Summer Orphans Volunteer Abroad Programs

Trusted by over 147,000 volunteers worldwide, International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) provides life-changing volunteer opportunities in Kenya and over 50 other incredible destinations. Select from a wide range of impactful projects including Teaching, Childcare, Special Needs Care, Sports, and Women’s Education, designed to match your passion and skillset. Our popular Kenya programs range from 1 to 12 weeks, allowing ample time to make a meaningful impact and immerse yourself in vibrant local cultures. Volunteers are based throughout various communities including Nairobi, Nakuru, Mlolongo, Thika, Naivasha, Maasai, Nanyuki, and surrounding rural villages. Outside your volunteer work, enjoy breathtaking adventures, exhilarating tours, and explore the captivating landscapes of Africa. Your IVHQ volunteer experience in Kenya is fully hosted, offering comprehensive support including airport pick-up, orientation, comfortable accommodation, nutritious meals, and reliable 24/7 in-country assistance. You’ll stay either in a welcoming homestay or a volunteer house alongside other enthusiastic, purpose-driven travelers from around the globe.

Maximo Nivel is a locally based organization in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Volunteer abroad—get involved, make an impact, and learn to serve by working on local projects: - Working with Kids - Teaching English - Conservation - Construction - Animal Care - Eco-Agriculture - Medical and Healthcare To qualify: - Volunteers must be 18+ years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian. - We require background checks from our volunteers. - Come with a great attitude and a willingness to pitch in. Since 2003, Maximo Nivel has been a leader in educational travel and study abroad. Our work-study-travel programs host more than 4,000 people per year. We are a professional, ethical, and hard-working organization that is completely dedicated to providing a great experience to every participant, student, traveler, and client! Every day, we strive to set ourselves apart and provide the best volunteer, education, and cultural experiences in Latin America, along with top-notch client service and great home-based facilities. Live it!

Volunteer for the Visayans places volunteers in several orphanages around the city and surrounding towns. Each orphanage is home to around 45 and over 100 abandoned and unwanted children, many of whom come from impoverished families and have suffered from malnutrition or neglect. Living with just the necessities and few toys, these children only have a limited staff to care for them. Caregivers appreciate the extra help our volunteers can offer them, like tutoring the children, organizing arts and crafts or sports activities, and helping with basic chores such as feeding the kids and folding laundry. This is a meaningful way to learn firsthand the hardship most children face and give back to the underprivileged children growing up in a Third World country. Volunteers don't necessarily need caregiving experience. All we ask is that you come with energy, enthusiasm, an open mind, and an open heart. With little staff, we ask the volunteers to organize recreational activities such as sports, educational exercises, or arts and crafts. With few resources at the orphanages, it helps if the volunteer can bring educational resources, art supplies, or tapes with children's songs.

Make a positive impact in Mexico! Adelante Abroad offers affordable volunteer programs in a wide variety of fields and sectors in Oaxaca, Mexico. Put your time towards helping those in need. Volunteer in sectors such as ecology, social work, arts, or NGO, just to name a few. Oaxaca is one of the most biodiverse areas in Mexico, known for the craftwork of local artisans. It is also home to warm-spirited people, and there are plenty of opportunities to give to the community. If you're looking to make a difference, volunteering in Oaxaca, Mexico, with Adelante is the perfect opportunity! Volunteers can choose to go abroad for 1 to 6 months. Programs are offered year-round with customization options. You'll be paired with organizations in need of specific skills while allowing you to reach your volunteer goals. Eligibility for this program is: * 18 years of age or older and possess a desire to learn about and live in another culture * Some Spanish is helpful, although we can place beginner Spanish speakers * Applicants can be Gap Year students, enrolled in a university, or college graduates. Visit our website for more information.

Jumpstart your career in Australia. Partnering with leading companies and NGOs, our Melbourne internship program provide students, graduates, and early-career professionals with international work experience, professional skills, and global networking opportunities. Intern in Melbourne, one of the world’s most livable cities, known for its vibrant business scene, innovative industries, and rich cultural life. Gain placements across business, finance, marketing, PR, tech, entrepreneurship, and NGOs, tailored to your career goals. Participants also benefit from professional development tools, mentorship, cultural events, and expert guidance, helping build a standout résumé and advance your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate, or early-career professional, our Melbourne internship program provides the ultimate pathway to international experience, career growth, and global opportunities.

Join our Best Seller Program! Combine immersive Spanish lessons with Surf or Yoga classes and meaningful volunteer work at our home base in beautiful Santa Teresa—one of the top surf spots in the country. Make a real impact through purposeful volunteering, help with sea turtle conservation, assist in the nursery and hatchery, join night patrols, participate in beach cleanups, and more. Cap off your experience with an unforgettable week in the lush Monteverde Rainforest, where adventure and adrenaline await!

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 grassroots NGOs and local specialists in more than 80 countries. All these with just one click! Find projects in wildlife, teaching, community development, and several other areas. Simply choose your desired destination and desired travel date, and our search engine will compare the best volunteer abroad programs on your behalf. Whether you wish to gain experience at a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa or teach English at a monastery in Nepal, we've got you covered. Volunteer World guarantees a quick and easy application. We will guide you through this process, as well as help plan your next meaningful trip. We provide free access to quality-checked projects and flexible options. And if anything goes wrong, we've got your back with our qualified support team and our refund guarantee.

