Best Volunteer Abroad Programs: High Quality Volunteer Opportunities made Affordable!

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

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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Volunteer Trips to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tour guides in Rio learn English with Frederikke from Denmark

Volunteer Frederikke Cronquist from Denmark is teaching English for tour guides in Rio de Janeiro and teaching drawing techniques for ...
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Volunteering at a Samba School in Rio de Janeiro: Gary goes for Carnival

Gary Ward, from the UK, is volunteering at a Samba School in Rio de Janeiro. With the fellow Brazilian workers ...
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First Time Volunteer Experience in Colorful, Festive Rio de Janeiro

Giulia Russo Walti from Italy went for her first time volunteer experience to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: My experience in ...
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Planting Trees to Save the Tijuca Rainforest: Shade Elgalaly, Egypt

Shaden Elgalaly, volunteer from Egypt (in the center) together with Brazilian volunteer, ready to plant trees and save the forests ...
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Saving the Urban Rainforest in Rio: Ecological Volunteering

Saving the Urban Rainforest in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most important ecological volunteer projects in Rio de ...
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Volunteer in Rio de Janeiro Teaching English

What about volunteering in Rio de Janeiro teaching English? Rio de Janeiro is still one of the most charming volunteer ...
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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 – 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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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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Best South Africa Animal Volunteer Programs and more

Michel teaching Samba for the Children at a Daycare in South Africa

Michel has been teaching samba rhythms to the children of a daycare in Masiphumelele, Cape Town. The children enjoy playing ...
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A dream come true: Isabella traveled to South Africa and cared for children in a kindergarten

This trip was first and foremost a dream come true, I had long wanted to visit South Africa and this ...
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Volunteer to Rescue Cats and Dogs in Cape Town

Animal Rescue Centre with Veterinary Services Make a difference for the lives of township dogs and cats in need as ...
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Camilla has been Volunteering in a Creche with children in Cape town

I volunteered in a creche with children of 0 to 6 years old in Masiphumelele, a Township in Fish Hoek ...
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Caring for Orphaned Animals of the African Bush: Ricardo from Brazil

Ricardo Ramajo from Brazil has been caring for orphaned animals in the African Bush during his volunteer project on wildlife ...
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Advocating for Children in South Africa: Dr. Hugo Tolomei from Brazil

Dr. Hugo Tolomei, a lawyer from Brazil, advocating for children in South Africa. With lawyers like you we can surely ...
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Health Screen of the Children in South Africa: Dr. Ana Elisa & Dr. Fernanda Rangel

Dr. Ana Elisa Pena & Dr. Fernanda Rangel de La Peña doing a health screen of the children in South ...
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Marine biology internship at the Aquarium in Cape Town

Immerse yourself in a fascinating underwater world during your internship in marine biology at the Aquarium in Cape Town, South ...
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Assistant Teacher in South Africa at a Primary School in Cape Town

Work as an assistant teacher at a Primary School in beautiful Cape Town! The Southern Peninsula of Cape Town with ...
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Wildlife Volunteering in South Africa: The Most Wonderful Three Months of My Life!

I participated in a project in South Africa, during 3 months. These are the most wonderful 3 months I have ...
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Animal Volunteering in South Africa: Pedro Henrique with his new friends

Pedro Henrique de Cerqueira from Brazil, went for a trip for animal volunteering in South Africa. As you can see ...
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Rodrigo from Brazil makes children smile in South Africa

Rodrigo Lima Custowichi from Brazil made children smile at Doreen’s Crèche in Cape Town, South Africa. But where is Rodrigo on ...
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Teaching Children in South Africa: Marsha from New York and Enzo from France

Enzo from France and Marsha from New York City enjoyed teaching children at Doreen’s Crèche in Cape Town South Africa ...
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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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Wildlife Veterinary Internship at a Five Star Game Reserve in South Africa

If you feel passionate about animals, work as join our wildlife veterinary internship project. The Project is located in an ...
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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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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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Volunteer in Nepal Teaching Young Monks at a Buddhist Monastery

You stay my Favorite. You are my Nepali family! – Alice from France

For Alice Garnier teaching in Nepal was her favorite as a volunteer, since she felt like a Nepali family.  What ...
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Volunteering at a Buddhist Monastery in Nepal was the Best Decision of my Life

I must say volunteering at a buddhist monastery in Nepal was the best decision of my life. Not only do ...
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Teaching Young Monks at the Buddhist Monastery: Filipa from Portugal and Natasha from the US

Two young women from two different continents joined for a volunteer experience teaching young monks at a Buddhist Monastery. Find ...
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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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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 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 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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Childcare in Nepal: Lena Roll Volunteering at an Orphanage in Kathmandu

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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Volunteering with Elephants in Thailand and more

Valérie had a hands on Medical Volunteering Experience in Thailand

I participated in the Thailand Medical Volunteering project in Surin province and was placed at Takook Community Hospital. I had ...
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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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Voluntour in Thailand this summer

Volunteer with Elephants in Surin and Enjoy Koh Phangan Island with the Voluntour Program! With the Voluntour in Thailand program ...
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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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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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Medical Volunteer in Thailand: Internship at a Hospital in Surin

Volunteer on Healthcare in  Surin – Thailand We offer a medical internship at a hospital in Surin to work as ...
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Costa Rica Sea Turtle Volunteer Program

Saving the Baby Sea Turtles in Costa Rica: Morgan Bureau from France

Morgan Bureau from France joined our volunteer project to save the baby sea turtles in Costa Rica and is having ...
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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

Caregiving and Teaching for Children at a Day Care in Cambodia

Caregiving and Teaching children in Cambodia. There are no words to describe the magic, the love, the kindness, and the ...
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Volunteer Trip to Cambodia: Working in a Daycare

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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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

Jungle Kindergarden: Albane’s Dream Like Volunteering Experience

This 6-weeks volunteering experience in Padre Cocha remain like a dream, a wonderful sharing moment for me. I was a ...
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Albane volunteered with Down Syndrome Children in Peru

I spent 6 weeks on Cusco, in Perou, as a volunteer in a college with down syndrome children. All they ...
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Silvia from Portugal spent her Christmas helping children in Cusco, Peru

Sílvia Malheiro, from Portugal, chose to spend her Christmas helping children in Cusco, and she is loving it. How to ...
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Volunteering at a Kindergarten in Iquitos: Albane you rock!

