How to Volunteer Abroad for Free
When people start to think about travelling and volunteering, the first thing that crosses their mind is usually “how do I volunteer abroad for free?” This question is not as easy as it sounds. So, let’s dive a little deeper into the subject. Why Volunteer Abroad? Volunteering abroad can be one of the most rewarding […]
How to Choose an Ethical Safari
Safaris have always been exotic dreams for adventurers. It is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see animals you have always heard about (but never actually saw) free in a beautiful natural landscape. For many countries, safaris are also an important source of income and an incentive to protect habitats. However, the ethics of safaris can be […]
Ways to Travel More Sustainably
What is Sustainable Travel? Sustainable travel is a very broad term, so it’s not surprising that individuals interpret it in many ways. There is no universal term, and it depends on how you interpret it. Essentially sustainable travel is a way of balancing long-term tourism without harming cultural or natural environments. It’s important to ask […]
Enjoy Malawi and Help the Local Community with Butterfly Space
Butterfly Space is a non-profit lodge and community project in Nkhata Bay, Northern Malawi. Butterfly Space has hosted volunteers for over 12 years, and we aim to provide and encourage ethical volunteering and internships to respectfully work alongside and educate our community. There is an emphasis on exchanging knowledge and experience as projects are self-sustaining […]
Rebecca Rothney – Founder of Pack for a Purpose
We had the chance to speak with Rebecca Rothney about the organization she founded: Pack for a Purpose. This organization helps you have a big impact on your travels by using a small amount of space in your luggage to pack supplies needed by community projects worldwide. Let’s jump into the interview! Can you tell us […]
Join the Kenya Children’s Home Program with International Humanity Foundation
The center is located in Kenya’s Rift Valley, in an area known as the African Great Lakes region, meaning when you are not working you are within two hours of some of the most spectacular national parks, wildlife, and adventure experiences you will find anywhere in Africa. Nakuru, Kenya acts as a hub for our […]
5 Awesome Social Enterprise Examples
There are a lot of people around that world using business for social development. These businesses are referred to as social enterprises. We are on a mission to find the world’s best social enterprise examples. Our aim is to help these businesses grow by sharing them with our community. There may be opportunities for you […]
Voluntourist needed: Children & Education Focused International NGO
Voluntourist Kenya, Indonesia or ThailandIHF is looking for forward-thinking, dynamic individuals of all ages/backgrounds to contribute to our international centers as part of our Voluntourist program. Our foundation has five centers across Indonesia, Kenya and Thailand and is run entirely by volunteers just like you, who have made commitments ranging from two weeks to multiple […]
Our Adventures in Thailand
We sent out a request for travel stories from our True Travellers’ community and they were quick to oblige! Here is a story from Cheri about her and her fiance’s adventures in Thailand: “My fiance and I wanted a change from our everyday life, so we decided to quite our jobs and move to Thailand […]
Volunteering and Internships with Afrik’Avenir
Afrik’Avenir is an association of solidarity in Togo and located in Lomé, the capital. Their main goal is to promote a socio-economic and cultural development for African population. The association receives : students, young graduated or any person who is motivated to help, professional or retired or those looking for an internship. What they are looking […]
AYPAD Tree Planting Program – Sierra Leone
Objective: To build local knowledge about the environment, to provide leadership and community service experiences to young people in the environmental sector, and to combat soil erosion and ecological degradation. Program Description: Africa Youth for Peace and Development (AYPAD) works on two main levels within their tree planting program. First, AYPAD engages with the community […]
English, French, Wanted for Elementary/Primary School in Cameroon
The African American Academy is a K – 12 international school created in 1998. The Academy offers a holistic and multicultural curriculum leading to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the Edexcel OL & AL. The School is an official learning and examination center for the UK based EDEXCEL International Examinations and […]
IT and Business Trainers/Teachers – Jinja Uganda
Mweva www.mweva.org, is a Non-Government Organisation working with the marginalized and vulnerable youths in Jinja District to alleviate poverty by providing IT and Entrepreneurship skills to the needy communities in rural areas. We are based in Jinja, Uganda, East Africa. We are an ambitious, dedicated and focused organisation with a result based approach to solving […]
Looking to volunteer in South America
hello, We are GERUSA (34 YO from Brasil; with 2 years experience of volunteer and manage an Orphanage in Tanzania, Africa) and STEPHANE (29 YO from France. teacher, 7 year experience as social worker mainly with kids in France and complete two voluntariat project in orphanage in Tanzania ) and we are looking now for […]
Volunteering Opportunities in Morocco – 3 Organizations
Morocco is a country in the northern area of Africa. It is a magnificent place to visit if you want to experience the Arabic culture. Located on the Mediterranean sea, it is a country that is popularly visited by sea. The country has everything to keep you busy for a long time with its markets, […]
Volunteer Programs by Region
We have developed lists of volunteer opportunities and organizations around the world. They are provided to our community free of charge. If you have any organizations to add, please let us know in the comments.
Volunteer Opportunity in Healthcare Program
When you volunteer you are giving something back to the community by lending a helping hand to people and organizations. What you may not realize is that volunteering also benefits you as an individual. There are many good reasons to get involved in the community, including learning something about yourself. International peace center Africa offers […]
Equine experience – volunteer & back up rider
Do you love horses and are looking for something valuable to do during your gap year / career break / holidays? Do you want to gain comprehensive experience in horsemanship and working with horses? Do you need a placement for your equine studies practical? We offer a 1-2 months comprehensive horsemanship and trail riding experience […]
Volunteer Advice Requested
Once and a while I receive emails from people looking for advice on volunteering. I thought it would be helpful if I opened it up to our community. I’m sure there are a number of people out there that can offer some great advice. Also, I think there are a number of people who are […]
Volunteer
We have compiled a list of free and low fee volunteer opportunities and organizations around the world. If you have anything to add please submit your organization here. For a list of all opportunities check out our Volunteer Work Abroad Program List. We are currently working on more detailed lists of organizations. Check out the […]