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Volunteer Abroad

These programs are perfect for Summers, Winter Breaks, Spring Breaks, or Gap Years.
Find the one that best suits you by clicking on the website links and exploring the possible options.

A Broader View

With over 10 years of experience specializing in socially responsible volunteer travel programs, A Broader View is a family owned US Non-Profit Charity. Over 245 program options available in 25 countries focused on social welfare, healthcare, gender issues, and environmental programs. From Asia to Africa and throughout Latin America, ABV offers customizes placement lasting from one week to three months.

Our projects are arranged for volunteers to live with, and work side by side local people in a range of fields such as orphanage work, day care, community development, teaching and much more. We offer travelers the opportunity to explore a new country while taking part in meaningful, rewarding service work.

African Impact

Volunteering and Gap Year Programs in Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia,Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zanzibar, and Zimbabwe. There are many community and conservation volunteer projects available, as well as group projects!

Visit the website to learn more!

Amigos International

Powerful Volunteer Abroad Programs in Latin America.

AMIGOS organizes volunteer abroad programs for high school and college students seeking powerful life experiences. You will experience full cultural immersion that will challenge you and leave you with lifelong memories. We set you on the path to be a leader in a global community. You will lead projects that have a meaningful local impact, while you live and work with communities across the Americas.

Broad Reach

A lot of incredible stuff happens while you’re having fun on a Broadreach program. You’ll build lifelong friendships, for a start. And come home with some of the best stories of your life. But what makes Broadreach really special are the things you’ll learn and the changes you’ll see in yourself. Whether you choose a program that offers college credit, one where you're volunteering, or one where you earn scuba and sailing certifications, you’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge that will open the doorway to future opportunities for global exploration, academic pursuits or even a career path. You’ll develop confidence in your abilities and a desire to push yourself further. And you’ll understand more about the world around you and be inspired to make your place in it.

Conservation Travel Africa

Founded by four friends who shared a vision to restore Africa’s wildlife and wild areas to their previous abundance, Conservation Travel Africa uses responsible tourism and travel experiences to raise awareness and support for the preservation of Africa's wildlife. Programs cover two main areas; conservation management and community development.

Cross Continental

Affordable yet flexible international learning programs, including volunteer/intern abroad, cultural immersion, language study, and gap year programs. Large variety of work placement options: Teaching, Healthcare, Community Development, Business Coaching, HIV work, Care-giving, Orphanage Work, Journalism, Photography, Wildlife, Agriculture, Environmental Protection, Microfinance, Marketing, + more. Programs available at many locations, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Live and work side by side with locals, to gain cross-cultural experience and truly make a difference.

Cross Cultural Solutions

A volunteer trip abroad with Cross-Cultural Solutions will change you. Change the way you see other cultures. Maybe even change how you live your life. All while you change the lives of others for the better. Ultimately we’re changing the way volunteering is done, making it a safe, exciting adventure of a lifetime for people of all ages and walks of life.

We hold ourselves accountable to local NGOs. When surveyed, 99% of our partner organizations reported that CCS volunteers had a positive impact on the lives of local people. Practically no other organization goes to these lengths to ensure your efforts make a difference.

Diversity Global

Diversity Global is a black-owned, international education start-up with a mission to inspire global citizenship, build cross-cultural connections, and improve communities through study abroad, service-learning, and community engagement programs. The company aims to provide these opportunities to historically underrepresented populations, specifically low-income students and ethnic minorities. Diversity Global works with NGOs, universities, local governments, and community leaders to offer for-credit programs in non-traditional study abroad destinations including Cuba, South Africa, the Dominican Republic/Haiti, the Galápagos Islands/Ecuador, and Brazil.

EcuaExplora

Ecuador has a unique combination of natural beauty, intriguing history and vibrant culture. EcuaExplora's mission is to enable meaningful experiences for students focused on the sustainable social, environmental and economic development of Ecuador.
Share the local culture and explore the fascinating nature this country has to offer. Ecua Explora offers a diverse range of projects to meet your needs.

