Short term volunteer work abroad & internships
Is volunteering overseas one of your life goals? Something you desperately want to tick off your bucket list? Are you struggling to find enough time in your schedule to make it happen? We can help you make this dream come true through our safe and ethical short term volunteer projects abroad!
Projects Abroad champions Responsible Volunteer Travel. So no matter what project you choose, you can be 100% guaranteed that what you do makes a difference. We can also organize short term internships abroad, where you can skills to help you thrive in the academic or working world.
Our short term volunteer abroad programs offer:
- 24/7 support from our local teams
- Comfortable accommodation with a host family or other lodging
- Support with booking flights and visa advice
For short term volunteering, there are two main types of travel you can choose from:
- Flexi Trips: An independent volunteer adventure that has flexible start and end dates, i.e. you choose when to depart and return
- Group Trips and Tours: We have various trips that take place over set dates throughout the year. Join a group and work together to tackle a specific challenge
For more details on the organized group trips we offer, as well as general information on short volunteer trips, read on below.
Explore Our Most Loved Programs
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Volunteer in the Amazon Rainforest in Peru
16+ y/o1+ weekEco-lodgeView project: Volunteer in the Amazon Rainforest in PeruStarting at $3,000 for 1 week
Extra Week:$520 -
Building Volunteer Work in Tanzania
16+ y/o1+ weekHomestayView project: Building Volunteer Work in TanzaniaStarting at $2,825 for 1 week
Extra Week:$520 -
Volunteer with Children in Tanzania
16+ y/o2+ weeksHomestayView project: Volunteer with Children in TanzaniaStarting at $3,145 for 2 weeks
Extra Week:$470 -
Giant Tortoise & Sea Lion Conservation in the Galapagos Islands
16+ y/o1+ weekLodgeView project: Giant Tortoise & Sea Lion Conservation in the Galapagos IslandsStarting at $2,775 for 1 week
Extra Week:$745 -
Shark Conservation Volunteering in Fiji
16+ y/o2+ weeksApartmentView project: Shark Conservation Volunteering in FijiStarting at $4,820 for 2 weeks
Extra Week:$1,020 -
Medical Internship in Nepal
16+ y/o1+ weekHomestayView project: Medical Internship in NepalStarting at $2,500 for 1 week
Extra Week:$470 -
Conservation Volunteer Work in Kenya
16+ y/o1+ weekLodgeView project: Conservation Volunteer Work in KenyaStarting at $3,325 for 1 week
Extra Week:$745 -
Sea Turtle Conservation in Mexico
18+ y/o2+ weeksGuesthouseView project: Sea Turtle Conservation in MexicoStarting at $3,345 for 2 weeks
Extra Week:$670 -
Micro-finance Internship in Tanzania
16+ y/o1+ weekHomestayView project: Micro-finance Internship in TanzaniaStarting at $2,825 for 1 week
Extra Week:$520
Group trips for short term volunteering
Our short term volunteer abroad group trips typically run from anywhere between 1-4 weeks throughout the year. We also split these group trips into age groups, so you travel with like-minded people your age.
Short Term Volunteering Abroad for Older People
Our Grown-up Specials are short term volunteer projects designed for people ages 50+. You can work with children, help protect endangered animals, and more.
Short Volunteer Trips for Teenagers
Work with teenagers your age from around the world. Our High School Programs are built for ages 15-18, and feature increased support and supervision from our staff. Perfect for young first-time travelers!
Short Term Overseas Volunteering for Students and Adults
Designed for adults 18 years and older, our Team Trips get groups of people together from different countries, and help them work together to achieve a specific goal. We offer Team Trips throughout the year, including spring and winter holidays.
Short Holidays Abroad (All Ages)
Interested in a more cultural experience for a short vacation abroad? Take a look at our Authentic Adventures.
Will I make an impact through short term volunteering?
Yes! Each year, thousands of people from all walks of life travel with us, and actively make a difference as a result. This happens because of the approach we take to our projects:
- We work toward achieving long-term goals guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Projects like Conservation, Childcare, Medicine, and Teaching each have a Management Plan to provide clarity and guidance
- We collect all data provided by our volunteers to track progress, and publish an annual Impact Report
If you have further questions about the impact of short term volunteering abroad, read our blog about how you can really make a difference with the time you have.
How long should I volunteer abroad?
While 1-2 weeks is very short to volunteer abroad, we facilitate these trips because our projects are set up in a way that you still give back, even in a short period of time.
However, if you can spare more time to volunteer, we encourage you to stay longer! You get to spend more time at your placement (leaving a bigger footprint) and you get to know your host country better.
What do I gain from short term volunteer opportunities abroad?
Becoming an international volunteer is an exciting and different way to make the most of a short vacation abroad. We understand that time may not be on your side and you can only go for a week or two. However, you can make the most of it, and you can still benefit from the experience! For example:
- Enhance your resume for future academic or job applications
- Challenge yourself in a real-world work setting and gain global experience
- Boost soft skills such as team-building, communication, and planning
- Deepen your understanding of the challenges that different countries face
- Build new friendships from all over the world
Let us help you discover what you’re capable of!
Can I volunteer abroad for free?
As an independent organization, we rely on funding raised through the fees our volunteers and interns pay. This means that we cannot provide any kind of financial aid for anyone looking for free short term volunteer abroad programs. To learn more, read our blog where we explain why you can’t – and shouldn’t – volunteer abroad for free.