Volunteering

New book by former Earthwatch trustee captures the beauty of migratory species

Stanley Johnson co-authors 'Survival' book.

Earthwatch Advisory on Greece

This advisory primarily addresses the issues arising for volunteers travelling to Earthwatch’s Dolphins of Greece project, as a result of regular strikes and demonstrations throughout Greece.

Tall story

After an Earthwatch expedition to Namibia, volunteer Rebecca Muddeman was inspired to get involved in wildlife conservation in a big way.

Earthwatch R.O.A.R.s with Animal Planet

Animal Planet selects Earthwatch as one of the partners of its Reach Out, Act, Respond initiative.

Travel advisory: Flight disruptions following Icelandic volcano eruption

The ash cloud resulting from the Icelandic volcano eruption continues to cause major disruption to global air travel.

Earthwatch Advisory on the Seychelles

This advisory primarily addresses incidents of the hijacking of vessels by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, in an area between the Somalian coast and the Seychelles, including the exclusive economic zone waters of the Seychelles.

Earthwatch Advisory on Chile

This advisory contains a review of the facts known to date, and offers information for any volunteers who will field on our “Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Cultures” project.

Amazon adventure for first team of volunteers from China

Twelve volunteers join Earthwatch research team in Peru.

Wild about nature writing?

Enter the 2010 BBC Wildlife Nature Writer of the Year Award and win a place on an Earthwatch expedition.

Earthwatch Advisory on the Seychelles

This advisory primarily addresses incidents of the hijacking of vessels by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, in an area between the Somalian coast and the Seychelles, including the exclusive economic zone waters of the Seychelles.

Kenya Travel Advisory

This advisory primarily addresses drought conditions and altercations over livestock in northeastern Kenya, an area near the site of Earthwatch’s Samburu Communities and Wildlife project. Currently we are planning on fielding all currently scheduled teams but we wanted to provide background about the situation to keep you fully informed about our safety protocols.

Broadcaster Andrea Catherwood joins Earthwatch scientists in Greece

Andrea helps to protect bottlenose dolphins in the Amvrakikos Gulf.

Discounts, competitions, tales from the field and featured expeditions. Find out more about the Earthwatch volunteer experience. Something to whet your appetite and help you decide which of our 120 expeditions you would like to try!