Albane Pournin from France had joined a childcare program in Cambodia last year, this year she is joining 4 programs ...
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Internship at a Healthcare Centre in Cusco, Peru

At first I was feeling kind of afraid because of the distance and the new culture… But the experience could ...
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Celebrating San Juan with her Students in Iquitos: Gabriela from Brazil

Gabriela Lopes, from Brazil, has been celebrating San Juan with students from her Teaching Program in Peru. San Juan is ...
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Kindergarten 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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Volunteering 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 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 volunteer project. Since sports have the powerful ability to draw people together, even ...
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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 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 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

Mathilde Steiness from Denmark enjoys Teaching in Ghana

Mathilde Steiness, a volunteer from Denmark, has been teaching in Ghana: I’m super happy with the work and the program ...
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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

Teaching at school in India: Patricia and Rui from Portugal

Patricia Oliveira & Rui Falhas Santos have been teaching at school in India. Both volunteer teachers com from Portugal and ...
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Lailana from Australia caring for children in India

We would like to thank Lailana Smith, who was caring for the children in Jaipur, India. Lailana came from Australia ...
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Teaching Children in India: Joey’s Uplifting Presence

Joseph Guzman chose to volunteer teaching children in India. With his joy and dedication he was a great and positive ...
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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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Volunteering in Argentina

Lucy and Takara serving Meals for children and families in Buenos Aires

Takara Chan and Lucy Thiess, volunteers from Australia, get their hands-on preparing and serving meals to adults and children in ...
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Adam Leese, volunteer from UK, looking for a new Messi in Argentina

Adam is probably about to discover a new Messi in Buenos Aires! While he is coaching young football talents he ...
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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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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 in Argentina: Sports Volunteering in Buenos Aires

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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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

Organic Farming in Ecuador: Ecological Volunteer Project

Join our organic farming volunteer project in a small village of Ecuador’s Cloud Forest. During this ecological volunteer placement, you ...
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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

In the Artisan Shop of Renée and Mariana you can work as a volunteer in the arts and crafts, and ...
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Reforestation Volunteer in Ecuador’s Cloud Forest

Work as a reforestation volunteer in Ecuador’s cloud forest in order to help achieving long-lasting positive results both for the ...
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Teaching English in Ecuador

Volunteer teaching English in Ecuador and learning Spanish! Teach English and open up a new perspective for children and adults of ...
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Teaching in Ecuador

Mingzhuo Pei, from China, with her happy students in our Ecuador teaching program. Thank you very much Ming!! Teaching English ...
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Volunteering in Kenya

Marine Conservation Volunteering in Kenya

Kenya prides itself of a rich marine life, and you can work as a volunteer with us on marine conservation ...
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Bringing Joy and Hapiness to an Orphanage in Kenya.

Ellen & Sam bringing joy and hapiness to an Orphanage in Kenya. Ellen & Sam bringing joy and hapiness to ...
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Best experience of my life. Samantha in Kenya

I was in Mombassa for around 4 months and I was nineteen years old. I didn’t know what to study ...
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Child Development Volunteer in Kenya

Child Development Volunteer in Kenya Volunteer in Kenya helping to care for the children. The children in the orphanage range ...
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Volunteering in Tanzania

Jessica Mansoto shares her love with children in Tanzania

Jessica Mansoto, from Brazil, is sharing her love with the children in Tanzania, with the child care volunteer project. We ...
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Volunteer Gabrielle, from the US, shares her Love with Children in Tanzania

Gabrielle Zakas from the US has been sharing her love with the children at the childcare project in Tanzania. Thank ...
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Nadir from Brazil enjoyed playing with the children at “The Orphanage” in Tanzania

Nadir Oliveira from Brazil has volunteered with the children of “The Orphanage” in Arusha, Tanzania and shares her beautiful experience: ...
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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 ...
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Volunteering with Dance in Tanzania

Volunteer with Dance in Tanzania in our arts project. The volunteer program you will bring you in direct contact with ...
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Volunteer on Women Empowerment in Tanzania

Volunteer on women empowerment in Tanzania. There is a center that offers temporary residence, education and vocational training to young ...
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Medical Volunteers in Tanzania

Medical Volunteers in Tanzania Become one of the medical volunteers in  Tanzania, help to treat people and create health awareness ...
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Teaching in Tanzania: Kim from South Africa

Nerissa Perumal (Kim), from South Africa, teaching in Tanzania. Volunteer Teaching in Tanzania Teaching in Tanzania – a School Girl ...
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Tanzania Soccer Coaching Volunteer Program

Warm up session on the Tanzania Sports volunteer program. Tanzania Sports Volunteers coach and educate local children Tanzania Soccer Team ...
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Teaching in Tanzania: Stefan Nowacki – Poland

Stefan Nowacki, from Poland, leaving his mark teaching in Tanzania ...
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