Volunteer Abroad Destinations - Travel where you are needed
Cultural immersion journeys and overseas adventure travel has never been easier. For over 15 years, A Broader View has crafted top-notch international volunteer service trips worldwide. Our programs allow for a life-changing travel experience. We created trips that reflect how we love to travel with culturally immersive activities, local homestays/guesthouses and a commitment to support the local community. Since starting ABV our focus is and remains supporting community projects which promote income equality, education, animal conservation and more.
A Broader View has a dedicated workforce that hails from more than 32 countries around the world. Our unique mix of culturally sensitive professionals are truly motivated to ensure ABV volunteers make a lasting impact while abroad. Unlike many other volunteer travel agencies, ABV is a not-for-profit charity organization with tax deductible program costs.
Our travelers choose from over +345 social, medical and conservation-based programs that last between one week to three months. Our volunteer projects are located throughout Central America, South America, Africa and Asia.
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Volunteer in Cambodia, For many years the Kingdom of Cambodia was off major tourist radars however today it has become a popular destination for all sorts of travelers. With ancient temples like Angkor Wat, the country has its fair share of tourists especially in and around Siem Reap. While others are drawn to the white beaches of Sihoukville or near Kep.
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Volunteer Argentina, is the last country in South America, with a length of 3800km and almost 45 million inhabitants. It borders Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile and Bolivia and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. It is divided into 24 provinces, each having its particular characteristics.
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Volunteer in Honduras with A Broader View Volunteers, our highly rated non-profit charity organization. The volunteer programs are based in the coastal city of La Ceiba. Volunteers can choose between 9 programs options available in La Ceiba Honduras.
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You can Volunteer in Belize with A Broader View Volunteers, our highly rated non-profit charity organization. The volunteer program is based in a residential area located 25 minutes from downtown Belize City. Volunteers can work at the orphanage support project year-round, and placement last between 1 o 8 weeks in length.
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Bolivia is landlocked country in the central-western region of South America. Stretching from the Amazon region to the majestic Andes mountains, Bolivia has a wide range of breathtaking landscapes including ancient Inca trails, salt pans, mountains and volcanic peaks.
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Volunteer in Cambodia, For many years the Kingdom of Cambodia was off major tourist radars however today it has become a popular destination for all sorts of travelers. With ancient temples like Angkor Wat, the country has its fair share of tourists especially in and around Siem Reap. While others are drawn to the white beaches of Sihoukville or near Kep.
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Volunteer in Cameroon, is a safe Central African Republic bordered to the west by the Gulf of Guinea. One of the most diverse countries in Africa, Cameroon is often referred to as "Africa in miniature". Cameroon has everything you would expect from the African continent; tropical rainforests, deserted golden beaches, great expanses of desert, vast lakes and savannah, and volcanic mountains in-between.
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Mission Trips Chile with A Broader View Volunteers, our highly rated non-profit charity organization. The volunteer programs are based in the coastal city of La Serena. Volunteers can choose between 4 programs options available in La Serena Chile.
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Volunteer in China is the cultural center of East Asia: its social riches and 5,000 years of turbulent history place it among the world’s greatest travel destinations. The Great Wall, X’ian’s Terracotta Army, the Forbidden Palace and Tiananmen Square: the very names ring of history and legend.
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Volunteer in Colombia with A Broader View Volunteers, our highly rated non-profit charity organization. The volunteer programs are based in the coastal city of Cartagena. Volunteers can choose between 7 programs options available throughout Cartagena Colombia.
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Volunteer in Costa Rica with A Broader View Volunteers, our highly rated non-profit charity organization. Volunteer placements are located throughout Costa Rica, mainly in the cities of San Jose and Escazu as well as on the Pacific and Atlantic coastal regions. Volunteers can choose between 19 programs options throughout in Costa Rica.
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Embark on a cultural journey with A Broader View Volunteers, our top-rated non-profit charity organization. Independent travelers experience a wide array of volunteer opportunities spread across Ecuador, with a majority situated in Quito and the enchanting Galapagos Islands. With over 30 program volunteer options to choose from, you can make a lasting impact in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
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Egypt, a country linking northeast Africa with the Middle East, dates to the time of the pharaohs. Millennia-old monuments sit along the fertile Nile River Valley, including Giza's colossal Pyramids and Great Sphinx as well as Luxor's hieroglyph-lined Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings tombs. The capital, Cairo, is home to Ottoman landmarks like Muhammad Ali Mosque and the Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities.
