During a two-week stint with the NGO Elephant Human Relations Aid (EHRA), volunteers can make a tangible difference in the survival of elephants and subsistence farmers by constructing an elephant-...

Don’t be put off by the doom and gloom of AIDS ravaged communities and orphans in Africa. Village communities here will uplift you with their warm acceptance and colorful culture. Work amongst trib...

Ride an elephant to work every day in Thailand, feed the disabled in India or teach Buddhist monks English. You can live with nomads in Mongolia or penetrate the sweaty jungles of Cambodia. Mother ...

The South Pacific has its own developing communities that always need assistance but there are some real cultural and scientific experiences to be had too from mustering in the Australian outback t...

From the slums of Asia to archaeological digs in the Andes mountains, challenge your social conscience or enhance your skills in projects around the world. Mother Teresa, India Mother Teresa’s impa...

Many people don’t consider Europe when they are thinking of voluntary positions, but there is a range of options from working on organic farms to helping with the poor and needy of Eastern Europe. ...

Celebrate America’s fabulous national parks by aiding in their conservation or engage in indigenous cultures on a reservation project. You can learn about native animals doing whale or wolf researc...

The magnificent coastlines, rainforests and densely populated cities of Latin America provide a variety of opportunities for field research and volunteers. Orphans in Brazil, sea turtles in Mexico ...

Volunteering Basics Voluntary placements and field research options can actually aid your professional advancement. For example you could gain work experience in a busy city hospital or veterinary ...

Type of Organization You will want to ensure your values and objectives are in line with those of the sending/ host organization. Speak to returned volunteers and representatives to get a clear pic...