Upcoming Service Program Schedule

While St. Lucia is a mountainous island, volunteers are driven between program sites with short walks up and down mild inclines.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up and down inclines without assistance. Some walkways are uneven.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to community work projects by van and should be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently. Depending on classroom locations, volunteers may climb two or more flights of stairs throughout the day.

Lodging: At the hotel, volunteers stay in cabin-style accommodations accessed by walkways, some of which are steep. Walkways and the suspended wooden bridge leading to one of the restaurants can become slippery,especially in wet conditions.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Italy includes daily walks through charming historic towns, with routes to schools and evening meals along classic cobblestone streets and uneven sidewalks.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking approximately 1.5 miles to reach schools and restaurants and then returning to the guesthouse on foot. Sicily has many cobblestone streets, which are uneven and may include gaps in roads and sidewalks.

Community Project: Daily activities at schools require climbing multiple flights of stairs. Elevators are not available at school sites.

Lodging: The guesthouse also requires the use of stairs, with two flights to climb each day and no elevator access.

While St. Lucia is a mountainous island, volunteers are driven between program sites with short walks up and down mild inclines.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up and down inclines without assistance. Some walkways are uneven.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to community work projects by van and should be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently. Depending on classroom locations, volunteers may climb two or more flights of stairs throughout the day.

Lodging: At the hotel, volunteers stay in cabin-style accommodations accessed by walkways, some of which are steep. Walkways and the suspended wooden bridge leading to one of the restaurants can become slippery,especially in wet conditions.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Some volunteers teaching in Siedlce travel to their school by train, which involves navigating stairs and getting on and off the train independently.

Community Project: School buildings require climbing two or more flights of stairs throughout the day. Elevators are not available.

Lodging: While staying at the Reymontowka manor house, volunteers need to climb two flights of stairs to access single rooms and the Resource Room for teaching materials. There are also a few steps to enter the building.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Some volunteers teaching in Siedlce travel to their school by train, which involves navigating stairs and getting on and off the train independently.

Community Project: School buildings require climbing two or more flights of stairs throughout the day. Elevators are not available.

Lodging: While staying at the Reymontowka manor house, volunteers need to climb two flights of stairs to access single rooms and the Resource Room for teaching materials. There are also a few steps to enter the building.

While St. Lucia is a mountainous island, volunteers are driven between program sites with short walks up and down mild inclines.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up and down inclines without assistance. Some walkways are uneven.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to community work projects by van and should be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently. Depending on classroom locations, volunteers may climb two or more flights of stairs throughout the day.

Lodging: At the hotel, volunteers stay in cabin-style accommodations accessed by walkways, some of which are steep. Walkways and the suspended wooden bridge leading to one of the restaurants can become slippery,especially in wet conditions.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

The Montana service program is in the town of Browning at the base of the Rocky Mountains. While the terrain is generally flat, there are areas that are uneven and not paved; volunteers should be comfortable with regular walking.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least a quarter mile on uneven, unpaved terrain for work projects. Free-time activities typically involve walking.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing two flights of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging is ground level; no stairs.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

The Montana service program is in the town of Browning at the base of the Rocky Mountains. While the terrain is generally flat, there are areas that are uneven and not paved; volunteers should be comfortable with regular walking.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least a quarter mile on uneven, unpaved terrain for work projects. Free-time activities typically involve walking.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing two flights of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging is ground level; no stairs.

Our service program in Texas takes place in the Rio Grande Valley requiring regular walking and occasional stairs.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on paved surfaces.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing at least one flight of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging may require climbing one flight of stairs. Ground-floor rooms may be available depending on availability. Some rooms are located a short walk from the main lobby where meals are served.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

The Montana service program is in the town of Browning at the base of the Rocky Mountains. While the terrain is generally flat, there are areas that are uneven and not paved; volunteers should be comfortable with regular walking.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least a quarter mile on uneven, unpaved terrain for work projects. Free-time activities typically involve walking.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing two flights of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging is ground level; no stairs.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Puerto Rico is within the Aguada and Aguadilla municipalities. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least one mile in urban environments, including on uneven or broken sidewalks, sloped areas, and hills. Most free-time activities involve walking between locations. In the evenings, some areas may have minimal lighting, and volunteers should be comfortable navigating in low-light conditions.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing at least two flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails.

Lodging: Some lodging in Aguada is on higher floors and may require climbing at least two flights of stairs; some stairways may not have handrails.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Italy includes daily walks through charming historic towns, with routes to schools and evening meals along classic cobblestone streets and uneven sidewalks.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking approximately 1.5 miles to reach schools and restaurants and then returning to the guesthouse on foot. Sicily has many cobblestone streets, which are uneven and may include gaps in roads and sidewalks.

Community Project: Daily activities at schools require climbing multiple flights of stairs. Elevators are not available at school sites.

Lodging: The guesthouse also requires the use of stairs, with two flights to climb each day and no elevator access.

The Montana service program is in the town of Browning at the base of the Rocky Mountains. While the terrain is generally flat, there are areas that are uneven and not paved; volunteers should be comfortable with regular walking.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least a quarter mile on uneven, unpaved terrain for work projects. Free-time activities typically involve walking.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing two flights of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging is ground level; no stairs.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Italy includes daily walks through charming historic towns, with routes to schools and evening meals along classic cobblestone streets and uneven sidewalks.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking approximately 1.5 miles to reach schools and restaurants and then returning to the guesthouse on foot. Sicily has many cobblestone streets, which are uneven and may include gaps in roads and sidewalks.

Community Project: Daily activities at schools require climbing multiple flights of stairs. Elevators are not available at school sites.

Lodging: The guesthouse also requires the use of stairs, with two flights to climb each day and no elevator access.

The Montana service program is in the town of Browning at the base of the Rocky Mountains. While the terrain is generally flat, there are areas that are uneven and not paved; volunteers should be comfortable with regular walking.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least a quarter mile on uneven, unpaved terrain for work projects. Free-time activities typically involve walking.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing two flights of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging is ground level; no stairs.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Walking is minimal, though volunteers should expect to be active throughout the day while working with children.

