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Founded in 1992, Projects Abroad offers unique and worthwhile volunteer placements, internships and language courses in 28 amazing countries around the world. Projects are customized to your schedule so you choose when you start and how long you stay. Protect endangered giraffes in Kenya, live and work on a model farm in India, build houses in Jamaica, teach English to monks in Sri Lanka, join a public health project in Ghana, learn Arabic in Morocco and much more!
Working, volunteering, learning, living and traveling abroad for extended periods of time becomes the adventure of a lifetime for many.
Many venture to unknown lands to fill a gap of time in their lives, improve their fluency in a foreign language, meet new and interesting people, build self-reliance, or to help people and communities truly in need. Whatever your case, by traveling and working in a new land, you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in the culture and meet people on their own terms, rather than experiencing it as a tourist would.
Explore your short-term and longer-term options for working, volunteering, interning or teaching in unique locations all over the world. In this channel, you'll find some of the best organizations to help make your dream of living overseas a reality.
Volunteer Abroad on Critical Community & Conservation Projects!Global Vision International (GVI) runs responsible volunteering programs in Africa, Asia, Australasia, Central America and Europe, working locally to promote sustainable development through environment research, conservation and education. Work with indigenous communities in Central America. Participate in a wildlife conservation and community development expedition in Costa Rica. Teach Buddhist monks in Laos. Monitor endangered sea turtle activity in Mexico. Volunteer opportunities are available from 1 week to 2 years, with program that focus on helping local communities to achieve their goals of sustainable development through long-term partnerships and education. The GVI international network of over 150 field staff ensures your peace of mind, cultural orientation, in-depth training, and 24-hour support throughout your stay. GVI program costs generally include all food and accommodation, transport to and from the project, airport transfers, pre-departure support, discounted services, in-country support, and emergency phone. GVI participants come from a range of different backgrounds and locations all over the world. Volunteers must be flexible, self-motivated, and enthusiastic with a reasonable level of fitness and over 18 unless joining a family program. Generally no previous experience is required as all training is provided in the field. GVIUSA.com
•By volunteering abroad through GVI, you'll have an amazing travel experience, gain a unique insight into a foreign culture and make a positive contribution to the world we live in. Over 100 critical conservation and humanitarian projects worldwide rely on Global Vision International for volunteers, promotion and direct funding. So can you!
Featured Work, Volunteer & Intern Abroad Programs
Experience the CCS Difference! As a Cross-Cultural Solutions international volunteer, you'll work side-by-side with local people on dynamic and inspiring community-led initiatives. CCS is a trusted member of the communities where they work. Their service is valued because they bring together the local knowledge and expertise of community development leaders and the motivation of international volunteers. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing from 10 countries, start dates year-round and programs from 1-12 weeks long. All of the logistics will be taken care of so you can focus on your volunteer experience.
As a CCS volunteer, you may work with kids, adults, or people with disabilities; teaching, providing care, or offering companionship. But regardless of your specific placement, you can be sure that your work is always structured to be meaningful, and have a positive impact in the community. The CCS model of short-term volunteering is successful because they are dedicated to sustainable community development in each community, and each volunteer's program contributes to the ongoing, positive impact over time.
To date, more than 30,000 people have participated in CCS volunteer programs, providing over two million hours of service to communities served in Africa, Asia and Latin America. CrossCulturalSolutions.org
•Volunteers from diverse countries, ages, and backgrounds share their story on why they chose to volunteer abroad with Cross-Cultural Solutions.
Watch more CCS volunteers in action: hear their stories, get a glimpse of their daily life, explore the natural wonders of the country and learn more about the positive impact you can make in the world.
Greenheart Travel is personally invested in providing cultural exchange programs that change lives, advance careers and create leaders. Through travel and cultural exchange, they help individuals reach their full potential, leading to a more tolerant, peaceful and environmentally friendly world. Where will you make a difference?
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Volunteer Abroad: Make a difference this year! Travel for a change by volunteering in 2-12 week projects geared to working in environmental conservation, health care, women’s empowerment, community development and much more.