ELI Abroad

Whether you are a student, a professional, or a retiree, there is a wide world to explore, with endless opportunities to learn and contribute. ELI Abroad is a non-profit organization that creates volunteer and internship opportunities for the globally-minded seeking a travel experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Since its founding in 2001, ELI has worked with thousands of participants from 41 countries, providing them an amazing array of programs.
No other travel experience can offer so much. Experience a new culture from the inside, working side by side with the locals. Whether you have a year to spare, or just 10 days, we have a program that's right for you, priced to meet even the most modest budget, and backed by outstanding in-country support.

Fronteering

FRONTEERING offers many volunteer opportunities related to wildlife, indigenous people, environment, sustainability and local communities! Volunteer abroad experiences focus on remote places, places that need our help the most as there is so much more to lose and so much more to gain. Whichever opportunity you decide to choose, you will help with a local cause to truly make a difference in some of the most remote and unspoiled places of this world!

Frontier

A non-profit conservation and NGO, Frontier creates quality volunteer programmes across the globe. Frontier’s first projects started in Tanzania as a partnership with the WWF to create the world’s first successful multi-user marine park in a developing country. Volunteers still work there, exemplifying Frontier’s aim for long lasting and sustainable results.

Frontier now operates over 400 building, conservation, community and adventure projects in over 60 countries spanning 5 continents. Frontier has helped volunteers of more than 30 nationalities take part in projects all around the world, making Frontier a truly international organisation with a global impact.

Global Vision International

GVI has a great culture and award-winning volunteer programs in 13 countries around the world including South Africa, Fiji, Mexico, Costa Rica, Greece, Thailand, Nepal, Laos, Australia, India, etc. Projects involve wildlife/marine conservation, teaching, childcare, healthcare, construction, + more.

Global Volunteer Network

Our vision is to connect people with communities in need, with a particular focus on vulnerable women and children. We do this by supporting the work of local community organizations in countries through the placement of international volunteers.

At GVN we value our relationships with our local partner organizations. When you volunteer with us you can be assured you are helping a local grassroots organization rather than a large travel/tour provider. This means that volunteer efforts directly benefit local groups, local communities, and local people.

Locations include Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Go Eco

GoEco was created by experienced volunteers for people who are eager to travel and contribute to the community, wildlife, and environment they visit. Based on years of practice and in-depth field reports, GoEco presents you with a careful selection of excellent yet affordable volunteer and ecological minded vacations.
Locations include: Africa, Central America, Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America.

Greenheart Travel

Greenheart Travel is personally invested in providing cultural immersion programs that change lives, advance careers and create leaders. We achieve this by partnering with organizations and governments overseas that empower their local communities through experiential learning and practical development. We provide others with the same positive travel experiences in which we ourselves engage. Through travel and cultural exchange, we help individuals reach their full potential, leading to a more tolerant, peaceful and environmentally sustainable world.

Greenheart Travel is a division of Greenheart International, a 501(c)3 non-profit committed to connecting people and planet to create a more peaceful and sustainable global community.

HAvilla Children's center

Havilla is an education institution in Kibera ,Nairobi Kenya. It provides kindergarten and primary education to the children with age bracket between 3 years to 13 years. The school is located in Kibera Slums - Nairobi, Kenya East Africa. At Havilla children will have breakfast and lunch, high quality educational materials and skilled teachers. Havilla provides a warm learning environment for these children and does more than just educate and teach them.

Havilla Volunteer programs in Kenya will provide you the unique and wonderful opportunity to get an international internship or practical work experience in the center. Dates and duration are subject to availability, but Havilla will work with you to accommodate your needs. Visit the website for more information!

IFRE Volunteers Abroad

Have you always been passionate about helping people in need and keen to see more of the world... but worried about the fees?

It needn’t cost the earth to fulfil your dream. IFRE has the world’s most affordable volunteer programs – starting at $99. Fees are paid directly to host families and projects. 18 countries, 200 projects & over 20,000 happy volunteers.

IFRE constructs every volunteer program with purpose and focus. Our philosophy is grounded in the underlying belief that the most meaningful hands-on experience is born out of an intimate connection to a grassroots project, local people and culture of another country. We offer a complete experience of cultural immersion, volunteer services and travel. IFRE volunteer programs will challenge you to integrate into the daily life of a new culture as a member of a diverse group, host family and an active project-based experience.

