14 Volunteer Vacations Where You Can Help Animals & Explore Amazing Places
5. Whale Research – British Columbia, Canada
Join a small coastal research team monitoring orca, humpback, and gray whales in the wild waters of British Columbia. From your remote base camp, you’ll assist with sightings, data collection, acoustic monitoring, and community outreach. Days may start with fog and end with breaching whales. The environment is rugged—think rocky shores, chilly mornings, and the scent of salt and pine—but the work is exhilarating. It’s a rare opportunity to witness marine life up close while contributing directly to species conservation and ecosystem monitoring.
