Volunteer Abroad Programs

Discover the best volunteer opportunities abroad in over 50 destinations with International Volunteer HQ

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) is the world’s leading volunteer travel organisation and Australia’s favourite volunteer provider - trusted by 127,345 volunteers worldwide. With more than 15 years experience and volunteer programs starting from just AU$31 per day including accommodation, you won’t find a more affordable and trustworthy organisation for impactful volunteer holidays, gap years or an alternative break.

You can volunteer overseas with IVHQ for durations ranging from 1 week to 24 weeks, with volunteering abroad programs available year round in Africa, Asia, South America, Central America, North America, Europe, the Caribbean, the Middle East and the Pacific. Even if you’re looking for volunteer programs close to home, we have a Marine Conservation program in the Great Barrier Reef which is popular with Australian volunteers, as well as international volunteers.

IVHQ programs are available in 50+ destinations worldwide

North America

Central America

Caribbean

South America

Europe

Middle East

Africa

Asia

Pacific

See the world. Immerse yourself. Make a difference.

300+ projects across 52 destinations

Volunteer programs running in more countries than anyone else

Most affordable & flexible

Fully hosted experiences from only AU$31 per day including accommodation

Ethical, responsible & regenerative

We're a Certified B Corporation

Impact driven programs run by locals

Supports long-term employment for local communities

Volunteer Abroad Opportunities

Volunteering abroad with IVHQ enables you to make meaningful contributions to community projects in the areas of education, healthcare, construction, childcare, community development, conservation, social enterprise, volunteering with animals, wildlife and more. Browse by project type.

Looking for inspiration on where to volunteer abroad? Here’s where you can make a difference with IVHQ:

- All regions
- Africa & Middle East
- North & South America
- Asia
- Europe
- Pacific

Volunteer in Argentina

Buenos Aires Córdoba

1 - 12 weeks

Ages 16+ and families

Program Fees from AU$550

Projects

Animal Care Childcare Community Outreach Construction and Renovation Elderly Care Healthcare Holiday Experience Medical Outreach Special Needs Care Sports Education Sports Teaching/Education

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Volunteer in Australia

Cairns

1 - 4 weeks

Ages 18+

Program Fees from AU$1626

Projects

Marine Conservation

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Volunteer in Bali

Lovina Ubud & Nusa Penida

Volunteer abroad in Bali, Indonesia with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 12 weeks

Ages 16+ and families

Program Fees from AU$605

Projects

School and Community Renovation Construction and Renovation Environmental Education Health Education Kindergarten Teaching Sea Turtle Conservation

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Volunteer in Belize

Private island off the Caribbean coast of Belize

1 - 8 weeks

Ages 16+ and families

Program Fees from AU$1650

Projects

Marine Conservation

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Volunteer in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro and surrounding suburbs

Volunteer abroad in Brazil with International Volunteer HQ

2 - 24 weeks

Ages 18+

Program Fees from AU$895

Projects

Carnival Childcare Community Development Sports Teaching English

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Volunteer in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Battambang

Volunteer abroad in Cambodia with International Volunteer HQ

2 - 24 weeks

Ages 18+ and families

Program Fees from AU$675

Projects

Animal Care Childcare Medical Special Needs Care Teaching English Working with NGOs

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Volunteer in China

Xi’an and surrounding suburbs

Volunteer abroad in China with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 24 weeks

Ages 18+ and families

Program Fees from AU$526

Projects

Special Needs Care Summer Outreach Teaching Teaching English

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Volunteer in Colombia

Bogotá Cartagena

Volunteer abroad in Colombia with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 24 weeks

Ages 18+

Program Fees from AU$424

Projects

Childcare Community Construction and Renovation Elderly Care Feeding the Homeless Sports Development Teaching English Teaching

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Volunteer in Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio San Jose & surrounding areas

Volunteer abroad in Costa Rica with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 24 weeks

Ages 16+ and families

Program Fees from AU$699

Projects in San Jose & surrounding areas

Animal Care Childcare Construction and Renovation Dentistry Eco-Agriculture Healthcare Holiday Experience Medical Campaign Special Needs Care Teaching English Volunteer Summer Camp for Independent Teens Turtle Conservation

Projects in Manuel Antonio

Animal Care Childcare Healthcare Teaching English

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Volunteer in Croatia

The coastal hub of Split, located on the Mediterranean Sea

Volunteer abroad in Croatia with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 12 weeks

Ages 16+ and families

Program Fees from AU$950

Projects

Animal Care Bear Conservation Creative Technologies Marine Conservation Special Needs Support Youth Support

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Volunteer in Ecuador

Santa Elena Quito

Volunteer abroad in Ecuador with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 12 weeks

Ages 18+ and families

Program Fees from AU$463

Projects

Animal Care Community Development Environmental Education Kindergarten Music NGO Support Physical Education School Break School Support Shelter Support Sports Education Sports Healthcare Street Children Work Teaching English

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Volunteer in Fiji

Sigatoka on the Coral Coast of Fiji

Volunteer abroad in Fiji with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 12 weeks

