Volunteering in environmental protection

Why you should volunteer to protect the environment

Our earth has countless, diverse natural areas to offer that are severely threatened by factors such as climate change and human influence.

With volunteer work in environmental protection, you get to know the different biotopes of a country and work to protect them. You are making an active contribution to preserving our blue planet. Decide for yourself how long you want to be involved in the project: It doesn’t matter whether it’s just for a few weeks, during your semester break, for a whole gap year or a Sabbatical – Your support for environmental protection is always welcome.

What you do when you volunteer for environmental protection

With volunteer work in environmental protection you help to protect the climate and nature. You usually don't need any previous knowledge or professional experience, but you should bring skill, initiative and enthusiasm for the project. Knowledge of English is also required.

There is an opportunity on site The farm to lend a hand, to become part of an eco village or to rid the earth of rubbish. You decide where you want to get involved. Perhaps your strength also lies in educational work.

What projects do we have ready for you?

Projects to protect the rainforest

The rainforest covers countries in Asia, Africa and South and Central America around the equator. However, human intervention is destroying it at an alarming rate. With your commitment you support us in saving this valuable ecosystem.

You have the chance to raise local communities' awareness of the importance of protecting their forests or take action in forest reforestation.

Help up Borneo and preserve the habitat of the organg-utans by helping to reforest the forest.

Projects to protect the seas

The vast oceans occupy most of our planet. Unfortunately, they are also severely threatened. The delicate ecosystems of the sea are being damaged by an enormous number of factors, such as pollution.

There are many projects around the ocean and its beaches. In most of them you will work with experienced environmentalists and marine biologists and gain insights into research methods and underwater ecosystems. You've got about the chance in Australia when Coral protection to participate.

projects in national parks

The untouched landscapes and expanses of a national park, such as Yellowstone National Park in the USA, are a dream destination for thousands of people.

In projects in national parks, you take care of the protection and preservation of native animal species and ensure that the delicate balance between the preservation of nature and tourism is not upset. You explain the visitors about the ecosystem and are involved in clean-up projects.

For example, you have the unique opportunity to work for environmental protection in the national park in Uganda and protect the habitat of the endangered mountain gorillas to protect. 

Projects for climate protection

Climate change is one of the most important problems worldwide. Accordingly, there are a variety of different projects in which you can get involved.

Your commitment is needed for the development of campaigns, courses and lectures to educate the population. It deals with topics such as environmental pollution, recycling or energy supply. At our climate and environmental protection project in Iceland, you will deal with exactly these topics.

Or you can pitch in yourself: Reforesting forests in Tanzania, clearing areas of garbage and Plants for renewable energy build up – your support is also needed here.

Projects in the scientific field

Scientific progress is a central pillar for the conservation of nature. But what exactly do you do in scientific projects if you don't have any previous experience?

In the project you will work closely with experienced scientists and get to know all the important research methods and techniques to analyze the relevant ecosystems. This enables you to collect important data.

Especially if you are interested in an academic career in ecology or biology, a project in the scientific field is suitable for you, such as our projects on Wildlife and environmental protection in Greece.

Get started and get involved!

There is a lot to do in the area of ​​environmental protection! What are you waiting for? A large selection of projects from different areas is available for you and we are convinced that there is something suitable for you. Still not sure which project is right for you? Then use our Volunteer Guide and find out!

FAQ

How can I support nature and the environment?

With Rainbow Garden Village you have the chance to support nature and the environment in different ways. Exciting projects are waiting for you abroad - so you have the choice in which area of ​​​​nature and environmental protection you would like to become active. If you want to get involved in nature and environmental protection in everyday life, then pay attention to the small things, such as proper waste separation, use reusable packaging, consume less and shop in bulk shops.