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Volunteer abroad

Volunteer work abroad is the most popular choice for a career break. In this section, you can find out:

If you're not quite ready for a career break volunteering abroad yet, read about volunteer holidays and volunteering in the UK.

Facts about volunteering abroad:

  • You can volunteer abroad from as little as 1 week to as much as 2 years
  • You usually have to pay for your volunteer project unless you go for a year or more
  • Most volunteer projects are in poorer countries
  • You usually have to be 18 or over to volunteer abroad and there is no maximum age limit
  • Almost any professional skill can be used in volunteer work abroad, and some projects require no experience

Career breakers volunteer abroad because:

  • We want to help people less fortunate
  • We want something more out of a trip abroad than simply travelling
  • The skills we learn look great on our CV
  • It's an unforgettable experience

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It is impossible to volunteer abroad and not get something valuable out of the experience - even if it's simply the knowledge that you're helping to make the world a better place.
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