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After 12 years of civil war, hurricanes, and earthquakes in the 80s and 90s, the population of El Salvador is trying to recover from the tragedy. The division of the social classes is very evident, where learning English and computer skills in the younger population can make a big difference in their future. Another way to see this social class division in El Salvador is the discrimination in the provision of basic services such as health and care of all the population, but the most in elderly people. It is easy to find a lot of nursing homes in El Salvador operating almost without any resource, leaving the elderly in abandonment with poor nutrition and health.
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Volunteer in Ghana is a safe, stable West African nation know to have the friendliest people in Africa. Vibrant traditional festivals full of pomp and pageantry can still be seen and heard throughout the country. Traditional open markets provide the sounds and sights of the African bazaar. has a diverse natural heritage which is rich in dense tropical rainforests, unique eco-systems, crocodile ponds, coastal wetlands, botanical gardens and the world largest manmade lake, Lake Volta.
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Volunteer in Guatemala with A Broader View Volunteers, our highly rated non-profit charity organization. Volunteer placements are located throughout Guatemala, mainly in the cities of Quetzaltenango, Alotenango and Antigua. Volunteers can choose between 12 programs options throughout in Guatemala.
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Volunteers in India support in India has helped hundreds of woman and children in Jaipur, Pushkar and Udaipur, where the ABV volunteer programs are located. By participating in one of our volunteer programs, you will support life-changing improvements in slum areas and areas in need in the field of medicine, animal rights, women & female adolescent empowerment and education.
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Volunteering in Kenya When most people think of Kenya, they think of world famous wilderness reserves and safari vacations – but there is so much more. Kenya is home to over 50 different ethnic tribes, all with their own languages, cultures and customs. Regarded by many as the 'jewel of East Africa', Kenya also has some of Africa’s best beaches, scenic countryside and a developed tourist infrastructure.
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Described as the ‘Warm Heart Of Africa’, this relatively little known gem of this diverse continent has so much to offer; wildlife, culture, adventure, scenery, and of course the third largest lake in Africa. A year-round destination, some even go as far to describe Malawi as the most attractive country in sub-Saharan Africa!
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Mexico is a country between the United States and Central America, known for the beaches in the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico, and its diverse landscape of mountains, deserts and jungles. Ancient ruins, such as Teotihuacán and the Mayan city of Chichen Itza, are distributed throughout the country, as are the cities of the Spanish colonial era.
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Volunteer in Mongolia with A Broader View Volunteers, our highly rated non-profit charity organization. The volunteer program is based in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. Volunteers can choose from 5 project in Mongolia with placement last between 1 to 8 weeks in length.
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Volunteer in Nepal with housing available up to 25 volunteers, A Broader View has hosted hundreds of university student groups, peace corp alternative teens and family volunteer programs in our Nepal medical, dental and social welfare projects. Groups of 5 or more interested in volunteering together can be customized. A Broader View Volunteers has extensive experience working in Nepal with students, teachers and families providing tailor-made service trips for small groups.
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Volunteer Nicaragua, Our programs in Nicaragua give you an extraordinary opportunity to experience the fascinating culture in Central American's largest, democratic republic country. Although Nicaragua has a shadowed past, however today it is considered one of the safest countries in the Americas.
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Volunteer in Peru with A Broader View Volunteers, our highly rated non-profit charity organization. Volunteer placements are based in the Inca city of Cusco Peru. Volunteer can choose between 7 programs options available in Cusco Peru.
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Volunteer in Rwanda if you have a group of 5 or more interested in volunteering together, customized programs can be arranged. A Broader View Volunteers has extensive experience working with students, teachers and families providing tailor-made service trips for small groups.
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Volunteer in South Africa, Has been called the adventure capital of the world, with its natural beauty and wildlife that leaves visitors awe-struck. The rich culture, the freedom struggle and the friendly people make this a fascinating nation to explore.
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Sri Lanka lies on the Indian Plate, a major tectonic plate that was formerly part of the Indo-Australian Plate. It is in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Bengal, Sri Lanka is separated from the mainland portion of the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait. According to Hindu mythology, a land bridge existed between the Indian mainland and Sri Lanka. It now amounts to only a chain of limestone shoals remaining above sea level.Legends claim that it was passable on foot up to 1480 AD, until cyclones deepened the channel. Portions are still as shallow as 1 meter (3 ft). The island consists mostly of flat to rolling coastal plains, with mountains rising only in the south-central part.
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Volunteer in Tanzania: is the largest of the East Africa countries (i.e. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania) and offers spectacular landscape from the coastal plains to the east; the inland saucer-shaped plateau; and the highlands and the coastal islands. The country is named after Tanganyika, its mainland part, and the Zanzibar islands off its east coast. Gaining independence in 1961, Tanzania is a stable, peaceful country with few tribal or regional divisions.
