How to find volunteer opportunities
Navigating this platform is simple. If you are looking for a specific opportunity in a particular country,
start from the locations page or use the search bar to type a country name or keywords.
and pick a destination to see projects in that area.
Using the search bar
Not sure where the search bar is? Check the image below. Then simply type your country or keyword and hit search.
Keywords you can try
Along with country names, you can search for themes like these:
- permaculture
- children
- gardening
- au pair
- ecovillage
- intentional community
- self-sufficiency
- job
- paid
- film-making
- hostel
- teaching
- education
- Africa
- free
You can also combine terms, for example: “Spain hostel”, “Italy ecovillage”, “Peru volunteering”.
Visas, travel documents and travel costs
Before applying for or joining any volunteer opportunity abroad, please make sure you check the entry rules, visa requirements, travel documents, insurance and any other regulations that may apply to your destination.
Important: if you are volunteering in a foreign country, you are responsible for obtaining the appropriate visa, permit or travel authorization required for your stay.
Voluntouring.org and the hosts listed on this website cannot assist with visa applications, provide official immigration advice, sponsor your stay, or contribute towards your travel expenses.
Please do not ask hosts for financial support, visa sponsorship, travel reimbursement, or assistance with personal travel costs unless this is clearly stated in the volunteer opportunity description.
When in doubt, contact the relevant embassy, consulate or official immigration authority before making travel plans.
In need of volunteers?
To publish your volunteer opportunity or announcement, you can submit it here.
Read the F.A.Q.s for more detailed information ℹ️
