Campus volunteering 🏫
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Explore volunteer and work exchangeA work exchange is an arrangement in which a traveller contributes an agreed amount of help to a host in return for benefits such as accommodation, meals or learning opportunities. Conditions vary by host. opportunities based on campuses around the world. These may include educational institutions, cultural centres, arts organisations, training centres and other projects where several buildings and shared facilities form part of the same site.
Volunteer roles depend on the organisation. They may involve maintenance, hospitality, administration, teaching support, events, gardening, cleaning or other practical activities connected with the daily use of the campus.
What is a campus? 🏫
A campus is a defined area containing buildings and facilities belonging to a school, university, cultural centre or other institution. Depending on the organisation, it may include classrooms, accommodation, offices, workshops, dining areas, gardens, sports facilities or community spaces. A campus is therefore different from a camp program.
Living and volunteering on a campus
Some campus-based opportunities include accommodation on site, while others may provide housing elsewhere. Ask where volunteers stay, which facilities they can use and whether meals, transport or other services are included.
If activities take place around children or students, confirm the volunteer’s role, supervision arrangements and safeguarding procedures before participating. Volunteers should not replace qualified staff in roles requiring professional responsibility.
How to use this page
Check the publication date and confirm current duties, weekly hours, days off, accommodation, meals, minimum stay and any fees or contributions directly with the host. Campus facilities and volunteer roles may change over time.
Publication on Voluntouring.org does not constitute verification or endorsement of an institution or volunteer program.
Related opportunities: Education · Camp programs
Last reviewed: September 2026.
Browse campus volunteer opportunities 🏫🌍
Browse the opportunities below for projects where a campus is a genuine part of the volunteer setting. Open each listing to check its current activities and conditions before applying.
Does your school, cultural centre, organisation or other campus-based project host volunteers? You can submit a clearly described opportunity to Voluntouring.org for editorial review.
