Zoorefugio Tarqui is a wildlife rescue center in the Ecuadorian Amazon, founded in 2008 to protect animals affected by illegal trafficking. The center provides care, rehabilitation, and safe housing for a variety of species, including monkeys, reptiles, felines, and birds, while promoting conservation and environmental awareness in the local community. Volunteers support daily tasks such as animal care, feeding, enclosure maintenance, and enrichment activities. The experience offers hands-on learning, cultural exchange, and the opportunity to live in nature while contributing directly to wildlife 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.
St. Dominic Health Care Services (SDHCS) is a community-based organization located in Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District, Uganda. Founded in 2012 and registered as a Community-Based Organization in 2014, SDHCS was established to respond to the healthcare challenges faced by vulnerable and underserved families in our community. Our mission is to provide accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare services to vulnerable communities, with a focus on maternal and child health, community health, disease prevention, and improved livelihoods. We believe that everyone deserves access to basic healthcare, dignity, and the opportunity to live a healthy life. Over the years, SDHCS has grown through community participation, local partnerships, dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters. Our work includes maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS prevention and support, family planning, sexual and reproductive health, immunization, nutrition, health education, community outreach, and support for vulnerable children, young people, and older people. Our health facility provides services to families who may face financial and other barriers to accessing healthcare. We also take health education and other services into the community through outreach activities, helping people understand how they can prevent disease and improve their health. We welcome volunteers who want to learn, share their skills, and contribute to meaningful community work. Depending on their interests and qualifications, volunteers can support health education, community outreach, children's and youth activities, elderly support, administration, communications, fundraising, and other appropriate activities. At SDHCS, we value respect, teamwork, cultural exchange, learning, and service. We hope every volunteer will leave with a deeper understanding of community health in Uganda while knowing that their time and contribution have made a positive difference.
Adjah Cancer Support Ghana is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer and promoting community health education in Ghana. Through our community outreach, awareness campaigns, patient support initiatives, and volunteer programmes, we work to improve access to cancer information, encourage early detection, and support vulnerable patients. Our volunteer opportunities include Hospital-Based Electives Placement and School Volunteer Placement, providing opportunities for international volunteers to learn, share knowledge, support communities, and experience Ghanaian culture. We welcome compassionate and responsible volunteers who want to contribute to healthcare education, community development, and meaningful service. Our motto: So no one faces cancer alone.
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.
Volunteering India is a Jaipur‑based, non‑profit volunteer organization that connects caring individuals with grassroots projects in rural Rajasthan, focusing on environment protection, child education, healthcare and community development. All of us have heard much about saving Mother Earth through summits, speeches and articles, but real change begins when each of us says “Myself” and decides to act for the society we live in. Inspired by the saying “The journey of thousand miles begins with one step”, Volunteering India was started by a small group of people with a burning passion to improve the lives of the downtrodden and neglected around them. Their commitment to making a difference shaped what Volunteering India is today—a platform for volunteers from around the world to turn compassion into action.
Adjah Cancer Support Ghana (ACSG) is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization in Ghana committed to supporting people and families affected by cancer and promoting cancer awareness, prevention, early detection, health education, and community wellbeing. Our motto is “So no one faces cancer alone.” ACSG works with communities, health professionals, schools, volunteers, organizations, donors, and other partners to promote greater awareness of cancer and strengthen community health. Our work includes cancer education, community outreach, early-detection awareness, support for community health screening activities, patient and caregiver support, school and youth health education, fundraising, research, and public education. Through our Global Health Hospital Elective in Ghana, we seek to create meaningful opportunities for healthcare students and professionals to learn about healthcare delivery in Ghana and gain international exposure in a different health system. Participants can learn from local healthcare professionals, observe healthcare practices, and develop a broader understanding of global health and community health challenges. We believe international learning should be based on respect, responsible engagement, cultural understanding, and a willingness to learn. Our approach encourages participants to appreciate the realities of healthcare in Ghana while sharing knowledge and experiences from their own backgrounds. ACSG is committed to creating a supportive environment where participants can learn, engage with local communities, and develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between healthcare, community needs, and social factors. We believe that meaningful international experiences can broaden perspectives, strengthen professional development, and build lasting connections between people and communities. Adjah Cancer Support Ghana (ACSG) “So no one faces cancer alone.”
Adjah Cancer Support Ghana (ACSG) is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization in Ghana committed to supporting people and families affected by cancer while promoting cancer awareness, prevention, early detection, health education, and community wellbeing. Our motto is “So no one faces cancer alone.” Cancer can place significant physical, emotional, and financial pressure on individuals and families. ACSG works to help address some of these challenges by connecting communities with information, support, resources, and opportunities for greater awareness. Our work includes cancer awareness and education, community outreach, early-detection education, support for community health screening activities, school and youth health education, patient and caregiver support, assistance for vulnerable people affected by cancer, fundraising, research, and public education. We believe that communities play an important role in improving health outcomes. We therefore work alongside communities, health professionals, schools, organizations, donors, and other partners to develop practical activities that respond to local needs. A key focus of our work is encouraging people to learn about cancer, understand risk factors and warning signs, and appreciate the importance of seeking appropriate medical care and early detection. We also seek to support vulnerable patients and caregivers where resources are available, while connecting people with partners and other sources of assistance when additional support is needed. ACSG values compassion, respect, community, collaboration, integrity, and service. We believe that meaningful change is possible when people come together and contribute their knowledge, skills, resources, and time. We are continually working to strengthen our community activities, develop partnerships, reach more people with reliable health information, and increase support for those affected by cancer.