Community Project: Classes take place on-site at the manor house.

Lodging: Single rooms and the Resource Room for teaching materials are located on the second floor of the manor house.Volunteers need to climb two flights of stairs to access these spaces.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable with extended walking, including a full day field trip. On some evenings, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile to a local restaurant.

Community Project: Camp locations change weekly throughout the summer. Some schools or community centers require climbing multiple flights of stairs, with classrooms located on the third or fourth floor. Ground-floor classrooms may be available depending on the week.

Lodging: There is an elevator at the hotel.

Our service program in Vietnam is in Hanoi, a densely populated city. It involves walking or taking a taxi to work projects and walking to restaurants daily.

Walking: In Hanoi, streets are congested and sidewalks are often filled with many vendors and parked motorbikes, so pedestrians may need to walk along the side of the street and navigate traffic. Crossing streets can be a challenge due to the congestion and then multiple modes of vehicles. Further, in some places signal lights are not fully acknowledged. Your team leader will share with you the rules of the road. Volunteers should be comfortable walking up to one mile per day to some work projects and restaurants.

Community Project: Volunteers travel by taxi to the community partner. At universities, most buildings do not have elevators, so volunteers must be able to walk between different buildings and climb 6-10 flights of stairs daily. Volunteers must be able to get in and out of taxis independently.

Lodging: There is one flight of stairs to enter the hotel and two flights of stairs to access the breakfast room and meeting space.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program on the island of Crete involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants in urban areas and small villages.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking to local restaurants for dinner, a few to several blocks from the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by van or bus to the summer camp school and must be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently.

Lodging: There is no elevator at the lodging. Volunteers should plan to climb one flight of stairs daily.

Our service program in Italy includes daily walks through charming historic towns, with routes to schools and evening meals along classic cobblestone streets and uneven sidewalks.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking approximately 1.5 miles to reach schools and restaurants and then returning to the guesthouse on foot. Sicily has many cobblestone streets, which are uneven and may include gaps in roads and sidewalks.

Community Project: Daily activities at schools require climbing multiple flights of stairs. Elevators are not available at school sites.

Lodging: The guesthouse also requires the use of stairs, with two flights to climb each day and no elevator access.

The Montana service program is in the town of Browning at the base of the Rocky Mountains. While the terrain is generally flat, there are areas that are uneven and not paved; volunteers should be comfortable with regular walking.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least a quarter mile on uneven, unpaved terrain for work projects. Free-time activities typically involve walking.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing two flights of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging is ground level; no stairs.

Our service program in Vietnam is in Hanoi, a densely populated city. It involves walking or taking a taxi to work projects and walking to restaurants daily.

Walking: In Hanoi, streets are congested and sidewalks are often filled with many vendors and parked motorbikes, so pedestrians may need to walk along the side of the street and navigate traffic. Crossing streets can be a challenge due to the congestion and then multiple modes of vehicles. Further, in some places signal lights are not fully acknowledged. Your team leader will share with you the rules of the road. Volunteers should be comfortable walking up to one mile per day to some work projects and restaurants.

Community Project: Volunteers travel by taxi to the community partner. At universities, most buildings do not have elevators, so volunteers must be able to walk between different buildings and climb 6-10 flights of stairs daily. Volunteers must be able to get in and out of taxis independently.

Lodging: There is one flight of stairs to enter the hotel and two flights of stairs to access the breakfast room and meeting space.

While St. Lucia is a mountainous island, volunteers are driven between program sites with short walks up and down mild inclines.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up and down inclines without assistance. Some walkways are uneven.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to community work projects by van and should be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently. Depending on classroom locations, volunteers may climb two or more flights of stairs throughout the day.

Lodging: At the hotel, volunteers stay in cabin-style accommodations accessed by walkways, some of which are steep. Walkways and the suspended wooden bridge leading to one of the restaurants can become slippery,especially in wet conditions.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program on the island of Crete involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants in urban areas and small villages.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking to local restaurants for dinner, a few to several blocks from the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by van or bus to the summer camp school and must be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently.

Lodging: There is no elevator at the lodging. Volunteers should plan to climb one flight of stairs daily.

Our service program in Italy includes daily walks through charming historic towns, with routes to schools and evening meals along classic cobblestone streets and uneven sidewalks.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking approximately 1.5 miles to reach schools and restaurants and then returning to the guesthouse on foot. Sicily has many cobblestone streets, which are uneven and may include gaps in roads and sidewalks.

Community Project: Daily activities at schools require climbing multiple flights of stairs. Elevators are not available at school sites.

Lodging: The guesthouse also requires the use of stairs, with two flights to climb each day and no elevator access.

Our service program in Malaysia involves taking a vehicle to work projects and walking or taking a taxi to restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up to one mile per day on uneven or broken sidewalks when traveling to dinner. Traffic can be heavy, so volunteers need to be mindful and confident when crossing streets.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to schools by minivan or taxi and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some schools require climbing two to four flights of stairs daily.

Lodging: Hotels, schools, and restaurants are equipped with Western-style flush toilets. During free time, some public places may have squat-style toilets. There are elevators at the hotel.

The Montana service program is in the town of Browning at the base of the Rocky Mountains. While the terrain is generally flat, there are areas that are uneven and not paved; volunteers should be comfortable with regular walking.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least a quarter mile on uneven, unpaved terrain for work projects. Free-time activities typically involve walking.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing two flights of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging is ground level; no stairs.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Walking is minimal, though volunteers should expect to be active throughout the day while working with children.

Community Project: Classes take place on-site at the manor house.

Lodging: Single rooms and the Resource Room for teaching materials are located on the second floor of the manor house.Volunteers need to climb two flights of stairs to access these spaces.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable with extended walking, including a full day field trip. On some evenings, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile to a local restaurant.

Community Project: Camp locations change weekly throughout the summer. Some schools or community centers require climbing multiple flights of stairs, with classrooms located on the third or fourth floor. Ground-floor classrooms may be available depending on the week.

