Regenerative Travel Through Voluntourism with Bucuti & Tara

Discover Meaningful Experiences – Explore Our Impact Packages

Your Aruba vacation or honeymoon can be more than a getaway; it can be a give-back. At Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, sustainability is a way of life, and we invite you to participate in it.

Choose from one of our specially curated Voluntourism Packages and make your time in Aruba even more meaningful. Whether you're using your employer’s Volunteer Time Off (VTO) or simply want to connect more deeply with the island, your efforts will support local communities, protect nature, and care for the island’s beloved animals.

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🍃 Land Package

Support local communities and protect Aruba’s terrestrial ecosystem.

• Eagle Beach Cleanup
  Every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Join Bucuti Associates to keep our iconic beach and ocean debris-free.

• Nature Preserve Reforestation
  On Wednesday and Saturday, you can help restore native flora at the Bucuti Tara–GMC Nature Preserve, a 32-acre protected land reserve.

• Pack for a Purpose
  Bring school supplies, games, or toys in your luggage for the children at Imeldehof.

• Food Bank Assistance
  Help Fundacion Pa Nos Comunidad pack and distribute essential goods to local families.

• Visit Elderly Homes
  Brighten a senior’s day at Stichting Maris Stella with companionship and conversation.

• The Music Hub Aruba
  Musicians: bring your instrument and share your talents with Aruba’s artistic community.
  
  

🌊 Sea Package

Dive into conserving Aruba’s precious marine life and coastline.

• Coral Reef Restoration Snorkeling
  Join eco-snorkelers with ScrubbleBubble Foundation to clean reefs and maintain coral nurseries.

• Sea Turtle Nest Monitoring
  Team up with Turtugaruba during morning walks to track nesting sites. Follow along with our resort's Sea Turtle Nesting Calendar.

• Mangrove Rehabilitation
  Restore mangrove forests with conservation groups like Turning the Tide.

• Lionfish Culling
  Join the fight against the invasive lionfish, a significant threat to local reef life, and a delicacy when responsibly caught.
  
  

🐾 Animal Welfare Package

Lend a loving hand to Aruba’s furry and four-legged friends.

• Stimami Sterilisami Clinics
  Help with pet check-ins and recovery during neighborhood spay/neuter drives. Medical professionals can volunteer alongside island vets.

• Support Animal Welfare Alliance of Aruba (AWAA)
  Join in their large-scale spay/neuter campaigns and provide assistance as needed.

• Shelter Support
  Spend time walking dogs, cuddling cats, or helping with care at:

  • Aruba Animal Shelter

  • Sgt. Pepper’s Friends

  • Luna Foundation

  • Nine Lives Foundation

• Donkey Sanctuary Aruba
  Care for retired working donkeys with feeding, grooming, and friendly affection.

Travel with Purpose, Return with Stories

Whether you're traveling solo or as a couple, your efforts will leave a lasting legacy in Aruba. 

All activities are subject to change and offered free of charge for all our in-house guests, but please note that transportation is at your own cost. For certain diving activities, a valid diving license or special certification course may be required, which could involve additional fees. Please contact our Concierge Team to ensure you have the appropriate certification in place.

You're also always welcome to contribute voluntarily. For example, some activities may give you the opportunity to:

• Adopt a piece of reef

• Sponsor a diving license for a local youth, helping restore marine life

• Make a donation to support ongoing conservation efforts

Ready to give back? Choose your package and book your experience by emailing: concierge@bucuti.com