Community development Volunteer Abroad

Program fees from $180! Apply now with IVHQ.

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) provides safe, quality and extremely affordable volunteering placements in developing countries all over the world. Learn More

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. Learn More

Global Volunteer Network

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. Learn More

Cross-Cultural Solutions

No matter which program you choose, you'll enjoy the exciting and personally inspiring Cross-Cultural Solutions experience - a balance of volunteer work, cultural activities and free time. Learn More

Volunteering Programs with 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. Learn More

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. Learn More

Volunteer Abroad with ProWorld

Volunteers experience daily life with a local family while developing cross-cultural communication skills. ProWorld's homestay families are close community friends who provide warm, safe, and authentic living experiences. Learn More

Basecamp International Centers

BaseCamp International Centers' Volunteer Abroad Program has numerous placements overseas - from Social to Building projects. We have individual placements and group projects available all year only for you. Come make a difference with BaseCamp! Learn More

Kaya Responsible Travel

Kaya gives you the opportunity to volunteer abroad, learn a language abroad, gain valuable work experience overseas, take a gap year or become TEFL qualified. With over 200 volunteer projects and work experience opportunities in more than 20 countries across the globe, Kaya can offer you a world of choice! Learn More

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. Learn More

GoEco

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 Learn More

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. Learn More

ELI-Experiential Learning International

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. Learn More

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. Learn More

Love Volunteers

Volunteer with Global Vision International

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. Learn More

Volunteer and Make an Impact

With over 5 years experience facilitating quality volunteer programmes, we are the African specialists in Volunteering. Join our noble community and conservation efforts in Southern and East Africa. Learn More

UBELONG

UBELONG is a social venture based in Washington, DC quickly becoming the recognized leader in short-term international volunteering. Without compromising safety, impact or flexibility, we offer the most affordable one week to six month opportunities in Asia and Latin America. We are led by former volunteers, international development professionals and university professors. Learn More

Connect-123 Internship & Volunteer Programs

Connect-123 develops and administers volunteer, internship and study abroad programs in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Cape Town, South Africa. In both countries, internship and volunteer work opportunities are hosted by local companies, non-profit organizations, schools, research institutes and health care clinics. Learn More

Friends For Asia

Friends For Asia provides short and long term volunteer projects that benefit local communities with their development and volunteers with the experience they gain from their service. Friends For Asia is based in Chiang Mai , Thailand and is not associated with any religion or government. Learn More

Global Volunteers

Join short-term volunteers in our non-profit network providing long-term, ethical service on a volunteer vacation abroad or a USA volunteer program. Live and work with local people on life-affirming service programs for one to three weeks. Extended-term service option for six to 24 weeks. Learn More

Volunteering Worldwide with 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. Learn More

Fronteering Travel Services INC.

Volunteer Abroad with i-to-i Meaningful Travel

We are the original volunteer travel company and pretty much everyone here at i-to-i is a former volunteer or backpacker. We don’t like to blow our own trumpet, but we really know what we’re doing and have 20,000 happy former volunteers to prove it. Learn More

Discover the world of differences we all have in common!

Work side-by-side and build relationships with members of our indigenous partner communities in the U.S. and abroad. Learn More

The Fuller Center for Housing

The Fuller Center for Housing is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty housing worldwide. By forming partnerships with local organizations, The Fuller Center provides the structure, guidance and support that communities need to build and repair homes for the impoverished among them. Learn More

Globalteer

Globalteer is a UK registered non profit charity that serves to help those in need. Overseas volunteer placements can be booked on this website to work with Globalteer and our partner projects. Learn More

EcuaExplora

The leading provider of study, intern and volunteer opportunities in Ecuador. Its objective is to share the local culture by providing opportunities for students, interns and volunteers from other countries to come and explore the rich environment and fascinating culture of the Ecuadorian nation. Learn More

