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Volunteering Never Looked So Good!

Maldives Volunteers/ Tiny Island Volunteers

Tiny Islands desperately need volunteers in the Maldives coaching football, teaching English, caring for baby sea turtles or maybe even assisting with reef conservation.

Experience the 'Real Maldives' at the best prices!

Volunteer Maldives

Enhance your resume and stand out from the crowd by taking part of a unique holiday experience - Maldives voluntarism. Volunteer Maldives offers you an affordable way to experience the 'Real Maldives' by taking part in a variety of projects and development programs to benefit local island communities and individuals, all the while having great fun doing it!

Sign up for a hands-on volunteer project with Connect-123!

Connect-123 Internship & Volunteer Programs

Make a difference, volunteering and working side by side with locals at schools, hospitals, orphanages, animal rehabilitation centers, and other community-based, service learning project locations.

Award-Winning Volunteer Program: Largest Retreat Center in Hawaii!

Kalani Hawaii Volunteer Photo

Become part of a friendly, spirited, and vibrant community whose dedication and creativity make Kalani a transformative place to live. Enjoy the magic and beauty of Hawaii on a long-term vacation!

Lend a Hand and Have Fun Exploring an Amazing Country!

Volunteer Abroad in Ecuador with EcuaExplora

An affordable volunteer program in Ecuador with EcuaExplora will allow you to help in a way that the community will benefit from, while allowing you to improve your Spanish, get to know the locals, and enjoy the culture and adventure that only Ecuador offers! Volunteer anytime of the year, for as long or as short as you’d like. Great support and activities!

It's not too late to Volunteer this Summer!

Cross-Cultural Solutions

Take out time this summer to do something different - Volunteer abroad! You'll work side-by-side with local people in the areas of care giving, teaching, community development, or healthcare.

Costs Starting $200 – Volunteer Abroad NOW !

Volunteering Solutions

Volunteering Solutions provides affordable International Volunteer Abroad Programs in 19 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin/South America. Come join our meaningful international volunteer abroad programs and change the way you see the world ! Costs start only $200 – Apply NOW!

Make a Real Impact. Program fees from $150.

UBELONG

UBELONG offers safe and extremely affordable volunteering in Asia, South America & Africa. It is based in the U.S. and led by volunteers and development professionals determined to raise the bar in short-term international volunteering.

Program Cost from $180! Apply now with IVHQ!

International Volunteer HQ

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) provides safe, quality and extremely affordable volunteering placements in developing countries all over the world. With program fees starting from $180, you will not find a more affordable, high quality international volunteer organization.

International Volunteer HQ

Affordable Volunteer Abroad Programs: from USD 10 per day

IVHQ provides safe, quality, and extremely affordable volunteering placements in developing countries all over the world. Each year we place over 4,000 people into our programs abroad, making us one of the world's most trusted volunteer organizations. We have a...  Read More

Cross-Cultural Solutions

Volunteer or Intern Abroad in Peru for 1-12 Weeks with CCS

Your work as a volunteer will support many areas in Guatemala City, and most volunteers work in one shantytown Villa El Salvador during their work with Cross-Cultural Solutions. Volunteer in Guatemala for 1- 12 weeks, and change the lives of...  Read More

Basecamp International Centers

Hope for the Future Clinic Building, Ghana

I'm excited to share an amazing volunteering opportunity in Ghana, Africa! We are looking for a group of about 10 people to volunteer at a building project set about three hours from Accra, the capital city. This provides an amazing...  Read More

Volunteering Solutions

Affordable Volunteer Abroad Programs - Starting USD200 only!

Volunteering Solutions provides International Volunteer, Volunteer & Travel, and Summer Volunteer Programs in 19 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin/Central America. We constantly work to provide affordable and meaningful volunteer abroad opportunities across all countries. Our programs include both...  Read More

LPI (Learning Programs International)

LPI Global Impact - Costa Rica Spring Break & Summer

The LPI Global Impact program in July offers students a challenging month-long experience including the "LPI 2-Week July" academic program followed by two weeks of volunteer service. Students will be in the classroom for a total of 40 hours. LPI...  Read More

International Student Volunteers

Combine Volunteering and Adventure Across Six Continents!