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Teach Abroad: Get paid to travel! Share your English language expertise with students in China, Myanmar, South Korea, Thailand or Vietnam while earning an excellent salary and great benefits for a semester or year.
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High School Abroad: Experience 100% cultural immersion! Live daily life abroad as you learn a new language, gain maturity and independence and enhance your college application.
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Work & Travel: Hit the road on a working holiday visa to Australia or New Zealand. Jobs guaranteed! Earn money to fund your travels as you go.
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Language Exchange Homestays: Spend 1-3 months with a host family in Belgium, Brazil, France, Italy, Spain or Thailand. Spend 15 hours a week speaking conversational English and spend the rest of the time with your family getting immersed in the local language and culture.
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Language Schools: Total immersion makes all the difference—whether in the classroom or with your host family.
All programs run year-round with flexible start dates; you'll also enjoy housing (most with a host family), meals, medical insurance, pre-departure and cultural orientation with local coordinator and 24-hour support. GreenHeartTravel.org
•Change your Perspectives. Change your Life. Travel for a Change! Greenheart Travel offers students, recent grads and adults the opportunity to discover the world through cultural immersion programs. Become fluent in a language, study in a new country, volunteer with grassroots organizations, teach English around the world and become a leader.
Help, Learn and Explore withProjects Abroad by participating in a worthwhile international volunteer placement or internship. Spending time overseas with Projects Abroad can last from two weeks to a year in 28 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Whether you teach in a Mexican school, work on a veterinary internship in India, help with English classes in Peru or participate in a medical project in Ghana, you will be joining a community of volunteers and local people, all working together to better their lives and their community. Along with a life-enriching volunteer or internship project, you will also live with a host family and experience the culture of your host country intimately. The full-time, in-country staff will meet you at the airport, introduce you to your host family and make sure you settle in well. Volunteer placements and internships include care, teaching, conservation & environment, sports, culture & community, archaeology, building, performing arts, medicine & healthcare, journalism, law & human rights, business and veterinary medicine & animal care. Language courses in Arabic, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and a variety of local languages as well as university dissertation research options are also available. The fee includes project placement, housing with a host family, three meals a day, comprehensive travel and medical insurance, 24/7 in-country staff support, and social activities with other volunteers. Projects-Abroad.org
•Whether you are looking to gain international work experience, help others less fortunate than yourself, or simply experience a new culture, Projects Abroad offers unique and worthwhile volunteer placements, internships and language courses worldwide.
Are you looking for that amazing feeling knowing you've made a difference in the life of a child, assisted a rescued animal so that it can be returned to the wild or built a much needed shelter for the homeless, all while living in the community you are working with and viewing life through different eyes?
Whether participating in a short-term volunteer vacation or a prolonged gap year, the Global Volunteer Network provides challenging and affordable international projects in 20 countries throughout South America, Africa and Asia; along with fundraising treks to Mt. Everest Base Camp, Mt. Kilimanjaro and Machu Picchu. Projects are available year-round and placements range from one week to six months in length. The program fee offers you choice, value and convenience. The in-country fee covers housing and meals, orientation and airport pickup upon arrival to your host country. Volunteers come from all walks of life: singles, couples and families; those with specialized skills or those embarking on a post-college adventure; all of whom want to make a difference, to offer their skills and talents to a community that needs the help of volunteers. Make the big leap today by completing the comprehensive online application. GlobalVolunteerNetwork.org
"The reason I travel to volunteer, not climb mountains, not lay on a beach (although I love all of those things and try to do them as much as possible), but make volunteering the point of the trip, is because of the more." Learn about experiencing the more through the eyes of a Global Volunteer Network volunteer.
