Volunteer Abroad

Volunteer abroad on one of our safe, sustainable, and worthwhile projects and help make a difference in local communities. As a volunteer, you’ll work towards long-term goals to address needs identified by local community members. This is a chance to give your time and energy where it’s needed most and become part of an extraordinary global network.

We offer a diverse range of volunteer abroad opportunities, so you can do something you’re really passionate about. This includes activities like improving early childhood development for young children, monitoring endangered wildlife, or working on medical outreaches.

The work you do will help support a community in need. In the process, you’ll also learn and grow as a person. Our volunteer abroad opportunities are also a chance for you to add practical skills and experience to your CV.

With so many volunteers joining us for voluntary work overseas each year, you’re sure to make lifelong friends as you explore and experience a different way of life together.

You’ll get to know a completely different facet of travelling, something you wouldn’t be able to experience as a tourist. Step out of your comfort zone and discover what you’re truly capable of by volunteering overseas.

Options for Volunteering Overseas

View specific types of projects using the links below:

A volunteer working abroad with children spends time building blocks with a child to improve early childhood development.

Working with Children Abroad

Volunteer abroad to support children in developing countries

Interns examine a boy during a health screening outreach on one of our medical placements abroad.

Medical Internships Abroad

Get first-hand medical experience interning in disadvantaged communities.

A man conducting a wildlife census as part of Projects Abroad's conservation volunteer work abroad.

Animal Conservation Volunteering Abroad

Work on marine, rainforest, wildlife, or environmental conservation around the world

Volunteer Teaching Abroad

Make a positive impact on the lives of students in developing nations

Students at a school in Africa listen to a talk about basic rights given by a student doing a Human Rights internship abroad.

Law and Human Rights Internships Abroad

Learn about legal services, human rights, and social justice in challenging environments

Volunteer Building Work Abroad

Work in developing countries to build infrastructure and important buildings for communities.

A young boy jumps over a rope during one of our Sports volunteering opportunities.

Volunteer Teaching Sports Abroad

Coach young people in disadvantaged communities and share your passion for sport

Archaeology Opportunities Abroad

Work on archaeological sites alongside experienced professionals

A Projects Abroad intern assists with checking a patient to gain internship work experience overseas.

Internships Abroad

Gain practical work experience and build your CV in areas such as Business, Medicine, and Journalism.

A volunteer looking at beaded jewellery during a Projects Abroad cultural exchange programme abroad.

Cultural Exchange Programmes Overseas

Join a cultural exchange programme overseas and experience a different way of life

Is volunteering overseas right for me?

Our volunteer community is made up of people from all backgrounds and walks of life. No matter your age, experience level, or home country, there is a place for you to make a difference on one of our volunteer projects.

You'll also find that some of our trips are more suited for you than others. Our Flexi Trips are open to anyone aged 16 and older. We also have organised Team Trips on fixed dates, where you can team up with others to make a difference. For example, if you’re between the ages of 15 and 18, you can join our High School Specials for teenagers. You can explore our different trip formats here.

For most of our volunteer abroad opportunities, you don’t need any specific qualifications to join. Our dedicated staff are available 24/7 to support and guide you through your work. We have trained local staff in every country where we work.

If you're looking for work experience, we'd recommend you take a look at our internships abroad. You can learn new skills in Medicine & Healthcare, Law & Human Rights and more.

A volunteer paints playground equipment during her voluntary work overseas.

You can also read more detailed information below about our volunteer opportunities for:

As well as more specific types of trips during different times of the year, like Christmas. You can also read more about voluntourism, another way of talking about volunteering overseas.