Biology 🌱🦠
Explore biology volunteer opportunities involving research, fieldwork, conservation, education and other projects where biology is a meaningful subject, skill or area of study.
Biology-related roles can range from marine and wildlife monitoring to ecological surveys, species identification, laboratory or data support and teaching. Some opportunities may be suitable for interested beginners, while others require relevant academic or professional experience.
What is biology? 🌱🦠
Biology is the scientific study of life. It covers many levels of organisation, from molecules and cells to organisms, populations and ecosystems, and includes fields such as botany, zoology, microbiology, marine biology, genetics and ecology.
Biology, research and conservation
These themes often overlap but are not interchangeable. Science is broader than biology, Research describes an activity or method, while Conservation focuses on protecting species, habitats or natural systems. Biodiversity is another related but distinct subject.
Projects involving wildlife handling, biological sampling, laboratory procedures, veterinary activities or specialist scientific work should provide appropriate supervision. Tasks requiring professional qualifications, permits or technical competence should remain with appropriately trained and authorised people.
How to use this page
Check the publication date and confirm what biology-related activities are actually involved, what experience or qualifications are expected, who provides supervision and whether the role is educational, observational, research-based or hands-on. Also confirm hours, days off, accommodation, meals, minimum stay and any costs or contributions.
For research placements, ask what methods are used, what data participants collect and how their work contributes to the project. Publication on Voluntouring.org does not constitute verification or endorsement of a scientific, research or conservation programme.
Related opportunities: Research · Science programs · Biodiversity · Conservation projects
Last reviewed: September 2026.
Browse biology volunteer opportunities 🌱🦠
Browse the listings below for opportunities where biology is relevant to the activities, research, education or skills involved. Open each post to check its date and current conditions before applying.
Do you host a biology-related project, research placement or educational opportunity for adult volunteers? You can submit it to Voluntouring.org for editorial review.
