Volunteer overseas

Many organisations can assist you to find overseas volunteer opportunities. There are a variety of program types, costs and lengths.

Paid programs

• Require you to cover the costs of participation.
• Program length is often more flexible, from one week to months.

Do extensive research to find a program that best suits you.

Example programs

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD)

• An Australian Government, AusAID initiative for 18-30 year old Australian citizens.
• Fully supported, covering training, travel and living expenses.
• Works with local host organisations in sustainable development programs.

Australian Volunteers International

• Volunteer positions in community development projects
• Requires specialist skills such as health, finance, education, engineering and skilled trades.
• Fully supported program open to Australian citizens and permanent residents.

i-to-i

• Helps local charities, government bodies and community organisations around the world to find volunteers.
• Program fees depend on program length.

Global Vision International

• Supports conservation and humanitarian projects in over 40 countries.
• Program fees depend on program length.

Global Volunteers

• Short-term international service projects and volunteer abroad programs in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, the South Pacific and the Americas.
• Program fees depend on program length.

Projects Abroad

• Volunteer and internships in 26 developing countries
• Flexible start dates and durations
• Programs available in teaching, community development, human rights, conservation and other areas

Restless Development

• Roles in disadvantaged communities in the world's poorest countries.
• Youth led development organisation based in the U.K.
• Fully supported training, travel and living expenses.

Students Partnership Worldwide (SPW)

• Recruits 18-25 year olds as peer-educators to deliver vital health, environment and community education in rural communities of Africa, India and Nepal.
• Program fees depend on program length.