Lodging: There is an elevator at the hotel.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable with extended walking, including a full day field trip. On some evenings, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile to a local restaurant.

Community Project: Camp locations change weekly throughout the summer. Some schools or community centers require climbing multiple flights of stairs, with classrooms located on the third or fourth floor. Ground-floor classrooms may be available depending on the week.

Lodging: There is an elevator at the hotel.

While St. Lucia is a mountainous island, volunteers are driven between program sites with short walks up and down mild inclines.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up and down inclines without assistance. Some walkways are uneven.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to community work projects by van and should be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently. Depending on classroom locations, volunteers may climb two or more flights of stairs throughout the day.

Lodging: At the hotel, volunteers stay in cabin-style accommodations accessed by walkways, some of which are steep. Walkways and the suspended wooden bridge leading to one of the restaurants can become slippery,especially in wet conditions.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program on the island of Crete involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants in urban areas and small villages.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking to local restaurants for dinner, a few to several blocks from the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by van or bus to the summer camp school and must be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently.

Lodging: There is no elevator at the lodging. Volunteers should plan to climb one flight of stairs daily.

Our service program in Malaysia involves taking a vehicle to work projects and walking or taking a taxi to restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up to one mile per day on uneven or broken sidewalks when traveling to dinner. Traffic can be heavy, so volunteers need to be mindful and confident when crossing streets.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to schools by minivan or taxi and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some schools require climbing two to four flights of stairs daily.

Lodging: Hotels, schools, and restaurants are equipped with Western-style flush toilets. During free time, some public places may have squat-style toilets. There are elevators at the hotel.

The Montana service program is in the town of Browning at the base of the Rocky Mountains. While the terrain is generally flat, there are areas that are uneven and not paved; volunteers should be comfortable with regular walking.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least a quarter mile on uneven, unpaved terrain for work projects. Free-time activities typically involve walking.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing two flights of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging is ground level; no stairs.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program on the island of Crete involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants in urban areas and small villages.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking to local restaurants for dinner, a few to several blocks from the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by van or bus to the summer camp school and must be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently.

Lodging: There is no elevator at the lodging. Volunteers should plan to climb one flight of stairs daily.

The Montana service program is in the town of Browning at the base of the Rocky Mountains. While the terrain is generally flat, there are areas that are uneven and not paved; volunteers should be comfortable with regular walking.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least a quarter mile on uneven, unpaved terrain for work projects. Free-time activities typically involve walking.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing two flights of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging is ground level; no stairs.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Walking is minimal, though volunteers should expect to be active throughout the day while working with children.

Community Project: Classes take place on-site at the manor house.

Lodging: Single rooms and the Resource Room for teaching materials are located on the second floor of the manor house.Volunteers need to climb two flights of stairs to access these spaces.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Walking is minimal, though volunteers should expect to be active throughout the day while working with children.

Community Project: Classes take place on-site at the manor house.

Lodging: Single rooms and the Resource Room for teaching materials are located on the second floor of the manor house.Volunteers need to climb two flights of stairs to access these spaces.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program on the island of Crete involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants in urban areas and small villages.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking to local restaurants for dinner, a few to several blocks from the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by van or bus to the summer camp school and must be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently.

Lodging: There is no elevator at the lodging. Volunteers should plan to climb one flight of stairs daily.

The Montana service program is in the town of Browning at the base of the Rocky Mountains. While the terrain is generally flat, there are areas that are uneven and not paved; volunteers should be comfortable with regular walking.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least a quarter mile on uneven, unpaved terrain for work projects. Free-time activities typically involve walking.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing two flights of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging is ground level; no stairs.

Our service program in Nepal is in Kathmandu, a densely populated city and involves taking a vehicle to work projects and walking to restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers walk to meals on uneven sidewalks where pavement may be loose or missing. Evening walks after dinner may be in low-light conditions. Roads are narrow and often congested, and there are limited traffic control measures such as stoplights or signs. Volunteers should be comfortable navigating busy streets and crossings.

Community Project: Some work projects require climbing several flights of stairs. Staircases may not have handrails and can be exposed to the elements, making them slippery at times. At certain project sites, volunteers also navigate steep inclines up to twice each day.

Lodging: The hotel has an elevator. Toilets and showers do not have handrails, and there is a step up from hotel rooms into the bathrooms. Most of the work sites have western toilets, although one or two have only squat toilets which are common in Nepal.

Our service program in Texas takes place in the Rio Grande Valley requiring regular walking and occasional stairs.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on paved surfaces.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing at least one flight of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging may require climbing one flight of stairs. Ground-floor rooms may be available depending on availability. Some rooms are located a short walk from the main lobby where meals are served.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

The Montana service program is in the town of Browning at the base of the Rocky Mountains. While the terrain is generally flat, there are areas that are uneven and not paved; volunteers should be comfortable with regular walking.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least a quarter mile on uneven, unpaved terrain for work projects. Free-time activities typically involve walking.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing two flights of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging is ground level; no stairs.

Our service program in Nepal is in Kathmandu, a densely populated city and involves taking a vehicle to work projects and walking to restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers walk to meals on uneven sidewalks where pavement may be loose or missing. Evening walks after dinner may be in low-light conditions. Roads are narrow and often congested, and there are limited traffic control measures such as stoplights or signs. Volunteers should be comfortable navigating busy streets and crossings.

Community Project: Some work projects require climbing several flights of stairs. Staircases may not have handrails and can be exposed to the elements, making them slippery at times. At certain project sites, volunteers also navigate steep inclines up to twice each day.

Lodging: The hotel has an elevator. Toilets and showers do not have handrails, and there is a step up from hotel rooms into the bathrooms. Most of the work sites have western toilets, although one or two have only squat toilets which are common in Nepal.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Walking is minimal, though volunteers should expect to be active throughout the day while working with children.

Community Project: Classes take place on-site at the manor house.

Lodging: Single rooms and the Resource Room for teaching materials are located on the second floor of the manor house.Volunteers need to climb two flights of stairs to access these spaces.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Walking is minimal, though volunteers should expect to be active throughout the day while working with children.

