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Group Volunteer Trips Abroad - University & High School
Plan custom group volunteer trips abroad with A Broader View. Tailored service-learning programs for universities, high schools, and corporate teams in 33 countries.
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Group programs built around your goals
Organizing a successful group volunteer trip abroad requires meticulous planning, robust safety protocols, and tailored project placements that align with your group's specific learning or service objectives. Since 2007, A Broader View Volunteers has specialized in coordinating customized group travel for university classes, medical student associations, high school cohorts, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) teams across our 168 project sites worldwide.
From the moment you begin planning, our dedicated U.S. team and full-time in-country coordinators handle all logistical details—including private airport transfers, vetted host family or volunteer house accommodations, group project scheduling, meals, and 24/7 on-site supervision. Whether your group wants to participate in medical clinical shadowing, public school teaching, community infrastructure building, or wildlife conservation, we tailor every itinerary to ensure safety, educational value, and meaningful community impact.
Hundreds
of groups hosted since 2007
33
countries with local coordinators
5+
travelers make a group trip
Tax deductible
program fees for US taxpayers
Who we host
A partner for every type of group
Student-led alternative spring tripsAlternative breaks planned by students, with projects and dates that fit the academic calendar.Learn more →
Faculty-led service learning tripsService learning designed with faculty, so fieldwork connects with what students study at home.
Medical and dental brigadesClinics, health centers and dental brigades for students and professionals, supervised on site.Learn more →
Corporate retreat programsTeam volunteering that builds connection while supporting community-led projects.
Family volunteeringProjects that welcome every generation, from kids to grandparents, with family-friendly housing.Learn more →
High school language and cultural immersion toursLanguage classes and cultural immersion with chaperone support for high school groups.Learn more →
In their words
What group leaders say
I first traveled with Abroaderview in 2014 for two weeks to volunteer in the Centro de Salud and instantly fell in love. Two years later when I started PA school I came back with 10 of my classmates and faculty. This (2017) year we came back with 22 people including 3 faculty members! Everyone who went on this trip hopes to return next year for our medical brigade.
Mirofora Paridis recent graduate University of Bridgeport
For our group, we wanted a place that we could use our skills as Advanced EMTs to make a difference and help in anyway. As an AEMT and Neuroscience student the time spent with patients, watching surgeries, and speaking with doctors and nurses here has been extremely valuable. I can say with certainty I left Honduras, and the Abroaderview program a better healthcare provider and a more thoughtful person.
Tour leader, Saint Michael’s College – Fire and Rescue
I didn’t know what to expect when I came to Belize. But I have been pleasantly surprised by the extremely friendly people. The accommodations at the orphanage, and the beautiful climate. The kids are great and I’m so happy that I come and get the chance to get to know them.
Group Leader, Mary Pangalangan - Dayton University
This program is very well set up. I feel like we were able to impact the women in different ways. We built great relationships with the women even though smiling and dancing. The connection was amazing. My experience as a writer was so thoughtful, cultural and filled with personal growth
Team leader, Manpreet Dhillon, Divas Group, Nepal
Why A Broader View
Why groups choose to travel with us
Groups that travel with A Broader View benefit from tax deductible program fees* and receive fundraising materials and online campaign platforms. A Broader View staff are experts in customizing group trips to help support our volunteer programs worldwide in 33 locations around the world.
Customized Itineraries: Tailored service-learning programs designed to meet specific university curricula, clinical hours, high school safety standards, or corporate goals.
Turnkey Group Logistics: Comprehensive coordination covering private airport transfers, secure group housing, daily meals, local transportation, and project supervision.
24/7 Dedicated Support: Full-time local country coordinators and our U.S. headquarters provide round-the-clock supervision and emergency assistance throughout your trip.
Tax-Deductible Contributions: As an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity holding the Candid Seal of Transparency, group program fees and donations qualify as tax-deductible.
We work directly with faculty leaders, student organization presidents, and corporate group organizers to design custom itineraries across our 33 destination countries. We match your group's size, preferred dates, skill levels, and service goals—such as medical shadowing, teaching, or community building—with vetted local project sites.
Our turnkey group packages cover pre-departure planning, private airport pickup and drop-off, vetted accommodations (host families or private group volunteer houses), 3 meals per day, in-country orientation, project materials and donations, and 24/7 on-site support from a dedicated local coordinator.
We regularly host university study abroad cohorts, pre-med and nursing student associations, high school service-learning groups, religious and civic organizations, and corporate employee volunteer teams seeking structured, safe, and meaningful international service experiences.
Volunteer with ABV and gain a broader view of the World. (*for US tax payers)
Trips designed around your goals
Tell us your dates, size and focus. We match projects, cities and schedules to what your group wants to learn and give.
Safety and peace of mind
Vetted housing, airport pick-up and a local coordinator on call for the whole stay, so leaders can focus on the group. How we keep volunteers safe →
Tax deductible program fees
A Broader View is a US registered non-profit: program fees are tax deductible for US taxpayers. About our non-profit status →
Fundraising support
Groups receive fundraising materials and an online campaign platform to help every traveler cover the trip. Read the fundraising guide →
Long-term local partners
Your group joins projects our coordinators support all year, so the work continues after you leave.
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Get in touch to plan your group trip
Tell us about your group: how many travelers, when you would like to go and what you hope to do. Our team replies within one business day with ideas and a quote.
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