North America
Explore volunteering opportunities in North America, including community projects, farms, environmental initiatives, animal care, education, non-profit organisations, intentional communities and cultural or hospitality exchanges.
This regional archive brings together opportunities published on Voluntouring.org in Canada and the United States. Some listings may be seasonal, archival or no longer active, so always check the publication date and confirm current availability directly with the host or organisation.
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How to use this page
Open the opportunity that interests you and read the complete announcement. Check the publication date and look for the contact details at the end of the listing to find the host’s website, email address or application procedure.
Before applying, confirm the activities, weekly hours, days off, accommodation, meals, local transport, minimum stay and any fees, deposits, salary, pocket money or other financial arrangements directly with the host.
Voluntouring does not organise placements, select volunteers, arrange visas or mediate between volunteers and hosts. Publication on Voluntouring.org does not in itself constitute verification, endorsement or a recommendation of an organisation or programme.
Accommodation, meals and participant fees
Some opportunities may be fair exchanges with no mandatory participant fee and may include accommodation or meals. Others may request a contribution or programme fee, while some listings may describe paid or seasonal employment.
A participant fee does not automatically make a project more or less responsible, effective or appropriate. If payment is required, ask for the exact amount, what it covers and the applicable payment, cancellation and refund conditions before making a commitment.
Voluntouring does not process participant payments between volunteers and hosts. Financial arrangements described in a listing should be confirmed directly with the organisation concerned.
Visas and work exchanges
Canada and the United States have different immigration and employment rules. Unpaid activities can still be treated as work depending on the circumstances, particularly when they involve regular duties for a commercial business.
Do not assume that tourist or visitor status automatically permits every form of volunteering, hospitality exchange, farm work or paid employment. Check the requirements for the specific destination and activities through the relevant official immigration authorities before travelling.
For additional guidance, read Voluntouring’s information about visas for volunteering abroad and safety and legality in volunteering and work exchanges.
Important: project availability, participant fees, employment conditions and immigration requirements can change. Confirm current information directly with the host and relevant official authorities before making travel or financial commitments.
Last reviewed: September 2026.
Related destinations in the Americas
- Volunteering opportunities in Central America
- Volunteering opportunities in the Caribbean
- Volunteering opportunities in South America
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Browse the projects below and use the “Older Posts” navigation if available to continue exploring previous opportunities. Always check the publication date before applying.
Do you represent a host or organisation in North America looking for volunteers or participants? You can submit your opportunity to Voluntouring.org for editorial review.
