Building/construction projects Volunteer Abroad

Volunteer Abroad In Japan - United Planet - 1-12 Weeks

Volunteer in Japan, a country where the past and future meet! With a unique culture and a 1,200 year history, Japan is filled with ancient ruins, castles, temples and shrines. Visitors to Japan can experience the Japanese tea ceremony, ikebana (traditional Japanese flower arranging), Judo (a type of martial art), Zazen meditation and more, but also explore modern Japan, a land of karaoke, sushi on... Learn More

Volunteer Nepal - School and Community Maintenance Project

Friends for Asia's School and Community Maintenance Project offers volunteers a unique taste of Nepal life while making a real difference to people's lives at a community level. This is our most varied project with volunteers helping out with all kinds of tasks to help improve and enrich the lives of locals. Nepal remains one of the poorest countries in the world. Schools and other community fa... Learn More

The Maldives: A New and Exotic Location for Gappers!

Looking for a unique destination to add to your Gap Year Experience? How about the stunning Maldives!? Volunteer Maldives has various programs for volunteer work on the beautiful tiny Maldivian islands, allowing you to immerse yourself in a unique culture and integrate within small, tight knit communities. We have positions available for Teaching Assistants, Pre-school workers, and sports ... Learn More

Volunteer throughout India-Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Dharamshala and Rural India

Volunteering India brings you the most affordable and reliable volunteering options in India. No one has so much to offer in India like we do. You can choose to volunteer in more than 6 cities, work is available in Orphanage, Teaching English, Working with Street Children, Women Empowerment Programs, HIV Awareness, Health Programs, Agriculture, Rural India Programs, Summer Volunteering programs an... Learn More

Building and Community Development - VPO Cambodia

Want to experience authentic local culture from within, while making a life changing difference to struggling families, in a rural community by building homes and community infrastructure? then join us now. Placements cost GBP 200 / USD 300 for 1 week and GBP 100 / USD 150 for each subsequent week. 100% non profit volunteering - Yes your money goes to the project and not in our pockets. W... Learn More

Volunteer and Travel in Peru

The Peru's Challenge Program is different from most volunteer programs as it offers a complete volunteer and travel package. Each package is designed to offer you the opportunity to affordably travel in South America while contributing directly to local communities and creating real opportunities for the children of Peru. It is the best way to truly experience and understand a country. We ask t... Learn More

Discover and Volunteer Ecuador: Andes, Amazon, Coast including the Galapagos Islands

Get a taste of Ecuadorian culture, its people and its regions! Be part of Spanish Lessons, spend time at a beautiful beach and get to experience the Amazon Jungle! The program is composed of 4 weeks of traveling around the country and volunteering! During you time in Ecuador you will not only visit the Old Historic Town in Quito where colonial churches and plazas are found but also experience brea... Learn More

Get AMPED Abroad: Construction Volunteer in Ecuador

Because Ecuador's recent history has not been wracked with civil war strife as other Latin American nations, does not mean that the country has escaped many of the social misfortunes that can be found in these nations. Over 2 million of the country's 12 million citizens live in overcrowded, substandard housing conditions. Their homes often have rooftops and walls made of tin, zinc, cardboard an... Learn More

Mente Argentina: Emergency Housing Construction Position

You'll be volunteering hands on with a well known aid organization that constructs emergency shelter for families living in extreme poverty. Working hands-on with a team of other dedicated youth volunteers, you will conduct field visits to impoverished community settlements to observe firsthand the way the residents live. Later you will meet with the same volunteer team to assess which families ar... Learn More

Skilled Trades Volunteer Program in Hawaii

Kalani offers scholarships to skilled tradespeople who seek to live and volunteer in Hawaii. Skilled tradespeople contribute four shifts per week (30 hours) in Kalani's Maintenance and New Construction departments. In return they receive a significant discount on Kalani's volunteer program tuition fees, along with many program benefits (below). Tradespeople who discover Kalani have incredibl... Learn More

