Volunteering Projects Abroad, Gap Years and Internships

You can volunteer on a tremendous variety of projects in 28 exciting destinations. Whether you are looking to gain some work experience, help others less fortunate than yourself, or simply experience a new culture, then we have a voluntary project for you. In every destination we have directly-employed staff who will organise all aspects of your project. We have over twenty years of experience.

Volunteer Projects

• TeachingVolunteer helping to teach children or adults in all our destinations. Subjects range from spoken English to Art and Music. 
• CareVolunteer to look after children and people with disabilities in orphanages and care homes around the world. 
• Medicine & HealthcareGain experience of Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Midwifery or Dentistry in hospitals and clinics around the world.
• Conservation & EnvironmentGet your hands dirty volunteering on a range of projects, involving plant and animal conservation, sustainable agriculture and other ecological pursuits.
• CommunityVolunteer on one of a number of community-based projects, including Arts & Crafts, Building projects, Inca Projects, Khmer Projects and Nomad placements.
• SportsVolunteer on a programme coaching football, rugby, cricket, volleyball, basketball and a variety of other sports.
• JournalismGain hands on work-experience on an internship with a newspaper, magazine, radio or TV station.
• BusinessGain work-experience on an internship in finance, advertising, marketing, PR, engineering, IT, tourism, interior design and many other areas.
• Law & Human RightsGain hands on work experience on our Law and Human Rights projects in Ghana and South Africa, or get involved with Corporate Law in China.
• ArchaeologyVolunteer and gain experience of field and experimental Archaeology, excavations and community development in Romania and Peru.
• Veterinary & Animal CareVolunteer and gain hands-on experience of working with animals and pets in the developing world.
• Language CoursesLearn a new language or improve language skills that you already have. You can learn French, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese or Arabic full time or while volunteering.
• BuildingGet involved with one of our building projects which really allow volunteers to be immersed in the host community. Volunteers work with local people often using traditional building techniques.
• Micro-financeJoin one of our pioneering Micro-finance projects, providing small loans and business support to local people needing help to get their businesses started.

• University DissertationsConduct first-hand research for your University Dissertation in one of our developing countries. Our experience and expertise will help you to prepare a detailed research plan.
• 2-Week SpecialsIf you're in the 16 to 19 age group and in full-time education, why not join us on our short programmes designed for you?
• Tailor-made Group TripsWe also offer groups of five or more the option to custom-design a placement to suit their goals and interests. These projects can be as short as 2 weeks or as long as 12 months.