Wildlife conservation and community volunteer projects and internships worldwide
It’s no secret that the future of rhinos is pessimistic. Three of the five remaining rhino sub-species are endangered (the Sumatran, Javan and black rhino), one is classed as vulnerable (the greater one-horned rhino) and one is near threatened (the white rhino, with northern and southern sub-species). The northern white rhino is extinct in the […]
August 2nd 2024
Ethical and ecotourism is a rapidly growing travel trend that is expected to double in market size by 2028 (Statista.com): however, unethical practices still exist and it’s important to be vigilant when you travel to make sure you are not encouraging activities that harm animals or the environment. Why is it important to make sure […]
July 20th 2024
One of the biggest environmental challenges of our time is the global decline of biodiversity. But what does the word biodiversity actually represent, and why have the United Nations declared an International Day for it? In this blog, WorkingAbroad breaks down the meaning and importance of biodiversity, and proudly presents just a few examples of […]
May 21st 2024
You’ve probably heard of “last chance to see” tourism: a travel trend that’s gaining momentum as the climate crisis impacts more locations and wildlife around the world. Tourists are apparently rushing to experience wild rhinos in Africa, the Great Barrier Reef or Argentina’s glacier fields before it’s too late. Throughout history, humans have raced to […]
May 19th 2024
Buckle up, travel junkies! If your idea of a wild adventure involves more than just navigating foreign train systems and buying overly expensive trinkets, then you’ve come across the blissful intersection of purpose and laughter – gap year volunteering! Grab your passport, pack your quirkiest socks, and prepare for an adventure that promises not just […]
March 7th 2024
Human activities have decimated the pristine wildlife. A 2022 study showed there has been nearly a 70% decline in wildlife populations since 1970. Another, study found that humans and their livestock now account for 96% of all mammal biomass on Earth. This means that all the wild mammals – every whale, bear, elephant, badger, deer, […]
March 2nd 2024
Max Hughes has recently returned from volunteering at our Deep Ecology & Sea Turtle programme, and in his 2 days off he chose to book two add on 2 tours and wanted to share some insight/feedback for anyone also volunteering there about what add-on activities you can get up to on this project in your […]
February 15th 2024
As we celebrate World Hippo Day in 2024, we honour these magnificent creatures that often dwell beneath the surface, embodying a mysterious elegance. On this special day, let us delve into the fascinating world of hippos, recognising their crucial role in maintaining aquatic ecosystems and the unique challenges they face in the wild. From their […]
February 14th 2024
For as long as humans have harnessed the power of transport (literally: to carry across), they have been using the ocean as a source of food, trade and exploration. The ocean covers 70% of the earth’s surface, contains 1.35 billion km of water (97% of all water on earth) and is home to an immeasurable […]
February 13th 2024
