifetime. Especially if you do it at places like Father Ray Foundation. These guys do not ask for large fees from you. They are only looking for enthusiastic people who want to donate their time and work to local kids. The Father […]

Free Coaching Empowerment Workshop for a Social Change Organization

Ronnie Dunetz is offering a coaching empowerment workshop to a worthy social change organization-  at NO COST! Giving is receiving. At some deep level we all know that. You make a living by what you get, you make a life by what you give. In this spirit I wish to offer to give a workshop […]

Volunteer on self-sustaining Eco Farm in Brazil

Our Farm is situated in the beautiful green mountains of the Atlantic rain forest. Our Eco Farm aims to become fully self-sustaining in healthy food, energy and natural building materials. We are building bioconstruction houses, implementing agroforestry and following the permaculture principles. We also pretend to attend underprivileged teens in the near future. We have […]

Animal Welfare Volunteer – Rescue P.A.W.S. – Thailand

Rescue P.A.W.S volunteer programs provide you with a life-changing opportunity to make a big difference to the lives of the stray dogs in need of care, whilst also offering you a rich holiday experience soaking up the authentic culture and landscapes of one of Thailand’s must-visit destinations. This is your chance to be a part […]

Join our incredible team to help get our paradise up and running

Samadhi Eco Resort was founded in 2016 after 20 years of dreaming and planning by two life-long best friends. Across oceans and time and exploring and experiencing, the 123-acre spiritual oasis encompassing an enchanting world of natural beauty and authentic living in the south of Chile will be open to the public in spring 2018. […]

Best Travel Backpacks

Going travelling this year? You’ll want a good backpack. Trust me. A travel backpack gives you freedom to really enjoy your travels. After two years of intermittent travelling, my biggest regret was that I didn’t invest in a decent travel backpack sooner. With a backpack, there’s no need to worry about trying to wheel that […]

Teach English in Colombia (4 months, living expenses covered)

455 Funded Spanish Immersion Fellowship positions in Colombia for native English speakers with BS/BA’s; Co-Teach with Colombian teachers in grades 9-11 for 4 months, No Spanish required. March 4th to June 30th, 1.5M COP/mo. (Approx $500 USD) to cover living expenses, 385 high schools participating throughout Colombia​. AWESOME OPPORTUNITY to enjoy beautiful Colombia! (Sponsored by […]

SVS School For English

Hello! I wondered if you could add SVS School for English to your “Free Volunteer Programs in Asia” post? Founded in 2006, SVS School for English is a charity which aims to enable Sri Lankans and expatriates living in Sri Lanka to develop vital and empowering English language skills. SVS teachers are volunteers who come […]

Volunteers Needed at Organic Farm

The Fruition Center is equal parts permaculture education center, hostel, and the heart of our farm. We have built this center to create and support a harmonious social and ecological environment, utilizing Permaculture, Biodynamics and Non-Violent Communication. Over the years we’ve had over 500 people of various cultures coming together to share their experiences and […]