Building a World of Youth Leaders, One Volunteer at a Time. Are you ready to challenge yourself, make a commitment and a real contribution this summer? Through the unparalleled AMIGOS Experience, more than 25,000 high school and college-aged Volunteers have completed extensive leadership and service training programs in preparation to become community development promoters in Latin America. Last year alone, AMIGOS Volunteers made a positive difference in over 250 communities in nine Latin American countries (Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay and Peru). These unique programs give you the chance to take on sustainable health, education, environmental service and technology projects by collaborating with local partners. Immerse yourself in the lives of your host family and community while improving your Spanish. As you build your own leadership and language skills, you'll make a genuine difference and friendships that will last a lifetime. Programs run from 6-8 weeks during the summer months; the participation fee includes authentic food prepared by host families, international airfare to Latin America, training materials and more. Volunteers range in age from 16-25. Explore summer 2013 volunteer projects and apply today! Amigoslink.org
•As an AMIGOS volunteer you can spend your summer working, sharing, living, and learning in a Latin American country, completing meaningful community development projects. Live with a host family and collaborate with the community to make a positive difference.
Looking for a way to spend extended time living, working and traveling abroad while adding a line to your resume and gaining real world experience? BUNAC work and internship programs offer an easy, low outlay and rewarding way to experience another culture.
BUNAC's internship program, Intern in Britain, provides students and recent graduates a once in a lifetime opportunity to undertake an internship in the UK for up to six months. Expand your skills while you discover Britain.
Work abroad opportunities for full-time US students include Work in Ireland (four months), where participants can take almost any job anywhere. BUNAC's Work Australia program, with up to a year for work and travel, is open to US citizens aged 18-30, while Work New Zealand provides similar opportunities for 18-35 year olds in the land of the big white cloud.
On all BUNAC programs full assistance and support are available throughout your stay. Visit BUNAC USA for more information. BUNAC.org/usa
•BUNAC programs provide you with the opportunity to live and work legally abroad, gain real world experience, make new friends, and internationalize your resume while earning money to travel and explore. Traveling with BUNAC will be one of the most fun, challenging and rewarding experiences you'll ever have!
Whether you are traveling solo, with a friend or family member, on a spring or summer break, gap year adventure or medical mission, A Broader View Volunteers can arrange a rewarding volunteer experience especially for you. Experience the happiness, struggles, aspirations and dreams of the people you assist—all while discovering the beauty, history and culture of a foreign location. Work on education, social, medical, conservation, or community development projects side-by-side with members of the community and actually see the results of your hard work. Expect to immerse yourself in the community—eat local food and drink, learn common phrases, listen to local music, really get to know the people you serve. See what really makes a destination truly unique—the people, not just the tourist sites.
•Safe and Friendly Host Families•Affordable Programs and Immersion•Customized Travel Dates
Choose from 22 countries with flexible start dates year-round and programs lasting from 1 week to 12 weeks. Enjoy a placement with a safe and quality project, nice accommodations, exquisite meals, local coordinator guidance, support and so much more. If you are at least 17 and have an open mind, a dedication to fostering cultural exchanges, a passion to help and a sense of adventure, gain a broader view of the world. A Broader View Volunteers is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in the USA. Your fees go to support 195 programs in donations for construction, medicine, shoes and many other items for the needed programs.
•Teach English at a primary school. Help construct a new orphanage. Support women's empowerment projects. Assist with an HIV/AIDS prevention campaign. Volunteer your energy at a children's center. Embark on a medical mission. Experience a world of discovery with A Broader View Volunteers.
Your Adventure Abroad Starts Here! Since 1994, Travellers Worldwide has been offering rewarding project placements for students and adults throughout the world. Volunteer in a community development project. Teach conversational English or academic subjects. Coach or play a sport. Engage in hands-on conservation projects with dolphins, lions, pandas, a coral reef or national forest. Land a professional work experience internship in fields from business and journalism to tourism and medicine. Live, eat and breathe a new language. Take a cultural course: learn martial arts or how to salsa dance, become PADI scuba certified or obtain a pilot's license. Combine multiple placements in these exciting destinations: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Everyone is welcome on a Travellers project (from 17 years old upwards and all nationalities). Costs vary depending on length of placement and you can participate from two weeks up to one year, subject to visa requirements. Included is full support from the moment of booking and throughout your placement to your return home, all meals, accommodations, and comprehensive information about every aspect of your placement. Applications are accepted year-round. TravellersWorldwide.com
•With placements suitable for students, career-changers, grown-up gappers or retired adventurers, Travellers Worldwide provides voluntary work overseas in teaching, wildlife conservation, orphanage care, work experience internships, language study and cultural courses.