International Internships & Volunteer programs in LatAm

Intern Latin America provides first class international students with internships in top private companies, NGOs and state ministries in Latin America. In today's competitive global economy, international internship experience is a valuable addition to any resume. Experience a fascinating new culture, develop your Spanish language skills and broaden your perspectives while conducting business t... Learn More

Organic Garden in a Psychiatric Hospital in Buenos Aires

The psychiatric hospital is one of few such hospitals in Buenos Aires and is home to more than 1300 patients. The organic garden was created by Argentinean volunteers to give the patients and the neighboring community a crafted space to see the growth of crops, and to learn and share in the open-air. The working day includes cleaning the weeds, planting and harvesting in a sociable space full ... Learn More

Volunteer at a Boarding School for Orphans in Tanzania!

**Important update: Peace House Africa has been forced to suspend this volunteer program until further notice. Please contact us if you would like to be notified when the situation on campus changes and we are able to reinstate the program. We are grateful for your support during this trying time, and hope to work with you in the future. ---------------------------------------------------... Learn More

CREES Expeditions

Expeditions With CREES Expeditions, you have the opportunity to create your own custom trip though the Amazon. From trekking through the rainforest to mountain biking over the Andes, our top quality administrative and logistical services provide a safe and exciting experience customized to your needs and interests. Our personalized expeditions combine adventure tourism with an overall experience... Learn More

Spanish & Volunteer in Costa Rica

AICR is proud to announce the only organization in Costa Rica providing a full curriculum in Spanish language as well as fully organized Volunteer programs in 5 different areas: Teaching, Children, Community, Ecology, and Professional Experience (Journalism, Tourism, Health, Non for profit, Hotelier, Veterinary, and more); we believe in the sustainability of our programs, that is why we offer ver... Learn More

Education Development Initiative - Colombia

You will be based in Santa Marta, Colombia's oldest city (founded in 1525), nestled between the stunning Sienna Nevada de Santa Marta mountains and the Caribbean Sea. Placements are available for both short and long-term volunteers to help provide services (education, psychological assistance, recreation), supplies (food, clothing, items for school and home), and information on nutrition, educatio... Learn More

GIC Argentina: Volunteer in Argentina and Learn Spanish Program

Volunteer in Argentina and improve your Spanish at the same time. Choose from a wide variety of volunteer positions in Buenos Aires. Approximately half of each day is allotted to your volunteer position and half to learning Spanish. Volunteer positions include: English Teaching Volunteer, Public Health Volunteer, Community Development Volunteer, Youth Outreach Volunteer, Disabled Youth Volunt... Learn More

Teaching, Workcamps and Clinical Internship Programs

No matter the location, it is always appreciated that you are willing to give your time, energy, and funds to people. Work includes volunteering in communities which are struggling with over crowded classes and Hospitals that lack of skilled health assistance and teachers throughout the country of Ghana. As a volunteer, your work will greatly benefit local community members more than you ever tho... Learn More

Global PeaceMakers Dominican Republic, Summer 2012

In this Global PeaceMakers program, volunteers will collaborate with local community members to build a Model Classroom in La Represa. Service For Peace has been working in the partner Community of Peace of La Represa since 2006. The community has grown so much over the last few years that they are in desperate need of a new schoolroom - and we will work with them to build it! Volunteers will live... Learn More

A Better Haiti, Volunteering with Help Us, Save Us

Have you always wanted to volunteer in Haiti but weren't sure where to start? Are you interested in working with kids in a beautiful and safe location? Haiti is a country that has been devastated and is in great need of physical, spiritual, and emotional support. Help Us Save Us (HUSU) has been working in Saint Raphael since 2008 and conducts summer camps to provide orphans from throughout a... Learn More

Volunteering, Touring and Cultural Experiences in Ghana

Travelling and Holidaying nowadays are not limited to only sightseeing and relaxation but now includes adventure, socializing with the people of your host country and learning more about them and their culture through voluntary service in the communities of the host country, country-wide tour and excursions. Learn More

