Global Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities: How does it work?
Have you always wanted to volunteer and do you really want to do this abroad? You’ve come to the right place! Volunteer World offers over 1,600 volunteer projects abroad in over 80 different countries. Discover some of the most inspiring destinations as you contribute to projects focused on making a meaningful impact. Whether you want to work on animal conservation, clean up the oceans and beaches, empower women or teach English, there are endless opportunities to help out. Explore and compare the different volunteer projects on our platform and select a cause you firmly believe in. Volunteer and take this opportunity to travel and make a meaningful impact.
Affected by the GVI closure? GVI (Global Vision International) has entered liquidation and cancelled its programs. We've put together a guide with the best GVI alternatives — including what you can do about your booking and how to continue your trip.
How do I get started with my volunteering opportunity?
Have you decided to volunteer for a program abroad? Wonderful! Given that there are so many options, we suggest you start by deciding what type of program you would like to contribute to. Education, animals, agriculture, humanitarian,...?
Once you have an idea about what type of program, you can narrow it down and look for a destination that draws your attention.
You can also do it the other way around and select the destination first and then decide which topic catches your attention.
Once you’ve done that, let’s take a look at the first 3 steps which will send you on your way to volunteering abroad:
- Check whether there’s a match between you and the program by looking at their requirements.
- Take a look at the location of the program and decide whether it would be a place you are excited to go to.
- Get in touch with the organization and see whether your expectations and schedules match up.
Once this is sorted. Let’s take a look at the practical steps:
Insurance (Health & travel)
We recommend getting both health and travel insurance. In fact, this is a requirement for all volunteer programs abroad. Get in touch with your program contact person to find out if an insurance plan is already in place for volunteers.
Visa, Passport, and Documentation
Once you know your destination, take the following 3 steps before setting off on your life-changing adventure!
- Look into the visa requirements for the country you will volunteer in
- Make sure everyone has valid passports considering the requirements of the host country
- Make sure you prepare the correct documents to fulfill the visa application
That’s it! You’re ready to volunteer abroad! Get ready for a life-changing global experience that will have an incredible impact on those in need as well as yourself. The world is waiting for volunteers with a heart in the right place. Whether you want to teach, do community work or animal conservation, a program abroad is just a click away.
Activities
Animal
Sea Turtle Conservation
Hotspots
Bird Conservation
Americas
Wildlife Conservation
Monkey Conservation
Waste Reduction
Central America
Costa Rica
Africa
Sloth Sanctuary
Vegan
Marine Life
Asia
Green Sea Turtle
Intern Abroad
Parrot
Animal Sanctuary
Eastern Africa
Leopardus Conservation
Ocelot
Rhino Conservation
Elephant Conservation
Plastic Reduction
Macaw
Leatherback Turtle
Southern Africa
South East Asia
Families with small kids
South Africa
Tanzania
Antelope Conservation
Community
Ocean Cleaning
Planting Trees
Environment
Lion Conservation
Reptile Conservation
Bear Conservation
Education
Howler Monkeys
Arusha
Beach Cleaning
Diving
Coral Reef
Europe
Hawksbill Turtle
Diving certificate
Olive Ridley Turtle
Southwest African Lion
Giraffe Conservation
Childcare
Anti Poaching
Southern Asia
Indonesia
White Rhino
Shark Conservation
Scouts
Premium
African Elephant
Crocodile
African Leopard
Leopard Conservation
Healthcare
Southern Europe
Medical Training
English Teaching
Bush Elephant
Marine Conservation
Capuchin Monkey
Bali
Cockatoo
Sri Lanka
South America
Animal Shelter
Ray Conservation
Loggerhead Turtle
Safari
Greece
Spider Monkey
Cheetah Conservation
Marmoset
Whale Shark
PADI Divemaster
Jaguar Conservation
Conservation Work
Horse
Belize