Community Project: Classes take place on-site at the manor house.

Lodging: Single rooms and the Resource Room for teaching materials are located on the second floor of the manor house.Volunteers need to climb two flights of stairs to access these spaces.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable with extended walking, including a full day field trip. On some evenings, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile to a local restaurant.

Community Project: Camp locations change weekly throughout the summer. Some schools or community centers require climbing multiple flights of stairs, with classrooms located on the third or fourth floor. Ground-floor classrooms may be available depending on the week.

Lodging: There is an elevator at the hotel.

Our service program in Texas takes place in the Rio Grande Valley requiring regular walking and occasional stairs.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on paved surfaces.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing at least one flight of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging may require climbing one flight of stairs. Ground-floor rooms may be available depending on availability. Some rooms are located a short walk from the main lobby where meals are served.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

The Montana service program is in the town of Browning at the base of the Rocky Mountains. While the terrain is generally flat, there are areas that are uneven and not paved; volunteers should be comfortable with regular walking.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least a quarter mile on uneven, unpaved terrain for work projects. Free-time activities typically involve walking.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing two flights of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging is ground level; no stairs.

Walking: Outside of town areas, there are limited sidewalks, and volunteers should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain along the roadway.

Community Project: Volunteers travel to and from schools by local bus and must be able to get on and off buses without assistance. All teaching takes place in ground-level classrooms.

Lodging: Rooms are on both main and second-level floors. Volunteers assigned to the second floor need to be comfortable climbing two flights of stairs.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

The Montana service program is in the town of Browning at the base of the Rocky Mountains. While the terrain is generally flat, there are areas that are uneven and not paved; volunteers should be comfortable with regular walking.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least a quarter mile on uneven, unpaved terrain for work projects. Free-time activities typically involve walking.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing two flights of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging is ground level; no stairs.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Walking is minimal, though volunteers should expect to be active throughout the day while working with children.

Community Project: Classes take place on-site at the manor house.

Lodging: Single rooms and the Resource Room for teaching materials are located on the second floor of the manor house.Volunteers need to climb two flights of stairs to access these spaces.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable with extended walking, including a full day field trip. On some evenings, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile to a local restaurant.

Community Project: Camp locations change weekly throughout the summer. Some schools or community centers require climbing multiple flights of stairs, with classrooms located on the third or fourth floor. Ground-floor classrooms may be available depending on the week.

Lodging: There is an elevator at the hotel.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Walking is minimal, though volunteers should expect to be active throughout the day while working with children.

Community Project: Classes take place on-site at the manor house.

Lodging: Single rooms and the Resource Room for teaching materials are located on the second floor of the manor house.Volunteers need to climb two flights of stairs to access these spaces.

Walking: Outside of town areas, there are limited sidewalks, and volunteers should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain along the roadway.

Community Project: Volunteers travel to and from schools by local bus and must be able to get on and off buses without assistance. All teaching takes place in ground-level classrooms.

Lodging: Rooms are on both main and second-level floors. Volunteers assigned to the second floor need to be comfortable climbing two flights of stairs.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

The Montana service program is in the town of Browning at the base of the Rocky Mountains. While the terrain is generally flat, there are areas that are uneven and not paved; volunteers should be comfortable with regular walking.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least a quarter mile on uneven, unpaved terrain for work projects. Free-time activities typically involve walking.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing two flights of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging is ground level; no stairs.

Walking: Outside of town areas, there are limited sidewalks, and volunteers should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain along the roadway.

Community Project: Volunteers travel to and from schools by local bus and must be able to get on and off buses without assistance. All teaching takes place in ground-level classrooms.

Lodging: Rooms are on both main and second-level floors. Volunteers assigned to the second floor need to be comfortable climbing two flights of stairs.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Italy includes daily walks through charming historic towns, with routes to schools and evening meals along classic cobblestone streets and uneven sidewalks.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking approximately 1.5 miles to reach schools and restaurants and then returning to the guesthouse on foot. Sicily has many cobblestone streets, which are uneven and may include gaps in roads and sidewalks.

Community Project: Daily activities at schools require climbing multiple flights of stairs. Elevators are not available at school sites.

Lodging: The guesthouse also requires the use of stairs, with two flights to climb each day and no elevator access.

The Montana service program is in the town of Browning at the base of the Rocky Mountains. While the terrain is generally flat, there are areas that are uneven and not paved; volunteers should be comfortable with regular walking.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least a quarter mile on uneven, unpaved terrain for work projects. Free-time activities typically involve walking.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing two flights of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging is ground level; no stairs.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Italy includes daily walks through charming historic towns, with routes to schools and evening meals along classic cobblestone streets and uneven sidewalks.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking approximately 1.5 miles to reach schools and restaurants and then returning to the guesthouse on foot. Sicily has many cobblestone streets, which are uneven and may include gaps in roads and sidewalks.

Community Project: Daily activities at schools require climbing multiple flights of stairs. Elevators are not available at school sites.

Lodging: The guesthouse also requires the use of stairs, with two flights to climb each day and no elevator access.

Our service program in Nepal is in Kathmandu, a densely populated city and involves taking a vehicle to work projects and walking to restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers walk to meals on uneven sidewalks where pavement may be loose or missing. Evening walks after dinner may be in low-light conditions. Roads are narrow and often congested, and there are limited traffic control measures such as stoplights or signs. Volunteers should be comfortable navigating busy streets and crossings.

Community Project: Some work projects require climbing several flights of stairs. Staircases may not have handrails and can be exposed to the elements, making them slippery at times. At certain project sites, volunteers also navigate steep inclines up to twice each day.

Lodging: The hotel has an elevator. Toilets and showers do not have handrails, and there is a step up from hotel rooms into the bathrooms. Most of the work sites have western toilets, although one or two have only squat toilets which are common in Nepal.

Our service program in Vietnam is in Hanoi, a densely populated city. It involves walking or taking a taxi to work projects and walking to restaurants daily.

