Volunteer Abroad in Great Barrier Reef

The largest coral reef system in the world is located just off the coast of Oz (Aussie slang for Australia)! Aptly known as the Great Barrier Reef, this incredible natural wonder stretches 2,300 kilometers and is home to an abundance of marine life. Volunteering in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia gives you a glimpse into an undersea world like no other! Volunteers in the Great Barrier Reef get hands-on experience helping an ecosystem endangered by tourism and pollution. Volunteer projects in the Great Barrier Reef are vital to its survival, and you’ll be a part of it!

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GoBeyond - Australia - Reef to Rainforest

Discover Australia, one of the most environmentally and socially diverse places on earth. Beginning with a thrilling surf session in Sydney, you’ll be riding a wave of excitement until the very last minute. Whether you’re living aboard a yacht sailing the magnificent Whitsunday Islands, visiting the iconic Sydney Opera House, or cuddling a koala at the Billabong Wildlife Sanctuary, you won’t have time to digest one amazing moment before another sneaks up on you. While you explore, pick up some community service hours aiding the Daintree Observatory in re-building the rainforest, one plant at a time.

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While volunteering in the Great Barrier Reef, you can expect to work directly on reef rebuilding and conservation, animal welfare and protection, and eco-tourism and education.

Popular program types. Marine conservation programs are popular volunteer opportunities in the Great Barrier Reef and often the most rewarding. You’ll be making sure the unique species that live amongst the reefs are protected for generations to come. Also popular are animal welfare programs. Not restricted to the ocean, volunteering abroad in Australia may involve working with land animals as well! And let’s not forget the importance of educating others about conservation. Volunteer programs in the Great Barrier Reef focused on education will make you the resident expert on eco-tourism and conservation.

Summer and short term programs. Generally, longer programs are more valuable for you and your organization, but you can make an impact in 2-4 weeks! Make your summer vacation or short school break unforgettable and resume-worthy.

Long term volunteer stints. You’ll never forget a full semester or year volunteering abroad in the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll be learning about and protecting a UNESCO World Heritage Site and experiencing the friendly culture found down under.

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Both leaders were great

January 30, 2019by: Kyler O. - AustraliaProgram: GoBeyond - Australia - Reef to Rainforest

Both leaders were great and had an amazing outlook on the trip and on everyone. They were always excited and thrilled to be working with us and had amazing and useful information. he service projects really gave us and understanding fir the rainforest in Kuranada. What's best about GoBeyond? The experiences and friends you make.

Life-changing experience!

January 29, 2019by: Charlotte D.Program: GoBeyond - Australia - Reef to Rainforest

GoBeyond taught me on this trip that service doesn't always have to be some grand, life-changing experience that produces instant results. I really learned that sometimes the little things matter too and need to be paid attention to. Sometimes our actions and serice don't give off instant reqards: some things are gradual. It also taught me that everything I do counts toward something. Like cleaning/Washing pots seemed unimportant, but to [our partner organization] it mattered and helped keep things organized. From learning this, I feel like I'll appreciate the little things at home a bit more now. Like if someone does something for me, even if it's small and seems trivial, I'll still appreciate that action and kindness. Ill also try to help people as much as I can even if the help I'm giving doesn't seem like much. The service also showed me that simplicity can be good too. I don't always need technology or things like that - sometimes being down to earth and helping others can be all that you need.