Global Volunteers is the leading non-profit volunteer abroad organization offering short-term volunteers the opportunity to contribute to development abroad or in the U.S. Founded in 1984, Global Volunteers works in 17 countries worldwide. All costs are tax-deductible.
And How Global Volunteers Continues to Lead the Way The world is preparing for a historic celebration of compassion, solidarity, and community action. The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, offering a pivotal opportunity for Global Volunteers and our role in helping achieve the UN’s […]
Global Volunteers has received grant funding to demonstrate sustainable methods for school feeding programs in Tanzania. The months of January, February, March, and April are a critical time for the success of this transformative initiative aimed at improving the lives of children and families in four rural schools in Tanzania. Volunteers are urgently needed to […]
The holiday season is a time of reflection, gratitude, and giving. You can live the true spirit by volunteering abroad during your winter break. Global Volunteers’ December service programs in Malaysia and Peru offer a powerful alternative to the usual holiday routine. Instead of focusing on material gifts, you’ll build real connections, support local communities, […]
In the heart of the Caribbean, Saint Lucia is redefining education through its dynamic Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program, an initiative designed to equip young people with the practical skills and real-world experience they need to thrive in today’s workforce. At the forefront of this transformation is the Sir Stanley John Odlum […]
Visiting Cuba is a remarkable experience that we wish everyone could enjoy. Since Global Volunteers’ first group of travelers visited Havana in 2012, our focus has centered on the Cuban people – their hopes, dreams, and goals. We have worked with our Cuban partners and friends every year since. But US law regulates which Americans […]
Volunteering in Cuba offers the opportunity to directly support the Cuban people through meaningful service. Global Volunteers invites you to join exciting new community work projects in Havana, including building a senior social center and revitalizing a music school, while also supporting ongoing programs for women, children, and seniors. If you’re seeking a legal and […]
Spend a week (or more) this summer with Global Volunteers – choose your country. Our international service programs offer the opportunity to do something new, intriguing, and fun that will enable you to have a lasting effect on the lives of children and their families in need, and grant you a meaningful, transformative experience. You’ll […]
This winter, Global Volunteers invites you to join a transformative service program in Kampung Sungai Temon, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. From December 20, 2025, to January 3, 2026, you’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with the Orang Asli Seletar community—an indigenous group known for their deep connection to the sea and their rich cultural heritage. […]
It is now more important than ever to renew people-to-people connections with the Chinese people. The US and Chinese governments need to know that the people of our countries respect each other and that we all want to live together in peace. There is no better way to convey that message than by volunteering to […]
The faded and peeling murals and empty classrooms at Sagrada Familia bear witness to the punishing lockdown during the pandemic. But the children’s cheery demeanor and spring blooms on trees and stems belie the stress of 19 continuous months of isolation. On the first service program back to the children’s home in Ventanilla, Peru, Global […]