Additional Overseas Programs to Explore!
Study or Intern Abroad in Argentina, Australia, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Ghana, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Scotland, Spain, South Africa, Thailand, USA or Multi-Country with CISabroad.
You're Going Places with CISabroad!
CISabroad offers affordable and comprehensive intern abroad and study abroad programs from a month to a year in 19 countries around the world. Intern abroad programs are customized according to your background and interests, and they also provide fun social and cultural activities that allow you to experience your new home while being supported by CISabroad staff. All intern abroad programs include a customized placement from 4-26 weeks, housing, travel insurance, airport pickup, onsite orientation, and support services. Intern abroad in Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Spain and USA-Hawaii. CISabroad is committed to working with you individually through the decision-making process as you select and prepare for a study abroad or intern abroad program. Apply now, contact an advisor, send them an email, or call 877-617-9090 and you'll be on your way to an amazing experience abroad!
Center for International Studies (CISabroad)
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(877) 617-9090 info@cisabroad.com www.cisabroad.com
•Internship and study abroad experiences with CISabroad offer opportunities for a wide variety of majors, lengths of stay and completely customized, pre-professional internships. Gain a global perspective and set yourself apart with CISabroad today!
With over 40 years of providing exceptional cultural exchange experiences for young people around the world, InterExchange offers seasonal jobs, volunteer programs, internships and au pair placements in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, India and Central and South America. InterExchange offers placements throughout the U.S. for international citizens and placements for U.S. citizens to travel and work abroad. All programs include job placement, full support and access to low-cost international insurance. Many programs also include housing, meals, orientation and social and cultural activities.
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Au Pair AbroadAustralia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Turkey
•Want to improve your second language skills? Experience a new culture? See the world? The InterExchange Working Abroad program offers U.S. citizens the ability to work legally while traveling abroad.
Working to build a truly sustainable community, Kalu Yala is founded on the core tenants of culture, new urbanism architecture, organic food, wellness, recreation, education, preservation, and conservation of the natural environment. The Kalu Yala Valley is located in the rainforest highlands of Central Panama in a 7,000-acre valley that backs up to the Chagres National Park. The Internship Program allows students and young professionals to come to Panama and gain cultural exposure, work experience, and knowledge in order to create a project that will ultimately help shape this sustainable community. Interns are needed in Agriculture/Animal Science (create a sustainable organic farming & livestock system), Anthropology (healthcare systems and body/folk remedies), Biology (catalog all flora & fauna and preserve the Valley's abundant biodiversity), Business & Entrepreneurship (help accelerate entrepreneurship and shape the real estate development model), Community Outreach & ESL (grassroots community organizing, leadership training, and education in rural Panama), Digital Development, and Outdoor Recreation (provide a variety of sustainable recreation opportunities for residents & visitors). Tuition includes rent, meal plan, Internet access, laundry service, utilities, mailbox and transportation between locations. Internships are available each season; now accepting applications for the Fall (September 2nd–November 15th) and Spring (January 13th–April 11th, 2014). Connect with Kate Stewart for more info or apply now! Applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis.
FALL SEASON INTERNSHIP Alert! •The early admission deadline for the fall season (September 2nd to November 15th) is July 1st. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply now and claim your spot!!
•Interested in helping to create the world's most sustainable village? Discover a new and conscious way of living in Panama! Kalu Yala is seeking passionate, self-starting individuals from all backgrounds who would like to flourish in a whole-systems, entrepreneurial research environment. View the Kalu Yala intern experience »
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