On an Earthwatch expedition, participants will be volunteering their time and energy to scientific field research or a conservation project in one of 50 countries around the world. Applicants don

Live and work with local people on life-affirming international service projects. Join a network of service: teach conversational English; care for vulnerable children; paint, build and repair community buildings; or assist with health care. No specialized skills are needed to contribute to these development programs.

Iracambi assists with forest corridors to link islands of threatened forest. Iracambi researches forest based products and income generation through Payment for Environmental Services. They work in GIS, Environmental Education, and Public Policy and contribute to saving forests and changing lives. Volunteers help with one or more of the following:...

The FAO volunteer programme is designed to expand FAO's human resources capacity by providing opportunities for individuals to contribute their services on a voluntary basis to FAO. Those selected for the volunteer programme will be utilized in areas according to their qualifications and the needs of the Organization. Candidates...

Experiential Learning International (ELI) partners with local organizations to provide international volunteer placements in various fields including social work, education, conservation and health care. Placements include positions in schools, on organic farms, hospitals, with female empowerment organizations and conservation organizations, among others. They are designed to give volunteers hands...

Quest's 3-month gap trips to Africa and Latin America combine project volunteering and an adventure expedition. In Latin America participants get an additional language phase at the beginning of their trip. 3-month gap trips include conservation work as well as community development. Shorter marine conservation projects are also available and...

VentureCo specializes in gap year and career break adventures; all of the programmes are about working within a group, helping developing communities and exploring off the beaten track. VentureCo provides travel with a purpose in the company of like-minded travellers. The company's combination ventures consist of three aspects: cultural orientation...

World Endeavors offers international internship, volunteer, and study abroad programs in 30 countries throughout the world. Since 2002, our organization has partnered with and brought meaningful experiential learning opportunities to countless universities, educational institutions, students, parents, advisors, and individuals eager to expand their vision of the world. We are passionate...

Expeditions with Trekforce Worldwide last from 4 weeks to 5 months and include volunteer work on projects including carrying out research work, building up the infrastructure of national parks and constructing research and visitor centres. These exciting team-based projects can be taken as part of longer programmes including learning Spanish...

Greenforce offers international volunteer placements in areas of animal and environmental conservation, humanitarian work and social work. Volunteers can work with penguin rescue projects, in mountain schools, Amazon conservation and Red Cross humanitarian work, among others. Projects organized by Greenforce all have a focus on sustainability and long term action...