Plan a meaningful trip overseas to help people and communities in need. Work side-by-side with local people and experience another culture like never before. There are short and long term projects available to join all around the world.
Best Community Volunteer Programs
Help People and Communities Overseas
Are you interested in a specific country or culture? Or you do have a particular type of volunteer program in mind, regardless of where in the world it is?
There are so many options available and there’s bound to be a program to suit you. We recommend you read through our program descriptions or speak to our staff members to find out which program is the best match for you.
Community programs run year round and placements generally range from 1 week to 12 months. It’s up to you when and for how long you take part, giving you flexibility to make your arrangements.
As an international volunteer, you’re making a meaningful contribution, working side-by-side with local people and sharing in the goals of a community that warmly welcomes you. You’re experiencing another culture like never before and really getting to know its people.
You’ll gain new perspectives and insight into the culture and yourself. It’s an exciting and personally inspiring experience, and you’ll develop memories that will be with you forever.
Popular Programs
Helping People with Disabilities
Volunteering with disabledCaring for people with disabilities helps create a compassionate and nurturing environment for the physically and mentally disabled. Volunteers provide much needed support and individual attention, and help with their physical and mental development.
As a volunteer, you are energizing the staff by working side-by-side with them and sharing their commitment to meeting the needs of the disabled population. Your presence is also inspiring to other community members, ultimately increasing participation in centers for people with disabilities.
Volunteers help staff provide nutrition, education, and healthcare, and teach life skills. Volunteer work may be assisting with daily routines such as feeding and cleaning, and also assisting with physical therapy, recreational activities, music, and exercise.
Caring for the Elderly
Volunteering overseas with the elderly helps create a compassionate and nurturing atmosphere at homes for the elderly and senior centers.
Elderly people are sometimes the most neglected and abandoned group in society. Their access to basic services and income is severely restricted, and they often lack support groups. Community initiatives and organizations provide an opportunity for the elderly to receive one-on-one attention, learn new skills, and receive basic nutrition and healthcare.
Volunteer work may include lively activities such as singing & dancing, leading exercise, playing games, and developing arts & crafts projects. It may also be simple but meaningful work such as preparing meals, feeding, and other similar caregiving tasks. As a volunteer, your visit brightens someone’s day, providing mental stimulation and energizing the spirit and body.
Working toward Women’s Empowerment
Working toward women’s empowerment enables you to support women in their pursuit for healthy and sustainable livelihoods. Women’s groups provide a forum for issues such as family health, women’s rights, access to resources, income generation, and other challenges women face in their daily lives.
Volunteers have the opportunity to exchange ideas, collaborate in ongoing projects, teach basic English skills, help with small businesses, and be a positive role model. You can also provide support in many other ways, depending on your skills and interests and the needs of the local community.