WAVA

"WAVA" means Work & Volunteer Abroad. Our origins lie in a department created in 2006 at Twin Group, a prestigious provider of educational, training and employment opportunities for individuals from around the world. Established in January 2010, we are a fresh, independent company, using the trading name “WAVA” and a brand new logo, inspired by the values of travel: opportunity, adventure, em... Learn More

ELAP

Experiential learning adds a unique dimension to the study abroad experience, resulting in a greater understanding of the language, culture, and community of the host country. Learn More

Volunteer Projects in the Maldives

If you are seeking a unique volunteering experience look no further than Volunteer Maldives, where there are variety of projects and development programs to benefit local island communities and inspire individuals! Learn More

Maldives Volunteers/ Tiny Island Volunteers

Teen Travel Programs with 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. Learn More

Low Cost Volunteer Projects in Ecuador

Help the children, the community and the environment. Share the life of an Ecuadorian family, experience the culture, eat the food, dance the dance, learn the lingo! Learn More

Volunteer in India - More than Just Volunteering

If you were ever thinking about volunteering in India you have come to right place. Our unique volunteer in India programs are experiences rather than just placements. It's a unique combination of meaningful and affordable projects with cultural immersion to explore and experience one of the most vibrant nations. Learn More

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. Learn More

Tropical Adventures

The Tropical Adventures Foundation is a non-profit organization providing volunteer tour packages for individuals, families and groups interested in exploring the culture, language and natural beauty of Costa Rica. Learn More

The Mountain Fund

The Mountain Fund has 2 programs in 2 different locations. Programs are offered in Nepal and Peru Learn More

Volunteering India

We are a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the most affordable and exciting volunteer programs abroad in India for the betterment of local communities in need. It’s unique and innovative ways of working makes it a highly competitive and popular volunteer placement organization in India. Learn More

Volunteer Work with Knowledge Must in India

Knowledge Must assists students, professionals, and organisations to successfully cross cultural boundaries. The organisation has five divisions: Career Must, Language Must, Training Must, Travel Must, and Culture Must. Starting with career counselling, they provide study and work experience, language immersion, culture-specific and process-oriented training, individualised travel arrangements, an... Learn More

Ecoteer

Ecoteer is a unique volunteer opportunities agency - offering a directory of cheap volunteer work opportunities, volunteer jobs abroad and working holidays. Learn More

LEAD Adventures Ecuador

We offer you the experience to make a difference with our programs, while gaining a unique opportunity to live and work in a local community. Live with like-minded volunteers and quickly make new friends. Learn More

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. Learn More

Adelante

The Adelante program illuminates the language and cultural aspects in a way that no other program does, through work assignments and independent living situations, so candidates experience life much like the locals live. We provide an 'open door' in more ways than one. Learn More

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. Learn More

Mente Argentina

Mente Argentina has 20 programs in 1 location. Programs are offered in Argentina Learn More

Global Service Corps

GSC has been a leader in the field of international volunteering designing and implementing effective volunteer programs and community development service-learning programs in Africa and Asia since 1993. Learn More

Meaningful Volunteer

Described as the "Pearl of Africa" by Winston Churchill, Uganda is a marvel to behold. It hosts the source of the River Nile, spectacular wildlife and beautiful lakes. Learn More

Global Village Volunteer Network

Voluntario Global

Voluntario Global has 1 program in 1 location. The program is offered in Argentina Learn More

crees

Crees Expeditions has 1 program in 1 location. The program is offered in Peru Learn More

Carpe Diem Education

Carpe Diem International Education runs international academic programs that work with youth in an educational capacity to get them both out of the country and out of their comfort zones. We focus much energy on helping students learn just what it means to take ownership of their lives. Learn More

iSPiiCE (Integrated Social Programs In Indian Child Education)

iSPiiCE (Integrated Social Programs In Indian Child Education) has 1 program in 1 location. The program is offered in India Learn More

Global Nomadic Ltd

We specialize in providing Serious and Affordable Volunteer & Internship Opportunities. Global Nomadic has been set up with the express intention to offer impartial and specific, accurate advice & field placement to individuals seeking to put their efforts to good use. Learn More

