Find the right volunteer abroad programs by who you are and what you need. Whether you’re a teen, high school student, gap year traveler, college student, family, or a school group, use this page to jump to volunteer abroad programs tailored to your goals, schedule, and support needs.
What you’ll gain (at a glance)
- Teens: Independence, confidence, leadership, guided first-time travel.
- High school students: Skill building, college readiness, service hours, safe structure.
- Gap year travelers: Self-discovery, maturity, cultural immersion, extended service.
- College students: Résumé experience, global perspective, leadership and project work.
- Families: Shared service, age-appropriate activities, bonding, simple logistics.
- School groups: Vetted partners, safety protocols, learning outcomes, scalable planning.
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