Walking: In Hanoi, streets are congested and sidewalks are often filled with many vendors and parked motorbikes, so pedestrians may need to walk along the side of the street and navigate traffic. Crossing streets can be a challenge due to the congestion and then multiple modes of vehicles. Further, in some places signal lights are not fully acknowledged. Your team leader will share with you the rules of the road. Volunteers should be comfortable walking up to one mile per day to some work projects and restaurants.

Community Project: Volunteers travel by taxi to the community partner. At universities, most buildings do not have elevators, so volunteers must be able to walk between different buildings and climb 6-10 flights of stairs daily. Volunteers must be able to get in and out of taxis independently.

Lodging: There is one flight of stairs to enter the hotel and two flights of stairs to access the breakfast room and meeting space.

While St. Lucia is a mountainous island, volunteers are driven between program sites with short walks up and down mild inclines.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up and down inclines without assistance. Some walkways are uneven.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to community work projects by van and should be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently. Depending on classroom locations, volunteers may climb two or more flights of stairs throughout the day.

Lodging: At the hotel, volunteers stay in cabin-style accommodations accessed by walkways, some of which are steep. Walkways and the suspended wooden bridge leading to one of the restaurants can become slippery,especially in wet conditions.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Nepal is in Kathmandu, a densely populated city and involves taking a vehicle to work projects and walking to restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers walk to meals on uneven sidewalks where pavement may be loose or missing. Evening walks after dinner may be in low-light conditions. Roads are narrow and often congested, and there are limited traffic control measures such as stoplights or signs. Volunteers should be comfortable navigating busy streets and crossings.

Community Project: Some work projects require climbing several flights of stairs. Staircases may not have handrails and can be exposed to the elements, making them slippery at times. At certain project sites, volunteers also navigate steep inclines up to twice each day.

Lodging: The hotel has an elevator. Toilets and showers do not have handrails, and there is a step up from hotel rooms into the bathrooms. Most of the work sites have western toilets, although one or two have only squat toilets which are common in Nepal.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Some volunteers teaching in Siedlce travel to their school by train, which involves navigating stairs and getting on and off the train independently.

Community Project: School buildings require climbing two or more flights of stairs throughout the day. Elevators are not available.

Lodging: While staying at the Reymontowka manor house, volunteers need to climb two flights of stairs to access single rooms and the Resource Room for teaching materials. There are also a few steps to enter the building.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Some volunteers teaching in Siedlce travel to their school by train, which involves navigating stairs and getting on and off the train independently.

Community Project: School buildings require climbing two or more flights of stairs throughout the day. Elevators are not available.

Lodging: While staying at the Reymontowka manor house, volunteers need to climb two flights of stairs to access single rooms and the Resource Room for teaching materials. There are also a few steps to enter the building.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Vietnam is in Hanoi, a densely populated city. It involves walking or taking a taxi to work projects and walking to restaurants daily.

Walking: In Hanoi, streets are congested and sidewalks are often filled with many vendors and parked motorbikes, so pedestrians may need to walk along the side of the street and navigate traffic. Crossing streets can be a challenge due to the congestion and then multiple modes of vehicles. Further, in some places signal lights are not fully acknowledged. Your team leader will share with you the rules of the road. Volunteers should be comfortable walking up to one mile per day to some work projects and restaurants.

Community Project: Volunteers travel by taxi to the community partner. At universities, most buildings do not have elevators, so volunteers must be able to walk between different buildings and climb 6-10 flights of stairs daily. Volunteers must be able to get in and out of taxis independently.

Lodging: There is one flight of stairs to enter the hotel and two flights of stairs to access the breakfast room and meeting space.

While St. Lucia is a mountainous island, volunteers are driven between program sites with short walks up and down mild inclines.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up and down inclines without assistance. Some walkways are uneven.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to community work projects by van and should be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently. Depending on classroom locations, volunteers may climb two or more flights of stairs throughout the day.

Lodging: At the hotel, volunteers stay in cabin-style accommodations accessed by walkways, some of which are steep. Walkways and the suspended wooden bridge leading to one of the restaurants can become slippery,especially in wet conditions.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Texas takes place in the Rio Grande Valley requiring regular walking and occasional stairs.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on paved surfaces.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing at least one flight of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging may require climbing one flight of stairs. Ground-floor rooms may be available depending on availability. Some rooms are located a short walk from the main lobby where meals are served.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Some volunteers teaching in Siedlce travel to their school by train, which involves navigating stairs and getting on and off the train independently.

Community Project: School buildings require climbing two or more flights of stairs throughout the day. Elevators are not available.

Lodging: While staying at the Reymontowka manor house, volunteers need to climb two flights of stairs to access single rooms and the Resource Room for teaching materials. There are also a few steps to enter the building.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Some volunteers teaching in Siedlce travel to their school by train, which involves navigating stairs and getting on and off the train independently.

Community Project: School buildings require climbing two or more flights of stairs throughout the day. Elevators are not available.

Lodging: While staying at the Reymontowka manor house, volunteers need to climb two flights of stairs to access single rooms and the Resource Room for teaching materials. There are also a few steps to enter the building.

Our service program in China involves a campus environment that includes regular walking and stair use.

Walking: Classes take place in several academic buildings, depending on students’ majors. Most are a short walk from the campus-based hotel (about 5 minutes), with occasional walks up to 10 minutes.

Community Project: Many classroom buildings have multiple floors and do not have elevators. Volunteers need to be comfortable going up and down multiple flights. Most campus restrooms have squat-style toilets, which are common throughout Asia. While regarded as traditional in many cultures, they are more hygienic than standard Western toilets and for some, even more comfortable. That said, they are also unusual for Americans to use.

Lodging: The hotel has elevators, so stair use is not required. All rooms have private, western-style toilets.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program on the island of Crete involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants in urban areas and small villages.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking to local restaurants, a few to several blocks from the lodging. The lodging is a five-minute walk from the beach.

Community Project: Volunteers must be able to independently enter and exit public buses and taxis. The English language schools require climbing at least one flight of stairs to enter.

