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Use your Volunteer Time Off, come to Aruba!

Introducing Aruba Volunteer Time Off (VTO), a new initiative that invites travelers to save their PTO and instead use their VTO days for meaningful, purpose-driven experiences on the One Happy Island. Aruba VTO is a chance to give back while getting away with curated volunteer opportunities that connect guests with Aruba’s culture, community, and natural beauty.

Enter below for a chance to win a custom out-of-office video from Corporate Natalie (ex-corporate professional turned content creator) to use ahead of your VTO!

Voluntourism experiences

Looking to give back while you’re on the island? Several of our partner hotels offer a variety of volunteer opportunities. From active, feel-good options to more laid-back ways to make a difference. Browse what’s available and choose the experience that fits you.

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Beach Cleanup – Assist the Donkey Sanctuary at Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort Aruba

Help protect Aruba’s coast with a beach cleanup and visit to the Donkey Sanctuary—plus breakfast at Passions on the Beach, sunset cocktails, and a sustainable welcome amenity.

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Support marine conservation at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort

Support marine conservation through coral reef restoration, turtle nest monitoring, mangrove rehab, lionfish culling, and more.

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From birdwatching to hands-on kids’ activities at Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort

Nestled within the Bubali Bird Sanctuary, guests can responsibly experience the island’s variety of birds through guided birdwatching, crafting, hands-on kids’ activities and more.

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Volunteer at the Donkey Sanctuary with Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino

As part of The Service Stay package, guests will have the opportunity to volunteer at the Donkey Sanctuary and be treated with daily breakfast and spa treatments for two.

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Beach cleanup at Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino

This retreat-style package includes a beach cleanup, a private body scrub-making class with local aloe, plus dining, spa, and casino experiences.

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Caring for rescued animals with Radisson Blu Aruba

Choose between caring for rescued animals at the Aruba Donkey Sanctuary or exploring San Nicolas street art and local cuisine. The package also includes a suite stay, private airport transfers, and a locally crafted welcome amenity.

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Palm Beach cleanup with TRYP by Wyndham Aruba

Join a Palm Beach cleanup before unwinding with a sunset sail, 4-course dinner, champagne welcome, and paddleboard rentals.

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Build your own package

Aruba's wide variety of beautiful accommodations and volunteering initiatives, means that you can pick and choose your prefect VTO experience.

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Download your letter

Download your Volunteer Time Off letter ahead of your trip to share with your company, and on your social media!

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Make the Aruba Promise

Before setting foot on the island, guests are encouraged to take the Aruba Promise — a simple pledge rooted in the spirit of Masha Danki, expressing gratitude to the land and its people by treating Aruba with care and respect. It’s a personal commitment to travel mindfully, reduce your impact, and embrace the island’s culture and natural beauty.

Volunteering in Aruba offers a powerful way to fulfill that promise. Whether preserving local ecosystems or supporting community-led initiatives, each act of service deepens the connection between guest and island — turning appreciation into meaningful impact and helping ensure Aruba remains the One Happy Island for generations to come.


Aruba Volunteer Time Off Sweepstakes - Abbreviated Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only to legal residents of the 50 US/DC, and Canada (excl. QC), age of maj. and older. Void in QC & where prohibited by law. Skill-testing question required in Canada. Sweepstakes starts at 9:00 a.m. ET on 8/5/25 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on 8/12/25. 10 prizes available. ARV of a prize: $125 USD/$170 CAD. Subject to Official Rules, including how to enter, prize details, odds, and restrictions, click here. Sponsor: Aruba Tourism Authority, P.O. Box 1019, Oranjestad, Aruba.

We’re just getting started with the amazing effects Aruba has to offer. Dig into your trip details below to unlock a Caribbean experience that will fill you with sunshine and send you home with a happy afterglow that never fades.

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