What is orphan season in Malawi?
The rainy season in Malawi is the start of the orphan season, when volunteers are most in demand. Join between October 2023 and January 2024 and save up to 15%!
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4 ways to travel confidently during Covid-19
We’re here to help you book a volunteer project with confidence. Here’s how we’re putting you first.
3 ways to travel responsibly after Covid-19
How can we all travel more responsibly and sustainably when borders reopen? We take a look at what Covid-19 has taught us about the impact of our increasingly globe-trotting lifestyles, and what we can do in the future.
Winners – Best Eco-tourism Agency
We are proud to have been awarded Best Eco Tourism Agency, Southern Africa in the 2020 Lux Life Travel & Tourism Awards!
How to be ethical and volunteer in a wildlife sanctuary
The world of wildlife sanctuary volunteering and captive animal interactions is an often murky one, brought into disrepute by sanctuaries keeping animals in terrible conditions, breeding indiscriminately with no intention of release, and inviting volunteers to participate for little more than monetary gain. There are amazing wildlife sanctuary volunteer projects in Africa, and the key …
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Read about Gianna’s experience as a Veterinary Intern in Malawi
Vet student, Gianna, joined our team in Malawi as a veterinary intern in June 2019. Read about her amazing experiences working with new and exotic wildlife.
When is a wildlife sanctuary not a sanctuary
How can you be sure that you choose an ethical wildlife sanctuary to volunteer at? Read this article to ensure that you volunteer in a responsible sanctuary, dedicated to animal welfare, and focused on animal rehabilitation and release.
7 Ways to Choose an Ethical Volunteer Programme
With so many volunteer project offering a multitude of amazing opportunities, how do you choose an ethical programme? Today, there are an overwhelming number of volunteer organisations offering short-term volunteer opportunities. These programmes are attractive to travellers who want to combine service work with adventure travel and eco-tourism experiences. Whilst there are many reputable and …
Volunteering myths busted: volunteering is just for youngsters
Volunteering is definitely not just for gap year students and teenagers. We firmly believe that older volunteers bring an amazing dynamic to volunteer groups, and bring unique sets of skills and experience to a team. The myth that volunteering is just for kids, stems from the early days of volunteering, when it was mainly the realm of …
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