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Volunteer Projects Abroad

Whatever type of overseas voluntary work you choose to do with Projects Abroad you will receive a unique perspective into the culture of the country in which you are working and you will become an integral part of a local community abroad.

The projects in this Culture & Community section focus particularly on these two elements and place you right at the heart of some of the most unusual cultures and communities in the world.

By volunteering abroad on these projects you will be contributing towards the preservation of some extraordinary ways of life and working with many local people to achieve a common goal.
Culture & Community - Peru

Arts & Crafts in Mexico Learn new arts and crafts techniques by working alongside Mexican artisans in Tlaquepaque, a district of Guadalajara. Volunteers will also run arts and crafts workshops for local school children.

Community Building Project in Ghana help to build basic local housing and schools whilst living within a local community in the semi-rural Akuapem Hills region of Ghana.

Drama in Romania An opportunity to work with drama clubs in Romania as well as the local drama community and theatre groups.

IT Project in Ghana and IT Project in Sri Lanka help to teach children much sought after computer skills.

The IT Project in South Africa focuses on teaching IT skills to young adults

Inca Projects in Peru Explore ancient and modern Peru with this exciting project, which encompasses the three strands of archaeology, exploration and community-development.

Khmer Projects in Cambodia Explore the ancient civilisations and engaging culture of modern Cambodia on our Khmer Projects. The allure of Angkor Wat and images of Khmer temples surrounded by jungles have captivated travellers for centuries and, as you will discover, they are still some of the most amazing archaeological sites in the world

Nomad Projects in Mongolia Live and work on the Mongolian steppe with a Nomadic family. Riding horses and camels and collecting firewood are all part of daily life in the desert. You'll even get the chance to look for dinosaur bones!