Public Health Volunteer Programs
In an ideal world, every human being would have access to water, food, shelter, and health care. However, societies today are far from perfect, so there are still some parts of the globe that lack adequate health care services, limiting the standard of living for many. This is where public health volunteers come in, ready and eager to alleviate the many health concerns afflicting individuals suffering from insufficient resources and health services. When it comes to public health volunteering abroad, all who are willing are welcome, regardless of educational or professional background.


The Real Uganda

The Real Uganda's volunteers assist our partners with a variety o...
See All 2 Programs
International Medical Aid (IMA)
IMA offers an opportunity to enhance your medical and healthcare ...
See All 3 Programs![International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]](https://image-transform.prod1.gaplabs.ph/image/https://images2.goabroad.com/image/upload/v1680568043/images2/clients/headers/client2.jpg?width=1080)
International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 9...
See All 27 Programs
Kaya Responsible Travel
Volunteer in Limuru, Kenya, and make a positive, lasting impact o...
See All 5 Programs
MAXIMO NIVEL
Maximo Nivel is a locally based organization in Costa Rica, Guate...
See All 5 Programs
Volunteer for the Visayans
Find out why it's more fun and meaningful to volunteer with us! V...
See All 2 Programs
Adelante Abroad
Step out of your comfort zone with our amazing internships in Mex...
See All 2 Programs
African Impact
Calling all medical enthusiasts—whether pre-med, seasoned profess...
See All 3 Programs
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
Expand your horizons with a medical volunteer experience or inter...
See All 10 Programs
The Intern Group
Jumpstart your career with Australia’s top internships! Partnerin...
See All 2 Programs
GVI
Travel to Curieuse, an island surrounded by the Curieuse Marine N...
See All 9 Programs
Volunteer World
Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find ...
See All 11 Programs
Roots Interns
Dive into a fulfilling media and marketing internship in Malawi a...
See All 17 Programs
Kiara Street Children Foundation
Join the Kiara Street Children Foundation at Hope House in Mbarar...

Mente Argentina
Mente Argentina's International Volunteer Program in Buenos Aires...
See All 4 ProgramsPopular Providers
Latest Program Reviews
A Guide to Public Health Volunteering Abroad
Why Volunteer Abroad in Public Health
If you have a passion and a desire to help individuals sustain healthy standards of living or to prevent the next disease outbreak, volunteering in public health is likely an ideal fit for you. But, if you wish to gain experience and open a literal world of opportunities in the field, you should seek out public health volunteer opportunities abroad, where hands-on work in communities that severely lack proper resources is (unfortunately) the norm.
Oftentimes, regions hit hardest by public health issues are made up of developing nations. It would be naive to assume that there aren’t many significant public health initiatives in your own country; however, there tends to be more urgency and a greater need for external support outside of the developed world.
Let’s start with this: people die from preventable illnesses every single day. To begin to minimize deaths caused by preventable disease, many countries need more hands, more boots on the ground, and essentially more health volunteers to devote time toward ongoing public health efforts and projects.
Whether you are a prospective doctor or nurse or just a concerned citizen of the world, public health volunteering abroad will carry you well into your future endeavors. Future employers will recognize and laud your willingness to work in difficult, and often high-risk, situations, and consider you to be a resourceful and compassionate individual.
Popular Searches

to get exclusive discounts on meaningful travel programs!