Welcome to the captivating realm of Maya Universe, an extraordinary volunteer destination that has enchanted countless individuals seeking purpose and adventure. For over a decade, our sanctuary of empowerment has welcomed volunteers from diverse backgrounds, offering an unparalleled experience. Immerse yourself in the warmth of our community, where lifelong connections are forged amidst the vibrant tapestry of Nepali culture. Engage in evening reflections and discussions, igniting your passion and preparing for rewarding days of making a difference. Embark on exhilarating hikes, indulge in hilltop breakfasts with panoramic vistas, and relish local dinners that tantalize your taste buds, all while basking in the breathtaking beauty of Nepal. Our experienced coordinators and skilled managers provide unwavering support, ensuring your personal growth and comfort every step of the way. At the heart of Maya Universe lies our thriving school, a beacon of hope and transformation. Witness the tangible impact of your efforts as you empower the local community and become part of their journey toward grassroots development. Escape to Maya Universe, where purpose meets adventure, and where you'll find yourself embraced by a profound sense of fulfillment and unforgettable memories. Join us and embark on an extraordinary volunteering experience that will forever change your life.
Blessed Children’s Hope Foundation (BCHF) was founded 14 years ago with a heartfelt commitment to uplifting disadvantaged children and families through compassionate support and sustainable solutions. Our mission is to improve lives by providing access to quality education, healthcare, clean water, nutritious food, recreational activities, and self-sufficiency programs that strengthen communities. Rooted in our core values-Ambassadors of Hope, spreading kindness and optimism; Responsiveness, acting quickly to urgent needs; Equal Opportunity, ensuring fair access to essential services; and Partnership in Development, embracing teamwork and community-led growth—we strive to create lasting, meaningful change. Our initiatives span education, agriculture, healthcare, and sports, while also promoting health awareness, offering family counseling, and equipping individuals with life skills for a brighter tomorrow.
We are a not-for-profit non-governmental grassroots organisation registered as a not-for-profit company and based in Greece, composed of a dedicated group of people driven by our desire to protect the environment through specific courses of action such as environmental conservation projects and scientific research targeted towards sustainable development. Key to this object is the achievement of environmental justice in a given area and the conservation of biological diversity. Our organisation is governed by a board of directors. A voluntary international advisory board provides advice on various issues. Our organisation is operated primarily by volunteers and a smaller number of members of the organisation. We achieve our goals by providing solutions to local environmental problems through targeted conservation actions, empowerment and education of local communities to protect their environment, relevant legal actions and the provision of viable sustainable economic alternatives to human practices that are environmentally destructive. The logo of our organisation is a symbolic representation of the focus of the organisation in conserving and restoring organisms and ecosystems that support them that are either relatively large in size, great in age for their species or both and specifically large sized individuals particularly within each of three ecological groups highly threatened by human interference: Cetaceans, terrestrial herbivores and large sized and/or aged floral organisms.
Eco-Logic Thailand was established to support the projects of the Thai Child Development Foundation (TCDF). Both organizations are located on the same premises. The premises include an organic garden, a food forest, chickens and ducks, and a mushroom farm. Students from TCDF's Special School receive part of their education through activities on the farm. We are located in the heart of nature, offering plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding area together with our guests and visitors. Discover the real Thailand!
Mission for Community Development (MCODE) is a Ugandan non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized children, women, and youth through education support, economic empowerment, and promoting environmental protection. The Organization works to empower vulnerable and marginalized communities, particularly women, youth, and children, through integrated programmes in livelihoods, health, education, and environmental conservation. MCODE's principal activities include promoting climate-smart and sustainable agriculture, vocational skills development, economic empowerment, health promotion through access to safe water and sanitation through Biosand Filter technology, educational support for vulnerable children, renewable energy and improved cookstove initiatives, biodiversity conservation, agroforestry, and community-based environmental stewardship. Through these interventions, the Organization seeks to build resilient, self-sustaining, and environmentally responsible communities that contribute to Uganda's national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mission:- Enhance the lives of marginalized children, youth, and women through education, economic empowerment, and environmental protection.
Hello there, sweet people! My name is Redouane. I come from a nomadic family and have spent my life in the desert, moving from place to place until we settled at the edge of the desert in Erfoud. Welcome to Casa Redouane, your home in the Sahara Desert! Here, you will not only find a place to stay but also an experience full of love, learning, and connection. As a volunteer, you will become part of our family, sharing unique moments and helping to create a warm and welcoming community. Travel through Morocco, meet nomads, work alongside us, and, of course, sleep under the starry desert sky. At Casa Redouane, every day is a new adventure full of magic, friendship, and discovery. I will also help you reach the hostel easily, and we will stay in touch until your arrival. We are waiting for you with open arms to share this unique volunteer experience
I am Omoto Abraham Owuor, 36 years old, married to Sharon, with 2 kids, Rhyan and Ashley. I am the K5 Village Project Director. The project started in 2016 to support the community through farming techniques, permaculture, organic farming, and mixed farming. The project supports socio-economic activities in a remote community in Homa Bay, Kenya. We are aiming at improving living standards through education, community support, and farming. I am a qualified permaculture teacher. I welcome you all to join us.