Single Mothers' Empowerment Volunteer Program

If you would like to help single mothers in crisis, Cultural Canvas Thailand (CCT) places volunteers at Wildflower Home Foundation. This is a home for single mothers who do not have the means to take care of their kids. The women are all from hill tribe groups and many are in their early teens. The home offers a temporary and safe shelter to mothers and their children from crisis situations such a... Learn More

Teen Volunteer Abroad Program in Thailand

Find yourself in a potpourri of saffron robes, green mountains, golden temples, & technicolor markets. Journey to enchanting Thailand - a kingdom rich in culture, arts & tradition. * Volunteer at an orphanage for displaced children * Experience Thai food, arts, & music * Help care for elephants * Trek through the jungle to remote hill tribes * Zip-line through the rain forest * Discover... Learn More

Create Your Own Volunteer Experience

Major Objective: To provide a willing individual an opportunity to utilize their knowledge and skills to fulfill a volunteering objective and assist those who are in need of practical support. Background: KSI understands the diversified needs of volunteers in the different fields and professions. Aside from our "job-specific" volunteer positions, we provide volunteer opportunities that can b... Learn More

Volunteer in Heart of Peruvian Andes from USD115/week

Tinkuy Peru runs a school and various community programs in one of the poorest areas of Huancayo, a Peruvian city in the heart of the Andes. The children in our school range from 3 to 16 years old. All are disadvantaged in some way, from being abandoned by their families, experiencing physical or sexual abuse, malnutrition, family poverty or displacement from terrorism (during the 90's the area wa... Learn More

Snapshot in Belize

The Snapshot in Belize program is identical to our Volunteer in Belize in virtually every respect, except that we have made special provisions for the fact that volunteers are in-country for only one week providing specific projects to complete. Experience volunteering in Belize for just one week. Our one week Volunteer in Belize Program gives participants the opportunity to work side by side ... Learn More

Volunteer for Orphan in Cameroon

Do you enjoy and have fun working with children? Would you also like to help maintain a better living situation for many of these children who live below poverty? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you! In this project you can help out around disadvantaged children in Cameroon. Our orphanages provide refuge for disadvantaged kids who have lost their parents. As a volunteer opportuni... Learn More

Study Abroad + Volunteeer Service: Ghana

The program is based at University of Ghana, Legon and the Aya Centre for Intercultural Awareness and Development. The well-equipped facilities at both the University and the Aya Centre (where classes will be held) complement the high quality of faculty and students. Students may participate in campus clubs, university sports, music and any other activities of interest and there are many opportuni... Learn More

Brazil Volunteer Building Houses

You can build a house, so that people in great need can have a home! In the favela community of Barriera do Vasco there is an area nicknamed "Uga-Uga" where families of sometimes 10 people are living in a hut made from scraps of plywood and canvas. Some don't have a kitchen or bathroom area. These tiny unstable constructions let in the wind and especially the rain. Without protection from the e... Learn More

Temple Construction in Sri Lanka

Rural Sri Lankan communities often suffer from a lack of resources, leaving Buddhist temples, schools and community centres to become run down. Participants on this gap year volunteer building project can provide hands-on support to community renovation schemes. Volunteer work involves painting and cleaning Buddhist temple buildings and school classrooms and repairing communal equipment and fac... Learn More

Volunteer Social Work

Social Development Institute: In it what is known as "Mission 2015," Tecnologico de Monterrey's commitment is "To form upright individuals, with high ethical values and humanistic vision, who are committed to their community's development." With this in mind, the Social Development Institute offers you the opportunity to get involved as a volunteer student in Community Social Service. These pro... Learn More

Professional and Student Volunteer Programs in Peru!

