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Volunteer in Croatia

Volunteer in Croatia

Explore International Volunteer HQ’s magical Croatia volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted Croatia volunteer projects, including Youth Support, Special Needs Support, Animal Care, Marine Conservation and Creative Technologies. Volunteer work in Croatia is based in the coastal hub of Split, located on the Mediterranean Sea. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 127,000 travellers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organisation in Croatia.

Highlights:
  • 6 meaningful project options available year-round
  • Program Fees from AU$950 for 1 week
  • Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 in-country support
  • Accommodation in a comfortable and modern dormitory-style hostel

  • Projects based in the authentic Croatian town of Split and surrounding areas

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Key information

Fully hosted experience from AU$950
Volunteer from 1 - 12 weeks
Ages 16+ and families
Based in the coastal hub of Split
Projects align with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Impact driven projects run by locals
B Corporation certified organization
Discover the stunning Adriatic coast

Volunteer opportunities in Croatia

Protects animals

3-4 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$950

  • Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every Monday
  • Based at animal shelters in Split
  • Volunteers aged 18+

Volunteer in shelters for abandoned dogs, helping to play with, feed and clean the dogs to give them the best chance of being re-homed.

Protects animals

Up to 5-7 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$3072

  • Duration: 4 - 12 weeks
  • Program starts on the first Monday of every month
  • Based in a bear sanctuary in Kuterevo
  • Volunteers aged 18+

Contribute to bear conservation in the beautiful wilderness of Croatia. Help protect bear populations and conserve the surrounding environment at a sanctuary.

Supports community development

3-4 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$1532

  • Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every Monday
  • Based with NGOs in Split
  • Volunteers aged 18+

Use your technical and marketing experience to create content and resources to help to champion local NGOs. Contribute to the core business and develop online and offline material to help increase the exposure and awareness of their cause.

Conserves the environment

4-6 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$1689

  • Duration: 1 - 8 weeks
  • Programs start every Monday
  • Based in Omiš on the Dalmatian coast
  • Volunteers aged 16+

Learn and use your scuba diving skills to clean up the marine environment around Croatia. Increase your knowledge about environmental efforts, contribute to research projects and get practical, hands-on conservation experience.

Improves health & wellbeing

3-4 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$1532

  • Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every Monday
  • Based in care centres around Split
  • Volunteers aged 18+

Help in care centres for people with special needs, supporting local staff and helping to organise and run games, fun activities and learning exercises.

Supports community development

3-4 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from AU$1532

  • Duration: 2 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every Monday
  • Based at after school programs in Split
  • Volunteers aged 18+

Volunteer in after school centres, providing education, mentoring and activities for students aged 7-18, often from underprivileged backgrounds.

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How to get started

Pick a destination + project and apply for free
Meet your personal volunteer travel expert
Pay the Registration Fee to secure your place and upgrade your MyIVHQ account
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