One World 365 Volunteer Directory

Volunteer travel programs provide a structured, meaningful & rewarding experience, by volunteering abroad you can have a positive impact on a different person or country and even change your outlook on the world. Volunteers usually pay their own way, receive no salaries, and are often both a positive and essential ingredient in the success of projects. Please note if you apply through a large volunteer sending agency they will charge a fee to volunteer, this usually covers the cost of accommodation, meals and sometimes flights. Some local volunteer projects also charge a fee to participate, this is because without donations they would not be able to survive.

Volunteering overseas is extremely popular at the moment, people are motivated by a strong desire to do good in the world, on some placements you could be teaching children in a remote African village or volunteer with orang-utans in Malaysia. You might be planning a trip abroad and looking for a rewarding experience which is totally different to anything you have ever done before. What type of volunteer project or where in the world you might go is up to you, if it is your first time it might be an idea to take a volunteer holiday and do a tour which incorporates volunteer work.

There are a wide range of volunteer programs you can help which include conservation projects, community projects, orphanage work, animal volunteer projects, environmental projects, charity work and NGO relief programs. Volunteer trips are popular with people on gap years and career breaks, you could spend a week to over a year volunteering on programs in various countries.

Whatever you decide to do, it is very important you research the volunteer project / volunteer sending organisation you are going with. If you need any specific advice about volunteering abroad please e-mail info@oneworld365.org. By viewing our volunteer directory you can find featured volunteer organisations and volunteer work programs in most countries around the world. Get inspiration for a life changing volunteer trip overseas...

- Types of Volunteer Programs Overseas
- Volunteering Overseas FAQ