Imara Community Growth Network (ICGN) is a community-based organization located in rural Kenya, dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, and vulnerable families through education, empowerment, and sustainable community development. Our vision is to build thriving, self-reliant communities where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. Our mission is to promote education, child welfare, environmental conservation, and community empowerment through locally driven initiatives that create lasting positive change. The story of ICGN began with a simple desire to respond to the challenges facing children and families in our community. Many children were growing up in poverty, facing barriers to education, inadequate learning resources, food insecurity, and limited opportunities to reach their full potential. Seeing these struggles firsthand, local community members came together with a shared commitment to support vulnerable children and create pathways for a better future. What started as a small grassroots effort gradually grew into a trusted community network working closely with schools, families, and local leaders. Through dedication, volunteer support, and community partnerships, ICGN has expanded its activities to include educational support programs, mentorship, sports and recreation initiatives, environmental conservation projects, community outreach, and family empowerment activities. Today, ICGN works with children from diverse backgrounds, helping them access learning opportunities, develop confidence, and build essential life skills. We believe that sustainable development begins at the community level and that local people are best placed to identify and address their own challenges. For this reason, all our programs are designed and implemented in partnership with the communities we serve. Volunteers are an important part of our journey, as they share their skills, knowledge, and time to support our mission.
LDC is a small local NGO, founded in 1994, and has been serving civil society as a non-profit organization since then. In the past 30 years, LDC has been promoting and supporting many different alternative development projects among ethnic minority communities—HIV/AIDS prevention and care projects, illicit drug prevention and care projects, community development and empowerment projects, environment conservation projects, and poverty alleviation projects with very tight support. LDC is registered with the Social Development and Human Security Ministry as a public interest organization. Currently, we are focusing on establishing a community service and sustainable development study center in Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai Province. LDC has been hosting international volunteers from around the world since 2000, and most of the projects are completed with the help of volunteers. Volunteers have been LDC's main support since 2000. LDC works at the grassroots level with different local people in different projects.
Open Arms Community Project, trading as Open Arms Foundation, is a registered nonprofit based in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. We support young people, women and girls, children, and persons with disabilities through education, health awareness, practical skills, and community programmes. Our Farm the Future 2030 programme operates with GEDA Gardens near Empangeni. It introduces young people to agriculture through learning and practical activities involving crops, livestock, and related livelihood skills. Volunteers may help with supervised farm activities, learning sessions, community outreach, and programme support, according to their skills and the opportunities available during their stay. We aim to give young people useful experience and a clearer path towards work or self-employment while building a welcoming, inclusive community.
I welcome volunteers to my home, where I live with two cows, two calves, and ten rabbits. My goal is to create a welcoming environment where volunteers can experience sustainable living, learn practical farming skills, and participate in meaningful activities. During their stay, volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about animal care, including feeding and looking after cows, calves, and rabbits. They will also gain practical knowledge of sustainable agriculture, responsible use of natural resources, and environmentally friendly ways of living. Another important part of the project is construction. Volunteers will help with small construction and improvement projects around the home and farm. Through teamwork and the exchange of skills, we aim to improve our living environment while sharing knowledge and experiences. I believe that hosting volunteers is a valuable opportunity for cultural exchange, learning, and personal growth. Volunteers will not only contribute their time and skills but also learn about local life, farming practices, and sustainable living. My vision is to build a sustainable home and farm where people from different backgrounds can work together, share ideas, develop practical skills, and make a positive contribution to the community.
UofN Koh Kong is a pioneering YWAM training and missions community in coastal Cambodia. Started in November 2020, we're dedicated to discipling young people, strengthening local believers, and bringing the Gospel to unreached villages, islands, and remote communities through adventure-based training, outreach, and a family-focused community life.
Partners For Conservation is a Rwanda-based non-profit organization working to promote biodiversity conservation while improving the well-being and resilience of communities living around important ecosystems and protected areas. The Education Supporter program provides volunteers with an opportunity to share knowledge, skills, and practical experience with local communities, children, students, and other learners. PFC believes that education and skills development can strengthen people's ability to participate in conservation, improve livelihoods, and contribute to healthier and more sustainable communities. The program is based on the principle that effective conservation benefits from combining local knowledge and experience with appropriate scientific and practical knowledge. Volunteers therefore support learning and awareness activities that respond to locally identified needs. Depending on their interests, skills, and experience, volunteers may support adult literacy, financial literacy, language learning, communication and information technology, gender equality and human rights awareness, water, sanitation and hygiene, public health, sexual and reproductive health education, tourism and hospitality, tour guiding, vocational skills, sewing and fashion design, music, or environmental and conservation education. Volunteers may also assist in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, vocational institutions, universities, and community learning settings. Activities are agreed with PFC and the host community to ensure that they are relevant, appropriate, and beneficial to participants. The program offers volunteers a meaningful opportunity to exchange knowledge, learn from local communities, and contribute to education, conservation, and community development in Rwanda.
