Taking this volunteer trip to the Wildlife Sanctuary project was something I had wanted to do for several years… Literally after one day of volunteering, I was already regretting only having two weeks to stay. Every day was amazing and full of incredible experiences and new people. The days flew by as we were so busy working on the farm, hanging out and making new friends, and learning about the wildlife in a very hands on manner.
The staff is very helpful, friendly, and seem just as excited to be there as the volunteers. As mind-blowing as the actual project [was], the people I met were similarly incredible. Having just returned home, I already miss everything that filled my days for those two weeks in South Africa. I find myself constantly looking back at photos and in the back of my mind planning a return visit as soon as possible. With volunteer and internship projects located in 14 different countries, Fronteering offers impactful programs for travelers who want to visit unspoiled locations and make a positive difference in environmental conservation, wildlife research, indigenous communities, and more.
And depending on your skills and background, you can also teach IT skills, build wildlife viewing camps, and much more. Through Via Volunteers, you can have a rewarding and meaningful volunteer experience in South Africa on community, childcare, wildlife, and conservation projects.
Via Volunteers only supports sustainable, long-term projects that are developed through genuine community and conservation needs. Whether you want to apply for a short-term volunteer placement in South Africa or join a combination of projects for a longer stay or gap year, Via Volunteers has suitable programs.
As a Via Volunteers volunteer, every project includes pre-arrival support , airport pickup, orientation, accommodation, in-country support, and a volunteer certificate of appreciation. This highly-rated enrichment program involves daily reading and prepared lessons for any child not attending school.
For babies and younger children, volunteers can help primary caregivers with serving and feeding at mealtimes. Do arts and crafts, play games, talk and laugh, and more! Volunteers get the pleasure of working with Heather, the co-founder of Via Volunteers , and Jenny, the doctor who attends Fikelela once a week. Both are great sources of knowledge and really appreciate the assistance from volunteers. Know that the Via Volunteers app , which is the first ethical volunteering app, has a unique Cape Town bucket list feature so that you can plan your adventures.
Join for four weeks or longer! Committed to conservation? Then sign up to assist with ongoing research projects within Greater Kruger National Park.
How cool is that? Tasks may include elephant and rhino identification, clearing alien vegetation, reserve maintenance, and camera trap monitoring. This project suits those with a serious affinity and respect for nature and wildlife conservation in South Africa. Ready to apply? Join for two weeks or longer! I absolutely loved my experience volunteering with Via Volunteers in Cape Town!
I am so grateful for this life-changing experience, and I would highly recommend volunteering at Fikelela for anyone passionate about working with young children on educational development! I was especially impressed with the communication I received from Via Volunteers. Whether it was before the trip via email or during my stay via Facebook Messenger, I felt that I was always in the loop and able to reach out to Heather or Ed if anything unexpected popped up. I would definitely say that communication and support was one of the most impressive aspects of Via Volunteers.
Abroadly partners with reputable, vetted organizations worldwide and features more than programs in the fields of child and youth development, construction and community development, education, health and medicine, human rights, sports and recreation, and wildlife and environmental conservation. Join Maximo Nivel in Costa Rica for a conservation project , supporting biologists and researchers at a sea turtle nesting site on either the Caribbean or Pacific coast.
Tasks include patrolling the beach at night for nesting turtles, relocating turtle nests to hatcheries, counting eggs and turtles, tagging turtles, and more. Free time can be spent exploring San Jose, trekking in the cloud forests, swimming at beaches, and enjoying the shops and restaurants in town. Learn more and apply here! If you have an intermediate level of the Spanish language, consider helping school children in San Ramon improve their English-speaking skills on a trip abroad with uVolunteer to Costa Rica!
Tasks include planning and carrying out lesson plans, testing and grading students, and practicing English during one-on-one lessons, all with the guidance of a qualified teacher. Ride horses along the Arenal Volcano or tour the coffee plantations. San Ramon also has numerous museums, restaurants, and shops for short trips out and about.
Read more and apply here! Gain valuable experience working with professionals abroad, and spend your weekends and free time exploring ancient sites, including the world-famous Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Read more and register here! Gain experience and insight into Indonesian healthcare when you travel to Bali and volunteer with a medical program offered by Plan My Gap Year.
Assist in a hospital that cares for patients per day, observing treatment in the areas of general surgery, intensive care, maternity and midwifery, pediatrics, prenatal, general medicine, outpatient, and public health. Spend days off touring nearby ruins, spiritual sites, and temples, or taking yoga lessons. Sample the amazing food at local restaurants and shop at street markets.
There are many organized side trips, including a visit to the Sacred Monkey Forest. Add new skills to your resume and engage in fun intercultural exchange with eager young students. Jaco is a booming beach town close to San Jose, and features surfside shops and souvenir stands, as well as restaurants and bars. Go on a catamaran cruise, take surf lessons, or be adventurous and go on a zip-line tour in the pristine rainforest of Carara National Park.
Many of their projects are offered year-round, which provides you flexibility in terms of your start date. A Broader View is one of the best rated programs on our site and has over positive reviews on Volunteer Forever!
Our local team on the ground is extremely passionate about their local initiatives, making it easy for volunteers to go above and beyond to make a difference.
