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Worldwide Volunteer Placements with InterExchange Working Abroad
Location: Australia: Adelaide, Alice Springs, Canberra and 4 other cities; Costa Rica: San Jose; Ecuador: Galapagos Islands, Quito; Ghana: Accra; India: Jaipur, Goa and 2 other cities; Peru: Arequipa, Cusco; South Africa: Cape Town (Kaapstad)
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Year-round
Call Us
Phone: 1-212-924-0446
Fax: 1-212-924-0575
Description
All Working Abroad International Volunteer programs include placements, housing and meals.
Volunteer Abroad programs are an exciting way to learn about a new culture, meet new people, and make a positive impact on a community in need.
Our partner organizations specialize in creating partnerships between international volunteers and local organizations. This allows for a structured and safe volunteer experience where volunteers are provided with a support system that makes the volunteer placement interesting and varied and also ensures that volunteers' work contributes meaningfully to those in need. Housing is arranged for you, and every host family has been carefully screened and matched to your specific needs.
International volunteer placement opportunities can further your career goals or be based on personal interests. You can choose from wildlife conservation, education, social work, health care, conservation, environmental affairs, cultural affairs, museums, hospitality, tourism, and media projects when you're volunteering abroad.
Qualifications
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a positive attitude. Other qualifications vary by project.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Varies by program. Please contact us or visit our website.
Cost Include Description:
All International Volunteer positions include housing, meals, and placements. Our Volunteer in Costa Rica and Volunteer in Peru programs also include a 4-week language school placement to help you better understand the language, culture, and people of the country you chose to volunteer in.
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Academic Reinforcement
- Adult Education
- Agriculture
- AIDS
- Animal Welfare
- Biological Research
- Building Maintenance
- Childcare/children
- Community Development
- Community Health
- Consciousness-raising
- Conservation
- Disability Issues
- Eco-tourism
- Education
- English Teaching
- Environment
- Fixing Fences
- Gardening
- Gender Issues
- Ground Patrol
- Handicapped
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Hospital
- Natural Resources
- Nursing
- Office Work
- Organic Farming
- Orphans
- Parks
- Planting
- Primary Education
- Public Education
- Reforestation
- Research
- Marine Conservation
- Secondary Education
- Self Help
- Social Services, Social Work
- Teaching
- Tourism
- Trail Building
- Translation
- Tree Planting
- Veterinary
- Wildlife Surveying
- Women
- Youth
- Youth Development
Age Range
18+This Program is open to
American Participant.
Participants Travel
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Written Application
InterExchange's Mission Statement
InterExchange is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural awareness through a wide range of work & travel, language, teaching English, volunteer, professional training, internship and au pair programs within the United States & around the world. Our goal is to create affordable and exciting cultural exchange programs, each with an unparalleled level of support. We take great pride in the professionalism and service of our staff and work hard to ensure our programs provide a rewarding experience for all participants.
