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A Volunteer Adventure in Europe!

Consider a brand-new approach to exploring Europe – on the best “alternative vacation” available. Volunteer in Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal or Romania  – or all five! – and experience the continent through the eyes of those you serve. Join short-term service teams providing fulfilling, meaningful service. Improve children’s early start in life!  Assist refugees. Help young adults improve their career opportunities. At the same time, you experience all the color, music, art and flavor of Old World culture. Travel with us – a long-standing non-profit leader in worldwide volunteering.

Give. Explore. Care. Make Friends. Be a Global Volunteer.

Every day is a new adventure in service working under the direction of our community partners. You’ll work with volunteers of all backgrounds and ages. Best yet: Your volunteer assistance directly elevates the futures of children, teens, young adults and families.

And, consider this: Your program and travel costs are tax-deductible! One- and two-week itineraries, including lodging, food, local transportation, project materials and a trained team leader are available year-round. There’s no other program like this to truly make a difference and experience this fascinating part of the world.

“I always return changed in positive ways.”
Ellen, Global Volunteer since 2006

Community Teamwork

Volunteer in Greece

Practice English with students in classrooms and summer camps – no prior experience necessary – or help prepare materials for refugees.

Teach English in Italy

Bright and enthusiastic students await you in the iconic “heel of the boot.”  Use our teaching guide to improve their English skills.

Teach English in Portugal

Engage your creativity and energy in English lessons for children and adults! No prior teaching experience is necessary.

Teach English in Poland

An ideal volunteer vacation opportunity! Serve in the pastoral countryside around Warsaw or in the mountains of Zakopane.

Help Kids in Romania

Nurture young disabled children in a pediatric unit and experience the restorative power of smiles, hugs and songs! All ages welcome.

“Travel With Passion and Purpose”

“I feel blessed to have met such beautiful human beings. It made me really consider how I am living and how my choices affect others.”

KristenAlumni Volunteer

“It made me a kinder person, a warmer person, and even a less-judgmental person. But really, it gave me tremendous perspective.” 

Gila Repeat Volunteer

“Almost everyone I met in one way or another thanked me just for coming there.” 

Stephen Alumni Volunteer

“You realize you have something in common with the people you’re working with. It really is waging peace through justice worldwide.”

Joan 10-time Volunteer

“These have been among the most meaningful and beneficial experiences in my life.” 

Gary Alumni Volunteer
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