General Info

Volunteer Maldives has a variety of projects and development programs to benefit local island communities, and inspire individuals.

We’re proud to present our new look website, and some nice fresh changes for you! We had a fantastically successful first year in operation, with excellent feedback from our wonderful volunteers – thank you all for your contributions thus far!

The small island nation of the Maldives is renowned for its powdery white beaches, crystal blue lagoons and five star tourist resorts. This life of abundance and luxury however, does not reflect the lives of normal hardworking Maldivians..

If you are seeking a unique volunteering experience look no further than Volunteer Maldives, where we have a variety of projects and development programs to benefit local island communities and inspire individuals!We work closely with the small island communities, NGO’s and government schools to ensure your skills are channeled to where they are most needed, and where your help will most benefit the warm and friendly Maldivian people.

Your participation can make a marked and substantial difference to Maldivians, and in turn you will be able to put your own lives into a broader context, and have fun while you do it!

Placement Info

All our projects are individually organised in conjunction with the island schools and /or NGOs.

They Run all year round and we slot volunteers into places as and when they become available – book early to avoid disappointment, particularly if you want to stay for only 4-6 weeks during the college/university summer holidays ( June-Aug).

We offer a diverse range of projects that will ensure all volunteers will not only have a fun time here in paradise, but will know their help will make a positive contribution to the islands they are working on. The opportunity to become part of a small island community is a unique and unforgettable experience!

No matter what project you choose, remember, the Maldives is 99% water! The stunning turquoise Indian Ocean will always be just a short distance away, and there will be plenty of opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, and visiting other islands.

Volunteers will live within the local community in basic home stay accommodation, or specific volunteer houses. Same sex volunteers may be required to share a room, which will always have a ceiling fan, and attached bathroom.

Some of our project islands are close to Tourist Resorts, where we have been able to obtain special permission for our volunteers to visit and use the facilities at special rates. Other islands in the more remote and unspoilt Atolls have nature’s bounty as their playground with stunning uninhabited islands and sandbanks!