Affordable Volunteering: Some of the Best and Cheapest Opportunities

Volunteer abroad with Iko Poran! Choose from a wide variety of affordable volunteer abroad programs in Asia, Africa and Latin America. At 20 + destinations, we organize inexpensive international volunteer programs for you. On your volunteer trip you will both have a unique experience, and save money. We have even a completely free volunter program, to teach English in Colombia! Our prices are among the cheapest!

Volunteer trips are a great opportunity to discover a country in a more profound way, spend less on travel and help other people. With your volunteer work, you will help to make the world a better place and always remember a unique experience. The volunteer abroad programs of IKPVA started with volunteers in Rio de Janeiro, and now extend to affordable volunteering in Nepal, South Africa, Costa Rica, Peru, Uganda, Ghana, India, Cambodia, Argentina, Ecuador, Kenya, Tanzania and Thailand.

Summer Programs - Highlights

Volunteer for Free in Colombia Teaching English in Ibagué

Volunteer for free! Teaching English in Colombia

Volunteer for free teaching English in Colombia, traveling to this exciting country of South America. Since Colombian people are of ...
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Volunteers Wanted to Rescue Orphaned Monkeys in South Africa

Rescue Orphaned Monkeys: Make part of the vervet monkeys animal conservation volunteer program in South Africa. We need help with the ...
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Summer Volunteer Programs & Gap Year

Summer Volunteer Programs at a glance: IKPVA wants you to be able to really make the most of your time ...
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Volunteer Trips to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Volunteers making children smile in Brazil

Volunteers from all over the world unite to make the children smile in Rio: Mariangel Chaves Rodriguez, from Costa Rica, Iona ...
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Don't let the News fool you - Life changing experience with capoeira in Rio de Janeiro

Don’t let the News fool you – Brazil is one of the most Beautiful Countries!

Despite all the terrible news spread out by the mainstream media about Brazil, Nathab from USA participated in the capoeira class ...
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Beautiful testimony from Paulina in Rio de Janeiro!

Paulina has sent us this beautiful testimony about her volunteer work in Rio de Janeiro. During her time in Salgueiro, ...
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Ephrat from Ethiopia bought training jackets and a new ball for the football school

Ephrat Fisseha, from Ethiopia, bought training jackets and a new ball for the football school at her Child Development project ...
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Lindsey Willis and Nathan volunteering in Argentina

Community Development – Volunteering in Argentina and now in Brazil

My fiancé and I had an incredible experience volunteering in Argentina and now in Brazil. Our project in Buenos Aires ...
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The people at Iko Poran are incredible

The people at Iko Poran are incredible. I know that the guy who runs the agency books multiple groups at ...
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I had a great time in Rio – Medical Volunteer

I had a great time in Rio learning about the culture and building relationships with the people in the Engenho ...
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Great Experience in Rio de Janeiro

I would definitely recommend this program to anyone. It was fun, educational, and a new experience. We met so many ...
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New Year volunteers in Rio de Janeiro

New Year volunteers in Rio de Janeiro. Happy 😃 2018 and Welcome to Brazil. Felipe Murray with his volunteers on Escadaria Selarón ...
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Felipe with Samara Cipriano volunteering at Rio de Janeiro's National Park

Felipe and his family volunteer at Rio de Janeiro’s National Park

Last Sunday Iko Poran’s Founder and Director went with his family to volunteer in a community effort cleaning a riverbed ...
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Volunteering in Rio – Rewarding Experience

Just completed a month of volunteering in Rio de Janeiro with Iko Poran. I worked in programmes in teaching English, ...
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Carnival Volunteer in Rio at a Samba School

Go for a very special trip as a Carnival Volunteer in Rio and participate in the preparations at Samba School. Therefore ...
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Best South Africa Animal Volunteer Programs and more

Enzo Klein mking children smile in South Africa

Making children smile in the Childcare & Teaching program in South Africa!

Enzo Klein, from France, smiling and making children smile in the Childcare & Teaching program in South Africa. Thank you ...
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Veterinary Internship at a Five Star Game Reserve in South Africa

When you are passionate about animals, work as a volunteer with the African Wildlife and join our veterinary science internship ...
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My trip to South Africa was an old dream…

Isabella Neves with the children My trip to South Africa was an old dream that was everything I expected and ...
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The best experiences of my life!