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Volunteer in Uganda with housing available up to 15 volunteers, A Broader View has hosted hundreds of volunteers in Uganda. Community development projects focus on clean water works, energy saving programs, chicken projects, vocational skills training, family planning and reproductive health programs. ABV Volunteers supports two local orphanages which serve hundreds of local children affected by HIV/AIDS and extreme poverty. With your support, ABV can help these institutions to bring quality education and other services to these children. If you have a group of 5 or more interested in volunteering together, customized programs can be arranged. A Broader View Volunteers has extensive experience working with students, teachers and families providing tailor-made service trips for small groups.
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Volunteer in Vietnam, For many Vietnam will forever be associated with the horrors of war and economic repression. But there are other scenes to be found. The green lush scenery and colorful hill tribes, floating markets of the Mekong Delta, and miles of white sandy beaches, draw thousands of visitors to Vietnam each year. Vietnam has become a favorite destination of more and more tourists to Asia.
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A Broader View invites you to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and scenic beauty of the Dominican Republic while making a significant impact in local communities. Known for our meaningful and secure volunteer programs, we are on the lookout for compassionate individuals ready to make a difference.
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Volunteer Zambia based in the cities of Lusaka and Livingstone, the A Broader View volunteer programs have made immense improvements in the everyday lives of the children, youth and families we work with. The greatest commitment is to make radical change in the living conditions of impoverished and incarcerated youth as well as focus on early childhood education. With ABV volunteers’ help programs such Diversion Program have expanded which we advocate to divert children in conflict with the law from incarceration to a correction center where they are provided effective rehabilitation, recreation and education.
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The Kingdom of Thailand is located in the center of mainland Southeast Asia. Known for its glittering temples and tropical beaches, Thailand offers a variety of cultured history, tropic wonders and adventure travel. Since 2015, Thailand has undergone a period of economic growth. While progress that has been made, certain challenges and conditions still pose a threat to people and society of Thailand. Unemployment and a high level of the population lacking secondary education has stemmed the poverty levels in Thailand. Fortunately, with assistance and awareness, there are opportunities to help Thailand’s people to eliminate poverty and help boost prosperity for all citizens.
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Laos is an ethnically diverse country and a crossroads of Asia. Untainted by mass tourism, Laos is a fascinating country that offers time held traditions, highland villages, paddy fields and authentic “Asian” experience to volunteers. With the variety of ecotourism activities available, nature enthusiasts can explore lush jungles, river caves and ziplines.
Volunteer Information
Volunteer Schedule
Day One: Our local coordinator/staff will give you an orientation and will accompany you to your program. You will be shown how to manage the commute (bus, taxi, walking). You will be introduced to the site director and discuss your role at the project. Volunteers typically work a morning and an afternoon shift each lasting about 3-5 hours.
Weekdays: A typical volunteer day is as follows:
- 7:30 AM Breakfast at the volunteer house/homestay.
- 8:00 AM Volunteers depart, and travel to their project site.
- 8:30 AM to 13:00 PM Volunteer work and a lunch break.
- 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM Language lessons or afternoon volunteer work.
- 18:30-19:30 PM Dinner at the volunteer house/homestay.
Note: This is an example schedule. Volunteer work hours can vary depending on the program and the location.
Evenings: For peace of mind and to ensure the well-being of our volunteers, a nightly curfew of 21:30PM is in place from Sunday to Thursday. Curfew is set at 12:00AM for Friday and Saturday. (All volunteers must comply with their home country’s legal drinking age).
Communication While Overseas
Volunteers have several ways to stay in touch with their family/friends back home and with the ABV local staff while they are overseas. All city/urban program locations have access to internet/cyber cafes which typically charge hourly rates ($1-$2). The majority of ABV guesthouses, homestays have WIFI access (fees apply), and have land line telephone numbers. Even rural program locations have mobile phone service, and small towns nearby with internet facilities. All ABV staff use mobile phones to stay in contact with their volunteers.
Before traveling volunteers should contact their mobile phone provider and ask about international call/texting plans. Volunteers should consider buying a portable wifi device (especially in rural locations). If planning on traveling with your own mobile phone volunteers should look at apps like Skype, FaceTime and WhatsApp to stay connected through messenger or short calls home. Volunteers can rent a wireless phone or buy a cheap throwaway phone once they arrive in-country. In some locations you can do that for less than $50. In fact, your regular carrier may even offer overseas rentals. ABV local staff will assist you and show you where to purchase SIM cards.
Once you arrive in-country and settled in, our ABV staff will help you contact home to let someone know you arrived safely. All volunteers are also given an emergency phone number on their Volunteer Guide/summary, which is available 24/7 to contact ABV staff.
