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223 1-2 Year Volunteer Abroad Programs
International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
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Volunteers on the Community Outreach program in Cordoba support local initiatives in low-income and underserved neighbourhoods. You may assist with food outreach, distributing meals or essential items, supporting elderly community members, and helping run social, cultural, or recreational activities
See All 11 ProgramsGoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
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GoEco offers more than 60 wildlife and animal conservation volunteer opportunities and internships worldwide! Our programs focus on the welfare and conservation of various species, both wildlife and domestic animals. We offer volunteer opportunities and internships at wildlife rescue centers, wildli
See All 11 ProgramsInternational Medical Aid (IMA)
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IMA offers an opportunity to enhance your medical and healthcare knowledge with International Medical Aid's Pre-Med and Health Fellowships. Crafted for pre-med undergraduates, medical students, and high school students, these fellowships offer a unique chance to engage deeply with global health care
Jakera: Learn Spanish, Volunteer and Adventure
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This program offers a full 8-week "All In" experience combining adventure and cultural exchange in Costa Rica and Cuba. Spend one month in each country embracing the lifestyle, enjoying the best activities, and making a positive impact by supporting local communities. Start in Costa Rica with Spani
See All 3 ProgramsLove Volunteers
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Find out why more and more people are choosing to become a Love Volunteer! Love Volunteers is the most affordable way to volunteer and help local communities in developing countries! Why are we cheaper than other organisations? Firstly, we are just a handful of passionate people working hard to h
Connect-123 Internship Programs
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Looking for an international internship that will set you apart—and give you the skills, experience, and confidence to thrive in your career? Connect-123 designs fully customized programs that match your background and goals, offering hands-on experience in some of the world’s most exciting cities:
See All 2 ProgramsVolunteer World
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Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find a program that matches your interests and skills through Volunteer World! We are the largest volunteer abroad comparison platform around the globe, enabling you to seek and compare offers from major travel agencies as well as smaller g
Terra Sylvestris
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Are you interested in collaborating with a local community, focusing on the development of a permaculture initiative as well as protection of biodiversity in an off-the-beaten location known for its global importance? In that case, sign up for a Sustainable Development Program - a field volunteer p
Kar Geno-Center for Hope, Kenya
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Join our volunteer program in Kisumu, Kenya, where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of women affected by HIV through a transformative tailoring initiative. Volunteers will support women in learning vital skills, from sewing to entrepreneurship, while also helping impro
See All 4 ProgramsIPBio- Biodiversity Research Institute
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IPBio has conducted a tree inventory at one of its trails, about 642 meters long and located in an area of the Brazilian reserve that comprises an anthropomorphized secondary forest. This inventory has found 22 species from 15 distinct families. Moreover, IPBio has collected information on morphol
Eco Caminhos
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Eco Caminhos is a self-sustainable eco-farm and international community located in the peaceful mountains close to Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro. We work to produce our own food, energy, and building materials. We believe this is the ideal setting for humans to develop themselves as we learn to live
Spanish Institute for Global Education
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Are you looking for hands-on work experience to help launch your professional career? One of the best ways to impress prospective employers is to complete an international internship! Students appreciate the unique opportunity the Spanish Institute provides through our internship program. With the
Mondify
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Travel to Córdoba, Argentina, and join our Human Rights Internship program. Here, you’ll work with communities facing challenges like domestic violence, gender inequality, and homelessness. You’ll help create solutions, run awareness campaigns, and deliver empowering workshops that inspire change.
See All 9 ProgramsVolunteering Journeys
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Become involved with the functions of a medical institution catering to underserved communities in a developing country. Join our medical internship in Cambodia and get the chance to observe procedures in various departments. This program is based in a large state hospital, and your placement will
See All 3 ProgramsGVI
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In Northern Thailand, support local community members and elephant mahouts to reintegrate these intelligent land animals into expansive forest grounds. You’ll live in the rolling hillside province of Chiang Mai among local Karen communities, where you can learn about the diversity of Karen culture a
See All 3 ProgramsFundación Aldeas De Paz - Peace Villages Foundation
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Immerse yourself in the reality of healthcare in the Dominican Republic with this unique opportunity. Gain invaluable hands-on experience alongside medical professionals and volunteers in hospitals or neighborhood health clinics. Witness and have the chance to observe and learn about the differences
See All 7 ProgramsVolunteers For Peace
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Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Volunteers For Peace (a Vermont-based nonprofit) can place you on a team of international volunteers who contribute to a meaningful community service project designed, planned, and hosted by local partners. We offer the most affordable projects and the best w
Involvement Volunteers International
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Volunteer as a part of Turtle Conservation in Bali and help protect the endangered sea turtles of Indonesia. You’ll be whisked away by boat to an island 45 minutes from mainland Bali. Depending on the time of year, you’ll collect turtle population statistics, identify species, gather eggs, monitor n
See All 53 ProgramsProjects Abroad
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Nepal is a stunning land of snow-capped mountains, ancient temples, and vibrant traditions. As the home of Mount Everest and the majestic Himalayas, it is a destination that captures the heart of every traveler. By participating in our programs, you’ll go beyond the typical trek to immerse yourself
See All 7 ProgramsONG Semillas Life
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We are looking for volunteers and interns with creative teaching ideas, such as playing games, singing, storytelling, acting, etc. The focus should be on developing curiosity about other cultures and experiencing language as a communication tool and part of a culture. You can also organize workshops
A Guide to Volunteering Abroad for 1-2 Years
Why Volunteer for 1-2 years?
While the benefits of volunteering for any length of time are invaluable, long-term volunteering programs that last 1-2 years have off-the-chart potential. 1-2 year volunteer programs abroad are sure to be a life changing experience for both volunteer and the local communities.
Perhaps the most compelling reason to dive headfirst into long-term volunteering is to truly become a part of the community you are serving. Plus, you will get to stick around long enough to really see a project through and watch it evolve. But that won’t be the only thing that evolves. Like most who are passionate about volunteering, your ultimate goal is probably to help people. But intentionally or unintentionally, volunteering will also change you in countless ways.
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