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My Life-Changing Volunteer Trip to Tanzania As a Teen with IVHQ

My Life-Changing Volunteer Trip to Tanzania As a Teen

When I was 16, I volunteered with IVHQ on the Childcare Project in Arusha, Tanzania teaching English in schools. It was such an incredible experience for me and I would highly recommend this program to anyone!

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Best Peace Corps Alternatives with IVHQ

Peace Corps Alternatives & Programs Like Americorps

Can’t commit to 2 years in the Peace Corps? Discover why thousands choose to volunteer abroad with International Volunteer HQ as a Peace Corps alternative…

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Volunteer Vacations Abroad with IVHQ

Inexpensive Volunteer Vacations Abroad in 2023 & 2024

Volunteer vacations add purpose to your travel. You can volunteer for 1 week or more and you have the option to volunteer in over 50 destinations. Discover the best inexpensive volunteer vacations for families, volunteer trips for singles, and opportunities for seniors…

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How To Volunteer Abroad As A Nurse with IVHQ

How To Volunteer Abroad As A Nurse

With nursing volunteer opportunities available in 15 destinations around the world, discover how you can become a volunteer nurse with IVHQ in 2023 & 2024…

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Best Volunteer Abroad Programs in 2023 & 2024 with IVHQ

The Best Volunteer Abroad Programs For 2023 & 2024

What are IVHQ’s highest rated volunteer destinations? Discover the top 25 best places to volunteer abroad in 2023 & 2024, as chosen by past IVHQ volunteers…

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15 Places You Need To Visit While You're Young with IVHQ

Top 15 Places You Need To Visit While You're Young

The best part about this list is you can visit all of these places during your weekends while volunteering abroad with IVHQ…

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Find out what to expect from volunteering abroad with International Volunteer HQ.

Find out what to expect from volunteering abroad

Here’s what IVHQ volunteers say about their experiences. Get an honest and candid insight into what to expect from volunteering abroad…

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Where You Can Make The Biggest Impact As A Volunteer

Where Can You Make The Biggest Impact As A Volunteer?

Wondering which volunteer projects are looking for volunteers like you? Find out where you can add the most value based on your skills and interests!

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Where Should You Volunteer Abroad In 2023 QUIZ?

QUIZ: Where Should You Volunteer Abroad In 2023 or 2024?

Considering volunteering abroad in 2023 or 2024? Take this quiz to find out where you should go…

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Alternative Winter Break Trips with IVHQ 2023 & 2024

Best Winter Break Volunteer Programs in 2023 & 2024

Want to spend your winter break volunteering in the sunshine? Discover our most popular (and warm!) winter break volunteer abroad programs…

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Best LGBTQ+ Travel Destinations for Volunteers with IVHQ

Best LGBTQ+ Friendly Travel Destinations For Volunteering Abroad

Looking for the most LGBTQ+ friendly destinations for volunteering abroad? Check out our LGBT travel guide to find out which IVHQ programs are based in the most queer friendly countries around the world!

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8 Tips For Returning Home After Volunteering Abroad

8 Tips For Returning Home After Volunteering Abroad

Here are our top tips for reintegrating back into home life after your volunteer abroad trip with IVHQ, including how to deal with reverse culture shock and what to do next!

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Pick a destination + project and apply for free
Meet your personal volunteer travel expert
Pay the Registration Fee to secure your place and upgrade your MyIVHQ account
Get ready to volunteer abroad, we’ll support you every step of the way!