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Volunteer Holidays Worldwide

Bored of the same old beach holidays? Want to try something original and meaningful? Volunteering holidays are a great way to combine experiencing a new culture with making a difference.

Volunteering holidays allow you to be more than just a tourist. When you are living and volunteering in a new country you can wholly immerse yourself within the culture. By volunteering abroad, you get an opportunity to have a real impact on the world. Your holiday will not only be fun, but meaningful and memorable. The satisfaction gained for improving a life is an unparalleled. There are many different volunteer programmes out there from conservation and animal rescue to community development. Whatever your interests, you can find a volunteer project that reflects your passions. Volunteering Holidays enable you to not only see the world, but experience it.

Community development can have a huge impact on the quality of life for poor, under-privileged children and families. Whether you want to promote AID/HIV awareness is Africa, build schools in South America or teach English in Asia, there is a placement out there for you. Your contribution would have a valuable impact on the quality of life for people all over the world. For those who want to specifically work with young people, orphanage and childcare placements make a vital difference to children that have had traumatic lives. Volunteering in these environments can be difficult but knowing that you are making a difference is incredibly rewarding.

There are a wide range of conservation and animal rescue projects available in various countries across the globe. Conservation volunteering can range from protecting threatened habitats to saving endangered animals. A large proportion of conservation projects are based in Africa but there are also opportunities in Europe, Asia and South America. Aside from general environmental conservation projects, there are also animal specific volunteering opportunities for those who want to work with elephants, bears, pandas or even sea turtles!

The lengths of volunteering holidays vary according to your desires and the majority of placements require no previous experience. All you need is enthusiasm, a desire to do good and a bucket load of passion. Step away from the beaten track and try something unique! You can view volunteer holidays on our website now or e-mail info@oneworld365.org for specific advice.

By Rebecca White