The Mediterranean coastline is renowned for being one of the most spectacular areas of western Europe, yet this beauty may well be impacted by the single use plastic crisis. The threat is so serious that experts have predicted that there will be more plastic in the sea than marine life by 2050. Volunteers on this project contribute to the international effort to conquer the plastics crisis.
Each day, 2000kg of food is wasted in Portugal. Meanwhile, thousands of people are living below the poverty line, unable to afford substantial and healthy meals each day. Volunteers on this project travel around the city of Lisbon collecting unwanted food from retailers, and distribute it to those in need.
The goal of our field volunteer program is to contribute to sustainable development in the area of the Inner Ionian island archipelago in Greece. For this activity, volunteers monitor the bird diversity and behavior for a variety of coastal ecosystems principally in the island of Kalamos, using direct observations, sound recorders and passive acoustic monitoring devices.
Du bist von der außergewöhnlichen Schönheit Griechenlands begeistert und suchst nach einer Möglichkeit, einen Beitrag zum Schutz bedrohter Meereslebewesen zu leisten? Dann werde Teil unseres internationalen Freiwilligenteams auf der Insel Kefalonia in einem forschungsbasierten Projekt zum Schutz von Meeresschildkröten. Als Einsatzorte stehen Lixouri und Argostoli zur Auswahl - oder besuche beide!
Immerse yourself in Portugal’s Atlantic surf culture while protecting the coast around Lisbon. This unique camp combines daily surf lessons for all levels with beach clean-ups, waste sorting, and community education—promoting environmental awareness and safeguarding marine life. Make waves, kick plastic pollution, and live intentionally on one of Europe’s most stunning shorelines.
Wolves are in severe danger of excinction in Portugal. Their main threat is us - they have been hunted drastically and kept in zoos in awful conditions. Join a wolf sanctuary located in a National Park just outside Lisbon, where you will work with rescued wolves to give them a life as close to the wild as possible.
Dive into action on Croatia’s Adriatic coast with this impactful marine conservation project in Omiš. Earn your SSI diving certification while removing underwater debris, participating in beach clean‑ups, and monitoring marine life. Make a real difference to fragile marine ecosystems and support local communities, all in one unforgettable coastal adventure.