Magister Student Placement Organisation

Magister has been operating successfully since 2000 and has accumulated a large pool of cooperating companies, organizations and institutions over the years in Cape Town. Apart from organizing your work experience we take care of all your other requirements to make your stay in South Africa as successful and enjoyable as possible. Learn More

Volunteer

The Humanity Exchange has 36 programs in 5 different locations. Programs are offered in Benin, Mexico, Cameroon, Colombia and Ghana. THEX provides affordable placements, and is committed to working in partnership with local communities. Learn More

"New Choice" Mongolian Volunteer Organization

The team at New Choice has been developing and providing volunteer and exchange programs in the Mongolia since 2004 and is registered as a non-governmental and non-profit organization. We have tried to focus our attention on project areas within Mongolia and have built up sustainable relationships with the communities and environment in those areas. Learn More

VENAEcuador

Do you want to enjoy volunteering, improve your Spanish, be ensured safe travel and have an incredible experience to talk about all your life? then contact VENAEcuador today. Learn More

GIC Argentina - Grupo de Intercambio Cultural

Our volunteer projects are Free. Our program participants don't have to pay to participate in a volunteer project. However, volunteers are responsible for the cost of transporation and they must be registered in a GIC Argentina program in order to participate in the vounteer projects described in this page. Upon requests, we can issue a certificate of completion of your volunteer project. GIC A... Learn More

Road2Argentina

Our main goal is for every study abroad student and Argentina Spanish immersion program participant to have an outstanding and unforgettable experience in Argentina. Learn More

World Endeavors

Through village-based programs, volunteers promote mutual friendship, world peace, and solidarity in addition to enriching their own experience and making a meaningful contribution. Learn More

Rustic Pathways

Rustic Pathways is committed to providing high-quality community service programs that enrich the hearts and minds of our students and offer tangible benefits to the communities we serve. Learn More

Volunteer Abroad with Personal Overseas Development (PoD)

Whether it is for 1 week or 6 months, volunteers are needed to help work with disadvantaged children, communities, animals and conservation projects in Belize, Cambodia, Nepal, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam. Learn More

Service For Peace

Touch Africa International

Touch Africa's mission revolves around issues of poverty, particularly the lack of education, economic opportunity and environmental concerns. Touch Africa is now working in partnership with the government of Kenya through the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Sports and Social Services. Learn More

Travel the world and Volunteer with us...

MICA offers the most reliable, high-quality, and affordable volunteer services abroad. Low Program Cost does not imply any reduction in the Quality of Service we provide to our Volunteers. Learn More

Youth Challenge International

Volunteer in one of Youth Challenge International Customs’ international youth development programs! YCI engages with youth and communities across the world to address local development issues. Our programs are ideal if you are: Interested in international youth development; Motivated to make positive change; Seeking an international team based volunteer experience! Learn More

Visions Service Adventures

VISIONS assists organizations that serve under-resourced communities. Participants are challenged to grow thoughtfully and intentionally within a community of peers and adult leaders. Through service work and dynamic experience, VISIONS offers new perspectives and deep learning while working for and with under-resourced communities. Learn More

Art Outreach Programme

Disaster Volunteers of Ghana (DIVOG)

Many people have said that Ghanaians are some of the friendliest people in the world which is just one of the many reasons to volunteer in Africa with DIVOG. Learn More

Volunteer Abroad Trips for Teens

All GLA programs have a community service aspect. However, some emphasize community service and allow students to earn more community service hours. Learn More

Camps International

Project Hawai'i with Cultural Institute of America

A teen mentoring free summer camp for homeless children. Our mission is to empower teens to make a difference in their tomorrow while making changes in present through interactive solutions. Providing the teens leadership skills to enhance the lives of homeless children and helping to end the cycle of poverty in America. Learn More