Lodging: There is no elevator at the lodging. Volunteers should be comfortable climbing one flight of stairs daily.

Our service program in China involves a campus environment that includes regular walking and stair use.

Walking: Classes take place in several academic buildings, depending on students’ majors. Most are a short walk from the campus-based hotel (about 5 minutes), with occasional walks up to 10 minutes.

Community Project: Many classroom buildings have multiple floors and do not have elevators. Volunteers need to be comfortable going up and down multiple flights. Most campus restrooms have squat-style toilets, which are common throughout Asia. While regarded as traditional in many cultures, they are more hygienic than standard Western toilets and for some, even more comfortable. That said, they are also unusual for Americans to use.

Lodging: The hotel has elevators, so stair use is not required. All rooms have private, western-style toilets.

While St. Lucia is a mountainous island, volunteers are driven between program sites with short walks up and down mild inclines.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up and down inclines without assistance. Some walkways are uneven.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to community work projects by van and should be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently. Depending on classroom locations, volunteers may climb two or more flights of stairs throughout the day.

Lodging: At the hotel, volunteers stay in cabin-style accommodations accessed by walkways, some of which are steep. Walkways and the suspended wooden bridge leading to one of the restaurants can become slippery,especially in wet conditions.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program on the island of Crete involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants in urban areas and small villages.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking to local restaurants, a few to several blocks from the lodging. The lodging is a five-minute walk from the beach.

Community Project: Volunteers must be able to independently enter and exit public buses and taxis. The English language schools require climbing at least one flight of stairs to enter.

Lodging: There is no elevator at the lodging. Volunteers should be comfortable climbing one flight of stairs daily.

Our service program in Italy includes daily walks through charming historic towns, with routes to schools and evening meals along classic cobblestone streets and uneven sidewalks.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking approximately 1.5 miles to reach schools and restaurants and then returning to the guesthouse on foot. Sicily has many cobblestone streets, which are uneven and may include gaps in roads and sidewalks.

Community Project: Daily activities at schools require climbing multiple flights of stairs. Elevators are not available at school sites.

Lodging: The guesthouse also requires the use of stairs, with two flights to climb each day and no elevator access.

Our service program in Malaysia involves taking a vehicle to work projects and walking or taking a taxi to restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up to one mile per day on uneven or broken sidewalks when traveling to dinner. Traffic can be heavy, so volunteers need to be mindful and confident when crossing streets.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to schools by minivan or taxi and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some schools require climbing two to four flights of stairs daily.

Lodging: Hotels, schools, and restaurants are equipped with Western-style flush toilets. During free time, some public places may have squat-style toilets. There are elevators at the hotel.

Our service program in Poland involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants.

Walking: Some volunteers teaching in Siedlce travel to their school by train, which involves navigating stairs and getting on and off the train independently.

Community Project: School buildings require climbing two or more flights of stairs throughout the day. Elevators are not available.

Lodging: While staying at the Reymontowka manor house, volunteers need to climb two flights of stairs to access single rooms and the Resource Room for teaching materials. There are also a few steps to enter the building.

Our service program in Puerto Rico is within the Aguada and Aguadilla municipalities. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least one mile in urban environments, including on uneven or broken sidewalks, sloped areas, and hills. Most free-time activities involve walking between locations. In the evenings, some areas may have minimal lighting, and volunteers should be comfortable navigating in low-light conditions.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing at least two flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails.

Lodging: Some lodging in Aguada is on higher floors and may require climbing at least two flights of stairs; some stairways may not have handrails.

While St. Lucia is a mountainous island, volunteers are driven between program sites with short walks up and down mild inclines.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up and down inclines without assistance. Some walkways are uneven.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to community work projects by van and should be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently. Depending on classroom locations, volunteers may climb two or more flights of stairs throughout the day.

Lodging: At the hotel, volunteers stay in cabin-style accommodations accessed by walkways, some of which are steep. Walkways and the suspended wooden bridge leading to one of the restaurants can become slippery,especially in wet conditions.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Italy includes daily walks through charming historic towns, with routes to schools and evening meals along classic cobblestone streets and uneven sidewalks.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking approximately 1.5 miles to reach schools and restaurants and then returning to the guesthouse on foot. Sicily has many cobblestone streets, which are uneven and may include gaps in roads and sidewalks.

Community Project: Daily activities at schools require climbing multiple flights of stairs. Elevators are not available at school sites.

Lodging: The guesthouse also requires the use of stairs, with two flights to climb each day and no elevator access.

Our service program in Malaysia involves taking a vehicle to work projects and walking or taking a taxi to restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up to one mile per day on uneven or broken sidewalks when traveling to dinner. Traffic can be heavy, so volunteers need to be mindful and confident when crossing streets.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to schools by minivan or taxi and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some schools require climbing two to four flights of stairs daily.

Lodging: Hotels, schools, and restaurants are equipped with Western-style flush toilets. During free time, some public places may have squat-style toilets. There are elevators at the hotel.

Walking: Outside of town areas, there are limited sidewalks, and volunteers should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain along the roadway.

Community Project: Volunteers travel to and from schools by local bus and must be able to get on and off buses without assistance. All teaching takes place in ground-level classrooms.

Lodging: Rooms are on both main and second-level floors. Volunteers assigned to the second floor need to be comfortable climbing two flights of stairs.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Vietnam is in Hanoi, a densely populated city. It involves walking or taking a taxi to work projects and walking to restaurants daily.

Walking: In Hanoi, streets are congested and sidewalks are often filled with many vendors and parked motorbikes, so pedestrians may need to walk along the side of the street and navigate traffic. Crossing streets can be a challenge due to the congestion and then multiple modes of vehicles. Further, in some places signal lights are not fully acknowledged. Your team leader will share with you the rules of the road. Volunteers should be comfortable walking up to one mile per day to some work projects and restaurants.

Community Project: Volunteers travel by taxi to the community partner. At universities, most buildings do not have elevators, so volunteers must be able to walk between different buildings and climb 6-10 flights of stairs daily. Volunteers must be able to get in and out of taxis independently.