Volunteer work in Colombia is based either in the capital of Bogota or the coastal city of Cartagena. Programs include Childcare , Elderly Care , Teaching and more. Explore the Colombia program Apply to volunteer in Colombia. Our Belize program is based on a stunning private island 45 minutes from mainland Belize in the Caribbean, with a focus on preserving endangered marine life. Volunteers receive comprehensive training so they can assist local marine biologists to gather data, conduct surveys and remove invasive species.
You can expect to see lionfish, corals, whale sharks, turtles, queen conch and many more fascinating underwater species on your dives. Volunteers monitor the reef, whale sharks and other marine life, eradicate invasive species, help set sustainable fishing limits and take part in weekly beach clean-ups to preserve the fragile reef ecosystem, protect against global warming and remove harmful plastics from the ocean.
Explore the Belize program Apply to volunteer in Belize. Our USA volunteer programs bring people from all walks of life together under one common cause. This is a unique opportunity to support local organizations and NGOs that work to empower marginalized communities, minority populations and important environmental causes in some of the most vibrant cities across the US.
With volunteer programs in San Diego, New Orleans, Philadelphia and Chicago, this is an exciting chance for Americans to gain a new cultural perspective without crossing any borders. A stunning island in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico is bursting with character and culture.
The country is a unique melting pot of influences from South America, Europe, North America and the wider Caribbean, resulting in a laid back, tropical and Latin feel. A gem of the Mediterranean, Croatia is a glistening coastal country that has fast become a favorite for travelers to Europe - especially in the summer and fall. Our Croatia volunteer program is based in the popular city of Split, which is vibrant all year round, and has become iconic as the film set to a whole bunch of Game of Thrones scenes.
Explore the Croatia program Apply to volunteer in Croatia. Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and one of the most vibrant cultural cities in Europe. The city is bursting with beautiful architecture, rich cultural history, incredible street art and museums. As one of the sunniest places in Europe, Lisbon benefits from balmy temperatures year-round with a lovely Mediterranean climate. This involves helping restore native forests just outside of Lisbon to help tackle climate change and protect precious ecosystems.
Explore the Portugal program Apply to volunteer in Portugal. Is the appeal of Europe drawing you in? Our Romania volunteer program is the stand-out option, with its misty mountains, vast forests and fascinating history. The IVHQ Romania volunteer program consistently gets fantastic volunteer feedback, with the in-country program support often singled out for special praise.
The local team in Romaina welcomes every volunteer into community, giving you a rare insight into authentic Romanian life and culture. There is plenty to keep volunteers busy in their downtime, with the rest of Europe on your doorstep. The program is based in the town of Miercurea Ciuc in the distinctive region of eastern Transylvania. Explore the Romania program Apply to volunteer in Romania.
Take a volunteer adventure in Barcelona to discover the ins and outs of this cosmopolitan city. Explore the Spain program Apply to volunteer in Spain. You can experience the peaceful and humble Bedouin way of life in the desert, the fascinating ancient kingdom of Petra and the progressive vibrant city of Amman - where our volunteer programs are based.
Our local coordinator of this unique program was once an IVHQ volunteer herself. Explore the Jordan program Apply to volunteer in Jordan. Your Program Manager will let you know if it is not going to open in time for your chosen dates so you can change your plans for free thanks to our flexible booking policy.
Looking for real-world, professional work experience? Our internships abroad may be a better fit for you. We have programs where you can:. I went into this experience with an open mind, expecting to learn more about the medical field and gain experience in a hospital setting.
Little did I know that I would leave Tanzania not only gaining invaluable medical experience, but also learning about myself and the human experience as a whole. When you volunteer in another country with Projects Abroad, you can choose from different types of trips. If you want to work more independently, we strongly recommend our Flexi Trips.
For those wanting to travel with a group over fixed dates, we offer Team Trips. We also have organized group trips for:. Read our popular blog where we explain how our short-term volunteering opportunities in other countries make an impact. From the people, cultures and trips, the memories I gained will forever remain with me. Not once did I feel unwelcome and Projects Abroad worked very hard to make sure everyone felt safe and happy.
Summer is the perfect time to do volunteer work in other countries, especially if you want to join a group like a Team Trip or High School Special. We always have dates set during June, July, and August for these trips. If you want to join a Flexi Trip, you choose your own dates during the summer. Our volunteer service opportunities tend to fill up quickly just before summer, so we recommend getting your application in as early as possible to secure a place.
However, if you decide to do overseas volunteer work at the last minute, this is something we can organize. Ecuador Nurture and educate young children on the margins of Quito in the Andes Mountains.
Greece Teach conversational English to students of all ages in a seaside town on the island of Crete. Italy Teach conversational English to eager youth in a picturesque coastal community. Nepal Teach conversational English, engage in light labor and care for children in Kathmandu. Peru Serve impoverished children and families, and teach English to adult students in the bustling city of Lima.
Poland Teach conversational English and immerse yourself in the Polish culture of Siedlce and the mountains of Zakopane. Portugal Teach conversational English to elementary, high school, and university students in historic Beja.
United States, Texas Lend a helping hand to impoverished families who struggle to earn a living, educate their children and contribute to a spiritually rich community. St Lucia Help women and children reach their full potential in an impoverished seaside village.
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