Pacific Discovery-Summer & Semester Programs Abroad

Pacific Discovery offers inspiring educational travel programs to the most amazing places on earth. Our summer, semester and gap year programs combine cultural immersion, volunteer projects in conservation and community development, sustainable adventure travel, personal and leadership development, and tons of fun. Join us on a life-changing adventure! Learn More

Coined Argentina

COINED, Comision de Intercambio Educativo, is a non-profit organization which since 1971, has been active in the field of intercultural exchange and international education. Learn More

Rural Development Centre (RUDEC Cameroon)

Rural Development Centre (RUDEC) has 7 programs in 1 location. Programs are offered in Cameroon Learn More

Kosmos Solutions International

Kosmos Solutions International has 1 program in 1 location. The program is offered in Kenya Learn More

Make A World of Difference, Volunteer with AFS

Helping to bring the people of the world together is exciting, interesting, and rewarding work. For more than 60 years, AFS Volunteers have been building bridges of intercultural understanding and changing the way the world works. Learn More

Fundacion Aldeas de Paz - Peace Villages Foundation

Aldeas de Paz welcomes individual Volunteers, Interns, Families and Groups regardless of age, experience or background. You don't have to speak fluent Spanish as we provide full on-site support and free Spanish language conversational classes. Learn More

FAPEFE

Cultural Embrace

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. Learn More

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education

LEAPNOW aspires to keep our programs on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education – which ideally is concerned with transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Learn More

AVIVA - Volunteering in South Africa

AVIVA offers international volunteers the chance to make a vital contribution to underprivileged children and endangered wildlife while having a hands-on, life changing experience in South Africa. Learn More

International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership

ISPL programs combine academic studies and volunteer service and full cultural immersion to give students a deeper, more meaningful study abroad experience. Learn More

Dragons Semester & Study Abroad Programs

Dragons combines rugged travel, volunteering, language study, trekking, homestays, internships and the study of culture and philosophy to provide participants with an AUTHENTIC experience of the developing world through summer and semester programs. Embrace your courage and adventure in global citizenship with Where There Be Dragons. Where do you want to go? Learn More

We take you to one of the most wonderful corners!

Whichever country you choose in Latin America, they all have one thing in common. They are definitely worth a visit at least once in your lifetime! Learn More

Volunteer Abroad with Cross-Continental Solutions

We have volunteer abroad and intern abroad programs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We are federally registered and VeriSign Trusted. We are dedicated to provide quality services to our volunteers. We do this by providing international programs that Make a Difference to the Global Community, Promote Cross Cultural Understanding, are Customized to Your Needs, have Flexible Work Schedule, and ar... Learn More

Awaiting Angels Volunteering Program

Through grassroots initiatives we make real efforts to help achieve the well being, the human growth and the economical sustainability of children and families living in depressed areas of Peru. Learn More

Ikando

Ikando enables people from around the world to share their skills and expertise, welcoming applications from all, regardless of age or experience. Learn More

Travellers Worldwide

We have many placements where you can help those who can't help themselves - it's immensely satisfying and expands your understanding of a different culture and some of the hardships in life. You get to help communities in less advantaged countries, while learning about their culture. Learn More

GapGuru - Work, Volunteer, Travel Overseas

GapGuru is a specialist gap year programme that offers structured opportunities to volunteer abroad or Intern abroad to make the most of the time people take out of their studies for a gap year abroad. Learn More

Youth International

Youth International opens the doors for young people to actively explore and discover a broader perspective on the world while developing a deeper understanding of who they are and what their place is within the world. Learn More

Tecnologico de Monterrey

We invite you to volunteer and get involved with the Community Social Service Program. By doing so, you get to know, reflect on, analyze, and participate in this social reality, which hopefully results in giving more meaning to your life. Learn More

Colline Foundation

InterExchange

InterExchange is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting cross-cultural awareness through work and volunteer exchange programs. For more than 40 years, InterExchange has been connecting young people from all over the world with life-changing international cultural exchange opportunities. Learn More

Azafady

Find out more about our holistic development and conservation projects working alongside grassroots communities in Madagascar to help some of the planet’s poorest people and protect endangered forest ecosystems. Learn More

