Community Projects Volunteer Work Abroad

Travel abroad and volunteer on community development projects. By browsing our website you can also find volunteer organisations who offer community work projects in the developing world where you can make a real difference to others. By volunteering with community based projects and charitable community organisations you could be part of a team helping on environmental placements or animal welfare projects. Africa volunteering projects with community foundations, community programs, development projects is a rewarding way to spend a meaningful trip overseas.


There a range of community organizations offering international community service placements and volunteer programs abroad. On a career break you could take part in life changing childcare projects or construction placements building schools in Africa for example. Volunteer community projects and volunteer holidays are popular with people seeking a fresh challenge. You won't need any previous skills or past knowledge about community projects, if you apply through a volunteer sending agency they will provide training and preparation.

You can find community voluntary work in a lot of countries around the world, it really depends what type of volunteer program you want to participate on and where you want to go. A lot of people teach in Africa, build schools in South America, help communities in Asia or help at schools educating the local population. Volunteering on long term community projects can be challenging, make sure you research your project well before joining. Browse our website and find featured community development volunteer projects to help today.

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Guatemala Community Volunteer Projects

The Guatemala Community Outreach project is one of Real Gap's most successful community development programmes - a direct result of the fantastic efforts and achievements of volunteers who have helped change lives.

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Ghana Community Volunteer Projects

Travel to Ghana and volunteer in very rural areas (the true Africa). There is a wide range of project work available in Ghana to suit your interests and background.

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Conservation and Community Project in the Amazon of Peru

Congratulations to Travellers Worldwide's volunteer project in Peru which has been awarded Rainforest Alliance (RA) verification mark for high standards of sustainability. Sustainability has credibility issues and RA sets tough standards, some 320 measurements to make sure everything along the chain is considered; from local suppliers, and building practices, to the education of staff and volunteers.

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India Himalayan Community Volunteer Programme

WAVA's Himalayan Community Volunteer programme in India provides a unique opportunity for volunteers to work closely with communities in numerous project sites in and around the breathtaking Himalayan region.

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Conservation and Community Development in the Amazon Rainforest Peru

Travellers Worldwide are offering discounted prices on Peru trips... you’ll begin your project in the ancient Inca capital city of Cusco where you’ll receive an induction and orientation before starting on the fascinating journey through the High Andes to the Acjance Park Guard Station where you’ll learn about the Cloud Forest. Then you descend into the Amazon via motorised canoe down the Madre de Dios River. The journey is spectacular, an exciting adventure in itself!

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Africa: Two New Community Volunteer Programmes in Tanzania

WAVA have recently added two new volunteering programmes to their portfolio. Volunteers can now work in a destination that's proving to be particularly popular amongst travellers... Tanzania has long been thought of as a destination for safari holidays, luxurious game lodges, honeymoons in Zanzibar, idyllic beaches, and Maasai warriors. Yes, Tanzania incorporates all these elements, but it also offers much more - especially for volunteers.

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