Greenforce: Volunteer Projects

Greenforce offers international volunteer placements in areas of animal and environmental conservation, humanitarian work and social work. Volunteers can work with penguin rescue projects, in mountain schools, Amazon conservation and Red Cross humanitarian work, among others. Projects organized by Greenforce all have a focus on sustainability and long term action plans. To this end Greenforce will typically include training so the local people will benefit from the positive impact that Greenforce volunteers will make in the region - whether it be teaching, sport aid or full conservation programs.

Requirements

Duration
  • 2 weeks - 1 month
  • 3-6 months
Maximum age
90
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • None
Language notes
Volunteer placements in China and Ecuador include language instruction.
Application process
Greenforce's projects will appeal to volunteers who are interested in international volunteer projects wildlife or marine conservation, teaching English, and other humanitarian work. It will also appeal to volunteers who are interested in sustainable development. Booking forms are available online.

Pricing

Price range
  • $1001-$2500
  • $2501-$5000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Language classes
  • Meals
  • Orientation

Organization details

Greenforce provides non-profit adventures and strives to improve lives and environments everywhere they go. In the past 10 years, they've successfully created heritage sites and national parks.

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