Volunteer Programs in North America

Going from north to south, locations begin with Canada. The so called “Great White North” is the world’s second largest country by total area and has a huge amount of land that is unpopulated by humans. From mighty mountain ranges to sweeping arctic tundras, those who volunteer in Canada will find themselves in one of the most naturally beautiful regions in the world. Canada also has one of the highest happiness ratings of any country, and you will find locals to be overwhelmingly hospitable and friendly to international volunteers. 

Next is the United States. Supposedly the most powerful country in the world, the U.S. has a tremendous amount of ethnic and cultural diversity within, more so than any other nation on earth. A truly fascinating place to visit for those who have never been, volunteering abroad in the United States will give you an insider’s perspective of the world’s superpower so often read about in the news. You will find a country fraught with beauty and ugliness, success stories and failures, and a large subset of communities that can benefit from the helping hand of a volunteer.

Finally, there is Mexico in the south. The least economically developed of the three, Mexico is a historically fascinating and culturally rich Latin American country which offers abounding opportunities for international volunteers to make a positive impact on local communities. The Mexican people are fun and unceasingly hospitable, and volunteering abroad in Mexico will give volunteers insight into a much different flavor of North America than its two neighbors.