Volunteer with The Great Projects and really help to save some of the most endangered animals around the world!
Here at The Great Projects we believe that there is a better way to holiday. With us you can volunteer with the world’s most incredible wildlife in breath-taking environments.
From working with orangutans in the Bornean rainforest to tracking elephants in the Namibian desert - our 35+ projects can really offer you life changing experiences.
We work with organisations worldwide to establish high standards in animal welfare and conservation within the responsible tourism sector. The Great Projects believe in using sustainable tourism as a tool to positively impact local communities and at-risk environments to aid the conservation of endangered animals, as well as fragile ecosystems all over the globe.
What’s more, through our donations to projects (up to a third of the price each time someone volunteers) and sustainable initiatives, you will know that your travel really does help to make a difference to not only conserving and protecting wildlife but also to the local communities which live amongst them.
7 days to 3 months.
From £500 and upwards (dependent on the project in question).
A range of volunteer projects and voluntours working with wildlife and local communities in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe.
Tel: +44 (0)208 885 4987
Address : The Great Projects, 3 Dairy Yard, Star Street, Ware, SG12 7DX
I went to the animal sanctuary in Bolivia where animals are always first - everyone is so committed to the animals!
I went to volunteer in Bolivia with the Great Projects and it was such an eye opening experience to learn about the animals of South America, the extent of the illegal animal trade and the damage to the animals it causes. This was just the volunteering holiday I needed. When you go on these sorts of holidays you should not expect creature comforts but I would expect to get a dirty, very dirty! I'll continue to spread awareness about illegal animal trade with my acquired experience.
I went to Namibia in 2013 for a trip of a lifetime. The naankuse ranch, the neauras trip, the desert all the people and of course all the animals! Everything was super well organised by the great project as well. Super friendly staff and had quick answers to all my questions. I think everyone should do a trip with the great projects at least once in their lifetime. It's mind opening fun for an affordable sum that you will never forget.
I am so happy that I booked onto The Great Projects as they are trying to conserve and protect not only the land but the animals, especially the Orangutans and the tribes that live in the jungle. They are doing a fantastic job and like minded tourists are in dire need. If anyone wants to experience the jungle and tribe life and help save it at the same time then please book onto this trip!
The two weeks there I held back tears, mostly sorrow but also joy. It's heart breaking hearing and actually seeing the reality of deforestation and also being with a tribe that was tricked into signing a contract that they couldn't read or understand, the chief believing the man who told them that he would help them, is just terrible. The jungle is their life and want to protect it as much as we do.
Definitely recommend this trip to anyone who loves animals and conservation. Truely had the best time there!
I was very lucky to find The Great Projects! I found their site easy to navigate and once I reached out the customer service was top notch. I had a zillion questions as it was my first time traveling alone and my first time to Africa. They answered every question I had and made me feel very happy with my choice of the Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary. They handled my flights, recommended hotels to stay before and after the trip, and the my projects page on the website helped to keep everything organized. After almost 24 hours in flights, I arrived in Namibia, still a bit scared. But I was SO happy when the very first person I saw outside of baggage claim was holding a sign with my name. That put me at ease. It was a short ride to the sanctuary where I spent two amazing weeks here over the holidays. I had incredible experiences and met so many amazing people. The staff there are so friendly and fun and passionate about their jobs. My favorite activities were walking with the baboons (especially my favorite, Shrinky!) and the game count on horse back. I actually started crying happy tears - being on horseback, in Africa, surrounded by zebra and many other animals. It could not have been more perfect. I was also really pleasantly surprised by the food. I'm a vegetarian and brought jars of peanut butter and dozens of protein bars assuming I wouldn't have much to eat. To my surprise, they had vegetarian meat at many dinners. I never went hungry. The staff made Christmas and New Years Eve so special for us, with great activities and meals. I left here with so many new friends from around the world. I cried all morning the day I left and I'm already researching another volunteer trip with them.