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 improve their business and financial literacy. You'll engage in hands-on activities, such as assisting with sewing, taking photos of products, and contributing creative ideas to enhance designs. Volunteers can also train women on financial management, online marketing, and pricing strategies, empowering them to create sustainable businesses. This program offers a unique chance to not only learn and grow alongside these resilient women but also be part of a lasting social change in a community in need.

Make a difference while experiencing one of the most breathtaking cities in the world! Connect-123’s volunteer program in Cape Town matches you with projects that align with your unique skills, passions, and goals—allowing you to give back while gaining valuable experience. Our network includes NGOs, schools, clinics, community programs, and animal refuges, offering opportunities in healthcare, education, youth mentoring, conservation, social services, and more. Whether you’re supporting underprivileged youth, helping at a public hospital, or protecting local wildlife, you’ll play a meaningful role in projects that truly matter. Outside of your volunteer placement, Cape Town offers endless adventures—from hiking Table Mountain and exploring vineyards to discovering local markets and vibrant cultural events. Our on-the-ground team is here year-round to guide and support you every step of the way, from customizing your placement to helping you settle in and make the most of your time in South Africa. With flexible start dates and customizable program lengths, your life-changing volunteer experience in Cape Town begins on your schedule.

Where else can you combine volunteering and yoga than in India? Join a program designed for both beginner and expert yogis. Deepen your understanding of this relaxing practice in the country where it originated. Reach your true self from a spiritual and physical level. With the guidance of expert instructors, you will learn fundamental techniques to hone your practice. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to travel and give back to a local community. You will also experience Ayurveda massage at one of our local massage centers or learn Ayurvedic cooking and massage therapy. The placement will be in Cochin, a picturesque coastal city in Kerala. Immerse yourself in a new culture and meet people from all walks of life. Spend your time giving back to local communities and disadvantaged families through projects arranged by Volunteering Journeys. These range from education to disabled care at a local school or community center, letting you find something that matches your skillset and interests.

Gain practical social work experience during this exciting internship program in Cape Town, South Africa. You'll be part of a community center in Masiphumelele, a township on the outskirts of the city that provides a safe and stimulating space for up to a hundred children every afternoon. Many of these children have experienced different levels of trauma, and as an intern, you'll assist the program in providing stimulating activities and counseling sessions for groups of children when needed. This internship is a great opportunity for getting practical experience in social work while supporting an important social development program. Your tasks will include offering individual or group counseling sessions to children with troubled backgrounds; helping create stimulating, educative, and fun activities for the children in the aftercare program; and helping cook for and feed the children at the center, among others. Preferably you'll have an academic background or experience in sociology, social work, community development, education, pedagogy, or something similar.

World Unite! organizes volunteer placements at various kindergartens or preschools, daycare facilities, and afternoon care centers for children and adolescents from different age groups in Tanzania. These facilities aim to provide basic education and care to increase their chances of leading successful personal and professional lives. Volunteering at any of these centers or facilities involves tasks like: - Assisting with learning activities and homework - Playing creative learning games - Teaching English - Taking care of general childcare tasks - Engaging in leisure activities, such as sports, football, dance, music, theater - Teaching general values, ​​such as team spirit and respect for others - Leading workshops on nutrition, hygiene, geography, plants, and animals - Helping with daily tasks, such as preparing and serving food, and helping with cleaning and dishwashing Some centers offer internships for students in social work, pedagogy, early childhood education, or similar fields. Local professionals will supervise your placement. Volunteers should be committed, adaptable to local conditions, and enjoy working with children and adolescents.

Teach, Create, and Inspire with our Non-Profit in Kisumu, Kenya! In Kisumu, many children face limited access to quality education and enrichment opportunities. Poverty, overcrowded classrooms, and a lack of resources mean students often struggle to reach their full potential. At Better Me, we partner with local schools and community programs—such as Korando Educational Center, Kisumu Children’s Remand Home, and our Mobile Library in the Nyalenda slums—to change that story. As a Better Me volunteer, you’ll support after-school activities in English, Creative Arts, Music, Swimming, and Physical Education. Whether you’re helping children build language skills, sparking creativity, or encouraging physical activity, your efforts will nurture abilities and confidence that last a lifetime. You’ll work with different age groups while collaborating with local educators to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences. This is your chance to bring in your own ideas, gain real teaching experience, and grow personally through cultural exchange, community, and unforgettable memories. Come join us!

