Orphanage

Countries: China, Vietnam
Duration: from 4 Months to 5 Months

Attaining English language skills can open up huge opportunities for people many people around the world. As an English Teacher you will be able to share your valuable skills in kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, universities and other language institutes with people of all ages. While each country has its own approach to language learning, some will have a curriculum to follow while others will expect you to use your initiative. You’ll be greatly valued for your skills in conversational English. These may be used to lead your own class or provide support to an existing English Teacher. Varied aptitudes, ages, class sizes and resources mean you’ll have to think on your feet and occasionally improvise, but you’ll never have a dull moment in the classroom. All applicants are matched to placements to ensure that there is a good fit between the volunteer and their host communities. Lattitude Global Volunteering is an international youth development charity that has been sending volunteers on challenging structured and exciting voluntary placements around the world for 40 years.

Countries: Fiji
Duration: from 2 Weeks

With picture-perfect beaches and crystal clear waters, Fiji has a lot to offer. Why not give something back? Volunteer on our Projects Abroad Care placement and provide disadvantaged children with much-needed love and attention.

Countries: Peru
Duration: from 4 Weeks

£75 discount for volunteers who combine more than one PoD project! Get involved in community projects whilst living in the beautiful 'white city' of Arequipa. Enjoy the attractions of Peru including the Colca Canyon and Machu Picchu.

Countries: Romania
Duration: from 4 Weeks

The Projects Abroad care placements in Romania are extremely worthwhile projects. They are based largely in day care centres, orphanages and centres for those with special needs. These projects allow volunteers to make a real difference to the lives of children who need constant care and attention.

Countries: Peru
Duration: from 4 Weeks to 12 Weeks

Get involved with a charity that helps around 270 abandoned or orphaned children. You’ll work with local psychologists, teachers, doctors and nurses and to help give youngsters access to shelter, food, education, health care and plenty of much needed attention. The children range in age from 5 to 18 and all receive shelter, food, education, health care and plenty of much needed attention. You’ll join a friendly team of psychologists, teachers, doctors and nurses to teach English, art, cooking and sport amongst other things.

Countries: Swaziland
Duration: from 4 Weeks to 12 Months

Duration: from 2 Weeks

All over the world there are huge numbers of children and adults in need of care and attention. By volunteering on a Care placement with Projects Abroad you can help make an invaluable difference to these people’s lives. No previous experience or qualifications are needed, simply a passion to care for those less fortunate than yourself.

Countries: Cambodia
Duration: from 4 Weeks

Volunteer on our Projects Abroad Care placement in Cambodia and help make a difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in the country.

Countries: Vietnam
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 12 Weeks

Get involved with providing care, playing games, singing songs and creative arts projects in one of a number of local orphanages, immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture, and explore the wonder of Ho Chi Minh City!

Countries: Ecuador
Duration: from 3 Weeks to 12 Weeks

Countries: Costa Rica
Duration: from 4 Weeks to 12 Weeks

Several care homes and centres have been set up in Costa Rica to help look after children who have been abandoned, neglected, abused or orphaned; your help is needed to give them a better education and standard of care...

Countries: India
Duration: from 1 Weeks to 24 Weeks

Volunteering India is the leading volunteer, gap year and travel organisation in India. Our volunteer coordinators in India have more than 8 years of experience successfully hosting more than 3000 foreign volunteers in India since 2004. We work closely with local NGO's in India and partner with many international volunteer organizations providing volunteers meaningful work at the grassroots level where it is much needed. Volunteering India is currently accepting applications for 2013 - 2014 volunteer programs in India.

Countries: India, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 6 Months

Countries: Sri Lanka
Duration: from 5 Weeks

Volunteer in childcare supporting orphaned and disadvantaged children. Sri Lanka is a beautiful place to spend time volunteering abroad with orphans and disadvantaged children. This gap year volunteer project gives you the opportunity to work in under-funded orphanages in and around Kandy. Gap year volunteer role: Orphanages in Sri Lanka have limited resources and staff, so volunteer childcare can play an important role in caring for local children. You do not need any previous experience to work as an orphanage volunteer, just the energy and enthusiasm to make a difference during your stay.

Countries: Nepal
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 12 Weeks

Play a key role in giving essential care to children who have been orphaned, abandoned or whose parents have been sent to jail. Explore the sights of Kathmandu during the day and care for the little ones after school!