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Read more: Top 5 Conservation School Trips for 2026/2027
Across the globe, there are over 47,000 species facing extinction. This includes everything from reef-building corals and trees to mammals and marine life. But why? Humans are the biggest threat to Earth’s species of flora and fauna, contributing to their decline through activities such as poaching, deforestation, and dredging, to name a few. Conservation programmes…
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Read more: Beyond the bucket list: the personal growth behind international volunteering
International volunteering and interning allows you to contribute towards global initiatives, but also to develop your own skills and abilities.
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Read more: How volunteering abroad can benefit your child’s education
International volunteering for teens provides them with a golden opportunity to develop personally and academically while contributing to global initiatives.
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Read more: Discover Botswana: A Teen Wildlife Adventure
Give your teen a digital detox they’ll love. Discover Projects Abroad’s fully-supported wildlife conservation and personal growth volunteer trip to Botswana.
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Read more: It’s official! Volunteering abroad makes you more attractive
A groundbreaking new survey provides some incredible statistics
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Read more: What to Expect on Your First Day Volunteering Abroad
Here’s how we make sure you can land on your feet.
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Read more: How to Convince my Parents to Let Me Volunteer Abroad
Parents can sometimes need convincing to let you travel alone, but we think you can persuade them…
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Read more: Understanding Culture Shock When Volunteering Abroad
Learn how you can spot the signs, adapt, and embrace culture shock when travelling abroad…
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Read more: Volunteer opportunities for teens: building your future
Giving you the edge you need to get ahead
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Read more: Navigating the Airport Solo: A first-time traveller’s guide
Tips for a smooth and stress-free experience