On November of 2017 I had one of the best experiences of my life doing volunteer work with children in ...
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All the smiles in South Afrcica - Sara Ferreira

South Africa: All the smiles, all the sincere “Thank you teacher”

About one of the greatest adventures. Ended up getting more then I was giving. All the smiles, all the sincere ...
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Mariana Oliveira com as crianças da escolinha

Mariana Oliveira brings gifts for donation to the Crèche in South Africa

Mariana Oliveira, who has been volunteering with the children in South Africa, now has brought a the gifts for donation ...
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Mariana Oliveira: Amor, Felicidade e Simplicidade

Amor, Felicidade e Simplicidade – Childcare in South Africa

Eu não tenho palavras para expressar os meus sentimentos… Talvez amor, felicidade e simplicidade sejam elas. Trabalho voluntário ❤️❤️❤️ Mariane Oliveira, ...
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Camille Volunteering with Elephants in South Africa

Unforgettable experience with Elephants in South Africa

This summer I had an unforgettable experience in South Africa. Thank you Iko Poran for this exceptional travel! Sure, I ...
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Big Five Monitoring in South Africa: Buffalos

Volunteer in South Africa with Big Five monitoring – lions, elephants, buffalos, white & black rhino, and hyenas. You will be ...
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Volunteer on the Rehabilitation of Injured and Orphaned Wildlife

Volunteer in South Africa holding, caring for and living with African wildlife is beyond most people’s wildest dreams. Protecting endeangered ...
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Volunteer in Nepal Teaching Young Monks at a Buddhist Monastery

Wonderfull Experience at the Children Hospital in Kathmandu! Rita from Portugal

Rita from Portugal spent six weeks as a medical volunteer at the Children Hospital in Kathmandu. She enjoyed living with ...
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Internship at the Pediatric Hospital in Kathmandu: Rita from Portugal

Rita Gomes Silva, from Portugal has been treating children at the Pediatric Hospital in Kathmandu during her medical volunteer program in ...
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English Teacher in a Buddhist Monastery, Kathmandu

English teacher in a Buddhist Monastery and more Adventures

When Elpidio from USA first learned about Iko Poran during a stay in South America, he signed up to volunteer ...
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Teaching Young Monks at a Monastery in Nepal

Teaching Young Monks in Nepal – Fernando Castillo

Fernando del Castillo, from Spain, teaching young monks in a Buddhist monastery in Nepal. Great work Fernando, thank you very ...
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Teaching in Kathmandu – Amazing Experience!

I spend a month teaching in a school in Kathmandu Nepal. It is an amazing experience, especially if you want ...
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Teaching English in a Buddhist Monastery

Teaching English in a monastery in Kathmandu: an experience to remember!

Teaching English to the child/junior monks at the Monastery has been an interesting, inspiring and educational experience for me. I ...
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Lena Roll – Childcare in Nepal

Lena Roll, from USA, sharing her love in our Childcare in Nepal volunteer program. Well done Lena!! Lena Roll from ...
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Medical Volunteer in Nepal: Internship at the Pediatric Clinic in Kathmandu

When Magda from Portugal started her workaway with IKPVA as medical volunteer in Nepal, an old childhood dream came true ...
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Joe Barkey and Vivian working with Orphanage in Nepal

Nepal Volunteer with Orphanage

Joe Bartley, from UK, and Vivian (Minghui Ma), from China, painting the playground of the orphanage in Nepal. I can’t ...
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Zita Scederkenyi teaching English in Nepal

Teaching English in Nepal to Young Monks at a Monastery

Teaching English in Nepal: our Hungarian volunteer Zita Szederkényi with some of her pupils of the Teaching English in a ...
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Volunteering with Elephants in Thailand and more

Volunteer with Elephants in Thailand – Surin

Volunteer with elephants in Thailand, Surin, and join the centuries old tradition of training ‘domestic’ elephants by mahouts in Thailand ...
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Volunteer with Elephants in Thailand

Volunteer with Elephants in Thailand. Experience Thailand from a local perspective & make lifelong friends. About Volunteering with Elephants in ...
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Childcare Volunteering in Thailand – Surin

Have a unique experience with childcare volunteering in Thailand at beautiful Surin. You will start your volunteer work at a ...
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Volunteer Teaching English in Thailand

Volunteer teaching English in Thailand, at Surin in a rural Thai school. With the support of a bilingual coordinator you will ...
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Moon Party in Thailand whilst Volunteering

What about a Moon Party in Thailand this Summer whilst Volunteering?

What about a moon party in Thailand this summer whilst volunteering, making lifelong friends & giving back? Unforgettable travel experience! ...
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Costa Rica Sea Turtle Volunteer Program

Nikita Barnard Volunteering on Costa Rica's beautiful coast

Volunteering on Costa Rica’s Beautiful Coast – Saving Sea Turtles

I had an amazing time volunteering on Costa Rica’s beautiful coast. Where at night we went on patrols to search ...
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Paige Bird Saving Sea Turtles in Costa Rica – Interview

Paige Bird is a junior in college at Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne. She is a communication major ...
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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 ...
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Costa Rica – Work with Sea Turtles!