Pun Pun is an organic farm and learning centre that began working with the land around 2004. Through organic farming and sustainable practices, we have transformed land that was once used for corn plantations into a thriving, biodiverse organic farm. Today, Pun Pun is home to a community of around 15–20 people who live, farm, and build together while raising their families. It is a place for learning, community living, sustainable agriculture, and connection with nature.
Shree Guru Jambeshwar Sewa Sansthan (SGJSS) is a registered non-profit society founded in 2007 and based in Jaipur, Rajasthan. For over 18 years, we have worked with smallholder and marginal farming families in the villages of Bikaner and Bharatpur. Inspired by the Bishnoi tradition, which emphasizes protecting trees, wildlife, and water, our work focuses on practical, community-led development. Our programmes cover sustainable agriculture and rural livelihoods, environmental conservation, women’s empowerment, rural health, and digital literacy. Volunteers work directly with our field team and community members, supporting activities based on local needs and seasonal priorities. Through hands-on participation, volunteers can gain meaningful experience while contributing to sustainable development in rural Rajasthan.
Gaia Ashram is a tropical permaculture farm and learning centre in North-Eastern Thailand, set on 6 hectares of land developed using deep ecology, permaculture, and ecovillage design principles. We believe all living beings are part of one interconnected family and that every being has a role in sustaining the web of life. Gaia Ashram aims to be a place where people can live more holistically, learn from nature, and experience the interconnectedness of all life while practicing sustainable ways of living.
Rancho Margot is an education-focused eco-lodge and regenerative community located off the grid in the mountains of Costa Rica. Since 2004, we have been working to restore biodiversity, live in harmony with nature, and develop sustainable and regenerative practices. Our vision is to grow as a model regenerative community that operates with ecological awareness while contributing positively to local communities and the planet. Over more than 20 years, Rancho Margot has continued to develop as a place where people can learn, connect with nature, and explore more sustainable ways of living. Yoga has always been an important part of the Rancho Margot experience. Our yoga platform provides a space for personal transformation, curiosity, mindfulness, and a deeper connection with the natural surroundings. This tradition remains at the heart of the transformative experience we offer our guests and community.
Tri Hita Karana Bali is a small local NGO based in Ubud, Bali, working on a range of community and environmental projects. Our work includes community-based waste management, regenerative agriculture, home gardens and agroforestry, environmental education, English classes for local communities, educational tourism, appropriate technology, permaculture design, and heritage seed conservation. Our work is inspired by the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, which promotes harmony between people, nature, and spirituality. Through our projects, we aim to strengthen this connection and encourage more ecologically and economically sustainable practices across Bali.
Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary (KSES) is a non-profit foundation working alongside Karen communities in Northern Thailand to support elephant welfare, sustainable livelihoods and the protection of the forests they depend on. Our elephants live in the forest, where they are able to move, forage, socialise and rest according to their own rhythms. Our approach prioritises autonomy, space and natural behaviour. Visitors do not touch, feed, bathe or ride the elephants. Instead, they hike through the forest and observe them from a respectful distance, learning to appreciate elephants as individuals with their own needs, relationships and behaviours. Alongside our elephant welfare work, we contribute to behavioural research, community initiatives, environmental projects and education. We work closely with the local Karen community, recognising and valuing the knowledge, experience and long-standing relationships that exist within the community. Our work is based on collaboration, with initiatives developed alongside the people who live and work here. KSES is a small organisation, and collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Our visitors, interns, mahouts, community members, researchers and partner organisations all contribute to the work we share: supporting elephant welfare, community life and the forest environment in ways that are respectful of the people and place at the heart of KSES.
Tierra Madre is a family-run eco-lodge and regenerative farm nestled in the tropical rainforest of northern Costa Rica. Over the past 14 years, former cattle pasture has been transformed into a thriving ecosystem of restored forests, edible gardens, agroforestry systems, wildlife corridors, and a welcoming community for volunteers from around the world. Our mission is to show that regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, education, and sustainable hospitality can thrive together. Volunteers help with a variety of seasonal projects, including creating edible gardens, planting trees, maintaining food forests, natural building, trail maintenance, harvesting food, and supporting the daily life of the eco-lodge. Tierra Madre is a living, evolving project where every volunteer helps shape a more sustainable future.