volunteer abroad opportunities
Volunteer abroad with Frontier and experience the ultimate way to travel. Not only will you have the opportunity to explore parts of the world that you have always dreamed of visiting, but you will be able to make a real difference while you are there, in whatever capacity you choose to volunteer. Volunteering abroad really could be a life changing experience for you, combining travelling with worthwhile work to leave you with a lifetime of memories.
What to do when volunteering abroad
With a huge variety of projects available to choose from, you are sure to be able to find the perfect placement for you. Your volunteering could be the first step to fulfilling your dream career, your chance to experience something totally different from your everyday life, or just an opportunity to give something back to a country in which you have interest and are travelling.
For the animal lovers there are a vast range of projects around the world with a focus on wildlife, whether you would prefer to be working hands on with animals in sanctuaries, rescue centres or orphanages, or in a more practical capacity on game reserves, conservancies and in national parks.
Water babies should look no further than marine conservation and diving projects, where training in survey and scuba techniques will enable you to make your contribution to the future preservation of stunning yet fragile coral reef ecosystems.
For those who prefer working with people, orphanages, schools, community development projects or even hospitals could provide you with the experience that changes your life and gives you the rewards that are only possible when you make a genuine contribution to improving a community’s happiness and prospects.
Where to go to volunteer abroad
The possible destinations for volunteering abroad are almost as diverse as the range of volunteer work available. The one thing you can be sure of is that wherever you decide to go and whatever you decide to do, your time and effort will be greatly appreciated by the people you meet and work with.
If you want to explore lost communities and ancient customs while volunteering abroad then a project in South America or South East Asia could be the perfect location for you, with lost cities and haunting temples at every turn.
Travelling in search of a breathtaking wildlife experience could take you to the game reserves or savannahs of Africa, where your favourite documentaries will come to life as you witness magnificent wildlife in front of your very eyes.
With pristine coral reefs and remote island communities bathed in tropical sunshine, Australasia and the Pacific is surely the ultimate location for a volunteer in search of welcoming local communities whose warmth is only exceeded by that of the shallow tropical seas lying on their doorstep.
Volunteering abroad with Frontier
Since 1989 Frontier has implemented and supported projects across almost every continent and currently works with over 250 projects worldwide, so you are sure to find a project that is perfect for you.
Not only could your Frontier project change your life forever, but the range of qualifications available on various projects could play an important part in embarking on your dream career path.
If you would like to volunteer but are not quite sure where, then just get in touch and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have. If you’ve already chosen your project and are ready for the next step, then apply online and get the ball rolling!
Make sure you keep up to date with developments and news from Frontier, and our Facebook and Twitter pages are great places to read about our updates and chat to other volunteers about your project!
Have a look at our volunteer programmes and find the one for you:
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Make a positive and rewarding contribution to the lives of underprivileged and orphaned children, and open up opportunities that we in the Western world take for granted.
latest review ..."I am near the end of my trip now and I really don't want to go home! The whole experience has..."
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Asia
Activity:
Teaching
Duration:
2 weeks +
Project Code:
CBT
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Trek through dense tropical jungles searching for signs of elusive and enigmatic wildlife and discover more about their fascinating ecology and pristine habitats with Frontier-Cambodia.
latest review ..."I can't believe we have already been in the Cambodian forest for 3 weeks!
In the first f..."
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Region:
Asia
Activity:
Wildlife
Duration:
3 weeks +
Project Code:
CBF
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Travel with us to ancient Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, lands of unimaginable beauty, on an adventure that will take you from night bazaars to picture perfect vistas.
latest review ..."And so the trail continues! Pai is a small town situated in an idyllic valley to the north of Chi..."
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Asia
Activity:
Adventure
Duration:
10 weeks
Project Code:
CCX
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Crystal clear waters host a wealth of marine habitats and wildlife, making this a perfect location to learn to scuba dive and explore this pristine and magical underwater world.
latest review ..."It has been an incredibly busy and successful start to the year on our Tanzania Marine project, b..."
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Africa
Activity:
Marine
Duration:
2 week +
Project Code:
TZM
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Combine teaching and living in a Tanzanian community with adventure travel on this magical tour of all the best that Tanzania has to offer.
latest review ..."My time on the project was a wonderful time where I learnt much about the basic living on camp in..."
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Africa
Activity:
Adventure
Duration:
6 weeks
Project Code:
TZA
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Work with local communities in remote Tanzanian villages to improve livelihoods and conservation of important african wildlife and monitor threatened species in this rich mosaic of untouched habitat.
latest review ..."I arrived on camp a week ago from Dar es Salaam: a 10 hour bus journey, which passed by quickly d..."
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Africa
Activity:
Wildlife
Duration:
3 week +
Project Code:
TZS
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Explore the best of this seductive East African destination – dive in heavenly waters, appreciate the majesty of nature tracking native wildlife and teach in a rural school.
latest review ..."The journey to Mafia camp was an interesting, breath taking and wacky experience!
The plane w..."
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Africa
Activity:
Marine
Duration:
6 weeks
Project Code:
TZD
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Change the lives of those around you for the better and leave a legacy that will last for decades to come on Mafia Island, a true tropical paradise.
latest review ..."After arriving at camp and wondering if I’d ever get used to it, it became like home within..."
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Region:
Africa
Activity:
Teaching
Duration:
4 week +
Project Code:
TZT
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An unforgettable adventure through Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, amongst Mayan ruins and the azure waters off the coast, with a teaching or conservation project.
latest review ..."We have just finished a great week volunteering at Cofradia's Bilingual School where we all h..."
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The Americas
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Adventure
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CAX
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Explore Mayan ruins, climb active volcanoes, ride horseback along ancient trails, swim and snorkel in the crystal clear Pacific Ocean, zip-line through the dense jungles, and dance in salsa clubs.
latest review ..."It's been a busy week in Guatemala! First we arrived in Flores, which is a lovely island surr..."
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The Americas
Activity:
Adventure
Duration:
6 weeks
Project Code:
NCX
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