Our Volunteer Programs

Winter 2-Week Break Programs Abroad
Spend two weeks volunteering with children and working on environment/building projects through our Winter 2-Week Programs. Our summer 2-Week programs abroad take place in Ghana, Guatemala, India, Kenya, and Vietnam.

Summer 2-Week Break Programs Abroad
Spend two weeks volunteering with children and working on environment/building projects through our Summer 2-Week Programs. Our summer 2-Week programs abroad take place in Ghana, Guatemala, India, Kenya, and Vietnam.

Orphanages
Work with children in group orphanages and homes. Volunteer work typically involves playing games, arts & crafts, sports, and teaching English. Available in Bolivia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Kenya, Peru, Nepal, Philippines, Vietnam. You also volunter at a Single Mother's Home in Thailand and with Social Work with Children programs.

Teaching
Teach English and other subjects at primary schools. No teaching certificate is required, but native English speakers are preferred. Available in Bolivia, China, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Nepal, Peru, the Philippines, Thailand, and Uganda.

Health Care
Hands-on work at medical clinics and hospitals. Volunteers must be medical/nursing students or healthcare professionals. Available in Bolivia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nepal, Peru, the Philippines, and Uganda.

HIV/AIDS
Advocacy work and clinical work with patients, families, and the larger community. Available in Ghana, India, and Kenya.

Community Development
A variety of volunteer work at local organizations that support women, children, and micro-enterprises. Available in Ghana and India.

Sports
Coach football (soccer) or help basketball league in Ghana or Bolivia.

Journalism
Intern at Spanish-language daily newspapers and television stations in the capital city Quito. Available in Ecuador. We also have journalism internships in Ghana.

Environment & Conservation
   • Tortoises on the Galapagos Islands
   • Wildlife in Kenya
   • Ecological Park in Bolivia or Guatemala
   • Animal Rescue in Ecuador
   • Veterinary Clinic in Ghana
   • Elephant camp in Thailand
   • Animal Sanctuary in South Africa

Community Kitchens
Volunteer at a community kitchen in Peru, helping the staff serve meals to families in Lima.

Cultural Tours
Accompanied travel to significant cultural and historical sites, language training, and homestays with local families. Available in China, Ecuador, and India: 1 Week, 4 Weeks.