For your application
Vet school admissions weigh real hands-on animal experience heavily. Months in the field carry more than a paragraph on a form — they show initiative, resilience and a tested motivation.
Volunteering missions with animals in France and Europe
A curated list of volunteering, écovolontariat and field-work missions with wildlife and animal-welfare organisations across Europe and beyond. Aggregated automatically from verified sources — every entry links back to the source, where you apply directly.
Why it matters
To meet the reality
Working with a wildlife rescue centre, a bird conservation team or an ecovolunteering expedition confronts your idea of the job with the truth — fragile animals, long days, tough calls.
For your future practice
Wildlife, biodiversity, One Health — these skills come back in your veterinary life, whether you end up in small-animal clinic, food-supply or conservation.
346 opportunities available
📅 Nov 21, 2026
VOLUNTEER CALL - Sowing biodiversity on farms
LPO Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Nature workday Saturday 21 November 2026 Ferme Légumes des Jours, Meursanges (21)
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📅 Nov 27, 2026
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS - Help us build anti-drowning devices for shrikes!
LPO Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Nature worksite Friday, November 27, 2026 Talant (21)
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📅 Year-round
I learn to care for horses within a participatory stable
I participate in the life of a stable by caring for horses By participating in the life of the stables, you will develop skills by learning to care for horses (feeding, cleaning an
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📅 Jan-Mar 2027
Sea Turtle Conservation in Thailand: Nest Protection and Nesting Monitoring
Marine turtle ecovolunteerism in Thailand: dawn nesting patrols, nest protection and sea observations in the Andaman Sea. From 14 days, tax-deductible donation at 66%.
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📅 Year-round
I care for the stray and abandoned cats in my city
Contribute to feeding, rescue and placement in foster families or adoption of cats living on the street or abandoned. To contribute to animal safety and welfare.
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📅 Year-round
I join WTP's animal rescue team during wildfires
Our team dynamic is "Only those who don't act fail!" We aim to rescue 50,000 animals over 10 years. WTP deploys its teams according to the following missions...
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📅 Year-round
I join WTP's animal rescue team during wildfires
Our team dynamic is "Only those who act fail to succeed!" We aim to rescue 50,000 animals over 10 years. WTP directs its teams according to the following missions...
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📅 Year-round
I join WTP's animal rescue team during fires
Our team dynamic is "Only those who don't act, don't succeed!" We aim to save 50,000 animals over 10 years. WTP directs its teams according to the following missions...
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📅 Year-round
I help maintain the cattery and care for the cats
Join us to care for our cats and contribute to their daily well-being! Your missions: • Feed the cats • Socialize new arrivals • Maintain the facilities • Clean...
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📅 Oct 2026 - Mar 2027
I participate in field actions to save abandoned animals
Strengthen our association's action to help us save, care for and place more animals in distress (Spanish greyhounds and local cats). By freeing up your time or bringing your skill
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📅 Year-round
Become a foster family for cats and kittens in need of care
Take in cats at your home as a foster family to provide a warm home for the necessary period to care for adult cats or bottle-feed...
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📅 Year-round
Become a Foster Family for Two Charming Young Brothers Awaiting Adoption
We need your help to respond to an urgent need. Two brothers, nearly 13 months old, affectionate and calm cats, Noah and Malo, are currently in a relay foster home that can no long
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📅 Mid-Apr to Jul
Participate in Harrier Monitoring and Protection in Aude in 2027
LPO Occitanie Species monitoring Ongoing mission Mainly in Lauragais audois and Piège hills (15 minutes from Bram and Castelnaudary).
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📅 Mar-Jun
2027 Monitoring of Shrikes under the National Action Plan in Aude
LPO Occitanie Species monitoring Long-term mission Aude Department (11)
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📅 Year-round
I care for the cats at Audenge shelter
The Audenge cat shelter works daily to protect, promote the welfare and responsibly manage feline populations on the municipal territory. Friendly atmosphere. No constraints, time,
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📅 Year-round
I host a mother cat and her kittens at my home in emergency
Foster family for mother and kittens, materials, food and veterinary care provided by the association. To save a cat family Details at home
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📅 Nov 21, 2026
Sow Biodiversity at Dambenoît-lès-Colombe!
LPO Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Nature workday Saturday, November 21, 2026 Dambenoît-lès-Colombe (70)
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📅 Oct 23, 2026
Sowing Biodiversity at Ornans!
LPO Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Nature workday Friday, October 23, 2026 Ornans (25)
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📅 Year-round
I participate in caring for farm animals
Bel Air Farm welcomes and trains volunteers year-round to participate in animal care. We have geese, chickens, ducks, rabbits, donkeys, goats, sheep,...
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📅 Jul-Dec 2026
I help maintain the shelter and ensure the welfare of cats
With the intense heat continuing, Ecole du Chat de l'Aube needs volunteers more than ever to care for cats in shelters. Cleaning bowls, refreshing water, changing litter boxes,...
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📅 Year-round
I participate in cat care and shelter maintenance, and in food collections
I am a volunteer for Association ERA, I care for cats welcomed to the shelter with a view to their future adoption, and/or I participate in food collections. To support the feline
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📅 Year-round
I commit as an investigator delegate SPA - Haut-Rhin Department
The main mission is to actively combat animal cruelty and contribute to protecting animals in danger. It is part of a comprehensive approach aimed at...
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📅 Year-round
Become a volunteer SPA Delegate-Investigator in Seine-Saint-Denis
Fight animal cruelty by improving living conditions and saving animals in danger. Detect mistreatment, document it, and take action in coordination with the Animal Cruelty Preventi
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📅 Year-round
I care for sanctuary animals in the heart of nature
Mission title: Care for sanctuary animals in a verdant setting! Do you love animals and nature? Our association dedicated to animal welfare...
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