Kaya Volunteer

22/04/2025

Every paw and fin matters. This Earth Day, we're taking a moment to appreciate the beautiful creatures our volunteers work to protect every day.

16/04/2025

Trade city streets for canopy-covered trails as you trek through the Ecuadorian jungle.

Our volunteers in Ecuador learn about local conservation projects while helping rehabilitate animals such as parrots, monkeys, wildcats, and turtles. 🐢

Start your own adventure today! Visit us online to take the first steps on your volunteering journey.

13/03/2025

Say "Hello" to the newest resident of Antelope Park in Zimbabwe! Chishamiso the rhino was recently born in this beautiful protected area.

Every new addition to Antelope Park is a testament to the work of all environmental conservation volunteers working in Zimbabwe. As the threat of poaching rises for animals across Africa, it is more important than ever to help preserve these stunning creatures.

Many of our environmental conservation volunteers in Zimbabwe spread awareness about the importance of wildlife protection and monitor animal behavior to make sure all members of the local ecosystem are happy and healthy.

Are you interested in meeting Chishamiso, her mother, or working with other animals in Zimbabwe? Contact Kaya today to learn more about how you can help protect African wildlife!

25/02/2025

It seems like a great time to remind ourselves why we like to share our pronouns. Here’s a few words to help you explain to others as you travel around the world.

Why have people started sharing their pronouns? Why might you consider doing so, and is it okay if you don't want to?

20/01/2025

We couldn't agree more! MSN shared this article on why more people should consider volunteering abroad. Check it out!

In today’s interconnected world, the concept of volunteering abroad has gained immense popularity. Combining travel with the chance to make a meaningful difference, volunteering offers a unique opportunity for individuals…

25/07/2024

Happy National Intern Day! A day to celebrate all our future leaders taking a springboard into their careers by participating in an internship abroad! Kaya's participants on impact internships are out there ready to make a real difference in the world!- https://www.kayavolunteer.com/national-intern-day-usa

Happy National Intern Day to all our current, past and future Kaya Interns!

03/07/2024

This 4th July, there is a lot going on around the world!

Happy Independence Day to our US followers - enjoy the celebrations!

Happy election day to our UK people - get out there and vote!

Also sending our thoughts and best wishes to our teams in Jamaica, Cayman Islands and Belize as they brace for Hurricane Beryl - stay safe! And to our team in Granada, we are glad to hear that you missed the worst of it.

To all our summer travelers - continue your great work. There are so many amazing stories you are sharing with us right now!

Seems like a great day to reflect on how connected we all are, on this 4th of July!

20/06/2024

Calee's first week as an animal rescue volunteer in Costa Rica! Hear what she has to say about her trip so far:

"It's been beyond amazing! I've enjoyed every meal with my mama tica Gabriela and fellow Spanish student Jackie, Spanish classes with both a cooking and dancing class included, and making new friends from all over the world! Can't wait for the next 3 weeks at my animal project in Turrúcarres!"

Learn more about this heartwarming volunteer project in Costa Rica 🌴 https://hubs.ly/Q02CG3V70

14/06/2024

Our group of students from Notre Dame is on the ground in PERU! This group is learning about sustainability and indigenous rights while doing service-learning projects and spending time with Quechua-speaking communities.

Quechua-speaking communities are indigenous people who have preserved Andean culture through their language and customs. These communities are typically in rural, mountainous settings in Peru and the surrounding Andean countries.

Stay tuned for more updates from our group on the ground in Peru!! Want to learn more about our programs in Peru? Check out our site 🙌https://hubs.la/Q02BVWZY0

29/05/2024

Imogen - one of our volunteers from Scotland - spent 8 weeks on our conservation and ecology volunteer project in Eswatini! She gained incredible hands-on field experiences and visits from many wildlife friends!!

Interested in internship or volunteering opportunities in Eswatini? Check out all available programs on our site 🙂https://hubs.la/Q02yJbMk0

23/05/2024

It's World Turtle Day! And what better day to start planning your turtle conservation trip! These beautiful sea creatures are sadly headed towards extinction due to increasingly polluted waters and hunting by humans. Thankfully, Kaya runs conservation programs with amazing organizations in Costa Rica, Cayman Islands, Thailand, and Mozambique that seek to reverse this trend and help sea turtles flourish. You can join the effort as soon as this summer! Check out our site for more information and reach out to us if you want to help protect the sea turtles and our oceans!! https://hubs.ly/Q02yl9XP0

23/05/2024

A big shout out to the wonderful GESI team at Northwestern University for being fabulous hosts at the International Programs Directors Workshop on the Evanston campus this week. We are looking forward to the arrival of the Northwestern students in Uganda and Vietnam in just a few short weeks!