Ages 17+ and families

Program Fees from AU$707

Projects

Construction and Renovation Kindergarten Sports Education Teaching

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Volunteer in the Galapagos Islands

Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island

Volunteer abroad in Galapagos Islands with International Volunteer HQ

2 - 12 weeks

Ages 18+ and families

Program Fees from AU$2231

Projects

Conservation Marketing & Social Media Environmental Conservation Giant Tortoise Conservation Sea Turtle Nest Monitoring Sustainable Agriculture & Gardening Teaching English

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Volunteer in Ghana

Greater Accra Region

Volunteer abroad in Ghana with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 24 weeks

Ages 18+

Program Fees from AU$463

Projects

Agriculture Childcare Construction and Renovation Healthcare Outreach and Education Medical Sports Teaching Teaching English

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Volunteer in Greece

Athens

1 - 12 weeks

Ages 18+ and families

Program Fees from AU$950

Projects

Animal Care Community Support Creative Technologies Homeless Support Special Needs Support Sports & Arts With Refugees

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Volunteer in Guatemala

Antigua and Sipacate

Volunteer abroad in Guatemala with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 24 weeks

Ages 16+ and families

Program Fees from AU$605

Projects

Animal Care Childcare Construction and Renovation Dentistry Eco-Agriculture Holiday Experience Mayan Cultural Immersion Medical Campaign Medical Special Needs Care Teaching English Working with the Elderly

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Volunteer in India

Delhi Kerala

Volunteer abroad in India with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 24 weeks

Ages 18+ and families

Program Fees from AU$432

Projects

Childcare Dentistry Medical Kindergarten Medical Campaign Physical Therapy Slum Teaching Special Needs Care Teaching English Teaching Women's Empowerment

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Volunteer in Italy

Rome

Volunteer abroad in Italy with International Volunteer HQ

2 - 12 weeks

Ages 18+ and families

Program Fees from AU$1988

Projects

Animal Care Climate Action Creative Technologies Sustainable Farming Teaching English Youth Support

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Volunteer in Jamaica

Ocho Rios

Volunteer abroad in Jamaica with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 4 weeks

Ages 18+ and families

Program Fees from AU$825

Projects

Animal Care Business and Community Development Child and Youth Development Feeding the Homeless at Christmas Kindergarten Marine Conservation Special Education Sports Development Sustainable Agriculture & Community Development Teaching English & School Support Veterinary Care

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Volunteer in Jordan

Amman

1 - 12 weeks

16+ accompanied or 18+

Program Fees from AU$1100

Projects

Arts and Music Ramadan Special Needs Support Teaching Women's Education Youth Support

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Volunteer in Kenya

Nairobi, Nakuru, Maasai, and surrounding rural villages

Volunteer abroad in Kenya with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 12 weeks

Ages 18+ and families

Program Fees from AU$589

Projects

Kindergarten Special Needs Care Sports Education Teaching Women's Education

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Volunteer in Laos

Luang Prabang in northern Laos

Volunteer abroad in Laos with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 12 weeks

Ages 16+ and families

Program Fees from AU$447

Projects

Childcare Construction and Renovation Teaching English

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Volunteer in Madagascar

Nosy Komba, Nosy Be, Ampoagna Beach and surrounding islands

Volunteer abroad in Madagascar with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 12 weeks

Ages 18+ and families

Program Fees from AU$785

Projects

Community Development Forest Conservation Island Outreach Marine Conservation Teaching Turtle Conservation

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Volunteer in Mexico

Mérida, Yucatán state on Mexico's Caribbean Coast

Volunteer abroad in Mexico with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 24 weeks

Ages 18+ and families

Program Fees from AU$542

Projects

Animal Care Childcare Special Needs Care Sustainable Agriculture Teaching English

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Volunteer in Morocco

Rabat, Casablanca and Sale

Volunteer abroad in Morocco with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 24 weeks

Ages 18+ and families

Program Fees from AU$526

Projects

Childcare Ramadan Sports Development Teaching English Teaching French Women's Education

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Volunteer in Nepal

Kathmandu, Chitwan, Chitlang and Pokhara

Volunteer abroad in Nepal with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 12 weeks

Ages 16+ and families

Program Fees from AU$432

Projects

Childcare Construction and Renovation Elephant Conservation Medical Campaign Medical Elective NGO Support Special Needs Care Sustainable Agriculture Teaching English Women's Education

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Volunteer in New Zealand

Auckland

Volunteer abroad in New Zealand with International Volunteer HQ

2 - 12 weeks

Ages 18+ and families

Program Fees from AU$1681

Projects

Coast and Waterway Conservation Environmental Education

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Volunteer in Peru

Cusco Lima

Volunteer abroad in Peru with International Volunteer HQ

1 - 24 weeks

Ages 16+ and families

Program Fees from AU$432

Projects

Andean Immersion Animal Care Childcare Community Support Construction and Renovation Dentistry Eco-Agriculture Conservation Holiday Experience Jungle Conservation Medical Campaign Medical Medical Outreach Special Needs Care Teaching English

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