Affordable International Volunteer Programs for Students
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. 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, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Thailand.
Summer Programs – Highlights

Monkey Volunteering Abroad: Save the Vervet Monkeys in South Africa
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Volunteer Trips to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Cidade De Deus: Sports Volunteering in one of Rio de Janeiro's Favelas
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Teaching English and Planting Trees in Rio de Janeiro: Lorenz
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Lorenz enjoys his time as a Reforestation Volunteer in Rio and teaching English
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Rio Lacraide from the UK plants trees in the Tijuca Rain Forest
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Marzena from Poland has a heart for children in Rio de Janeiro
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Caius Lee, from the UK, teaching piano and singing in Rio de Janeiro
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Amazing Experience Teaching English in Rio de Janeiro
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Family Volunteering in Brazil: Rebecca Wolman an her two daughters with football and capoeira in Rio!
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Saving the Rain Forest in Rio: Jemy Chen and Chih-Yun from Taiwan
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Tour guides in Rio learn English with Frederikke from Denmark
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Volunteering at a Samba School in Rio de Janeiro: Gary goes for Carnival
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First Time Volunteer Experience in Colorful, Festive Rio de Janeiro
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Best South Africa Animal Volunteer Programs and more

How I rediscovered love: Michael looked after children in a crèche in South Africa
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The most intense experience I’ve ever lived: Alessandra in South Africa
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Working with the children in South Africa: Jonas from Brazil
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Melissa from Brazil enjoyed volunteering at a daycare in Cape Town
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Mayara shares her love as a parenting teacher at a kindergarten in South Africa
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Michel teaching Samba for the Children at a Daycare in South Africa
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A dream come true: Isabella traveled to South Africa and cared for children in a kindergarten
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Volunteer to Rescue Cats and Dogs in Cape Town
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Camilla has been Volunteering in a Creche with children in Cape town
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Caring for Orphaned Animals of the African Bush: Ricardo from Brazil
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Advocating for Children in South Africa: Dr. Hugo Tolomei from Brazil
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Health Screen of the Children in South Africa: Dr. Ana Elisa & Dr. Fernanda Rangel
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Marine biology internship at the Aquarium in Cape Town
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Assistant Teacher in South Africa at a Primary School in Cape Town
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Wildlife Volunteering in South Africa: The Most Wonderful Three Months of My Life!
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Animal Volunteering in South Africa: Pedro Henrique with his new friends
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Rodrigo from Brazil makes children smile in South Africa
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Teaching Children in South Africa: Marsha from New York and Enzo from France
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Volunteer in Nepal Teaching Young Monks at a Buddhist Monastery

Tsz Hin Lee – A Medical Nursing Volunteer from Hong Kong in Nepal
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Volunteer Teachers at a Buddhist Monastery in Nepal
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You stay my Favorite. You are my Nepali family! – Alice from France
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Volunteering at a Buddhist Monastery in Nepal was the Best Decision of my Life
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Teaching Young Monks at the Buddhist Monastery: Filipa from Portugal and Natasha from the US
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Wonderfull Experience at the Children Hospital in Kathmandu! Rita from Portugal
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English teacher in a Buddhist Monastery and more Adventures
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Teaching Young Monks in Nepal – Fernando Castillo
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Teaching in Kathmandu – Amazing Experience!
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Teaching English in a monastery in Kathmandu: an experience to remember!
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Volunteering with Elephants in Thailand and more

Valérie had a hands on Medical Volunteering Experience in Thailand
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Volunteer with Elephants in Thailand – Surin
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Voluntour in Thailand this summer
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Volunteer with Elephants in Thailand
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Childcare Volunteering in Thailand – Surin
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Volunteer Teaching English in Thailand
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What about a Moon Party in Thailand this Summer whilst Volunteering?
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Medical Volunteer in Thailand: Internship at a Hospital in Surin
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Costa Rica Sea Turtle Volunteer Program

Saving the Baby Sea Turtles in Costa Rica: Morgan Bureau from France
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Volunteering on Costa Rica’s Beautiful Coast – Saving Sea Turtles
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Paige Bird Saving Sea Turtles in Costa Rica – Interview
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Amazing Experience with turtles in Costa Rica
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Costa Rica – Work with Sea Turtles!
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Childcare Volunteer in Cambodia and more

