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An Adventure of the Heart in Asia!

If Asia beckons you, allow Global Volunteers to be your guide on the best “alternative vacation” available. Explore India, Vietnam or China as a volunteer, and see the country through the eyes of those you serve. Volunteer in Asia and improve children’s early start in life!  Or help adults improve their career opportunities. At the same time, you experience all the color, music, art and flavor of Asian culture. Travel with us – a long-standing non-profit leader in worldwide volunteering.

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

Every day is a new adventure in service working under the direction of our community partners. Serve on teams of 5-15 volunteers of all backgrounds and ages. Best yet: Your volunteer assistance directly elevates the futures of children, teens, young adults and families.

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

Community Teamwork

Volunteer in Vietnam

Practice English conversation skills with youth and adults to help them improve their education and career opportunities.

Volunteer in India

Help once-homeless youth in Chennai reach their full potential through games, English lessons, homework assistance, and by helping to improve their living facilities.

Volunteer in China

Teach English to primary, secondary and university level students, or help Chinese English teachers improve their instruction skills.

“Travel With Passion and Purpose”

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

KristenIndia 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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