Volunteer Abroad





Thailand, needs your help restoring heavily damaged coral reef. Be ready to commit two weeks; training provided. tsunamivolunteer.net

Kenya: Calling Aspiring Doctors and Nurses

Help alleviate Kenya's overworked healthcare system and get valuable hands-on medical experience. Madventurer places volunteers wherever needs are most urgent, including maternity wards, flying doctor projects, and inoculation programs. Training provided; fees applicable. madventurer.com

New Zealand: Preserve Its Natural Beauty

The Global Volunteer Network is seeking volunteers to preserve and monitor New Zealand's unique environment. Spend up to three months working o­n trail construction, replanting forests, removing invasive species, and recording wildlife sightings. Training provided; fees applicable. volunteer.org.nz/newzealand

Bolivia: Spanish Speakers Wanted for Community Work

Organize community leadership and promote human rights in o­ne of the poorest Latin American countries. I-to-I trains and places volunteers for 8-to-12-week projects working primarily with underprivileged women and children. Must have an intermediate, conversational understanding of Spanish. Training provided; fees applicable. i-to-i.com

Nepal: Donate Your Elbow Grease

Do you know the difference between a hammer and a wrench? Good, then come to Nepal and volunteer to rebuild schools, hospitals, libraries, and more. Live with a local family while you assist skilled local craftsman with desperately needed infrastructure improvements. Applicants shouldn't shy from manual labor (duh!). Training provided; fees applicable. vsnnepal.org