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Volunteer in different communities around the world

Community volunteer projects – A community is a group of individuals who share the same environment – be it physical and/or technological – forming a recognisable group, united by organisational, linguistic, religious, economic ties and common interests.

On this page, you can find volunteering programs, exchanges and projects abroad that will give you the opportunity to be part of a community.

Depending on your interests, you might prefer the environment of an Eco-village. Please see the Eco-villages volunteer opportunities section. We also have a section for Intentional communities. Please see Intentional Community volunteer projects. 

An Eco-village is a community of people that live together and share ecological values; they usually live in remote areas closer to nature. An intentional community is a group of people living together by choice. You can find “intentional communities” also in urban environments or travelling the world as nomads. Sometimes Eco-village and Intentional Communities are used as synonyms.

How to use this page

 Below is a list of volunteer projects. Read the description carefully and make sure the programs are still valid by checking the date of publication. There is a “contact details” section at the end of each announcement. Use the email and phone numbers of the host to get in touch with them and ask if the volunteer opportunity they offer is still available.

See also: Social Cafe communities – section


Community volunteer projects


This page can only show 12-15 articles. Click on ‘older posts’ to see more. Are you a host and you need volunteers? Would you like your community volunteer project to appear in this section? Feel free to add your listing.

Young woman gently petting a relaxed pig on a cobblestone courtyard at Gnadenbrothof Ziegenhain animal sanctuary, showing hands-on animal care and volunteer interaction.

Help at animal sanctuary in Germany in exchange for food and accommodation

Estero tours, volunteer opportunity, Costa Rica, food and accommodation

A volunteering opportunity with Estero Tours in Playa Junquillal, Costa Rica

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Volunteer opportunity at Utopia Eco Hotel in Guatemala

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Volunteer in a community of Itacaré, Bahia, Brasile

Organic farm and eco-house surrounded by mountains and forest in Calabria, Italy – volunteer project with sustainable agriculture and scenic nature views

Fabula Green Project: looking for travel volunteers & partners in the South of Italy

Small acrylic sunflower painting on canvas surrounded by painting tools, created during an art volunteer project

Artistic residence in Germany from January to July 2021. Food and Accommodation covered

Volunteers at a youth camp in Sweden climbing a high rope and pole structure during an outdoor team activity. Summer camp volunteering, youth exchange, Scout camp life, Voluntouring.

Youth Camp Sweden – open for applications (people over 18)

Black and white photo of diverse children's hands arranged in a circle on a white background, symbolizing unity, inclusion, and cultural connection.

ESC project in Ireland: volunteer in a community to support the homeless

A group of people holding hands at sunset outdoors, a community-style volunteering vibe. Volunteer project in Tenerife, Canary Islands, work exchange and alternative travel, Voluntouring.

Volunteer at a horse rescue and animal centre in Tenerife, Canary Islands

International volunteer teaching English in Hanoi café setting, engaged in conversation with local Vietnamese students as part of a cultural exchange program.

Free hospitality for good English speakers in Vietnam [Coffee Talk English]

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Short term ESC program in a small community of Evia Island (Greece)

Sajan logo made from twigs, clay coils and copper leaves, representing the Sajan sustainability and permaculture volunteering project in Slovenia.

European Solidarity Corps opportunity for sustainable life in Slovenia

Zonca Ecovillage Italy: Call for Volunteers

Snowy wooden house and fenced land in the Lucano Apennines, Basilicata, Italy, part of a self-sufficient volunteer project and hospitality exchange for people interested in volunteering, off grid and alternative lifestyles.

Hospitality exchange in Basilicata, Italy, at Beppe’s farm

Single-storey kindergarten building in Seremban, Malaysia, with colourful pastel walls, palm plants and a Malaysian flag at the gate.

Volunteer at Kindergarten refurbishment in Seremban, Malaysia

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