Beaches


Turquoise river beach in the Soča Valley near Tolmin, Slovenia
Volunteering projects close to stunning beaches

The volunteer projects listed on this page are close to the beach or the sea, or they involve living in, cleaning, or caring for a beach environment.

How it works

Choose a listing below, read the description carefully, then contact the host or organization. Look for the contact details section, usually found near the bottom of each listing. Use those contacts to discuss dates, tasks, and your volunteering stay. For more details, read our FAQ page.

If you are interested in surfing, visit our surfing section.

Volunteering communities close to the beach

Seafront promenade and beach in Vinaros, Castellon, Spain, with palm trees and colourful waterfront buildings on a sunny day.

Volunteer farm exchange in Vinaros, Spain

Stone doorway in a rugged old wall framing a view of the blue sea and cliffs on Milos island, Cyclades, Greece.

Live on a secluded beachfront estate in Milos, Greece (summer 2026)

Castle Zaman stone buildings on a private Red Sea beach in South Sinai, Egypt. Slow food dinner table Seasonal team photo inside stone-arched dining room

Seasonal volunteer opportunity at Castle Zaman, South Sinai

Ribeira Sacra, Galicia: the Sil canyon viewpoints, monasteries, and heroic vineyards

We need help renovating a pawsome old house in Galicia – Spain 🇪🇸

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 🇺🇾

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 🌴

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 🌿

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