Lodging: There is one flight of stairs to enter the hotel and two flights of stairs to access the breakfast room and meeting space.

Walking: Outside of town areas, there are limited sidewalks, and volunteers should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain along the roadway.

Community Project: Volunteers travel to and from schools by local bus and must be able to get on and off buses without assistance. All teaching takes place in ground-level classrooms.

Lodging: Rooms are on both main and second-level floors. Volunteers assigned to the second floor need to be comfortable climbing two flights of stairs.

While St. Lucia is a mountainous island, volunteers are driven between program sites with short walks up and down mild inclines.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up and down inclines without assistance. Some walkways are uneven.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to community work projects by van and should be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently. Depending on classroom locations, volunteers may climb two or more flights of stairs throughout the day.

Lodging: At the hotel, volunteers stay in cabin-style accommodations accessed by walkways, some of which are steep. Walkways and the suspended wooden bridge leading to one of the restaurants can become slippery,especially in wet conditions.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program on the island of Crete involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants in urban areas and small villages.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking to local restaurants, a few to several blocks from the lodging. The lodging is a five-minute walk from the beach.

Community Project: Volunteers must be able to independently enter and exit public buses and taxis. The English language schools require climbing at least one flight of stairs to enter.

Lodging: There is no elevator at the lodging. Volunteers should be comfortable climbing one flight of stairs daily.

Our service program in Italy includes daily walks through charming historic towns, with routes to schools and evening meals along classic cobblestone streets and uneven sidewalks.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking approximately 1.5 miles to reach schools and restaurants and then returning to the guesthouse on foot. Sicily has many cobblestone streets, which are uneven and may include gaps in roads and sidewalks.

Community Project: Daily activities at schools require climbing multiple flights of stairs. Elevators are not available at school sites.

Lodging: The guesthouse also requires the use of stairs, with two flights to climb each day and no elevator access.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Puerto Rico is within the Aguada and Aguadilla municipalities. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least one mile in urban environments, including on uneven or broken sidewalks, sloped areas, and hills. Most free-time activities involve walking between locations. In the evenings, some areas may have minimal lighting, and volunteers should be comfortable navigating in low-light conditions.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing at least two flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails.

Lodging: Some lodging in Aguada is on higher floors and may require climbing at least two flights of stairs; some stairways may not have handrails.

Our service program in Vietnam is in Hanoi, a densely populated city. It involves walking or taking a taxi to work projects and walking to restaurants daily.

Walking: In Hanoi, streets are congested and sidewalks are often filled with many vendors and parked motorbikes, so pedestrians may need to walk along the side of the street and navigate traffic. Crossing streets can be a challenge due to the congestion and then multiple modes of vehicles. Further, in some places signal lights are not fully acknowledged. Your team leader will share with you the rules of the road. Volunteers should be comfortable walking up to one mile per day to some work projects and restaurants.

Community Project: Volunteers travel by taxi to the community partner. At universities, most buildings do not have elevators, so volunteers must be able to walk between different buildings and climb 6-10 flights of stairs daily. Volunteers must be able to get in and out of taxis independently.

Lodging: There is one flight of stairs to enter the hotel and two flights of stairs to access the breakfast room and meeting space.

Our service program in Texas takes place in the Rio Grande Valley requiring regular walking and occasional stairs.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on paved surfaces.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing at least one flight of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging may require climbing one flight of stairs. Ground-floor rooms may be available depending on availability. Some rooms are located a short walk from the main lobby where meals are served.

Walking: Outside of town areas, there are limited sidewalks, and volunteers should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain along the roadway.

Community Project: Volunteers travel to and from schools by local bus and must be able to get on and off buses without assistance. All teaching takes place in ground-level classrooms.

Lodging: Rooms are on both main and second-level floors. Volunteers assigned to the second floor need to be comfortable climbing two flights of stairs.

While St. Lucia is a mountainous island, volunteers are driven between program sites with short walks up and down mild inclines.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up and down inclines without assistance. Some walkways are uneven.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to community work projects by van and should be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently. Depending on classroom locations, volunteers may climb two or more flights of stairs throughout the day.

Lodging: At the hotel, volunteers stay in cabin-style accommodations accessed by walkways, some of which are steep. Walkways and the suspended wooden bridge leading to one of the restaurants can become slippery,especially in wet conditions.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program on the island of Crete involves walking or taking public buses to schools and restaurants in urban areas and small villages.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking to local restaurants, a few to several blocks from the lodging. The lodging is a five-minute walk from the beach.

Community Project: Volunteers must be able to independently enter and exit public buses and taxis. The English language schools require climbing at least one flight of stairs to enter.

Lodging: There is no elevator at the lodging. Volunteers should be comfortable climbing one flight of stairs daily.

Our service program in Italy includes daily walks through charming historic towns, with routes to schools and evening meals along classic cobblestone streets and uneven sidewalks.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking approximately 1.5 miles to reach schools and restaurants and then returning to the guesthouse on foot. Sicily has many cobblestone streets, which are uneven and may include gaps in roads and sidewalks.

Community Project: Daily activities at schools require climbing multiple flights of stairs. Elevators are not available at school sites.

Lodging: The guesthouse also requires the use of stairs, with two flights to climb each day and no elevator access.

Our service program in Nepal is in Kathmandu, a densely populated city and involves taking a vehicle to work projects and walking to restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers walk to meals on uneven sidewalks where pavement may be loose or missing. Evening walks after dinner may be in low-light conditions. Roads are narrow and often congested, and there are limited traffic control measures such as stoplights or signs. Volunteers should be comfortable navigating busy streets and crossings.

Community Project: Some work projects require climbing several flights of stairs. Staircases may not have handrails and can be exposed to the elements, making them slippery at times. At certain project sites, volunteers also navigate steep inclines up to twice each day.

