Volunteer Abroad

Volunteer abroad programs allow students to travel and gain international experience by contributing to local communities. These programs do not provide academic credit but rather focus on experiential learning. Below are some resources that provide volunteer abroad programs. 

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Volunteer Abroad Resources

  •  (Intern, study, volunteer in Spanish-speaking countries)
  •  (Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America, Europe, North America, South America)
  •  (Community projects throughout Latin America) 
  •  (global citizenship thru service learning, indigenous experiences, entrepreneurial leadership and social activism)
  •  (Variety of types of placements in several different countries)
  •  (Volunteer placements in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand)
  •  (Volunteer in Argentina, Chile, Peru)
  •  (Intern, study, volunteer worldwide)
  •  (placements in Tanzania)
  •  (Supports grassroots organizations in eight countries)
  •  (Individualized placements throughout the world)
  •  (International Volunteer Opportunities)
  •  (Teams of volunteers participate in short-term human and economic development projects worldwide)
  •  (Short-term volunteer experiences in Costa Rica, Brazil, Peru, Cuba, Nepal, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam) 
  •  (data base of volunteer abroad options plus scholarships for volunteer programs)
  •  (A health-care program for participants to learn and serve in Himalayan villages)
  •  (Volunteer service abroad)
  •  (American Council for Voluntary Intenational Action—Guide to internships/volunteering with relief and development organizations.
  • —IEP (14 locations worldwide)
  •  (Summer, semester, and year programs in Ecuador, France, India, Italy, Jamaica, Lakota Nation, USA, Mexico, Philippines, and Russian)
  •  (Programs in Australia, Costa Rica, Domincan Republic, Ecuador, New Zealand, and Thailand--includes optional adventure tours)
  •  (in 27 developing countries)
  • (International exchange program for people with disabilities)
  •  (Low-budget, custom-fit international service)
  •  (Addressing peace, equity, and social justice issues)
  •  (Peace Corps and United Nations Volunteers)
  •  (Placements across 5 continents)
  •  (2-26 week volunteer opportunities in Mexico, Peru, and Belize)
  •  (Offers service and internship opportunities in 6 countries across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia)
  •  (Humanitarian projects in over 50 countries)
  •  (Volunteers in international development)
  •  (Internships around the globe)
  • - VFP (International workcamps)
  •  (Searchable database by region, country, duration, and type of work--non-profit and non-governmental—50 organizations that send volunteers around the world for various types of volunteer work)
  •  (Teaching in developing countries)
  • Go Global