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Create a strong social impact with every step when you volunteer abroad. Make new friends, learn, or share your skills, and add an enriching experience in your CV to advance your career. Giving to others while going the extra mile to conserve nature and minimize your carbon footprint gives your vacation the purest sense of purpose.

We work in a few select locations in Asia , South America and South Africa . Our programs embrace inclusivity and diversity, whether you join us in India for women’s empowerment , in Cambodia or Peru for medical internships , in Sri Lanka for elephant conservation , Maldives or Costa Rica for sea turtle projects or in South Africa for wild animal research.

At Volunteering Journeys we are committed to people, safety and environmental sustainability in all our programs abroad and prioritize it above all else. Our teams are transparent and reachable round the clock to assist you when you journey with us.

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Cambodia will allow you to explore the heart of Southeast Asia, a nation replete with lush natural landscapes from dense forests to rice paddy fields, bustling cities, and the majestic architectural remnants of the great Khmer empire dotting every bit of the country.

The charming city of Phnom Penh is the capital and also serves as our base of volunteer operations. Volunteering Journeys Cambodia volunteer abroad projects include Teaching English , Working with NGO’s , helping Special Needs individuals , and Medical & Nursing Internships . Whether you are a gap year student, career breaker or a family or a mature volunteer, you can apply to any of our volunteer in Cambodia projects.

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Volunteering abroad in India is one of our top rated volunteer destinations. India has enchanted adventurers, mystics, and thrill seekers from the days of yore. It’s energy, bustle, colors, scenery, and its warm and welcoming people make it an irresistible travel destination.

Our volunteer programs in India are based in the tropical paradise Kerala, Southern India. Here you can join us for Women’s Empowerment , Teaching Children , Disabled Care , Yoga & Volunteering , and Medical or Healthcare Internships. We also offer an exclusive climate change related eco farming volunteer programs in Assam (East India) that is perfectly suited for eco-warriors and climate conscious volunteers.

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Volunteering abroad in Nepal is truly an incredible experience. Nepal has rightfully earned the sobriquet “The roof of the world”. Nestled among the lofty Himalayas, this country that houses the mighty Mt. Everest is a hotbed of culture and stunning scenic beauty. The capital Kathmandu is home to many UNESCO World Heritage sites and where we run most of our volunteer programs.

You can volunteer in Nepal with us and assist with unique projects like Teaching Monk Children English , Women’s Empowerment, Disabled Care, Teaching English , Medical Internships and Dental Internships, Engineering Internships and NGO Placements for social development. We also have a family volunteering option in Nepal ideal for family vacations during the school holidays.

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Volunteering abroad in the Philippines is ideal for beach lovers. Philippines consists of thousands of islands with the color gradient of beach sands ranging from white to pink. It is known for vibrant cities such as Manila and Makati which are resplendent with the echoes of a colonial culture. Indulge in the local cuisine and the world-famous hospitality of the Filipino people or trek along the coastline to discover unseen vistas!

Our principal volunteering program in the Philippines is Medical and Nursing Internships . We are partnered with top-tier hospitals and clinics in the historic city of Tacloban which played a key role in the allied effort during World War II. Our nursing program is perfect for nursing students or people interested in learning the fundamentals of this age-old profession.

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When you Volunteer abroad in Sri Lanka you can be assured this will be a trip you will cherish for years to come. Miles of sandy white beaches, dense forests filled with wildlife, misty mountains and quaint colonial towns, Sri Lanka is a dream destination. The tiny island nation is known for its vibrant traditions and untamed natural beauty. It is a hot destination for surfing and boasts of some of the most spectacular beaches in Asia.

Our volunteer holidays in Sri Lanka are mostly centered around Galle and Wasgamuwa. Galle is a historic city which showcases exemplary pieces of colonial architecture, whereas Wasgamuwa is a nature lover’s dream. In Galle you can join us for Monk Teaching , Dog Care and Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Internships , Medical Internships and Medical Electives . In Wasgamuwa you will be volunteering with Wild Elephant Conservation , an award-winning project not to be missed.