AIDE Abroad

AIDE Abroad is a nonprofit organization with a background of over 19 years of experience operating international exchange programs that have impacted the lives of more than 5,000 people. AIDE Abroad offers a wide range of internship, work, teach, and volunteer opportunities worldwide. Participants gain invaluable experience, develop leadership skills, and enhance their intercultural awareness. ... Learn More

Volunteer in Sri Lanka

Begin your responsible holiday here and have an amazing time whilst doing good. Volunteering is absolutely one of the best, most exciting holiday activities imaginable. The friends and memories will last a lifetime. Volunteer at one of our exciting projects. Learn More

Real Gap Experience

There are people, places and creatures all over the world who could do with any time and effort that you are willing to give to help make their lives a little better through volunteer work. Learn More

Global Dental Expeditions

Global Dental Expeditions has 1 program in 1 location. The program is offered in Nepal Learn More

NicaEco / Inertia Tours

Learn Spanish and contribute to the community in Leon! Four days a week you will be enrolled in Spanish classes at a local language school to increase your proficiency. In the afternoons, do your part to help change the lives and environment of Nicaragua by volunteering. Learn More

All Access Volunteers

Volunteering Worldwide with CADIP

Through various charity, volunteer and youth initiatives, Cadip promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and international surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Learn More

Edge of Africa

Edge of Africa has 3 programs in 1 location. Programs are offered in South Africa Learn More

Pop Wuj - Spanish School Guatemala

Learn Spanish while helping the people of Guatemala through a host of Volunteer opportunities in our Community Development Projects. Learn More

Concordia

For volunteers it is an opportunity to get to know a country and community in more depth and to make a more sustained commitment to a particular project. MTV projects can be done as part of a team of international volunteers or sometimes individually alongside local volunteers. Learn More

Blue Ventures

We firmly believe that our award-winning, socially and environmentally responsible, volunteer programmes offer some of the most rewarding and productive marine conservation and educational experiences available today. Learn More

BridgeVolunteers

The mission of Volunteer Adventures is to create and promote volunteer opportunities that improve the lives of others and the environment in which we live. We seek to achieve this goal by connecting worthy local projects with volunteers around the world. Learn More

International Volunteers

All International Volunteers programs are set up on a completely individual basis and tailored to the specific requests and skills of each participant. Learn More

WorldTeach

Witness firsthand the challenges and rewards of education in a developing country. Share the skills and knowledge gained through your education and life experience with students who have not had the same advantages, and you will make a concrete and lasting difference in their lives. Learn More

Action Africa Volunteer & Development Programme

Action Africa was been established as a volunteer & development program of Environment Africa, a registered non-profit and non.governmnetal organisation based in Zimbabwe, to offer volunteer opportunities within the projects of our organisation. Learn More

Join the world... on the Environmental Management

EXIS cooperates with well-established international organizations on a number of work stays with focus on the environment, where people from around the world meet. Learn More

AmeriSpan Study Abroad

AmeriSpan sends thousands of people of all ages to participate in language immersion, volunteer projects, internship placements and educational programs abroad. Working with more than 200 organizations throughout world, AmeriSpan's Volunteer & Internship program offers something for everyone. Learn More

Volunteer with South America Connections

We take volunteering seriously, and expect that our volunteers will do the same. On our part, this means that South America Connections carefully researches, visits and spends time with every organization or person to whom we send volunteers. This is particularly important in our placements for individual volunteers. Learn More

Volunteers for International Partnership

Volunteers for International Partnership. The mix of language immersion, homestays, and host project placements with local co-workers and international volunteers, makes VIP distinct among international service programs. Learn More

VentureCo Worldwide

VentureCo is a pioneering new breed of travel company committed to arranging the best possible travel experiences, adventures and expeditions. VentureCo is ATOL bonded and an independent, owner-managed tour operator specialising in sub-Sahara Africa and South America. Learn More