Our English Teaching Program gives international volunteers the opportunity to support children and young people in a local Sri Lankan community while experiencing everyday village life and culture. At Akuratatha, we believe that learning English can create valuable opportunities for children in the future. Many children in rural areas have limited opportunities to practise speaking English outside school. Volunteers can help make learning more enjoyable, practical, and confidence-building through friendly and interactive lessons. Volunteers do not need to be professional teachers. We welcome people who are patient, friendly, responsible, and enthusiastic about working with children. You can use your own ideas and skills to make lessons interesting through conversations, games, songs, storytelling, reading, drawing, educational activities, and simple sports or creative activities. The teaching environment is informal and supportive. Volunteers can work with children at different English levels and adapt activities according to their abilities. The main aim is to help children become more comfortable using English and to encourage them to communicate without being afraid of making mistakes. This program is also a cultural exchange. Volunteers will have the chance to meet local families, experience Sri Lankan village life, enjoy traditional Sri Lankan food, and learn about local customs and daily life. At the same time, children can learn about different countries and cultures from their international volunteers. Akuratatha is a simple, family-based organisation, and we personally welcome our volunteers and support them during their stay. Volunteers become part of our community rather than simply attending a placement. During your free time, you can explore the beautiful southern coast of Sri Lanka, including Weligama, Mirissa, Ahangama, Matara, and Galle. You can enjoy swimming, surfing, diving, beaches, local markets, cultural sites, and wildlife safaris.
Reef Buddy Philippines is a registered non-profit organization based in Dauin, Negros Oriental, dedicated to protecting marine ecosystems and empowering local communities. As the sister program of Caribbean Reef Buddy, we bring proven conservation models to the Philippines, combining scientific research, education, and hands-on volunteer engagement. Our mission is simple yet urgent: to safeguard coral reefs and coastal habitats while inspiring people to become active stewards of the ocean. Volunteers join us in meaningful projects such as reef monitoring, artificial reef construction, marine species surveys, and community outreach. Each activity is designed not only to generate valuable data but also to build awareness and resilience among local stakeholders. What sets Reef Buddy Philippines apart is our integrated approach. We collaborate closely with dive operators, schools, and barangays to ensure conservation efforts are practical, sustainable, and community-driven. Volunteers gain real-world experience in marine science and conservation while also immersing themselves in Filipino culture and the vibrant diving scene of Dauin and Apo Island. We believe conservation is most effective when it is inclusive. Whether you are a student, a diver, or simply passionate about the ocean, your contribution helps strengthen reef ecosystems and supports livelihoods that depend on healthy seas. By joining Reef Buddy Philippines, you become part of a global network of ocean advocates working to protect biodiversity for future generations. Together, we are building bridges between science, community, and adventure—proving that conservation can be impactful, educational, and deeply rewarding.
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.
MONO International School began with a simple belief: where a child is born should not decide how far they can go. In 2017, after more than 20 years working in education, our founder, Mak Sreymao, chose to leave her established career and dedicate her experience to creating new opportunities for children in one of Cambodia’s more remote communities. She started MONO in Thma Bang, Koh Kong Province, where access to quality education and English learning has been limited. What began with small English and mathematics classes for local children gradually grew into a registered kindergarten and a growing learning community. Today, MONO supports young children and students through kindergarten education, English and mathematics, after-school learning, life skills, leadership, and community activities. Our mission is not simply to teach lessons. We want children to discover confidence, curiosity, and the belief that their future can be bigger than the place where they were born. We believe education can open doors that children may not yet be able to see. MONO is located in a peaceful, remote forest community, surrounded by nature and close to the everyday life of local Cambodian families. For volunteers, this is an opportunity to step away from ordinary tourism and experience a different side of Cambodia—living locally, sharing cultures, learning from one another, and becoming part of a small community. When you volunteer with MONO, you are not just visiting a beautiful, remote place. You are sharing your time, knowledge, and heart with children who may remember your encouragement long after you leave. Come to teach, share, learn, and inspire—and leave knowing that you became part of MONO’s story.
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.
Samvedna Sansthan, Ajmer is a social organization committed to empowering underprivileged families living in urban slum areas. The organization works to connect children with education, empower women through Self Help Groups, and link communities with healthcare services and government welfare plans. Our vision is to build an inclusive society where every child is educated, every family is healthy, and every individual has access to dignified livelihood opportunities. Our mission is to: connect children from marginalized communities with education; empower women through SHGs and livelihood initiatives; promote health awareness and access to welfare schemes; and strengthen community development through volunteer support.
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.
My name is Musa Mwawalo, and I am a teacher and community-minded person from Mkwajuni, Songwe, Tanzania. I help lead Cacilia Pre and Primary School, a local school dedicated to giving children access to quality education, care, and opportunities to build a better future. - Our Story: Cacilia School began with a simple but meaningful dream: to create a welcoming place where children can learn, grow, build confidence, discover their talents, and dream big. Our school is part of the local community, and we work together with dedicated teachers, parents, and community members who believe that education can create positive change. - Our Mission: Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to develop academically, socially, and personally. We want children to gain knowledge, confidence, good values, and skills that will help them become responsible members of their community. - Why We Welcome Volunteers: We believe volunteering should be a two-way experience. Volunteers can support our children through teaching, English practice, sports, creative activities, games, arts, cultural activities, and sharing their own knowledge and skills. At the same time, volunteers have the opportunity to learn from our teachers, children, families, and community. - Cultural Exchange: We welcome volunteers as friends and members of our community. You can experience authentic Tanzanian life, learn about local traditions, food, language, family life, and community values while sharing your own culture and experiences with us. By joining Cacilia School, you are not simply visiting Tanzania—you are becoming part of a community. Your time, skills, kindness, and ideas can contribute to children's education and help them grow, learn, and dream big. We believe that when people from different backgrounds come together with respect, friendship, and an open heart, everyone has something valuable to offer.
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.