WorkingAbroad Projects

Meet Miss Arabella from our Big Cat Sanctuary Volunteer Project, South Africa 🐾

For those who may not know, Arabella’s paws were severely burned in the January wildfire. Her recovery has taken a lot of time, patience, love and dedicated care.

It is not always easy to get good, clear photos of the underside of her feet. You really have to catch the right moment, but in these images, you can see the beautiful pink healed skin. 🩷

Our girl still needs more time, support and gentle care, but she is getting there slowly. We are so proud of her, and we know you all are too. 🐾

https://www.workingabroad.com/projects/big-cat-sanctuary-volunteer-project-south-africa/

After a few challenging dry years at our Kariega Big Five Game Reserve Volunteer Programme, South Africa, recent rains have been welcomed with open arms across the reserve. The sight of rain falling brings hope for the months ahead. 🌧

Good rainfall is the lifeblood of the bush. It replenishes water sources, nourishes the soil, and encourages fresh growth across the veld. The vegetation responds quickly, with grasses, shrubs, and trees receiving the moisture they need to thrive. This renewed growth provides essential food and shelter for a wide variety of wildlife, supporting healthy ecosystems throughout the reserve.💙

For the animals, the benefits are equally significant. Improved grazing conditions help herbivores maintain good condition, while fuller waterholes and rivers provide reliable access to fresh water. As the landscape recovers and flourishes, the entire food chain benefits.😋

There is something special about the smell of rain in the bush and the transformation it brings. Today’s rainfall is a reminder of nature’s resilience and the importance of every drop. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this rain will have on both the vegetation and wildlife that call it home.🐘

https://www.workingabroad.com/projects/kariega-big-five-game-reserve-volunteer-programme-south-africa/

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Over 100 emergences have already been recorded on our beaches at our Sea Turtle Conservation Volunteer Project, Greece, and the season is just getting started 🐢✨

And that is just one project, we also have sea turtle babies popping up all around the globe at our programmes in the Maldives, Costa Rica, Kenya and Grenada, to name a few. Let us know in the comments if you dream of ethically volunteering with sea turtles too!

https://www.workingabroad.com/activity/volunteer-with-turtles-reptiles/

Nature Photography Day is a day for nature lovers and photographers to capture the breathtaking beauty of our natural world and by doing so encourage others to see its wonders. ✨️

Just take a look at some of our favourite recent pictures from our projects around the globe that capture the world's wonder effortlessly!📸