Peru Volunteer and Travel is a non profit organization, started by volunteers, that is committed to helping children, adults, animals and ecosystems of Peru. As volunteers we know exactly what you are looking to get out of your experience here in Peru. That is how we successfully place professional and student volunteers in a variety of projects every month and we guarantee our volunteers a life c... Learn More

Volunteer with Orphans & Vulnerable Children at Malaika

Malaika (Angel) Orphanage Center was established in 2005. The Founders with the community members wanted to do something for underprivileged children in the area after seeing the hardship first-hand when caring for an abandoned child Amina Mathoho. Amina was severely disabled and left to fend for herself. Osman Ssengendo and his wife took her in and have been caring for her in their home ever si... Learn More

Global Action and Awareness

Beyond Travel's Global Action and Awareness volunteers work directly with BT Partners and community based organizations on ongoing efforts to protect the environment, maintain food security, improve access to medicine, and promote education and economic opportunity for women and youth. The massive earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, 2010 caused much devastation and further heightened the v... Learn More

International Volunteer Exchange Programme

Short term, Mid term and Long term volunteers from all over the world interested in the BOVCCU Objectives, Aims, Missions and Visions come down and share the experiences in different Projects/Programs of the Organisation (BOVCCU) as they wish to develop the community in particular and the world in general. Activities: - Digging foundation - Mixing sand and cement - Collecting bricks, mortar ... Learn More

Help Build a Better Nepal

Carpenter? Handyman? Anyone who is willing to shape better futures? Come to Nepal and be part of the construction projects. We are in constant need of someone who can perform maintenance on our facilities and who is capable of building shelving, desks and chairs etc. We are always looking for an innovative person to improve this side of the day to day running of our operations Many small projec... Learn More

Teach English at Orphan Schools in Tibet and Beijing

As a non-profit organization, Lotus' objective is also to give back to less fortunate members of our global community. Lotus' volunteer programs in Beijing and Tibet host a wide array of projects and community service initiatives, all of which prove to be valuable and fulfilling life experiences for our members. We find all those who volunteer with us, even if it is for just one day, walk away wit... Learn More

Become a Volunteer and Explore Spectacular Tanzania with Open Africa Tours!

We encourage travelers to volunteer their time and experience at one of the many orphanages in Tanzania. Open Africa Tours is working with a few different schools, orphanages and homes for street children. We can arrange for you to stay in comfortable lodgings and you can volunteer your time at a location of your choosing, or we can fit you with the location that can use your help the most. Even i... Learn More

Travel for Teens

Travel for Teens believes that teen travel should be both fun and enriching. Our programs feature choice in what you do, see, and experience, a dynamic that sets us apart from superficial tours that herd large groups from one site to another. Travel for Teens has grown exponentially over the years, from one trip to Paris in 2003 to 35 programs covering 24 countries on 4 continents today. In Eu... Learn More

Colline Foundation: Haiti Volunteer Program

Colline Foundation facilitated a summer camp for over 150 children in the summer of 2010. Many of them have never attended school, some have lost their homes and some have even lost their entire families in the January 12th earthquake. We have seen first-hand the effects of a visit from caring individuals to take part in the lives of the children and how they benefited greatly from the exposure to... Learn More

Learn Spanish and Volunteer with Humanitravels

Humanitravels offers volunteer and language programs in Latin America. The programs are tailored to meet your needs and personalized to ensure you reach all your goals for the experience. Not only will you be able to round out your resume but also expand your horizons and gain intimate knowledge of the people and place. All our programs have been personally visited and inspected by Humanitrave... Learn More

Freewalker Volunteer & Adventure Tours

Freewalker is a unique program combining volunteerism with adventure and fun in South Africa. South Africa is an incredibly diverse country in culture, language, topography and needs. Our volunteers are offered an ever increasing array of projects to choose from that are dedicated to the upliftment of this country's people and wildlife. Check out our "projects" section to see a few of the volunte... Learn More

Sea Turtle and Sustainable Living Year-Round Volunteer Programs on Tioman Island

Here at JTP we run open-ended year-round volunteer programs where we live and work together intertwined with a small Malay Kampung village, right on a beautiful beach on Tioman Island. Volunteers' work will be varied. Our work area is determined by the turtles which is usually in the morning and evening. The foundations of what we do are "Turtles First" and "Minimal Interference". JTP's main ... Learn More

PED Volunteer Program: Want to go to Uganda this Summer?