International Student Volunteers is a non-profit organization with the best ratings as a student volunteer and adventure travel program in the world. ISV is committed to providing life-changing programs that allow you to make a meaningful difference to a community...  Read More

Kalani

Kalani - Hawaiian Culture, Yoga and Wellness Retreat Center

Program Summary Kalani is the number one destination for volunteers on the Big Island of Hawai`i. It is a well-loved, non-profit educational village, yoga, wellness and spiritual retreat center whose worldwide volunteers return to year after year. Famed yoga instructor...  Read More

Daktari Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage

Educating Children About Environment and African Wild Animals

Would you like to get hands-on experience with injured and orphaned wild animals whilst educating local underprivileged children, perhaps giving both of them a brighter future? At Daktari Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage, this is exactly what you can do! Every...  Read More

EcuaExplora

Explore Ecuador with a Meaningful Volunteer Experience!

Gain valuable real-world experience with a summer internship or volunteer position with EcuaExplora. Choose from our diverse portfolio of health, environment and socio-economic projects collaborating with local Ecuadorian partners NGO. Explore your options in this culturally and naturally diverse country...  Read More

Blue-Med Africa

Volunteer in Ghana Care, Medical Outreach, Volunteer Hospital and Clinic in Ghana

Blue-Med Africa is a Ghanaian Non Governmental, non profit, developmental and humanitarian organization made up of young and vibrant nurses, medical doctors, social workers and volunteers. Blue-Med volunteers are the largest humanitarian responsible for using volunteers as a tool...  Read More

Why Should You Volunteer Abroad?

So it looks like the idea of volunteering abroad has peaked your curiosity. Lucky for you, there are thousands of opportunities available to you to satisfy your love of helping others! Becoming an international volunteer is experience unlike any other, where you’ll find yourself immersed into a local culture in a way that the majority of travelers will miss out on. You’ll work side by side with local community members in a variety of destinations doing a variety of projects. Whether you have an interest in working with people, the environment, or animals, there is a project waiting for you! The opportunities available to you as a volunteer abroad are endless, so there’s no reason you should no’t be able to find your perfect program!

Projects range in everything from child care and education, to health care and medical advancements. You can even practice medicine in terms of animals! Help build a new community school building in Ghana. Develop sustainable agricultural solutions for local farmers in the mountains of Chile. Help preserve a sea turtle habitat off the coast of Costa Rica. Educate a small village in Russia about proper medical attention and sanitary issues. No matter your interests or your skill level, there are projects worldwide that will benefit from your help as an international volunteer. 

The majority of organizations allow you to choose the duration of your program, so matter if you’re a student or not, you’ll be able to find the program that best fits your life schedule. As a volunteer abroad, you’ll make new friends, lasting memories, and leave a lasting impact on your new community for years to come. Help improve the lives of those in need throughout the world, and experience a piece of that culture that you will forever appreciate.

International Volunteer HQ

Trusted by over 14,000 volunteers. Join the affordable volunteer organization! International Volunteer HQ

Cross-Cultural Solutions
Cross-Cultural Solutions

Bringing people together and fostering cultural understanding.

Global Volunteer Network
Global Volunteer Network

Connecting volunteers with communities in need through challenging and affordable projects.

United Planet
United Planet

Help create a world in which people understand, respect, and support one another.

Projects Abroad
Projects Abroad

Flexibility. Variety. Support.
Volunteer and intern in over 25 countries anytime you want.

Volunteering Solutions
Volunteering Solutions

Life Changing Volunteer Abroad Programs in 16 countries starting only $200

International Volunteer HQ
International Volunteer HQ

Program fees from $180! Quality, flexible, safe and affordable volunteering.

GeoVisions
GeoVisions

Volunteer Abroad and make a lasting difference.

Kaya Responsible Travel
Kaya Responsible Travel

Choose a meaningful adventure from over 20 countries around the globe.

Foundation for Sustainable Development
Foundation for Sustainable Development

Supporting sustainable change throughout the world.

ELI-Experiential Learning International
ELI-Experiential Learning International

ELI sees learning as a lifelong journey: we welcome participants 18 and older of all nationalities.

International Student Volunteers
International Student Volunteers

Combine meaningful volunteer projects with action-packed adventure travel into the experience of a lifetime!

GoEco - Volunteer Abroad
GoEco

Volunteers needed for wildlife, orphanage and community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Apply Now!

Basecamp International Centers
Basecamp International Centers

15 years experience, well researched placements, our own dedicated staff and centers and affordable prices.

Volunteer for the Visayans
Volunteer for the Visayans

Be responsible and make a difference. Volunteer on sustainable grassroots projects with a registered Philippine NGO.

Adelante International Internships and Study Abroad
Adelante International Internships and Study Abroad

Don’t pay so much to volunteer – customized programs in Spain and S. America. Choose your location & your assignment, create your experience.

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