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Eco-Volunteer Opportunities

Share your skills, make a difference, and show commitment to the earth by becoming an eco-volunteer. Whether you're a student looking for something fun, or considering a green vacation abroad, there's an eco-volunteer opportunity for you. Work in a field that interests you, and leave things a bit greener after you're gone. Opportunities range from single-day events to multi-week volunteer vacations, and virtual volunteering from home.

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Go Local:

  • Start or participate in a community vegetable garden.

  • Teach “leave no trace” to school groups or park visitors.

  • Initiate a clean up for your local beach, park, river, or roadside.

  • Offer your services for a special eco-event or fundraiser.

  • Initiate a recycling program for your school or community.

  • Volunteer with the National Park Service, Nature Conservancy, Audubon Society, or other local environmental group.

  • Help with trail maintenance in your nearest park.

  • Become a virtual volunteer and help nonprofit green organizations online.

Volunteer Abroad:

  • Teach conservation and environmental awareness to communities in need.

  • Monitor and protect endangered nesting sea turtles.

  • Care for injured and orphaned animals at a wildlife refuge.

  • Assist scientists in coral reef management and protection.

  • Work on a sustainable farm and learn permaculture.

  • Teach English to tour guides in the ecotourism industry.

  • Assist in environmental research projects.

  • Help with environmental health and gardening projects in rural communities.

  • Work with organizations to protect endangered species and restore habitats.

  • Do humanitarian work with orphanages or womens' cooperatives.

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