Our vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.
Volunteer Abroad in Central America
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International Volunteer HQ
International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) provides safe, quality and extremely affordable volunteering placements in developing countries all over the world.
Cross-Cultural Solutions
Volunteer Abroad is the perfect short-term international volunteer experience, designed with flexibility and individual attention in mind so we can meet your needs and interests while ensuring that your time spent is effectively contributing to a positive impact on the community.
Love Volunteers
Love Volunteers is the most affordable way to volunteer and help local communities in developing countries. Whether you have a passion for teaching, construction, medical work, helping children or the elderly, helping people living with HIV/AIDS, we have a volunteer work abroad program that will suit you - and probably one in each continent.
Projects Abroad
If you want to spend a period of time working as a volunteer abroad in the developing world, look no further than Projects Abroad. We have directly-employed staff in every destination that will organize all aspects of your project, and guide you through your time with us.
Volunteering Solutions
One of the main reasons to start Volunteering Solutions was to provide highly safe, meaningful and affordable volunteer programs abroad. Although there are many companies providing the same services as we are, our aim is to provide the most affordable and high quality volunteer programs.
International Student Volunteers
Now is the time to extend your reach to the world! ISV programs are for everyone who wants to make a leap of difference abroad! ISV does quality programs with the combination of informative, hands-on, and educational volunteer projects, mixed with exciting adventure programs in a safe and well-organized environment as well as fun and supportive staff.
GoEco - Volunteer Abroad
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 a careful selection of excellent yet affordable volunteer and ecological minded vacations
United Planet
United Planet's holistic approach integrates international, local, and online initiatives to facilitate ongoing engagement. All United Planet programs create points of access for people of all cultures, nationalities, ages, and socio-economic classes to participate worldwide. Each program feeds into and builds momentum for the other.
Whether you are a student, a professional, or a retiree, there is a wide world to explore, with endless opportunities to learn. Welcome to ELI, a non-profit organization that creates volunteer, internship, and study abroad opportunities for the globally-minded who want a travel experience that goes beyond the ordinary.
Global Vision International work with local charities, government bodies and community organizations across the world, helping them to find volunteers to work on a wide range of worthwhile and vitally important projects.
GeoVisions
GeoVisions … We’re small enough to pay close attention to our students and our employers, and large enough to give you the support and resources you need to be assured of a rewarding international experience.
Frontier
Explore remote and spectacular landscapes, work with deprived and deserving communities, or campaign for wildlife care and conservation on a travel adventure you’ll never forget.
Plan My Gap Year
Cultural Embrace by API
We share the same passions you have about traveling abroad. We treat you the way that we want to be treated, and provide the service that we hope to get on the road. Through our personal and professional experiences, we are familiar with the excitement, insecurity, exhilaration, frustration, and anticipation of traveling and are here to support you. We will assist you with ALL of your travel ne...
uVolunteer
uVolunteer is run by former-volunteers for volunteers, and is built on the principle that volunteer community service programs abroad should be affordable and accessible to all.
Maximo Nivel
Maximo Nivel’s volunteer and internship projects in Peru, Costa Rica, and Guatemala provide unique opportunities to live and work internationally while experiencing the countries’ rich cultural diversity and building your proficiency in the Spanish language.
Global Citizens Network
Work side-by-side and build relationships with members of our indigenous partner communities in the U.S. and abroad.
ISA (International Studies Abroad)
San José, the capital city of Costa Rica, is set in the lush Central Valley of the Costa Rican highlands. As the cultural, economic and political center of Costa Rica, San José is where the majority of Costa Ricans live, work, study and play. Students studying in San José will be able to experience a vibrant and busy Latin American metropolis while also having the rest of Costa Rica's pristine ...
AMPED Abroad
Welcome to Adventure Minded People Exploring Diversity Abroad. Offering quality, safe programs is at the core of our organization. As a result, we are kicking off our efforts in Latin America, with carefully researched projects and with local partners we know and trust.
LPI (Learning Programs International)
Heredia is a city that is emblematic of the Costa Rican lifestyle. It is located only a short distance away from San José, the capital city of Costa Rica, and offers many big-city amenities, but life in Heredia is decidedly relaxed, calm and enjoyable. The city showcases pleasant plazas, lush green spaces and parks, and friendly people enjoying their days.
World Unite!
World Unite! is a network of currently 9 local tour operators and partners who are based directly at the destinations where you as a participant of our programs will be travelling. They share the common idea of promoting and conducting socially and environmentally sustainable tourism. They have many years of experience with travellers from Europe, North America and Australia and at the same tim...
A Broader View Volunteers Corp
A Broader View Volunteers is a 501(c)(3) based non-profit organization based in Pennsylvania. With a love for humankind, and a motivated spirit to help others, A Broader View was created on the belief that one person can make a difference in the lives of others.
Foundation for Sustainable Development
Foundation for Sustainable Development has 53 programs in 8 different locations. Programs are offered in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, India, Kenya and 3 other countries.
Performing Arts Abroad
Performing Arts Abroad offers unique and fulfilling international performing arts programs to individuals and groups, enhancing understanding of our diverse world through the transformative arts of theater, music, and dance.
360 Student Travel
Regardless of travel style, all programs are created with the understanding that no matter what you want to accomplish during the summer, the challenges and experiences should be enjoyable as well as rewarding.
Volunteers For Peace
VFP offers over 3000 affordable voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including many in Costa Rica throughout the year. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Volunteer projects vary greatly since they arise wherever there is a need in a given community...
Greenheart Travel
Greenheart Travel’s Volunteer Abroad programs combine rewarding service work with unmatched opportunities to learn about fascinating cultures from the inside, as you never could through the windows of a tour bus.
Earthwatch Institute
For nearly 40 years, Earthwatch has protected our shared planet. Now, in the face of today's most pressing environmental emergencies—climate change, declining ocean health, unsustainable resource management, and threatened cultures—Earthwatch is mobilizing like never before.
All Access Volunteers
All Access Volunteers (AAV) is a volunteer placement organization, with partnerships across Central & South America. Projects include building, teaching, health care, conservation, community development and working with children. AAV makes all project arrangements including accommodation, transportation, basic travel & medical insurance and extras, such as language classes and adventure tours.
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