When Fiona Burke saw the shocking images in lockdown, she knew she had to help. Now she spends four months each winter volunteering on the border, helping migrants who are battling the odds

Learn the skills to unearth our ancient history – from excavations for children in York to guided walks along the Thames and residential courses in Wales

I was privileged to host international travellers wishing to work in exchange for lodgings but tighter entry rules have made it impossible

Through mountain vistas and temperate rainforests, young trekkers – from recent migrant and refugee backgrounds – get an introduction to Australia’s bush

Five years after wildfires tore through its woods, an inland area between Porto and Lisbon is still working to restore its ecosystems – and is open to offers of help from visitors

Seagrass protects us from coastal erosion – and it’s under threat. A day tracking its presence is a great way to savour and safeguard the coastline

In the county synonymous with cider apples, volunteers can enjoy a mini-break while helping with the autumn harvest

Regular volunteering with Wwoof is like being in The Archers … you’re part of a farming community, make new friends – both human and animal – and learn to appreciate sustainability

Passionate about wildlife and nature? These surveys and activities offer volunteers a close-up of our fauna and flora while helping to safeguard the environment

When the north Atlantic islands shut for a weekend to all but ‘voluntourists’ doing conservation projects, it was a win-win for locals and visitors