Guide to Volunteering Abroad
We can never decide which is best about traveling the world to volunteer:
- You can make a positive impact within local communities
- You can help save animals and conserve planet earth
- You can learn more about how to contribute to a better world while traveling the world
There’s so much to love!
Volunteering abroad is one of the most gratifying and impactful experiences you’ll ever choose to take part in. You get to see how every person’s conscious contribution to humanity and nature is essential to human rights and the longevity of life on this planet. You’ll also return home with a newfound outlook on how to create change everyday in your own life -- and how to discern when your generous intentions may be detrimental.
If you want to give back to causes you care about and don’t know where to begin, you’ve come to the right place. At Go Overseas, we are committed to providing information that will help you leave a positive impact through volunteering abroad. Use our expert resources to learn more about how to volunteer overseas, requirements to meet before filling out your program application, financial aid help, and information on how to avoid the unethical pitfalls of volunteer abroad scams.
Popular Places to Volunteer Abroad
Featured Volunteer Programs
International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ
Most Affordable South Africa Volunteer
- South Africa
- 9.64 • 59 reviews
Trusted by 113,000+ volunteers, IVHQ offers the world's most popular...
GVI
GVI: Volunteer in Costa Rica
- Costa Rica
- 9.14 • 43 reviews
With almost six percent of the world's biodiversity in Costa Rica, it...
Maximo Nivel
Best Rated Volunteer Abroad Programs in Latin America
- Multiple Countries
- 9.31 • 39 reviews
Maximo Nivel is a locally based organization in Costa Rica, Guatemala...
GoEco
Top Volunteer Projects in Australia
- Australia
- 9.43 • 27 reviews
Volunteer in Australia and see how you can make a difference! GoEco's...
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EMT Volunteer Program - International EMT Certification (Optional)
10/10 • August 18, 2020
if you want to get action, help people, and get out of your normal comfort zone I strongly recommend go stay with Hatzalah Colombia! these guys are not for the faith hearted, they work day and night...
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Ellie
Community Member Joined August 2020
EMT Volunteer Program - International EMT Certification (Optional)
10/10 • August 12, 2020
Hola a todos! My name is Andreas, from Denmark. I joined Hatzalah Colombia to learn how to save a life! i work in a big telemarketing office, and many times someone get injured, sometimes bad, and i...
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Andreas
Community Member Joined August 2020
GVI: Volunteer in Seychelles
10/10 • August 11, 2020
I spent a month on Curieuse island just after graduating university and had such an amazing time that I then went back again a year later! You get stuck in from the word go and it’s amazing to be able...
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Alex
Community Member Joined August 2020