Free volunteering opportunities ๐Ÿ†“


Female hiker with a gray backpack and red sleeping mat looking out over a desert valley with mountains in the distance. Quote reads, โ€œDistance yourself for a bit. Youโ€™ll realize a lot.โ€

In this section you can find free volunteering opportunities abroad.

What does free mean?

It means that the hosts and the organisations featured on this page do not charge any participation fees for the volunteering experience.ย They offer free food and accommodation, usually in exchange for 4 to 5 hours of voluntary help per day, similar to the WWOOF philosophy.

However, keep in mind that the hosts will not pay for your travel costs (flight, train, etc.), and they cannot cover your visa or provideย invitation letters.

Also, no monthly stipend is offered*.

If you are looking for projects that include a monthly stipend or pocket money, you can explore these sections:

FREE VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES ๐Ÿ†“

This page shows some of the latest free volunteering opportunities abroad. To see more volunteer projects, click on “Older posts” below. Would you like to feature your volunteering opportunity here? Feel free toย add your listing ๐Ÿ“โœ๏ธ

A group of international volunteers relaxing in a colorful, artistic communal space at an eco-village in Varanasi, India. Some are sitting on mats and sofas, one person holds a guitar, surrounded by wall murals and natural lightโ€”showing the creative, peaceful community vibe.

Volunteers needed in a self-sustainable travellers community and homestay in Varanasi, India

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Gardener volunteer position: hospitality exchange in Germany

โ€œLarge group of volunteers and community members gathered at Findhorn Ecovillage in Scotland - part of the Global Ecovillage Network European Solidarity Corps programme promoting sustainability, education, and community living

Volunteer at Findhorn Eco-village, in Scotland with ESC

Volunteers and surf students at City Hostel Lisbon enjoying beach surf lessons - work exchange opportunity in Portugal for travellers helping with reception, cleaning, and guest services.

Volunteer exchange at a Hostel in Lisbon, Portugal

Smiling children in a South African classroom proudly holding their drawings during creative learning activities at Thandaโ€™s Early Childhood Development programme in KwaZulu-Natal - a volunteer internship opportunity for English-speaking assistants

ECD positions available internship in South Africa

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Help on our small alternative off-grid holiday accommodation in North Cornwall, UK

People sitting in a circle inside a cozy wooden room during a community workshop at an ecovillage in Estonia.

One-month ESC volunteering in an ecovillage in Estonia

Group of young volunteers and artists smiling and posing together at Nomadwaysโ€™ Homade residency in Brivezac, France, during a civic service program combining art, culture, and community work.

Civil service in France: volunteer and get food and accomodation

Volunteer at a hostel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, enjoying a cultural exchange with free meals, accommodation, and local tours.

Help at a hostel in Vietnam in exchange for food and accommodation

Group of smiling students and teachers at Osbert English Club in Bandung, Indonesia, a language exchange and volunteer program promoting English learning and cultural exchange.

Volunteer and teach English in Bandung, Indonesia and get free hospitality

Volunteers at an animal sanctuary in Scotland holding rescued birds of prey during a wildlife education and therapy program in the Scottish countryside.

Volunteer at an animal sanctuary and Bird centre in Scotland

Group of volunteers gathered outside Albergue de Graus hostel in the Spanish Pyrenees, participating in a summer adventure and work exchange program.

Volunteer at a Youth Hostel near the Pyrenees in Spain

Volunteers sitting on surfboards in clear blue Hawaiian waters near green mountains during Pata Sudaka Surf Trips, a volunteer program offering surf camps and cultural experiences in Hawaii.

Pata Sudaka Surf Trips is looking for volunteers for their amazing Surf Camps in Hawaii

Group photo of volunteers and community members at Barrow & Cousins Family Foundation Ecovillage Project in Dankunku, The Gambia, promoting education, sustainability, and cultural exchange.

Volunteer at an eco-village project in Dankunku, Gambia.

Smiling hostel volunteer in Budapest holding a bowl of homemade food in front of a colorful mural, representing the social and community spirit of hostel life in Hungary.

Full-time Receptionist position available in Budapest!

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