We really appreciate your determination to travel meaningfully, your desire to give back as you explore new places, diverse cultures, and breathtaking landscapes.

And we have so many options for you! So many volunteering opportunities across the globe for varied topics that may capture your interest.

We suggest you start by selecting the country destination that excites you the most. Do you feel drawn to the cool beaches of Costa Rica? Or you’d love to explore the wildlife of South Africa? Or are you too intrigued by the cultural experiences that Asia might have to offer?

After you’ve decided where you want to go, it is time to select the program that would suit you best and to which you can contribute to the best of your abilities. Volunteer for Wildlife if you are fascinated by the indigenous species of a place and want to see them prosper. Volunteer for Childcare or maybe Teaching English Abroad if you feel that you have a way with children. If you are focussed on your career then you may choose profession-based volunteering like that in Healthcare & Medicine Volunteering, International Journalism Internship, Human Rights Law Internship, or a Microfinace internship.

Coming only for a short trip? We have several Community Service Volunteering programs too. 
 

Everyone can volunteer! No matter your age, profession, budget, or even time you can spare for traveling and volunteering. We have an abundance of volunteering opportunities and we’re always there to help you find the right one. 

ALL AGES

You may be over 50 or under 5 (that’s right, we have something for little ones too). Our partner volunteer organizations receive volunteers from all age groups and everyone is welcome to contribute. 

Usually, the age limit set for most volunteering programs is 18+. Many volunteering organizations also accept volunteers above 16 and have special high school programs where volunteers above age 13 also join. 

We also have a few family volunteering programs where children around the ages of 4-5 can volunteer with their parents. 

ALL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONS

If you are interested in the kind of internships or volunteering programs that will benefit your career in the future, give you practical experience in a particular professional field, and add to your certifications then we have such projects from the fields of science, commerce, humanities, and vocational education as well as sports. 

If you want to explore a specialization in the healthcare field then join a medical internship and personally talk with international doctors and nurses about which specialization might be best for you. You want to learn in other fields? We have projects in microfinance and commerce and other international projects in humanities like journalism, law, fashion, etc. 

You want to be a teacher? We have several programs related to teaching and childcare. Depending on your skills and qualifications you may teach in the primary, secondary, or high school level. You may also teach skills in extracurricular activities or in sports.

There are construction and renovation programs for those who are good with tools and colors. If you have a special understanding of the soil and plants and flora that fascinate you then join a Farming and Agriculture volunteering project and help provide a more stable food source for underprivileged communities.

ALL BUDGETS

You may be on a tight budget or looking for a luxury travel and volunteering program. You can always select your budget range on our project pages and filter out programs that don’t make the cut for you.

Be assured that we always give you the best price available for a project and you can always contact us if you have any questions.

ALL TIMELINES - SHORT-TERM & LONG-TERM VOLUNTEERING

If you don’t have much time to spare then you need not worry. We have feature-packed short-term projects for you that are highly immersive from an experiential point-of-view and also let you meaningfully contribute. You may join short-term medical mission trips that have fixed goals for healthcare camps in rural places. You can also look at some short-term construction and renovation projects that require minimal training and let you build something that will come into use for a long time. 

You’re in for the best life experiences If you have ample of time on your hands. All projects can be easily extended through our platform or simply by getting in touch with us or your volunteering organization. Get to know local communities better in a more relaxed way as you spend a good amount of time working on a long-term project. 

Meaningful Travel offers more than 300 volunteer programs In th year 2023, in over 48 countries. You can find many overseas volunteer opportunities on our site, whether you're passionate about marine conservation in the Caribbean, want to teach football in South Africa, or work for a cause more related to your profession. 

Conservation 

There are many options for water lovers. You can join marine conservation programs in Costa Rica, South Africa, Belize, the Philippines, or Spain. Imagine volunteering in the cool waters of these destinations for whales, dolphins, sharks, or sea turtles 

If you’re happier in the sun and prefer your surroundings warm or dry, then destinations like Africa, Latin America, Australia, and South-East Asia are most ideal for you. In these destinations, you can apply for a wildlife conservation program with lions, rhinos, pandas, orangutans, or gorillas. 

We also have some other unique conservation programs on our site. You can always contact us if you want to work for conservation and protection in elephant sanctuaries, sloths rescue centers, zoos, or street animal shelters.

Environment

Those who want to volunteer for climate change may help in Africa and New Zealand with reforestation efforts, Ghana and Portugal with the fight against waste, or learn about organic farming in Kenya. 

Nature lovers can more than 100 environmental conservation projects and volunteer opportunities that have a positive impact on the environment and the local communities.

Community Services

If you love making people happy, then consider volunteering for a community service project. Volunteers are needed for human rights activities, building projects, cultural and artistic endeavors, and NGO management initiatives. Your assistance is essential to sustain these global volunteer initiatives and promote cross-cultural interaction.

Humanitarian Aid and Teaching

One of the best ways to promote future prospects within a community is through teaching. Discover opportunities to teach in some of Asia's or South America's most exotic places. Seek international teaching experience as you volunteer and get your TEFL.

You can also join one of the numerous medical volunteer programs located around Asia, Africa, and South America if you are a medical professional or student. Professionals in the fields of healthcare and childcare are constantly in demand. Leave your impact on the lives of people belonging to underprivileged communities by engaging in humanitarian work as an international volunteer abroad.

We understand your travel needs and motives and we always support you. We have created this platform to make your volunteering experiences very enriching and as convenient as possible.

We provide you with honest platform services and guarantee our assistance on every step of the way.

Everything’s native.

We connect you with the most local organisations for volunteering experiences submerged in different ways of life and meaningful work for local ecosystems. 

We’ve got your back 24/7.

You can be assured that no matter what happens, we’re always there for you round the clock, only a message or call away. 

Refunds are guaranteed.

We give you a 100% refund if your volunteer organisation cancels your program. 

Freedom to Flex.

You’ve changed your mind? No worries. No extra costs for changing your reservations. 

Volunteering should be free.

You are never charged for volunteering. Our partner organisations only ever charge you for basic utilities and resources like food, transportation, accommodation, or crucial training sessions that may require hiring professionals. And we do not charge you anything at all!

Our support team is active 24/7 in case you need to ask us anything. We facilitate your communication with your volunteering organization and no matter what your issues, you can always count on us to help you find solutions you are happy with. 

You want to change your program for any reason? Just drop us an email or chat with us live, and we will help you switch at no extra costs. 

You have any protocol-related questions or doubts regarding a country’s cultural eccentricities? Just let us know and we will help you connect you with your program POC.