We are looking for college volunteers who want to experience a life changing experience. Last year's participants worked in both an elementary and high school. Our volunteers did an amazing job building relationships and projects. At St. James Elementary School we built a latrine (bathroom), a foundation for a new school, playground equipment, a soccer field, and we also purchased textbooks fo... Learn More

Miguel Angel Asturias Spanish School - Language and Volunteer Programs

Miguel Angel Asturias Spanish School provides intensive one-on-one Spanish instruction. In addition, we sponsor half and full-time social volunteer programs for our students in education, health care, agriculture, rural development, journalism, and more. A Medical Spanish program is also available for medical students who wish specialized vocabulary and clinical experience. Other extras include cu... Learn More

Cultural Immersion Programs in Chile

World Wide Chile will be an experience unlike any other! Our unique staff is comprised of young professionals with one endeavor: to share our passion and love of Chile with others. This is a wonderful way to explore Chilean idiosyncrasy, gain work experience, learn/improve your Spanish, experience Chilean culture and traditions and travel to many beautiful and historic places. Participants will co... Learn More

Volunteers Needed: Build a Better Peru

Help build orphanages, schools, and homes in rural towns when you volunteer with our Build a Better Peru Program. Peruvians are among the world's poorest people, with more than 50 percent of families living below the poverty line and 25 percent living in extreme poverty. Although the country has experienced impressive economic growth in recent years, Peru's neediest communities have been left behi... Learn More

Summer Serve and Learn Spanish in Ecuador

Where will I stay? Participants live with an Ecuadorian host family. Life with a host family provides students with a rich intercultural experience, language practice, and 3 meals a day. What will I study? Students take up to 6 credits: 3 credits of Spanish language, and 3 credits for the service learning placement. The academic component of the placement includes a weekly journal, attend... Learn More

GVDA - International Volunteer Work Camps in Kenya

GVDA is a leading international non-profit making organization established in Kenya in 1997 to build partnership by empowering young leaders to advance community development and strengthen multicultural understanding, increase cooperation between Kenyan communities and people living in developed world through a range of development programs. GVDA seeks to improve international and cross-cultur... Learn More

Community Development, Teaching and Home Building Project in Mozambique

Located in a coastal paradise this volunteer project's packed with variety. Mix teaching, with care for orphans, with community development, with building homes - here you'll make a huge difference! You'll work with Pre-school children for some of the time, you'll teach older children and work with orphans for some of the time, and you'll also participate in a variety of community development and ... Learn More

AmeriSpan - Volunteer in South Africa

South Africa is a country of extremes: It is a country of arid semideserts and subtropical coastlines; of fertile vineyards and barren snow-capped peaks; of isolated Zulu villages and world-class cosmopolitan cities. This beautiful stage is set for the daily drama of "one of the world's greatest experiments in racial harmony," a post-Apartheid world. It is likely to be not only eye opening and fas... Learn More

African Architecture Placement

Constructs LLC is a design and development firm specializing in 'inno-native' solutions in architecture and product and materials design. They are based in Accra, LA and Washington and are working on a wide range of products from, high end condos through mobile food carts to affordable housing. They are entering manufacturing with their pozzolana cement starting next year. Their current office ... Learn More

Global Service and Language Program

You will spend two weeks on a building project with Habitat for Humanity where you will live alongside volunteers from all over the world. Housing and meals will be provided in a small guest house. The third week you will embark on an ecotour visiting sights such as the Arenal Volcano, from which you will ride horseback up to lovely waterfalls. You will spend two days at Tortuguero National Park w... Learn More

Amauta Spanish in South America

Amauta is known for its interactive, communicative and personal teaching methods. Standard group or individual programs include four hours of instruction per day from Monday to Friday. The complementary cultural courses (freely included in all programs) are an excellent complement of the course since they are a great way of improving your Spanish in activities all directed towards learning in a dy... Learn More