Building & Construction Projects Volunteering in Vientiane, Laos

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Volunteer in Laos and discover a country that truly stands out from its Southeast Asian neighbors. Almost untouched by mass tourism, you will find the most stunning nature, beautiful villages and traditional lifestyle like nowhere else. As a volunteer in Laos, you can give back to the community that gave you such a warm welcome. Teach English to children, build community centers or help out at a day care. Whether you will stay in the capital Vientiane or in a more rural area, the unique charm and slow pace of this country will win you over sooner or later.

Laos is a beautiful, tropical, and mostly untouched country that is becoming an up-and-coming destination for travelers looking for an authentic taste of Southeast Asia, due to this, the rewards here are plentiful. It may not be as developed as neighboring Thailand or Vietnam, though this is exactly Laos' uniqueness and charm. Laos is a relatively safe country to travel to, with a slow and laid-back lifestyle, or Ȋ Bor Pen Nyangȋ as the locals say, "No worries!" Laos is sadly one of the major gateways of the illegal wildlife trade from Southeast Asia. There are thought to be thousands of protected wild animals and their parts being smuggled in and out of the country every month. Therefore, having a facility in Laos to combat this illicit activity directly is very important. One of the aims of this program is to improve the conditions for animals currently in the Laos Zoo and help with the zoo’s complete transformation into a wildlife rescue center. Recently, the project site has relocated to a brand-new location, where you'll contribute to its development—work that will directly impact the care of over 400 animals residing there.