Affordable Volunteer Abroad Programs
Volunteer in a foreign country, have a unique experience and spend less! The affordable volunteer abroad programs of IKPVA started in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, and now offer affordable volunteering in Nepal, South Africa, Costa Rica, Peru, Uganda, Ghana, India, Cambodia, Argentina, Ecuador, Kenya, Tanzania and Thailand.
Volunteer Opportunities
Highlights this summer for affordable volunteering: Volunteer for free! Teaching English in Colombia; Volunteers Wanted to Rescue Orphaned Monkeys in South Africa; South Africa: Big Five & Game Reserve Volunteer Program; Brazil Medical Volunteer Program and Health Awareness; Childcare Volunteer in Cambodia; Volunteer on Elephant Care in Nepal; Great White Shark Volunteering South Africa; Medical Volunteer in Thailand
Share Love and Joy
"The hostel staff and life was amazing they made me feel right at home and I met awesome people there through my whole stay, the fellow volunteers still feels like family to me, I had enough open time to check out other projects out as well and see Rio by myself!" – Evan (Pretoria, South Africa)
Affordable Volunteer Abroad Programs
“I couldn’t believe that a program so affordable could go above and beyond my expectations.” - Jessica, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Teaching Children
The children were so happy. When I arrived, they started yelling “Teacher, teacher …” It was VERY exciting. - Cris Queiroga
Make Friends
"The experience in Brazil was literally one of the best times of my life…. The local citizendas as well as fellow international participants made everyday so active and fun." – Eric (Toronto, Canada)
Perfectly organized
"Everything was perfectly organised, when I came, Felipe was waiting for me at the airport and took me to the hostel. I was nicely surprised the hostel was clean and as I was in my room just with volunteers, I did not need to be worried about my things when I was not there. All the people there were very friendly and kind." – Barbara (Prague)
Volunteer Testimonials & Latest News
Find here testimonials from volunteers and news.
Teaching Assistant at a Rural Kindergarden in Peru
I spent two weeks as a teaching assistant at a rural kindergarden. The experience was way different than I expected. Loving and Affectionate Chi
Enjoy Teaching English in Rio!
Wasim Hassanali, from England, and his very interested students. We are always looking for English teachers. Want to volunteer Teaching English
Volunteer with Elephants in Thailand
Volunteer with Elephants in Thailand. Experience Thailand from a local perspective & make lifelong friends. About Volunteering with Elephant
Unforgettable experience in South Africa
This summer I had an unforgettable experience in South Africa. Thank you Iko Poran for this exceptional travel! Sure, I will do it again!
Teaching English in Rio – Interview with Ute Heinzel
Ute Heinzel from Germany has been teaching English in Rio de Janeiro as a volunteer, in 2015. What inspired you to volunteer abroad? Brasil was
Amazing Experience with turtles in Costa Rica
My experience at the turtles project was amazing. I had a lot of fun and met fantastic people from all over the world. The village is totally saf
Volunteering Program in Arusha Tanzania
I personaly taught English, Math, Music and dances, in several grades (2 to 7th) I had a very good relations with all the school personel and th
Volunteers make the world a better place
Young children need love. Leopards need shelter A community in Uganda needs water. Since there is help needed in so many cases, put hands on,
A two-weeks program in a day care center in Cambodia – Albane
I spent two weeks ( I know, definitely too short) in a day care center in Phnom Penh in Cambodia thanks to Iko Poran association. And it was such
A brief, life changing teaching gig in Rio
In June of 2017, I was given the opportunity to teach English as a volunteer in a community outside of Rio de Janeiro. Unfamiliar with Portuguese
Learn Portuguese before coming to Rio?
Should I learn Portuguese before arriving in Rio de Janeiro? The question comes around, when planning to volunteer in Rio. While not obligatory,
Video of Ratner Family Dancing with Children
The Ratner family finishes the construction of a water fountain in Uganda. Thank you very much!! People like you make us believe that another wo