Anthropology Volunteering in United States

Find out why more and more people are choosing to become a Love Volunteer! Love Volunteers is the most affordable way to volunteer and help local communities in developing countries! Why are we cheaper than other organisations? Firstly, we are just a handful of passionate people working hard to help volunteers and local communities around the world. We don't have huge overheads - no company cars, no downtown office - we're just volunteers who knew we could do a better job. Secondly, we work with local organisations wherever we can to keep administration costs to a minimum and also to feed as much money and skills into the local communities where we operate. All of Love Volunteers partner organisations have been fully vetted to ensure that, not only does a genuine need for assistance exist, but that the environments that we place our volunteers are safe and of high quality. Choose from one or more of our 200+ amazing community-based programs in 37 developing countries around the world. Every program has been personally visited by one of our dedicated staff members and is regularly audited to ensure it meets our high standards in terms of safety, sustainability, and local impact.

The Winter Mental Health & Service Leadership Residency is a 10-day accredited program (January 2–11, 2026 in San Diego, CA, that fuses mental health education, trauma-informed service learning, and intercultural leadership development. Co-designed by mental health advocate Benj Gershman and intercultural strategists Meagan and Scott Holcomb, this residency features organizational psychologist, former therapist, & author Melissa Doman, education activist and former Microsoft executive John Wood, and spoken word artist Demetri Manabat, and offers students from both universities and the world 3–7 transferable credits while engaging in transformative workshops, hands-on community impact, and digital storytelling. From immersive sessions at the Lakehouse Resort to service with local nonprofits and a student-led Docathon showcase, participants will build resilience, leadership skills, and a portfolio that bridges personal growth with professional pathways.