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Service. Seriously.

With 34 years of experience in the fields of sustainable community development and international volunteering, Global Volunteers programs excel in providing meaningful and immersive student group service-learning experiences. Our long-term relationships, exceptional volunteer management, and comprehensive community service enable your students to make a real difference.

  • More than 100 start dates year round for 1 to 3-week student volunteer groups available now.
  • All-inclusive, safe programs – including meals, lodging, transportation, project materials, and team arrangements.
  • Purposeful, educational, hands-on, and fun work projects.

Choose one of these top student group service destinations: China, the Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Montana, Peru, Poland, Romania, St. Lucia, Tanzania, Vietnam, and West Virginia.

“As a university anthropology instructor and director of a Bolivia summer study abroad course, I fully endorse integrating the service-learning mission of Global Volunteers with the academic mission of study abroad. This innovative international experience helps train the next generation of young scholars to become compassionate global citizens and collaborative problem solvers.”

Caroline S. Conzelman, Ph.D., Assoc. Director, Global Studies Academic Program, University of Colorado, Boulder

Your students can help children reach their full potential around the world:

Classroom Teaching

Teach secondary students math, biology, chemistry, physics and physical geography.

English Language Instruction

Teach English conversation and pronunciation at the level you prefer – beginning through advanced – and with children through adults.

Computer Literacy

Teach primary and secondary school students computer basics, and help them improve their proficiency.

Repair and Maintenance

Help with painting and repairing community buildings, and providing plumbing, carpentry and electrical assistance.

Health Education

Offer nutrition education, infectious disease prevention, physical fitness and diabetes prevention.  Conduct interactive workshops that help improve the health and well- being of pregnant women and children.

Health Care

Provide ongoing training to Rural Medical Aids and help them ensure thriving pregnancies and healthy deliveries.

“Travel With Passion and Purpose”

“This was without question the most rewarding experience of my life – helping people with important projects, feeling the warmth and appreciation of children and teens, and living the life of a villager. It was authentic, and unparalleled.”

 

Tom McMahonTanzania Volunteer

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

Gila Cohen-ShawSt. Lucia and Tanzania Volunteer

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

Stephen BeckCook Islands Volunteer

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

Joan McInnis10-time Volunteer Worldwide

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

Gary SandefurMontana Volunteer
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