Beaches

Volunteering projects close to stunning beaches

The volunteer projects listed on this page are close to the beach or to the sea (or are related to living/cleaning/taking care of a beach environment).

How does it work?

Choose one announcement below, read the description very carefully, then contact the host or the organization. In order to do that, look for the contact details section, it is usually located at the bottom of the relative announcement. Use the contacts to get in touch with the hosts and arrange your volunteering stay. For more information read our FAQ page.

If you are interested in surfing / try your luck in our surfing section.

Insurance

If you don’t want to leave home without travel insurance, check this page.

Volunteering communities that are close to the beach

 

Collage from a rural volunteer project near Lisbon, Portugal: host holding wild mushrooms, cloistered farmhouse, sunset on a rocky coast, green parrot in an aviary, a circle of cats eating on patterned tiles, and a garden scene with a cat by a pebble mound and tree.

Volunteer in rural Portugal near Lisbon: animals, garden and DIY

Volunteer pastry chef role at a beach guesthouse on Uruguay’s coast, seashells and ocean view.

Pastry chef volunteer at beach guesthouse in Uruguay 🇚ðŸ‡ū

Sunboo Beach Bungalows, Sunset Beach, Koh Rong Sanloem, Cambodia — collage of beach bar at sunset with swing, turquoise calm sea, forested coastline, and bamboo restaurant with staff and guests dining.

Paid hospitality jobs at island resort in Cambodia (seasonal)

Bosco Emma extra-virgin olive oil tin with panoramic view of Segesta valley, Calatafimi Segesta, Trapani, Sicily.

Volunteer on an olive farm in Sicily, Italy

Volunteers and guests practising yoga on a lawn at Bliss Yoga Retreats, Tenerife.

Trade time for yoga in the Canary Islands – volunteer in South Tenerife

Collage showing Hostel Flakos in Playa Blanca, Mexico: small pool and stone path, minimalist hallway with surfboard and plants, A-frame wooden cabins under palms, simple bedroom with AC and king bed, and two dogs resting by the hostel.

Beach, tools, dogs, pool – join Hostel Flakos in Playa Blanca

Collage of beach yoga, paddleboarding, music, and nature in Butterfly Valley, Turkey – an off-grid eco-retreat experience for volunteers.

Volunteer in Butterfly Valley Glamping Turkey

Promotional image for a volunteer opportunity on a tropical island in the Philippines, featuring palm trees, ocean views, and a description of the “Live the Island Life” sanctuary project offering roles in carpentry, gardening, and cooking.

Escape to a hidden island paradise in the Philippines – volunteer, unwind, and live the simple life

Collage showing key info about the “School in Paradise” volunteer program in Lombok, Indonesia – includes details on who can apply, what’s included, the project mission, location, and cultural benefits, along with photos of volunteers, local students, beach life, and teaching moments.

Teach in paradise – help change lives in Lombok, Indonesia ðŸŒī

A collage of moments from a volunteer-led hotel in Dakhla, Morocco: kitesurfing, group meals, yoga, music, and joyful shared moments between sea and desert.

Volunteer by the sea in Morocco – kitesurf, create & connect

Collage of outdoor activities at Camping De Finne in Friesland, Netherlands, featuring paddleboarding, canoeing, horseback riding, yoga, tipi tents, and volunteers enjoying nature at a small family-run campsite.

Help out at a small eco-campsite in the Dutch countryside ðŸŒŋ

A vibrant illustrated collage showing life at a tropical volunteer hub like Selina Serenity Rawai in Phuket. The scene includes beach yoga, group meditation, shared outdoor meals, creative coworking spaces, and social events — reflecting a community-centered lifestyle for travelers, digital nomads, and wellness volunteers.

Volunteer opportunity in Phuket at Selina ðŸ‡đ🇭

In The Same Boat, Norway, beach cleaning,

Sailing and beach cleaning volunteer program in Norway ðŸ‡ģðŸ‡ī (free)

Colombia, hospitality, volunteer, cultural exchange, room and board, eco, hotel, food and accommodation

Eco-Hotel Volunteer Exchange in Colombia

Mexico, hostel, volunteering, Cancun

Work Exchange in CancÚn, Mexico – Volunteer at a Party Hostel by the Caribbean Sea

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