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Volunteer Projects

Give something back!

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These are serious projects necessary to improve the life of local communities and the environment.  They run from 1 week to 1 year, are a lot of fun and an unforgettable way to develop an understanding of cultures outside of your own.  There are a huge range of projects and countries from which to choose.  Each is carefully selected so that you have an enjoyable and meaningful travel adventure that is safe and free from hassle.

from $300 per week

Why pay to volunteer?

Some people manage to find their own volunteer placements independently, but this can take ages to get organised and if you’ve read the media stories, it’s not always safe. As a result, not all travellers have that great lifetime experience they’d hope for….

We know it seems like a strange concept at first to have to pay to volunteer, so here’s some reasons why a placement fee offers you good value for money:

Access to off-the-beaten track projects and communities
You spend a lot less time organising your trip
Your accommodation (and often food) is included
Guaranteed project that helps local people
In-country co-ordinator for support
More satisfying ‘grass-roots’ cultural experience
Crisis management service if things go wrong
An economical way to travel – try finding a package tour that offers you as much!

Click on the 'more information' link above to check out the great opportunities available to volunteer around the world.