International Volunteer HQ

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) is a volunteer travel company focused on providing affordable volunteer travel experiences that are high quality, safe, and responsible. Established in July 2007, IVHQ has grown to become the world’s leading volunteer travel company, working in 30+ countries around the world and placing thousands of volunteers abroad every year.
We aim to increase education and heighten global awareness and understanding through the skills and expertise taken by volunteers to their host communities, and through the experiences and lessons that volunteers take back to their own countries and cultures.

International Student Volunteers

ISV's mission is to support sustainable development initiatives around the world through life-changing volunteer and responsible adventure travel programs designed to positively change our world and to educate, inspire and result in more active global citizens.

ISV has partnered with over one hundred volunteer organizations (government, academic institutions, private and grass roots organizations/NGOs) globally, including organizations like the Peace Corps, UNICEF, Habitat for Humanity and Conservation Volunteers Australia.

International Studies Abroad

ISA Service-Learning takes you beyond the classroom by providing you with a unique opportunity to work at local non-profit organizations, municipal offices, schools, or clinics abroad. With over 10 years experience placing participants in meaningful positions, our team will help you find a service-learning experience for your personal and professional growth. Through guided reflection activities and group discussions, our goal is to help you gain a better understanding of the local language, culture and community.

Kaya Volunteer

Don't travel as a tourist - with Kaya Responsible Travel experience the real world and make a real difference. Kaya gives you the opportunity to volunteer abroad, learn a language abroad, gain valuable work experience overseas, or take a gap year.

Choose between over 150 community development and conservation projects in countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. We work with community projects and locally driven initiatives that utilise volunteer work and assistance to achieve their goals, provide valuable funding and promote responsible travel in developing countries and areas of environmental concern.

Based on your skill, volunteer in environmental and conservation research, building projects, teaching and education, wildlife conservation, community development, sports coaching. Medical and health placements available for those with experience or studying medicine or a related health science.

Light and Leadership Initiative

The Light and Leadership Initiative's mission is to respond to the needs of the women in the Ate-Vitarte district of Lima, Peru in their struggle out of poverty by improving the availability and quality of education offered to women and children. LLI accepts volunteers throughout the year, except for the month of December, and looks for volunteers or interns who will commit to long-term opportunities. Programs include education and women's empowerment.

LLI is committed to ethical volunteering. Ethical volunteering Q&A with founder, Lara Devries, coming soon! However, you may view their website now for more info.

Love Volunteers

Over 120 rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world: Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Programs include childcare, community development, construction, environmental, health/medical, helping those with disabilities, teaching, wildlife, women's empowerment, and more.

Madventurer

Madventurer is a social enterprise which supports the MAD (Make A Difference) Foundation

By supporting sustainable projects and facilities, focusing on key areas such as education, child welfare, primary healthcare, health education, and employment skills, Madventurer supports communities in creating better opportunities and scope for further development. Madventurer is committed to the ethos of responsible tourism and all of our projects and adventurers aim to reduce the negative and increase the positive impact of travel to developing countries. We employ local staff to work alongside Crew on all of our projects and we source all materials, food and supplies from local sources to contribute as much as possible to the local economy.

Madventurer has small groups to ensure volunteers are welcomed into each community. All volunteers are given accurate pre-departure information to increase awareness of cultural differences.

Maximo Nivel

Maximo Nivel’s volunteer programs and gap year experiences in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru provide unique opportunities to live and work in Latin America while building your proficiency in the Spanish language.

The majority of our volunteer and gap year programs take place in Cusco, Peru; San Jose, Costa Rica; and La Antigua, Guatemala. We also offer programs in the Sacred Valley and Puerto Maldonado (Peru), the Pacific and Caribbean coastal areas (Costa Rica), and Guatemala City (Guatemala). Experience Central America, South America, and all of Latin America!

Oyster Worldwide

Oyster Worldwide is a well-regarded gap year travel and responsible travel specialist

Your presence in the local community will be a benefit, rather than a burden. We make sure that our participants do not have a negative impact on jobs, the environment or the local culture. See our responsible travel policy and our environmental policy. Your project gets selected and run to meet high standards of responsible travel.

We only work with projects offering high standards of animal welfare and good practice in child care. See our animal welfare policy and our childcare policy.

POD Volunteer

Pod Volunteer is an award winning non-profit organization arranging ethical, inspiring and supported volunteering opportunities around the world since 2001.
We are committed to a responsible volunteering approach which we have carefully defined to guide us in the way we work.