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Why Volunteering Journeys

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Responsible and impact based programs that are non discriminatory

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Comprehensive orientation programs for both volunteers and local project partners.

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Sustaining local livelihoods by fairly compensating local staff, accommodation hosts, and partner

When you volunteer with us, you are no longer just a tourist. You are a part of our family and the local community. Your volunteering activities bring you intimately close to local culture and issues while leaving a positive impact.
We offer programs in some of the most striking locations across Asia , South Africa and South America . We are competitively priced and flexible with our programs. Our team of partners and locals are friendly and professional with a high regard for ethics and responsible volunteering.
Our programs include extensive orientation sessions to make your program transition effortless, comfortable, and lots of fun.

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Our programs align closely to United Nations (UN) 17 Sustainable Goals. We aim to create a culture of cohesion and eliminate cultural barriers to meet or exceed as many of these sustainable goals as possible. Each of the programs in our active charter fulfills one or more of the UN Sustainable Goals.

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Family Volunteering India

Michael & Darla Stoddart family from Canada on the India Family Volunteer Program, November 2019.

With children aged 10 and 7 we curated a program for the family where they participated on our kindergarten teaching program for 2 weeks with lots of staff support and also got ample time to explore India with their children.

Medical Volunteering Nepal

Meet our medical students from the University of Newcastle, Australia, May 2019. 

This group of students signed up to join the medical electives placement in Nepal for 4 weeks where we gave them a rotation in various departments of the hospital. Their medical placement allowed them to earn credits on their medical degree and learn from patient cases they would not normally see back home and

Women’s Empowerment India

Isis Barei & Caitlin Neil from the UK join our Women’s Empowerment program in June 2019

These two friends came to India to participate on our empowerment program with women where they taught English and life skills to a group of women in Fort Kochi, Kerala. Living and working like locals gave them a chance to really learn about life in India, explore the area and give back to the community.

Engineering Internship Nepal

Camilla Børsand and Baptiste Menaspa from Norway joined the Engineering Placement in January 2018.
Living in a remote part of Nepal and assisting with structural design work with local engineers and the community was an experience of a lifetime for these two students. Not only could they add this experience to their resume but they also got to learn from the challenges of working with limited resources.

Dog Care Program Sri Lanka

Jack Tysowski from Canada joined us in August 2018 assisting at a dog shelter in Galle, Sri Lanka.

As a gap year student Jack would go everyday for about 4 hours to help the shelter that was devoted to the well-being of stray dogs in southern Sri Lanka. If your passionate about dogs and love to care for them this is the program for you!

Nursing Placement Sri Lanka

Meet our group of final year French Nursing students who got to work in well known public hospitals in Southern Sri Lanka. They got to work in several departments of the hospital where they could practice basic procedures under the supervision of expert medical and nursing teams. On the side they also got to explore Sri Lanka and truly immerse themselves into island life.

Surf & Sports Volunteer South Africa

This volunteer program in South Africa is a great way for volunteers to gain experience working with children and groups. Learning new outdoor activities such as swimming, boxing, spike ball surfing and skateboarding

Teaching & Family Volunteering South Africa

The main objective of our family volunteering program in South Africa is the facilitation of poverty prevention programmes and upliftment in communities. This program is perfect for parents who want to get involved with a host of different activities with their children involving community development.

Teaching in Maldives Maldives

Watch our over 50s volunteer Brenda reflecting on how life changing her experience has been as a volunteer teacher in Maldives.

Volunteer in Maldives Maldives

Here is a little glimpse of Maldives and what your life will be during your free time as a volunteer in the Maldives!

Volunteer in India India

If you are wondering what volunteering is about then watch this video about India and volunteering in this beautiful destination.

Medical Electives India

Join our 4 week medical elective programs in India where you can gain insight into medical systems and network with professionals in field.

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