Volunteer Abroad in North America

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

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.

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

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.

We offer affordable volunteer and intern abroad programs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The programs are customized for you according to your needs (with flexible work schedule and start date). Affordable program fees start from only USD 180 (accommodation & meals included). Our programs are designed to help local communities while at the same time providing valuable learning and cultural ...

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the incredible culture of Mexico during this comprehensive volunteer program that allows you the freedom and flexibility you want to explore your host community while giving back. Spend 20 hours a week tutoring at a local school or Tourist information booths in exchange for free room and board in the home of a local family. Weekends are normally free to experience the cultur...

Cultural Embrace by API partners with local humanitarian organizations to share more knowledge about the people and culture in Latin America. Our goals are to assist the at-need and at-risk communities and to improve their standards of living. By contributing your time, energy and passion to others, you will gain a memorable and meaningful experience while traveling abroad. Volunteer Opportu...

United Planet strives to create a global community that understands, respects, and supports one another. We offer personalized volunteer experiences in 38 countries lasting from 1 week to 1 year. To date, our volunteers have contributed over 800,000 hours of service to support education, healthcare, environmental efforts, and community development all over the world.

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

Worldwide exist seven species of marine turtles all of which are either threatened or endangered. Mexico alone is home to six of these species of which again two nest at the beaches of Akumal: the Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta Caretta) and the Green Turtle (Chelonia Mydas). Since 1993, the “Centro Ecológico Akumal“ (CEA) is in charge of the protection and research of the marine turtles at f...

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.

Child Family Health International (CFHI) is a nonprofit that builds and strengthens sustainable healthcare services for underserved communities worldwide. We conduct global health service-learning programs for health science students while supporting local communities worldwide through community initiatives to advance quality healthcare for all.

This unique approach to international volunteering provides intercultural education in a service learning environment. The sharing of everyday life, both with the local community and among the international volunteers, is an integral part of the learning and serving experience.

Kalani Oceanside Retreat has 2 programs in 2 different locations. Programs are offered in United States and Hawaii (USA)

The Volunteer and Learn French program is a great opportunity to learn and practice French while serving the local community. By joining French classes with a volunteering project and accommodation with a host family, students live a true immersion experience. The volunteering program is a fantastic complement for short to medium-term study periods, for those who are looking for engagement with...

Travel with a purpose, Perform for thousands, and Impact communities... at Up with People we don't just say it, we live it! Participants in the Up with People program travel for 22 weeks beginning in January or July of each year, participating in various community service projects, performing a dynamic musical show and experiencing a global education curriculum. * International Travel and H...

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.

We have several different types of projects and they include: * Education: This involves our volunteers working as tutors and teaching assistants in First Nations communities in the far north of Canada. The communities in which we work range in size from as few as eighty people to as many as three thousand and all of the communities are in the Northwest Territories of Canada. The education v...

Volunteer USA offers challenging outdoor volunteer projects in some of the most beautiful National Parks, National Forests and wilderness areas in the Western United States for up to twelve weeks. The programme is designed to offer affordable volunteering opportunities for participants eager to contribute 110% of determined effort in areas of outstanding natural beauty including the Grand Canyo...

The Nutrition Education Program outlines and addresses the issues in relation to food and nutrition amongst Cameroonians to improve nutritional status. The aim of the program is to bring about positive change in the eating habits and food choices of the communities through education and consultations particularly in schools and women’s groups. It also aims to promote the benefits of particular ...

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.

For 12 nights only in August and September 2013 we are offering volunteers the opportunity to work with local biologists on the coast of the Pacific of Baja to protect endangered Olive Ridley marine turtles (Lepidocheyles olivacea). In each month we’ve chosen 6 nights around the time of the full moon, when viewing is optimal for spotting the 100-pound female turtles as they haul their bodies ou...

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.

American Samoa is a U.S territory, which provides it access to America's federal programs. All of its schools, even those on the outer islands, have some internet access, text books and school supplies. Cell phone coverage is also available throughout the islands. In July 2008, WorldTeach, in partnership with the Department of Education of American Samoa, sent its first group of volunteers to t...

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.