I would HIGHLY recommend this volunteer experience. I did lots of research going into this trying to find the most ...
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Childcare Volunteer in Cambodia and more

Volunteer Trip to Cambodia as a Childcare Volunteer

Get out of your comfort zone, go for a volunteer trip to Cambodia and make a wonderful discovery! Lucy Wooding travelled ...
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Childcare volunteer in Cambodia - Albane

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 ...
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NGO Development in Cambodia

Volunteering on NGO Development in Cambodia may help the Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) offering different types of activities and services ...
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Volunteer Teaching in Cambodia

To work as a volunteer Teaching in Cambodia is a rewarding experience, inspiring young minds and seeing them grow can ...
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Childcare Volunteer in Cambodia

To work as a childcare volunteer in Cambodia, attending children of the orphanage, will be both a rewarding and challenging ...
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Volunteering in Peru

Sangeetha Agara Canada from Canada as a kindergarden teacher in Cusco

Kindergarden Teacher in an Amazonian Village close to Iquitos, Peru

Eduarda traveled to a small village in the Peruvian Amazon and worked as a kindergarden teacher. Read her testimonial here, ...
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Teaching English in Iquitos, Peru – Marco Fiorito

Over the last September, I volunteered for 2 weeks as a teaching assistant in Padre Cocha, a small community located ...
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Child Development in Peru

Volunteer in Peru working in a special needs school in Cusco. This project locates volunteers in a special needs school ...
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Volunteer in Peru Teaching English in Iquitos

Anthony and Halley Patterson, from Australia, have been teaching English in Iquitos, Peru. We would linke to thank you very ...
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Jungle Community Immersion close to Iquitos Peru

Volunteer on Jungle Community Immersion in Peru

Work as a volunteer on jungle community Immersion in Iquitos Peru teaching to the people of Kukama Kukamiria tribe basic ...
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Child Development at a Rural Kindergarden in Peru

Child Development in Peru at a Rural Kindergarten

Volunteer on child development in Peru working as a teaching assistant in a rural kindergarten. In the teaching assistant projects ...
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Sangeetha Agara Cusco Childcare Volunteer in Cusco Peru

Childcare Volunteer in Peru at a Rural Kindergarten

Arquipa, Peru Sangeetha Agara, volunteer from Canada, sharing her love in a Childcare program in Cusco, Peru. Way to go ...
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Medical Volunteers in Peru

Volunteer in Peru in our medical programs and leave your mark! You will be placed in medical centers located in disadvantaged ...
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Peru Construction Volunteer Program

Take part in the Peru Construction Volunteer Program and help to build family homes, schools or provide water supply. According the ...
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Volunteering in Uganda

The Ratner family finishes the construction of a water fountain in Uganda

Building a Water Well and Pit Latrine in Uganda – Ratner Family from Israel

The Ratner family finishes the construction of a water well and pit latrine in Uganda. Thank you very much!! People ...
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Volunteer in Uganda on the IT and Computer Project

Volunteer in Uganda with the IT and Computer Project

Volunteer in Uganda in our IT program and open a new world to students and teachers. Uganda faces the same challenges ...
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Volunteer on Sports Coaching in Uganda

Volunteer in Uganda in our football coaching. Sports have the powerful ability to draw people together, even beyond international borders, ...
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Volunteer in Uganda to help empower our women and girls Women in Africa, Uganda inclusive, are an economically disadvantaged group and rural women in particular are more economically disadvantaged. The lack of economic Volunteers doing crafts in the women empowerment program in Uganda power of the rural communities, especially among women, is a major obstacle to long-term development. Iko Poran Uganda works with local communities to promote gender equality, help women overcome difficult circumstances, and empower them to reach their full potential, through five key programs: Education (literacy) — rights and life skills; Saving and micro-credit through cooperative groups; Income generative skills training — agricultural and non-agricultural products; Women’s health and maternity education; Teaching English language for young women. Please note: volunteers do not need to be qualified or experienced to participate on these projects, however volunteers with special expertise are highly preferred.

Women and Girls Empowerment in Uganda

Volunteer on Women and Girls empowerment in Uganda to support women to achieve their rights, develop skills, generate income. Women ...
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Medical Volunteers in Uganda help to prevent AIDS

Medical Volunteers in Uganda on AIDS Prevention

HenceYouCheck out the HIV/AIDS prevention program in for medical volunteers in Uganda. Since the country has been greatly affected by ...
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Biodiversity and Environmental Program in Uganda

Biodiversity and Environmental Protection Program in Uganda

Volunteer in Uganda and help to save and protect the biodiversity of the environment. Uganda depends heavily on environment and ...
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Volunteering in Uganda on Construction – Zach Luster

“This is an experience that will hold forever. I was able to bring water to those in need.” – Zach ...
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Teaching English in Uganda

Volunteer teaching English in Uganda for young students at school. Since education in Uganda is considered a privilege, the young ...
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Volunteering in Ghana