When can I travel?
Easy. Choose the dates that work best for you. Although some programs have date restrictions the majority of our volunteer programs are available year round. Volunteers select their own program start date and complete an online application. Once you have been accepted and dates approved, ABV will ask you to confirm your registration by paying a us$120 included in the overall fee.
Safety and Security
The safety of our volunteers is paramount for A Broader View Volunteers. The majority of ABV Volunteers travel and serve without major incident. However, programs are based in some of the least developed countries and in some of the most remote areas in the world, health, safety, and security risks are an unavoidable part of life and international service. To address these concerns and to safeguard the well-being of our program participants, A Broader View has safety protocols and security procedures for all programs:
- Security: All project sites, local in-country staff and accommodation sites have gone through a rigorous filter and have been hand selected. ABV has spent almost 17 years cultivating and strengthening of our local partnerships & host family relationships. In-country staff visits, daily research of local conditions, as well as weekly checkup of our host families and accommodations are conducted. Site selection is based on criteria including; access to medical, banking, postal, and other essential services; access to communication, transportation, and local markets; availability of adequate housing and living arrangements.
- Pre-Departure Guide: Your ABV account will have a detailed volunteer guide. Volunteers are provided country information, packing lists, customs and language information, and much more. ABV also provides information about visa requirements, vaccinations, climate, weather, and safety and security issues specific to the country.
- Volunteer Summary: A full month before traveling volunteers are provided a detailed account of their volunteer project (including supply/donation list), arrival procedures, emergency contact information, accommodation details and the full name, phone and email of their local ABV Coordinator.
- Overseas Staff and communication: Our local staff support is immeasurable in their professionalism and dedication to the volunteers under their charge. The majority of ABV staff coordinators have been involved since the very start (over 11 years) and are well experienced handling the unexpected such as situations where volunteer students become ill, suffer accidents, are the victims of pick pockets. ABV staff is trained to react in a responsible and levelheaded way when emergencies do arise. They will do whatever is necessary to assure this, whether this means obtaining prompt and appropriate medical attention, embassy intervention or local authorities.
- Host Families and accommodations: Our local volunteer guesthouses, onsite project dorms and host families have been hand-picked. A Broader View accommodation have specific standards for the hygiene, cleanliness, location and comfortable living conditions for our volunteers. Telephone access is available 24/7 and most sites have internet access. Volunteers have to follow the curfew of the host accommodation.
- Arrival Meeting/Orientation: ABV programs provide a customized arrival plan. We can arrange your arrival/pick up at the airport, bus station or local hotel. Start your program with peace of mind, having the local ABV staff meeting you when you arrive in-country. Volunteers are provided orientation before starting their program. Orientation schedules vary from country to country but will include acclimation tours of the local town/city, accommodation neighborhood, geolocation map description, program location, main interesting points in the city or area. Emergency and medical protocols will be discussed and also address safety and security issues specific to the community volunteers live and work in.
- Every staff member of A Broader View is committed to providing volunteers with the support they need to successfully meet the challenges they will face to have a safe, healthy, and productive service. The success of each ABV volunteer is our prime goal. We rely on volunteers to exercise personal responsibility and demonstrate both a keen awareness of the world around them and a willingness to adjust their behavior in a manner that will enhance their safety and well-being. In the end, your efforts will be rewarded with an incredible, unique experience.
The emergency lines are staffed by an A Broader View:
- Communicate late/missed/flight connections during travel days
- Notify a Volunteer of an emergency (e.g. critical illness or death of a family member)
- Respond to family questions about a Volunteer's status (if problem occurring in-country)
ABV in a nut shell
- 501 (c)3 nonprofit USA based organization – you can tax deduct the program fees.
- Available year-round. You choose your own program start and end dates.
- 32 country locations to choose from. Programs available from 1 week up to 3 months in length.
- 245 perfectly balanced projects - experience, price, service.
- 100% cultural immersion including local home-stay and guesthouse accommodations.
- Program fees include airport transportation, orientation, housing/meals, 24/7 in-country support.
- Suitable options for solo travelers, gap year, honeymooners, families, mature travelers & groups.
- Excellent safety record and Platinum rated non-profit organization per Guidestar ABV alumni reviews.
- Between 1500-2000 volunteer per year with a high percentage of repeat volunteers.
How may we help you?!
Our staff has extensive travel and volunteer abroad experience. We have the answers to all your questions about volunteering with ABV. We can customize any of our programs to your needs and dates.
Call/chat with our team members:
(1) 215 780 1845 [email protected]