Volunteers are needed from 1 - 12 weeks for animal, conservation, child care, education, teaching, building and community volunteering projects in Belize, Cambodia, Ghana, India, Madagascar, Nepal, Peru, South Africa and Thailand.

South African Volunteering Experiences

Assisting communities in Africa by setting up and facilitating sustainable community and conservation development projects. Locations include South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi and Kenya. Programs range from two weeks to two years! Come experience the beautiful African culture, learn new skills and make a difference to those in need.

UBELONG

UBELONG's mission is to bring people together across borders to share their humanity and take action for positive change. Volunteer programs and expeditions in Morocco, Ghana, India, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam address issues that have been identified by local communities as opportunities to engage people in meaningful action.

UBELONG will create the conditions for you to make an impact. We will put you into environmental or social projects where you will have the chance to work alongside locals in solving real-world problems.

UVolunteer

Our program is centered on working with institutions in need of assistance, group living and enabling real down to earth cultural exchange between the communities we work with and our groups of like-minded volunteers from all over the world.

uVolunteer is a specialist international volunteer program, established in 2006 with the goal of creating meaningful, affordable volunteer opportunities abroad with a personal touch. We offer volunteer placements in safe, welcoming locations that allow our volunteers to experience a new way of life and sample rich culture and diverse environments.

Because we only offer volunteer placements in three destinations, we’re experts in the culture and customs of Ghana, Thailand and Costa Rica. Every volunteer is assigned a dedicated coordinator based in-country, who leads pre-arrival, orientation and is personally available daily for the duration of your to program answer any queries and provide information or support.

Volunteer World

Volunteer World connects international volunteers with 1000+ social projects in 76 countries worldwide. Compare the projects and read about other volunteers’ experiences to find the perfect choice for their interests, careers or studies. From teaching to animal care and community work, all areas of work are covered and available for volunteers with different sets of qualification. Volunteer World also works with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and within the official ethical and sustainable standards to fulfill these goals.

Volunteers for Peace

Volunteers For Peace is a non-profit organization, that offers volunteer placements in over 3,000 voluntary service projects worldwide. Each year we provide our volunteers with invaluable opportunities to build cultural understanding and friendship around the world, strengthen their ability to communicate in diverse groups and learn grassroots leadership skills.
Our registration fee of only $500 ($650 for those under 18) opens a world of possibilities for service in Haiti, Europe, North America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific. This includes the placement process, accommodation, food, leadership and work materials for the duration of the project.

Volunteering Solutions

Volunteering Solutions is an international volunteer placement match organization. We find the best volunteer work opportunity abroad for you and get you a volunteering placement in the organization and destination you desire.

We have people from different countries, cultures and ethnicities working in our offices. We send hundreds of international volunteers abroad to work at ground level with NGOs, schools, hospitals, orphanages, HIV/AIDS clinics, women groups and other social welfare organizations across the globe.

The ones to benefit the most out of VolSol’s collaboration, are the locals. Skills and knowledge of our international volunteers help the communities bridge the education gap. Part of the program fee goes directly to the family, workers and coordinators of the social welfare organizations to help them financially.

World Teach

WorldTeach partners with governments and other organizations in developing countries to provide volunteer teachers to meet local needs and promote responsible global citizenship.

Since 1986, WorldTeach has placed thousands of volunteer educators in communities throughout Asia, Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe and the Pacific.
WorldTeach offers the benefits of a well-established volunteer organization, while also providing more comprehensive, personalized support and training of a small NGO. In each of our programs, volunteers are placed in schools and host communities in countries that specifically request WorldTeach volunteers and would otherwise be unable to afford or locate qualified teachers. Volunteers receive training, language preparation, and field support, empowering them to make an impact that will last long after they leave.

Xperitas (Global Citizens Network)

Global Citizens Network works to promote peace, justice and respect through cross-cultural understanding and global cooperation. We are committed to enhancing quality of life around the world while preserving indigenous cultures, traditions and ecologies.

Work side-by-side and build relationships with members of our indigenous partner communities in the U.S. and abroad. Participate in community development projects driven by the community.

GCN has officially merged with our partner organization, Intercultural Student Experiences, to form Xperitas.