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Explore volunteering and responsible travel news from around the world, including new programmes, events, community initiatives, environmental developments, travel updates and other stories relevant to volunteers, hosts and alternative travellers.

This archive is part of the wider Voluntouring blog. While the Blog also includes guides, interviews, travel stories and evergreen resources, the News tag is intended mainly for articles connected with a particular announcement, event or recent development.

What counts as news? 📰

News is information connected with a particular moment in time, such as a newly announced volunteer programme, an application call, an upcoming event, a project launch, a significant policy or travel change, or another recent development. General guides, interviews and timeless travel articles are not automatically news simply because they are newly published.

What you may find here

The archive may include volunteering calls, European and international programmes, ecovillageAn ecovillage is an intentional or traditional community that aims to integrate ecological, social, cultural and economic sustainability into everyday life. and community events, environmental developments, travel or safety updates, new platforms and resources, and significant changes affecting volunteering or alternative travel.

Some articles are based on announcements or information published by organisations and other public sources. Their appearance on Voluntouring.org does not by itself indicate a partnership, sponsorship or endorsement.

How to use this page

News can become outdated quickly. Check the publication and update dates and follow current official or primary sources before acting on application deadlines, event dates, eligibility conditions, visas, travel warnings, transport information or financial details.

Older articles can still be useful as a record of previous programmes and developments, but they should not be assumed to describe the current situation.

Related sections: Voluntouring blog · Travel advice · Responsible travel · Slow travel

Last reviewed: September 2026.


Browse volunteering and responsible travel news 🌐📣

Browse the articles below and use the “Older Posts” navigation to explore previous announcements and developments. Always check dates carefully when the information is time-sensitive.

Do you represent a host or organisation with a current volunteering programme, project or opportunity to announce? You can submit it to Voluntouring.org for editorial review.

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Volunteer with taste and adventure at Bartle Scout Reservation U.S.A.

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What is a developing country? And is this the right way to call them?

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What is happening between Israel and Palestine? 🇮🇱 🇵🇸

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Fundraising tips for charities & NGOs

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International Volunteer Camp at “SAJETA” July 2023

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Work as a Tour Guide in Norway

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Volunteer at Bansko Nomad Fest 2023 in Bulgaria

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Volunteer in a Beautiful Greek Village with Wheeling2Help

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Looking for volunteers for a long-term ESC project in Romania 🇷🇴 🇪🇺

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20,000 volunteers needed for the Special Olympics World Games (Partially funded)

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Call for International Student Week in Iran 2022 (10th-13th September)

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If you have contact with anyone in Ukraine who is trying to escape with their animals, please send them this information

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Some things we could do to help the people in Ukraine

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Are you ready to explore Europe? DiscoverEU applications are now open!

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