Green Life Volunteers is a registered non-profit organization or association in Costa Rica. We just earn enough to cover operational expenses, like payments for office space, employee services, and basic organizational costs. We work hard to provide volunteers with an amazing experience, with a lot of hours thrown into administration, logistics, phone calls, Skyping, emailing, and so forth. The minimal fee to cover the basic operational needs will be covered through the higher program fee required in the first week. We have excellent projects throughout Costa Rica, which are a result of many years of collaboration and research. The projects we collaborate with are in actual need of help and have experience working with volunteers. This guarantees that you will have a great time and an awesome experience. The projects are always run by local members of the community, non-profit, and with a benefit for people, nature, or animals. The guest families have been handpicked by local staff, and all of them have years of experience hosting foreigners and volunteers. They are always happy to welcome you, and they will be your family away from home.

'Quilla', pronounced 'Kiya', is the Quechuan word for moon—the symbol of a new beginning. Kiya Survivors aims to give just that. Through education, therapy, love, and laughter, we encourage new beginnings for children with disabilities or learning difficulties and living below the poverty line, from vulnerable homes. As a Kiya volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work in an eclectic environment in the coastal village, Mancora, supporting our Peruvian team in make a real difference to people. Kiya is looking for enthusiastic individuals, groups, & families to join us in Peru & help hands-on in our projects. Whether you support our work by volunteering your time as a social media manager helping increase our audience and online presence; developing your skills further by shadowing our trained therapists or help organize parent/family workshops or kids fun days, have the assurance your skills are useful and will have a direct & positive impact on the children & families we are supporting along with the local communities we work in. We have run volunteer programs since 2002, so we have years of experience!

Travel to Kenya, where you will share your time and skills with the natives of a diverse country in the heart of the savannah! Go Volunteer Africa offers volunteering opportunities for people passionate about impacting the lives of people from local communities. Participate in any of our projects during a summer trip with your family or in a gap year. Use your skills and talents to improve the lives of orphans, youth, and the underprivileged while immersing yourself in the customs and culture of Kenyans. Choose from various projects, such as health, safari volunteering, community development, medical, childcare, teaching, and environment, offered in collaboration with local partner NGOs. Your time spent with a local community will make a real difference in the lives of its members. You won’t just work in Kenya. You will also experience its beauty and diversity in various ways than any other travel opportunity. We have an exciting, action-packed adventure in store! Volunteers in Kenya must be at least 18 years old to participate.

Share your music knowledge alongside a team of passionate musicians with local youth in the small town of Mbarara, Uganda. You will have the opportunity to facilitate music lessons one-on-one, with groups, and in local communities. Lessons are hosted at the Living Music Foundation (LMF) center and also in different communities for multi-day trainings and performances. These lessons and trainings open up the opportunity for students to experience the transformative nature of music who would not have the chance otherwise. You will be able to get involved in the community through these music lessons and also through living with a local host family. The LMF staff and your family will warmly welcome you into the community by showing you around and including you as part of the extended family. You will make lifelong memories of sharing your passion for music—and lifelong friends, too!

Join the Solutions For Life Initiative Ghana (SFLIG) in this program and support activities at an orphanage home. Volunteers help care for the children—especially babies and toddlers—by bathing, feeding, dressing, and playing with them. Working at an orphanage is likely to be one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of your life. Assist in the care of destitute and abandoned children and orphans, some of whom have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS. Day-to-day tasks include: - Helping with cooking, cleaning, and feeding the younger kids at mealtimes - Arranging games and fun activities - Helping school-age children with their homework - Monitoring the cleanliness of all the children and teaching good hygiene habits You can also assist with teaching duties, benefiting many of the children through a little one-on-one tutoring. There may also be basic building and repair work at the orphanage. Some experience working with children is preferred; as is a responsible, enthusiastic, and compassionate attitude. Initiative and self-motivation are important. This is an ideal program for participants who are on a career break, gap year, or vacation.

Make a difference where it is most needed while exploring one of China's most successful and modern cities, Shanghai. The placement is at an orphanage center in a children’s hospital, where injured and sick orphans are sent to receive better medical treatment. These children come from other orphanages in rural areas and, with your love and care, you can help them through their recovery. Volunteer responsibilities include: * Assist with daily operations such as preparing food, serving meals, cleaning, and arranging activities for the children * Teach English to the center staff. As a reputable orphanage in Shanghai, it receives loving overseas parents who want to adopt Chinese children. If you can help improve the staff's English skills, we can see a brighter future for the orphans as there will be more thorough communication between them and potential adoptive parents. Requirement: 18-55 years old Conversational English Medical report Police check Approximate volunteer hours: 35 hours per week Duration: 2-12 months Program fees: From $150

The Philippines is a stunning archipelago of over 7,000 islands, known for its secluded beaches, pristine coves, vibrant marine life, world-class diving, surfing, hiking, and breathtaking turquoise waterfalls. Island hopping is a top attraction, with each island offering its own unique charm. Despite this natural beauty, the Philippines faces significant economic challenges and remains one of the poorest nations in Southeast Asia—where volunteering can make a meaningful impact. Volunteer with IVI for authentic, affordable, and life-changing experiences in the Philippines. With over 35 years of experience as a registered charity and non-profit organization, we are deeply committed to supporting communities in need. Our projects serve underprivileged communities across the Philippines. Opportunities include nutrition and medical outreach, education, animal shelter assistance, construction, programs supporting street children, and more. Your contribution can help transform lives and create lasting change.