Mariana works as a parenting teacher at an orphanage in Cambodia
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In Love with Cambodia: Inês Quelhas Lima from Portugal
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Wildlife Volunteering in Cambodia: Animal Rescue in a Poor Community
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Caregiving and Teaching for Children at a Day Care in Cambodia
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Volunteer Trip to Cambodia: Working in a Daycare
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A two-weeks program in a day care center in Cambodia – Albane
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NGO Development in Cambodia
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Volunteer Teaching in Cambodia
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Childcare Volunteer in Cambodia
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Volunteering in Peru

Medical Volunteer in Cuzco: Felipe had magical moments in Peru
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Jungle Kindergarden: Albane’s Dream Like Volunteering Experience
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Albane volunteered with Down Syndrome Children in Peru
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Silvia from Portugal spent her Christmas helping children in Cusco, Peru
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Volunteering at a Kindergarten in Iquitos: Albane you rock!
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Internship at a Healthcare Centre in Cusco, Peru
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Celebrating San Juan with her Students in Iquitos: Gabriela from Brazil
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Kindergarten Teacher in an Amazonian Village close to Iquitos, Peru
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Teaching English in Iquitos, Peru – Marco Fiorito
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Child Development in Peru
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Volunteering in Uganda

Building a Water Well and Pit Latrine in Uganda – Ratner Family from Israel
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Volunteer in Uganda with the IT and Computer Project
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Volunteer on Sports Coaching in Uganda
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Women and Girls Empowerment in Uganda
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Medical Volunteers in Uganda on AIDS Prevention
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Biodiversity and Environmental Protection Program in Uganda
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Volunteering in Uganda on Construction – Zach Luster
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Teaching English in Uganda
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Volunteering in Ghana

I felt home like never before: Beatriz from Portugal
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Mathilde Steiness from Denmark enjoys Teaching in Ghana
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Loving Ghana, the kids are great! Child Care Volunteer in Ghana
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Teaching English in Ghana
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Ghana Sports Development Volunteer Program
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Ghana Childcare Program
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Volunteering in Ghana on the Sports Program
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Ghana needs volunteers
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Volunteering in India

Nathalia enjoys Teaching Children in India and relaxing in our free Yoga Workshop
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Teaching at school in India: Patricia and Rui from Portugal
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Lailana from Australia caring for children in India
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Teaching Children in India: Joey’s Uplifting Presence
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Karen’s Volunteer Trip to India: Friendly People, Solid Organisation, Unique Experience!
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Painting Signs for a School in Jaipur: Construction Volunteer Experience in India
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Iko Poran Women’s Empowerment Project India – AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
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Interview with Claire: Women Empowerment in Jaipur
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A week of Cultural Activities in India for our Volunteers in Jaipur
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Claire starts her Women Empowerment Project in India
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Volunteering in Argentina

Lucy and Takara serving Meals for children and families in Buenos Aires
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Adam Leese, volunteer from UK, looking for a new Messi in Argentina
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Community Development – Volunteering in Argentina and now in Brazil
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There is no better way to spend Christmas – Valerie and Orlando in Argentina
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Football Coaching in Argentina: Sports Volunteering in Buenos Aires
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Volunteering on Childcare in Argentina
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Volunteering on Childcare in Argentina – Irena Dimitrijevic
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Argentina Child Care
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Buenos Aires: No better way to start your travels
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Volunteering in Ecuador

Organic Farming in Ecuador: Ecological Volunteer Project
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Save an Amazon Community in Ecuador: The People were Beyond Amazing!
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Ming’s Experience in Ecuador: The Smile I will Never Forget
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Volunteer Work at an Artisan Shop in Ecuador
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Reforestation Volunteer in Ecuador’s Cloud Forest
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Teaching English in Ecuador
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Teaching in Ecuador
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Volunteering in Kenya

Marine Conservation Volunteering in Kenya
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Bringing Joy and Hapiness to an Orphanage in Kenya.
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Best experience of my life. Samantha in Kenya
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Child Development Volunteer in Kenya
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Volunteering in Tanzania

A brand new Laptop with WiFi connection for the Orphanage in Tanzania: Irina makes a donation
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Jessica Mansoto shares her love with children in Tanzania
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Volunteer Gabrielle, from the US, shares her Love with Children in Tanzania
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Nadir from Brazil enjoyed playing with the children at “The Orphanage” in Tanzania
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Volunteering Program in Arusha Tanzania
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Volunteering with Dance in Tanzania
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Volunteer on Women Empowerment in Tanzania
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Medical Volunteers in Tanzania
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Teaching in Tanzania: Kim from South Africa
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Tanzania Soccer Coaching Volunteer Program
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