Who Volunteers Abroad?
People just like you volunteer abroad: individual travelers, students, professionals, families, groups, and anyone with the desire to serve in a country abroad.
Imagine waking to the rooster’s crow, readying yourself at sunrise in a minimalist setting and enjoying a traditional African, Indian or Nepalese breakfast. You walk the dirt path with the sun at your back, greeted by women tending to their families. Children gather around you, intrigued by your every movement, your articles of clothing, your bag, your books, and they return your genuine smile with shy laughter.
You are on your way to the school, the farm, the clinic, or orphan home, prepared to share your knowledge, your skills, or simply your hands-on help, the very gifts that empower people to succeed in under-served rural villages. You develop friendships that can last a lifetime, and enrich lives through an atmosphere of compassionate partnership.
This is the experience of a Village Volunteer.
Village Volunteers Brings You There
Village Volunteers is committed to providing you with a safe and meaningful volunteer experience abroad, immersing you in rural village life and culture while meeting the needs of our partner community programs. Your experience is geared to your skill set and interests, and is customized to the last detail, from your travel schedule and village destination to the projects with which you you wish to be involved. Village Volunteers works closely with you to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the people with whom you will be working and all considerations necessary for travel overseas.
Have you always wanted to visit the people of Africa? Are you drawn to the mountainous landscape of Nepal? Is India more your cup of tea? Village Volunteers offers programs in Kenya, Ghana, India and Nepal:
Peruse areas of interest that intrigue you, whether working with women in business, children, people with special needs or more. We have outlined 11 broad volunteer opportunities and describe partner programs that satisfy those interests. Please keep in mind that Village Volunteers offers a great deal of flexibility, and many volunteers find that their activities overlap with many of these categories at once.
Initiatives developed by Village Volunteers provide sustainable solutions for everyday needs, from clean water provisions to spreading public health awareness. Unlike the location-based partner programs above, initiatives are often portable, allowing for public health, environmental awareness, sustainable farming practices to be taught in the location of your choice.
Note: Visit our Sustainable Village Library for helpful information needed for planning your volunteer activities (or share your own special talents in the knowledge base).
Apply Today!
If you are interested in participating in our Volunteer Abroad Program, complete the application process and we will work with you to identify your best placement options. There is no obligation or fee to apply.
Would you like more information? In addition to exploring our volunteer opportunities by area of interest or destination, you can contact our team directly and share your hopes for your volunteer experience. We will gladly assist in planning your meaningful and fulfilling journey.
Benefits for students, professionals or groups…
Students
Build your skill set and strengthen your future employment potential through a variety of opportunities during your abroad. We can work with you to find a program that fulfills your specific institution’s academic requirements. We can also advise you on how to receive credit for independent study.
Professionals
Gain perspective in the area of your specialty and/or develop skills to change your career focus. You’ll work with leaders and social entrepreneurs to develop sustainable solutions to community challenges. We have many opportunities for medical professionals or anyone with experience in public health.
Groups and Families
Volunteering with family, friends or colleagues is a rewarding and fun experience. You’ll form lifelong bonds, change lives and global perspectives. Volunteering abroad is a gift to children, helping them to develop compassion and expand their world view. We can plan a trip for any group including clubs, schools, religious groups, or corporate team-building retreats. Let us help you plan a trip of a lifetime!