Lodging: The hotel has an elevator. Toilets and showers do not have handrails, and there is a step up from hotel rooms into the bathrooms. Most of the work sites have western toilets, although one or two have only squat toilets which are common in Nepal.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Nepal is in Kathmandu, a densely populated city and involves taking a vehicle to work projects and walking to restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers walk to meals on uneven sidewalks where pavement may be loose or missing. Evening walks after dinner may be in low-light conditions. Roads are narrow and often congested, and there are limited traffic control measures such as stoplights or signs. Volunteers should be comfortable navigating busy streets and crossings.

Community Project: Some work projects require climbing several flights of stairs. Staircases may not have handrails and can be exposed to the elements, making them slippery at times. At certain project sites, volunteers also navigate steep inclines up to twice each day.

Lodging: The hotel has an elevator. Toilets and showers do not have handrails, and there is a step up from hotel rooms into the bathrooms. Most of the work sites have western toilets, although one or two have only squat toilets which are common in Nepal.

Our service program in Puerto Rico is within the Aguada and Aguadilla municipalities. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least one mile in urban environments, including on uneven or broken sidewalks, sloped areas, and hills. Most free-time activities involve walking between locations. In the evenings, some areas may have minimal lighting, and volunteers should be comfortable navigating in low-light conditions.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing at least two flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails.

Lodging: Some lodging in Aguada is on higher floors and may require climbing at least two flights of stairs; some stairways may not have handrails.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Puerto Rico is within the Aguada and Aguadilla municipalities. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least one mile in urban environments, including on uneven or broken sidewalks, sloped areas, and hills. Most free-time activities involve walking between locations. In the evenings, some areas may have minimal lighting, and volunteers should be comfortable navigating in low-light conditions.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing at least two flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails.

Lodging: Some lodging in Aguada is on higher floors and may require climbing at least two flights of stairs; some stairways may not have handrails.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Texas takes place in the Rio Grande Valley requiring regular walking and occasional stairs.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on paved surfaces.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing at least one flight of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging may require climbing one flight of stairs. Ground-floor rooms may be available depending on availability. Some rooms are located a short walk from the main lobby where meals are served.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

Our service program in Puerto Rico is within the Aguada and Aguadilla municipalities. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least one mile in urban environments, including on uneven or broken sidewalks, sloped areas, and hills. Most free-time activities involve walking between locations. In the evenings, some areas may have minimal lighting, and volunteers should be comfortable navigating in low-light conditions.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing at least two flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails.

Lodging: Some lodging in Aguada is on higher floors and may require climbing at least two flights of stairs; some stairways may not have handrails.

Our service program in Peru takes place in a community setting that includes a school, children’s home and several dormitories. It requires regular walking and stair use.

Walking to Home Visits: Note: Home Visit Work Projects are level 3 mobility. Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven paved terrain, including sloped areas and small hills. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Walking at Sagrada Familia: During the day, walking is short distances; however, the children we work with are energetic and want to play with volunteers. Most restaurants are located within two blocks of the lodging.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Home visits are in areas with steep hills outside the Sagrada Familia main campus.

Lodging: Volunteers stay in a hotel; some rooms are on floors that require two flights of stairs.

While St. Lucia is a mountainous island, volunteers are driven between program sites with short walks up and down mild inclines.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up and down inclines without assistance. Some walkways are uneven.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to community work projects by van and should be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently. Depending on classroom locations, volunteers may climb two or more flights of stairs throughout the day.

Lodging: At the hotel, volunteers stay in cabin-style accommodations accessed by walkways, some of which are steep. Walkways and the suspended wooden bridge leading to one of the restaurants can become slippery,especially in wet conditions.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

While St. Lucia is a mountainous island, volunteers are driven between program sites with short walks up and down mild inclines.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up and down inclines without assistance. Some walkways are uneven.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to community work projects by van and should be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently. Depending on classroom locations, volunteers may climb two or more flights of stairs throughout the day.

Lodging: At the hotel, volunteers stay in cabin-style accommodations accessed by walkways, some of which are steep. Walkways and the suspended wooden bridge leading to one of the restaurants can become slippery,especially in wet conditions.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Texas takes place in the Rio Grande Valley requiring regular walking and occasional stairs.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on paved surfaces.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported by passenger van and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some work projects require climbing at least one flight of stairs.

Lodging: Lodging may require climbing one flight of stairs. Ground-floor rooms may be available depending on availability. Some rooms are located a short walk from the main lobby where meals are served.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

The base of operations in Tanzania is at Global Volunteers’ secure RCP campus. The campus includes volunteer lodging, meeting and dining space, a modern health clinic, and staff lodging. Getting to Ipalamwa is part of the adventure, with a one-hour domestic flight followed by about a two-hour Jeep ride.

Walking: While in the villages, volunteers should be comfortable walking at least half a mile on uneven, unpaved terrain. At the RCP campus, there is one flight of stairs to and from the lodging; all the surfaces are tiled.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported in high-clearance Jeeps and passenger vans and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Ipalamwa is located in Tanzania’s highland region, and depending upon community project assignment, volunteers may need to walk up to a mile on uneven grassy paths.

Lodging: Lodging is at the RCP center.

Our service program in Italy includes daily walks through charming historic towns, with routes to schools and evening meals along classic cobblestone streets and uneven sidewalks.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking approximately 1.5 miles to reach schools and restaurants and then returning to the guesthouse on foot. Sicily has many cobblestone streets, which are uneven and may include gaps in roads and sidewalks.

Community Project: Daily activities at schools require climbing multiple flights of stairs. Elevators are not available at school sites.

Lodging: The guesthouse also requires the use of stairs, with two flights to climb each day and no elevator access.

Our service program in Malaysia involves taking a vehicle to work projects and walking or taking a taxi to restaurants.

Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up to one mile per day on uneven or broken sidewalks when traveling to dinner. Traffic can be heavy, so volunteers need to be mindful and confident when crossing streets.

Community Project: Volunteers are transported to schools by minivan or taxi and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some schools require climbing two to four flights of stairs daily.

Lodging: Hotels, schools, and restaurants are equipped with Western-style flush toilets. During free time, some public places may have squat-style toilets. There are elevators at the hotel.