Welcome. Are you looking for a volunteer experience abroad? Put aside just a few minutes now, to discover the benefits of volunteering overseas.

The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) offers volunteer opportunities abroad in 25 community projects throughout the world, as well as 3 treks. Please review the programs listed below, fill out an application form, and we will work with you to make your placement possible.

Newly Added Programs

Youth Tour: Vietnam

Designed with 15-17 year olds in mind, and taking place in Tam Ky in Vietnam, this program has been created to allow teens the chance to take part in one of our rewarding volunteer programs, giving them the opportunity to immerse themselves in a developing country, experience another culture, and foster their personal growth, whilst helping communities in need. > More

Panama

The Panama project offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities in orphanages and schools, as well as community outreach projects such as jewellery making, recycling, animal refuge, and a disabled centre. The projects are based in the small and charming flower-covered mountain village of Boquete. > More

Rwanda

Facilitate processes to help eradicate poverty, reduce HIV infections and help communities in capacity building programs. > More

Be The Change

The week long Be The Change Course, based in Colorado, Jamaica, and New Zealand, is designed to take your idea, or dream and give you the skills and confidence you need to make it a reality. > More

Programs in Africa

Ethiopia

Tutor children after school with a focus on conversational English, grammar, science, and mathematics, as well as teaching musical and computer skills if appropriate. > More

Ghana Community Development

Work with local groups in educating orphans, providing vocational training, protecting the environment through eco-tourism initiatives, and starting a youth centre. > More

Ghana Teaching

Teach English in pre-schools and primary and secondary schools throughout Ghana, and participate in the development of Ghana's young people. > More

Kenya

Make a difference in the lives of under privileged children and adults by providing education and counselling in schools and orphanages, HIV education and medical care. > More

Kilimanjaro Trek 2010

Help educate the children of Kenya and climb Africa's highest mountain. > More

South Africa (Reserve)

Work in a wildlife and environmental conservation program located in Gauteng Province, assisting in the management and maintenance of a wildlife sanctuary. > More

South Africa (Youth)

Participate in the social and academic development of young people in Venda, South Africa with a focus on teaching and childcare.> More

Uganda

Provide education for AIDS orphans, help families to gain economic independence and instruct the community about health issues. > More

Programs in Asia

Cambodia

Teach conversational English in a school project which provides affordable language courses while immersing yourself in urban Cambodian life. > More

China (Urban)

Teach English at primary, secondary or university level in Shandong Province, China. Assist Chinese students to become bilingual. > More

Everest Base Camp Trek 2010

Climb the tallest mountain on earth and help Nepali children. > More

India

Volunteer in Kolkata with community groups working to alleviate poverty in the region. Programs include, teaching, medical and elderly care, women’s development and office work. > More

Nepal

Become involved in community aid programs in Nepal, including teaching, building, orphanage care, and health care. > More

Philippines

Join programs in teaching, health, environment, school building and maintenance, and cultural exchange, centred in Manila and in the Romblon province. > More

Thailand

Assist in a wildlife rescue centre in the Petchaburi province of Thailand, feeding, maintaining and caring for mistreated and domesticated animals. > More

Vietnam (Orphanage)

Participate in volunteer programs in the coastal cities of Da Nang, Tam Ky and Quang Ngai, including orphanage and teaching projects. > More

Programs in Europe

Romania

Volunteer with a Christian mission which cares for disabled orphans in Galati, Romania in their four group homes. > More

 

Programs in Oceania

New Zealand Nature Program

Join a small team of volunteers working to preserve, monitor, and re-establish the natural environment in the Wellington region. > More

Heal The Earth

Work in GVN's Wellington office alongside ecology specialists and spend several days a week working alongside volunteers within the New Zealand Nature Program. > More

Programs in the Americas

Costa Rica

Help protect endangered Olive Ridley and Leatherback turtle populations along Costa Rica's Pacific coastline. > More

Ecuador

Volunteer at biological reserves throughout Ecuador, including the Galapagos Islands and the Amazon, with conservation and community projects. > More

Honduras

Become involved in community projects in the Central American country of Honduras, including teaching, building, childcare, health care, or wildlife/environmental conservation. > More

Machu Picchu 2009

Join a fundraising hike to Machu Picchu to assist an orphanage outside of Cuzco, Peru. > More

Peru

Get involved in childcare, teaching, construction, healthcare and conservation projects, located in Cusco, the historical capital of the Inca Empire. > More

South Dakota

Volunteer at a youth centre located on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation to help create a viable future for the youth of the Lakota tribe. > More

Vietnam
Volunteers have the chance to teach English, care for and play with children in placements around central Vietnam.  > Read More