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Disaster Relief Volunteer Programs

When tragedy strikes and the news becomes smothered with disastrous images, many people wonder, “how can I help?”, and becoming a volunteer relief worker abroad is the answer. If you decide to volunteer abroad in disaster relief you will likely work long hours in less than perfect conditions, and by the end of the day you may find yourself reevaluating what it means to be exhausted. However, when you close your eyes at night, you’ll see the faces of all the people you helped andl know that you have literally made a difference in the world. Though relief work may be difficult and challenging to say the least, it may just be the most rewarding way to volunteer abroad
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58 Disaster Relief Volunteer Programs

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
9.297 reviews

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

Machu Picchu to Meaningful Projects – Volunteer in Cusco

"Looking to give back while exploring one of South America’s most...

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
102 reviews

GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

Nepal - Construction and Rebuilding

Join us in Nepal to contribute to construction and rebuilding pro...

The Intern Group
9.3645 reviews

The Intern Group

Internships & Volunteer Programs in London

The Intern Group provides you with top internships in London! Par...

All Hands and Hearts
8.5551 reviews

All Hands and Hearts

All Hands and Hearts | Disaster Relief Nonprofit

All Hands and Hearts provides community-inspired, volunteer-power...

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Pacific Discovery
00 reviews

Pacific Discovery

Caribbean Mini Semester | Pacific Discovery

Embark on an unforgettable six-week adventure that delves into th...

Jakera: Learn Spanish, Volunteer and Adventure
00 reviews

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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Projects Abroad
9.41296 reviews

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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Love Volunteers
9.58201 reviews

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...

GoBeyond Student Travel
9.758 reviews

GoBeyond Student Travel

GoBeyond - Global Community Service Adventures for Teens

This program goes beyond ordinary high school travel programs and...

Carpe Diem Education
9.6913 reviews

Carpe Diem Education

Southeast Asia Semester | Carpe Diem Education Gap Year

A region accentuated by the colorful robes of Buddhist monks, the...

ISA by WorldStrides
9.54 reviews

ISA by WorldStrides

ISA Service-Learning in Lima, Peru

Lima, the capital of Peru, is located on the west coast of the Pa...

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Magister South Africa Programs for Students and Volunteers
96 reviews

Magister South Africa Programs for Students and Volunteers

Internships & Volunteer Positions in Cape Town, South Africa

You don’t have to break the bank to learn a new language, explore...

Euroace
92 reviews

Euroace

Gap Year Volunteer and Experiential Learning with Euroace

Are you looking for a chance to volunteer abroad while gaining va...

Freepackers
00 reviews

Freepackers

Volunteer in Fiji: Construction Project

Travel to Fiji and volunteer in a construction project, rebuildin...

Global Works - Travel with Purpose
9.85 reviews

Global Works - Travel with Purpose

Puerto Rico: Summer Service Adventures

Away from the tourist traps and development of the cities, you ex...

World Endeavors
00 reviews

World Endeavors

Volunteer in Indonesia with World Endeavors

World Endeavors offers exciting programs that allow participants ...

Meiji Internships
9.7692 reviews

Meiji Internships

South Korea Internship with Meiji Internships

South Korea has a unique culture and history that has already rea...

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Global Dental Relief
108 reviews

Global Dental Relief

Volunteer with Children in Cambodia

Be part of a pioneer humanitarian project in the villages of nort...

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American India Foundation
9.676 reviews

American India Foundation

Banyan Impact Fellowship for Service in India

The Banyan Impact Fellowship (formerly AIF William J. Clinton Fel...

Volunteering Journeys
102 reviews

Volunteering Journeys

Teaching, Women Empowerment, Medical & Animal Care in Nepal

Our volunteer abroad programs in Nepal are centered in and around...

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