Volunteer Abroad for 1-2 Years
It happened. You knew it was bound to happen sooner or later. You drank the sweet, sweet volunteering Kool-Aid and caught the travel bug. Now, you’ve decided that it’s time to take your passion for helping others to the next level and embark on a 1-2 year volunteer abroad program. With infinite program options and plenty of need, there are always spots waiting to be filled with volunteers of every shape and size, and volunteers looking to commit 1-2 years are in particularly hot demand. The only prereqs are an open heart and an open schedule.

232 1-2 Year Volunteer Abroad Programs
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Community Volunteering in Cordoba, Argentina
The socio-economic limitations of certain social groups hinder lo...
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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
Top Animal Welfare Volunteer Programs & Internships Abroad
GoEco offers more than 60 wildlife and animal conservation volunt...
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Impact Gap Year
South Africa, France and Thailand Gap Year Exploration
Explore the dream destinations of South Africa, France, and Thail...
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GVI
Volunteer with Elephants in Thailand | GVI
In Northern Thailand, support local community members and elephan...
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Projects Abroad
Global Leader In Meaningful Travel. Trusted By 130,000
At Projects Abroad, we’re passionate about travel with a purpose....
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Volunteer World
Volunteer World: Best Volunteer Abroad Programs Worldwide
Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find ...

International Medical Aid (IMA)
Global Health & Pre-Medicine Internships Abroad | IMA
IMA offers an opportunity to enhance your medical and healthcare ...

Involvement Volunteers International
Turtle Conservation in Bali
Volunteer in this project and help protect the endangered sea tur...
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Jakera: Learn Spanish, Volunteer and Adventure
Costa Rica, Cuba & Guatemala – 12 Weeks Latin American Trip
Join us on a 12-week adventure through Costa Rica, Cuba, and Guat...
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Love Volunteers
Volunteer Abroad & Make a REAL Difference - From US$175!
Find out why more and more people are choosing to become a Love V...

Fundación Aldeas De Paz - Peace Villages Foundation
Medicine and Healthcare Program
Acquire hands-on experience while working alongside fellow intern...
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ONG Semillas Life
English or German Teaching Program – Amazon Rainforest, Peru
We are looking for volunteers and interns with creative teaching ...

Terra Sylvestris
Kalamos and Kastos Sustainable Development Program
Are you interested in collaborating with a local community, focus...

IPBio- Biodiversity Research Institute
Tree Inventory and Monitoring | IPBio
IPBio has conducted a tree inventory at one of its trails, about ...

Magister South Africa Programs for Students and Volunteers
International Internship/Volunteer Positions in Cape Town
Magister South Africa offers a broad range of internship and volu...
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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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