Oceania
Tapir
Australia and New Zealand
Australia
Yoga
Dog
Language Course
Kangaroo Conservation
South African Cheetah
Tiger Conservation
Peru
Southern Giraffe
Midwifery Internship
Veterinary Training
Zebra Conservation
GVI Alternatives
Thailand
Kruger National Park
Toucan
Macaque
Nursing Internship
Hyena Conservation
Kefalonia
Spotted Hyena
Squirrel Monkey
National Park
Reforestation
Street Animals
Kudu
Buffalo Conservation
African Buffalo
Impala
Volleyball
Cusco
Tamarin
Primate Conservation
Asian Elephant
Northern Europe
Limon
Primary School
Spanish Courses
Baboon
Eagle
Queensland
Cape Town
Iceland
Common Warthog
Kangaroo
Ecological Farming
Caracal Conservation
Mountain Zebra
Madagascar
Zanzibar
Meerkat
Meerkat Conservation
Nosy Komba
Great Barrier Reef
Cairns
Wallaby
Caracal
Western Africa
Koala
Koala Conservation
Anteater Conservation
Spain
Ghana
Possum Conservation
Plant Conservation
Bushbuck
Sports
Nepal
Physical Therapy Internship
Pediatrics Volunteer
Wombat
Wombat Conservation
Zimbabwe
Snorkeling
Construction
Dolphin Conservation
Manta Ray
Plains Zebra
Kathmandu
Surfing
Amazon Rainforest
Hiking
Social Work
Otter Conservation
Whale Conservation
Agriculture
Cats
Manatee Conservation
Bilbao
North America
Psychology Internship
Jackal Conservation
Canada
Hippo Conservation
Monastery
Northwest African Cheetah
Soccer
Great Apes Conservation
Vietnam
Gibbon
Raja Ampat
Civet
Owl
Voluntourism
Volunteer and Travel
Ecuador
Women Empowerment
Eurasian Otter
African Wild Dog Conservation
Orangutan
Hanoi
Building Schools
Philippines
San Jose
Wildcat Conservation
Cambodia
Vervet Monkey
Namibia
Tortoise Conservation
Brazil
Mongoose
Mongoose Conservation
Bottlenose Dolphin
Dental Internship
NGO Support
Bangkok
Lemur
Sumatra
Human Rights
Guatemala
Hammerhead Shark
Archaeology Internship
Great White Shark
Thessaloniki
Antigua
Giant Otter
Mako Shark
Kenya
Galapagos
Crete
Shark Tagging
Phnom Penh
Honey Badger
Ragged Tooth Shark
Kilimanjaro
Humpback Whale
Windhoek
Orphanage
Giant Tortoise
Athens
Sting Ray
Thresher Shark
Business Development
Elephant Research
Horse Sanctuary
Basketball
Iquitos
Chios
Insect Conservation
Butterfly Conservation
India
Manuel Antonio
Nutrition and Food
Borneo
Wolf Conservation
Grey Wolf
Indigenous cultures
British Columbia
Youth Teaching
Eastern Asia
Eastern Europe
Mozambique
Malaga
Chameleon
Hungary
Delhi
Leopard Shark
Chiang Mai
Accra
Dar es Salaam
Energy and Water
Whitetip Reef Shark
Port Elizabeth
Grey Reef Shark
Coffee
Quito
Portugal
Common Dolphin
Music
African Penguin
United Kingdom
Husky
Kumasi
NGO Management
Chile
Italy
Chania
Northern Africa
Victoria Falls
Nairobi
Photography Internship
Tenerife
Mongolia
Caribbean
Morocco
Colombia
Norway
Spur-thighed Tortoise
Panama
Machu Picchu
Duiker
Bocas del Toro
Mexico
Malaysia
Blacktip Reef Shark
Barcelona
Ecological Building
Melanesia
Fiji
Elusive Pangolin
Western Asia
Reykjavik
Chimpanzee
Ireland
Turkey
Salsa Lessons
Tasmania
Tasmanian Devil
Koh Samui
Binturong
Nyala
Indian Elephant
Waterbuck
Blesbok
Sperm Whale
Pilot Whales
Serengeti
Patas Monkey
Lombok
Sri Lankan Elephant
Scotland
Sugar Glider
Marketing and IT
Cuba
Orca
Lanzarote
Wales
Bat
Himalaya
Laos
Culture and Arts
Oaxaca
Ubud
Porto
Japan
Southern Right Whale
United States Of America
Uganda
Middle Africa
Cameroon
Gorilla
Nosy Be
Falcon
Dominican Republic
Rio de Janeiro
Hawaii
Croatia
Split
Maldives
Koh Tao
Special Needs
Lisbon
Mombasa
Zambia
Palawan
Puerto Escondido
Transvaal Lion
Elderly Care
Working with Seniors
Jaipur
Gili Islands
Bolivia
South Korea
Seoul
Guyana
Plettenberg Bay
Ho Chi Minh
Cape Verde
Hua Hin
Puerto Viejo
Kolkata
Uruguay
Grenada
Phuket
Aardvark
Tubulidentata Conservation
Horse Therapy
Azores
Refugees
Montenegro
Trujillo
Senegal
Knysna
Tennis
Jamaica
Rwanda
Egypt
Nicaragua
Argentina
New Zealand
Albania
Botswana
Romania
Netball
Jordan
Everest Trekking
Arequipa
Bee Conservation
Cougar Conservation
Denpasar
Liberia
Buenos Aires
Alaska
Musanze
Valencia
Swaziland
China
Florida
Paraguay
Siem Reap
Puerto Jimenez
Caiman
Honduras
Theater
Malawi
Sloth Bear
Lima
Rome
Gambia
Journalism Internship
Easter Island
Lake Titicaca
Vanuatu
Armenia
Deer
Tanzanian Cheetah
Pelagic Shark
Side-striped Jackal
Golden Jackal
Bali Starling
Amur Tiger
East African Hippo
El Salvador
French Polynesia
Polynesia