14 Volunteer Vacations Where You Can Help Animals & Explore Amazing Places

14. Sea Life Rescue – Tenerife, Canary Islands

In the Atlantic waters surrounding Tenerife, sea turtles, dolphins, and whales navigate increasing human threats. As a volunteer, you’ll help monitor marine populations, respond to injured animal alerts, and educate tourists on eco-friendly practices. You’ll also clean beaches, log data, and occasionally assist with rehabilitation. When not working, you’ll snorkel volcanic coves, hike basalt cliffs, and watch the sun sink into endless blue. It’s conservation with a Mediterranean twist—equal parts purpose and paradise.