Make a Real Difference Volunteering Abroad with AVA
Program Overview
Ready to roll up your sleeves and create real, lasting change? Active Volunteers Abroad (AVA) connects passionate volunteers with meaningful projects in some of the world's most vibrant communities. Whether you're helping local farmers in Vietnam, supporting community development in India, or assisting healthcare professionals in the Philippines, AVA places you where you're needed most.
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Program Highlights
Quick Details
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Alternative Spring Break
- Summer
- Winter
- Agriculture
- Biological Research
- Building & Construction Projects
Updated May 5, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- India
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Nepal
- Philippines
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Bangladesh
- Cambodia
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Tajikistan
- Uzbekistan
- East Timor
Types & Subjects
- Causes
- Agriculture
- Biological Research
- Building & Construction Projects
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Professional degree
- Master’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Associate degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Some college credit, no degree
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
- High School 5th Year or More
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
- Home-stays
- Other
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
- Online Application
- Travel Insurance
- Other
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Alternative Spring Break
- Summer
- Winter
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