You are a group
It's not always easy to find the right group for a biodiversity trip. Some organizations don't accept groups, especially if the group is made up of minors. However, there are associations that can accommodate groups of up to 30 people. So if you're
- A group of more than 10 people
- A company
- Scouts de France
- Any other organization wishing to send a group
Contact us to discuss your needs and constraints, and we'll arrange a videoconference appointment.
You are a private individual
Eco-volontaire.com is a networking platform that favors direct contact with selected partners.
- Choose your mission using the filters
- You can contact the partner by clicking on "I contact the partner organization".
- You book with the partner organization
If you'd like more general information about eco-participation holidays and how the platform works, we offer 30-minute video appointments. The purpose of these appointments is to :
- Answer your questions about eco-volontaire
- Answering general questions about eco-participatory travel. Ecovolunteering, volunteering, useful travel, solidarity travel, scientific travel, participative science, nature volunteering... What exactly is it all about? How does your action fit in with the principles of the solidarity economy and the sustainable development objectives defined by the UN? How is ecovolunteering different from a traditional tourist trip?
- Give you advice on how to choose your assignment and find your way around the wide range of jobs on offer
- Refer you to assignments based on what you're looking for
- To provide you with the basic elements you need to make the most of your eco-participation holiday
- Advise you on the best way to reduce costs
What eco-volontaire.com doesn't do
eco-volontaire.com can advise you, but you must register with the organizations themselves. All practical information on the missions is provided by the organizations organizing the stays.
Before leaving on an ecovolunteering mission
More and more travelers are taking action in their spare time to help create a fairer, more ecological world. This craze has given rise to an abundance of participative travel offers. While the development of the concept of useful travel is excellent news, particularly as an alternative to mass tourism, the multiplicity of offers has made it more difficult to select missions.
Define your project to ensure its success
The success of an ecovolunteering mission, and the sense of satisfaction you feel on your return, depends to a large extent on the gap between your expectations and the reality on the ground. Defining your travel project and your objectives is therefore a crucial step before taking the plunge!
Some ecovolunteers want to complete a university course, others want to put their retirement to good use, or have a family experience!
There's no one offer that's better than the other, just the one that's best suited to what you're looking for.
Evaluate your abilities to push your limits!
Going on an ecovolunteering mission can be a transforming experience! You'll gain in confidence and skills, and your view of the world will probably change!
It's important, however, to assess yourself before you leave, in terms of such things as your ability to live in a community, your English skills and your ability to get out of your comfort zone.
Prepare yourself before an assignment
Preparing for an ecovolunteering mission is essential, because it's a commitment, a gift on your part to help protect biodiversity. It's important to be well-prepared: work on your foreign languages, physical fitness, administrative formalities...