I recently embarked on one of the biggest adventures of my life. A couple of months before, I decided to volunteer with Projects Abroad for six weeks in Hanoi, Vietnam. Being that I have always stayed in the European Union and never travelled to Asia before, working and living in
The five weeks I spent in Tanzania working as an intern at a local hospital and living with young volunteers from all around the world has truly been one of the best learning experiences of my life. Never in my life have I grown so much as a person in such a short period of time.
I arrived in South Africa facing the inevitable reality that every recent post-graduate must eventually confront: the “real world.” Whether my immediate future involved the endless job search in this declining economy or law school, I was unsure. I embarked on my journey to C
As the world’s leading international volunteer and intern organization, Projects Abroad takes the safety and well-being of our volunteers and interns very seriously. We can also advise you on specific visa requirements.
Every Childcare, Teaching, Conservation and Medicine Project we run has its own unique management plan. These plans are centred around the UN’s sustainable development goals. Management plans are one of the ways we ensure short-term volunteer placements are contributing to
We have all the information you need to know for your trip, from helping with visa queries to walking you through a placement induction on your first day in Peru. Our hassle-free approach means you can concentrate on what really matters, making a difference at your placement.
Travel is far from a young person’s game with over 60s making up more than 45% of travelers. But do you seek meaningful adventures? Then you should consider an immersive volunteer abroad opportunity for older adults. Below, discover why volunteering abroad is suitable for a
A combination of volunteering and tourism, voluntourism is a popular form of international travel. You use your time and energy to help others while exploring a different country and culture. At Projects Abroad, we take volunteer tourism a step further.With us, you won’t just h
Projects Abroad is the gold standard of international volunteering and internships. We've spent 30 years helping thousands of volunteers and interns reach their full potential and contribute to communities at the same time. All of our projects are built on our commitment t
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? For an experience that lets you help others and add global experience to your resume, join our volunteer opportunities in South America. We offer a range of programs that propel you into a place where you can experience something wildly diff
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