Volunteer abroad

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

• How to choose a volunteer project
• Where you can volunteer abroad
• How to make sure your volunteer project is ethical
• Why most volunteer projects need you to pay for it

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

• In this section
• Choosing a volunteer opportunity
• Countries that need volunteers
• Paying to volunteer overseas
• Ethical voluntary work abroad
• Volunteer holidays
• Volunteer in the UK