Volunteer Opportunities
Because Village Volunteers is an immersion experience, days in the village allow for a variety of opportunities. Whether you work in a clinic, school, or orphan home, participate in building or agricultural projects, or simply assist in the day-to-day tasks of one of our partners, the camaraderie and friendships that develop enrich lives and create an atmosphere of renewal and healing.
Complete your volunteer application today. By sharing your interests with us, we can begin to explore (with no obligation) your best possible volunteer experience abroad. The journey starts here.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES BY CATEGORY
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AGRICULTURE/SUSTAINABLE FARMING Seed saving, Planting and Tending Tree Nursuries Work side by side with local agricultural co-ops, youth groups and women or teach sustainable farming practices. Curriculum available. |
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Micro-finance, Micro-enterprise and Organizational Development, Vocational and IT Training Coach women and youth in business and marketing plans and on ways to optimize reporting for grants and book keeping. |
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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Community structures Erect structures that benefit the community, from schools to student dormitories to chicken coops that house hens for orphan feeding programs. Opportunities based on available funding. |
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CHILDREN: CARE AND FEEDING Orphan Care, Feeding Programs Care and support vulnerable children by reading with them, tutoring, teaching crafts, organizing sports activities and spending one-on-one time with them. |
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CULTURAL STUDIES Photography, Videography, Dancing, Music and Art Using artistic means, spread public health awareness, preserve family and community history and educate school children about colors and numbers. |
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EDUCATION Pre-school, Primary, Secondary, Adult, ESL, Mentoring Teach in schools, tutor after school, adult literacy, and be a positive influence in the lives of students. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Advocacy Training with Environmental Youth Action Corps (EYAC) Train and work with the Environmental Youth Action Corps members in activities that increase awareness of environmental conservation. (Curriculum available.) |
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MEDICAL / HEALTH CARE Clinical Work, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition Volunteer in a village clinic, hospital, nursing college and/or in schools to support local medical team in their day to day treating and diagnosing patients. |
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PUBLIC HEALTH AWARENESS HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Clean Water Train youth and women’s groups to train the community at large in local public health issues (Curriculum available.) |
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SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities Serve disabled community members and their caregivers. |
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WOMEN’S ISSUES Leadership, Gender Equality, Mentoring Work with both girls and boys on gender equality issues and leadership. Mentor young women to set goals and strive for success. (Curriculum available.) |
