Nature programs

environmental, protection, nature, conservation, ecology, bio, glass, ball, forest green, off-the-grid community

Volunteer projects related to Nature– The volunteer projects below should be ideal for volunteers, voluntourists, travelling helpers who love to work in natural areas, in the countryside or in wild areas, or just simply in nature.

How does it work?

Simply browse the lists of projects below. When you find a volunteering project that interests you, click on the announcement to read the description. It is important to read the description very carefully. Most of the projects are free (meaning you will receive food and accommodation in exchange for your volunteering activities). However, in some locations of developing countries, participation fees might be requested to be paid.

Explore the volunteering opportunities around the world.



Volunteer projects in Nature:

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

Timber-framed yurt with white canvas cover under construction at Jah Wa Le off-grid eco retreat in the forests of Durong, Queensland, Australia.

Jah Wa Le off‑grid retreat volunteer project in Durong, Queensland, Australia

Photo collage of volunteer life at Shambala Gatherings in Sweden – scenes include group yoga and painting sessions, music circles in the forest, shared meals by the lake, kitchen teamwork, and peaceful moments in nature – promoting mindful living and community through volunteering at Shambala.

Volunteering at Shambala during autumn and winter in Sweden

Collage showing the peaceful rural setting of Recreation Nation's volunteer project: a historic stone building nestled in the forest, an indoor-outdoor workspace with large open windows, and a stream running through the green landscape — ideal for creative volunteering with children in nature.

Volunteer in Ardeche, France with Recreation Nation

A dreamlike forest scene representing Gora Osaznanie, a Bulgarian nature-based retreat. The image shows children playing among trees, sunlight streaming through the forest, and a glowing spiral symbolizing inner growth and consciousness.

Volunteer in Bulgaria at Gora Osaznanie – join a forest festival for youth connection and change

Scenes from daily life with a creative conscious family in the Algarve, Portugal — family by the sea, hammock and poolside view, friendly dog on the terrace, cozy volunteer bedrooms, and group playing volleyball on the beach.

Volunteer as a personal assistant with a creative conscious family in Portugal

A collage showing scenes from El Cerrito off-grid learning center in Costa Rica: candlelit porch with jungle view, a bed with mosquito net in a rustic cabin, a hummingbird in the trees, volunteers building with bamboo, a toucan perched on a branch, the El Cerrito logo in a garden, a shared outdoor meal setup, a squirrel monkey in the forest, a tropical trail through the jungle, and a garden with flowers and bamboo railing.

Volunteer in Costa Rica at an off-grid eco-center on the Osa Peninsula

Collage of volunteer project in Ä°znik, Turkey: hosts smiling, lush green forest, barnhouse under construction, interior woodwork with ladder, homegrown pumpkins, and mountain farmhouse exterior.

Woodworking & Gardening in Ä°znik, Turkey

Collage of volunteers, families, and children participating in outdoor activities, group meals, and nature games at Fundacija-Narava in the Slovenian countryside (Social Intercultural Community Farm Narava EU Foundation).

Volunteer in Slovenia – Support social projects and connect with nature at Fundacija-Narava

SoLua, Portugal, volunteer, hospitality, cultural exchange, food and accommodation, summer, community

Volunteer in Portugal – Join SoLua for an off-grid summer experience

Netherlands, volunteering, help, exchange, room and board, food and accommodation, lodging, hospitality, community

Volunteer hospitality in the Netherlands at a community campsite

Canada, off grid, farm, gardening, food and accommodation, work exchange, Utopia Feels

Utopia Feels: volunteer in nature near Kelowna, Canada

France, camp, camping, workamp, host, Au 7 en Chemin

Volunteer opportunity in France: Join the “Au 7 en Chemin” Community Project

Volunteering and natural living in a mountain Healing Forest in the South of India ðŸ‡ŪðŸ‡ģ

voluntouring, voluntourism, volunteer opportunities, vegan, canary islands, La Palma, spain, abroad, nomads, alternative lifestyle, community farm

Permaculture Vegan Project in the cosy island of La Palma, Canary Islands

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Support local communities in need while traveling
Travel and volunteer in a group with other likeminded volunteers
Receive volunteers for your project by offering hospitality, cultural exchange & meaningful opportunities
Travel, help the locals, share the lifestyle, receive food & accommodation in exchange
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