Loving Ghana, the kids are great! Child Care Volunteer in Ghana

Loving Ghana, the kids are great. Ghanaians are so friendly, everyday is a new experience. – Jeanette Warthon, from USA Child ...
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Teaching English in Ghana

Volunteer teaching English in Ghana and support the local teachers at the schools run by the children’s homes. The volunteer work ...
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Ghana Sports Development Volunteer Program

The sports development program in Ghana helps youth in the rural villages to foster their talents and focus on safe ...
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Ghana Childcare Program

When you volunteer in a Ghana childcare porgram, you will be considered a daily staff member, working Monday-Friday, with the ...
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Volunteering in Ghana on the Sports Program

Ghana was 7th place in 2010 FIFA World Cup; They need you help to make it to Russia and Qatar ...
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Ghana needs volunteers

Ghana needs volunteers! It will be your best travel experience at the most affordable fees with Iko Poran! Find out ...
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Volunteering in India

Karen’s Volunteer Trip to India: Friendly People, Solid Organisation, Unique Experience!

When Karen from Norway planned her volunteer trip to India about six months ago, she wanted to travel together with ...
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Painting Signs for a School in Jaipur: Construction Volunteer Experience in India

Jakob and Aiden from Norway went to India as construction volunteers, in order to paint signs for a school in ...
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Iko Poran Women’s Empowerment Project India – AMAZING EXPERIENCE!

I highly recommend Iko Poran’s Women’s Empowerment project in India! Every level of it was perfectly organized from the first ...
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Interview with Claire: Women Empowerment in Jaipur

Claire came with Iko Poran to Jaipur, to work with a women empowerment project. She felt, she could offer something ...
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A week of Cultural Activities in India for our Volunteers in Jaipur

During the first week of your stay as a volunteer in India, we have included cultural activities and incredible trips ...
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Claire starts her Women Empowerment Project in India

Claire Herbert is starting her Women Empowerment project in Jaipur. She has already made her observation visit to the school ...
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Women Empowerment in Jaipur – Interview with Odette Crisp

Odette Crisp, from Australia, traveled to India, and worked as a volunteer on women empowerment in Jaipur with IKPVA. In ...
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Odette Crisp volunteering on Women Empowerment in India

Odette Crisp, volunteer from Australia, working hard in two projects in India: Women Empowerment and Teaching Kids. Way to go ...
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Free Sightseeing in Jaipur for our Volunteers in India

This May, June and July we offer free sightseeing in Jaipur for all our volunteers in India! In order to ...
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Women Empowerment in India

Volunteer with Women Empowerment in India with IKPVA providing sustainable development opportunities to girls and women. In this project you ...
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Volunteering in Argentina

Community Development – Volunteering in Argentina and now in Brazil

My fiancé and I had an incredible experience volunteering in Argentina and now in Brazil. Our project in Buenos Aires ...
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Valerie and Orlando in Argentina for Christmas

There is no better way to spend Christmas – Valerie and Orlando in Argentina

Valerie and Dad Orlando are spending the holidays in Argentina this year, together with Valeries mom and brother. They are ...
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Football Coaching: Volunteering in Argentina

Travel for sports volunteering in Argentina: in our football coaching project, you may help us discover the new Messi!! Teach ...
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Volunteering on Childcare in Argentina

Matt and Dulce volunteering on Childcare in Argentina Volunteering on Childcare in Argentina in an Orphanage Matt & Dulcie at ...
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Volunteering on Childcare in Argentina – Irena Dimitrijevic

Irena Dimitrijevic, our Serbian volunteer in Argentina, organizating the Christmas tree in the childcare / orphanage volunteer program. Volunteering on ...
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Amelie König and Lissy von Treuenfels volunteering with child care in Argentina

Argentina Child Care

Amelie König & Lissy von Treuenfels, from Germany, take some children to play outside in the Child Development program in ...
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Buenos Aires: No better way to start your travels

As an 18 year old exploring the continent for the first time this was a great way to acclimatise to ...
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Volunteering in Ecuador

Save an Amazon Community in Ecuador: The People were Beyond Amazing!

Sam and his girlfriend went to Ecuador, to save an Amazon Community, and found the people were beyond amazing: So ...
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Ming’s Experience in Ecuador: The Smile I will Never Forget

I’m writing this review based on my experience as a one month volunteer in Ecuador. I was assigned with a ...
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Volunteer Work at an Artisan Shop in Ecuador

Work as a volunteer at an artisan shop in Ecuador. A catalyst for change in the community the “taller” was ...
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Volunteer on Reforestion in Ecuador's Rainforest

Volunteer on Reforestation in Ecuador’s Cloud Forest

Work as an environmental volunteer with the reforestation of Ecuador’s cloud forest and help achieving long-lasting positive results both for ...
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