Rural areas

 

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Volunteer opportunities in rural areas – This page is a list of volunteering opportunities in rural areas. It should be ideal for volunteers, voluntourists, travelling helpers who love the ideas to work in remote places, countryside locations, in wild areas, or simply in nature.

How does it work?

Simply browse the lists of programs below. When you find a volunteering project that interests you, click on the announcement to read the description. It is important to read the description very carefully. Most of the projects are free (meaning you will receive food and accommodation in exchange for your volunteering activities). However, in some locations of developing countries, participation fees might be requested to be paid.

Explore the volunteering opportunities in Rural Areas:

Volunteer in rural areas 🧑🏻‍🌾

 

Seafront promenade and beach in Vinaros, Castellon, Spain, with palm trees and colourful waterfront buildings on a sunny day.

Volunteer farm exchange in Vinaros, Spain

Kurmagram Vedic Village volunteers learning organic farming and simple living in rural Andhra Pradesh, India.

Free volunteering and life skills training at Kurmagram Vedic Village, India

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Volunteer in Ghana at an eco-farm and regenerative center!

Drone view of a forested lakeside lodge and cabin property in Quebec, Canada, for a hospitality exchange volunteer project

Sustain a heritage lodge and cabin rentals in rural Quebec, Canada 🇨🇦

Trailteam.is volunteers resting on a rocky slope in Thórsmörk, Iceland, during a trail maintenance and conservation work placement in the highlands.

Join the Iceland Forest service as a Volunteer 🇮🇸

Volunteer opportunity in rural India with smiling schoolgirls in green uniforms at a girls’ school in Anupshahr, Uttar Pradesh

Volunteer in rural India teaching English to girls and young women

Collage from a rural volunteer project near Lisbon, Portugal: host holding wild mushrooms, cloistered farmhouse, sunset on a rocky coast, green parrot in an aviary, a circle of cats eating on patterned tiles, and a garden scene with a cat by a pebble mound and tree.

Volunteer in rural Portugal near Lisbon: animals, garden and DIY

Collage of volunteer life on a small farm in Turkey, featuring olive harvesting, a cozy farmhouse with colorful decor, shared meals, homemade wine, cats, and peaceful outdoor spaces under the trees.

Live simply on a small farm near the Aegean Sea – Türkiye (Turkey) 🌿

Abu Galoum eco-camp, South Sinai — Red Sea beach with thatch hut, desert sunset, moonlit shoreline and sea view from cabin; volunteer in Egypt.

Volunteer in Egypt – help at a small eco-camp in Abu Galoum, South Sinai

Poster promoting a volunteer opportunity at Desert Coursers, an ecolodge in Gujarat, India. The collage includes photos of traditional stone huts, wildlife like owls, parrots, flamingos, and wild asses, and a sunset jeep safari. The poster highlights tasks such as guest check-ins and helping at a local school, with free meals and accommodation included.

Volunteer at a wildlife ecolodge in Gujarat India!

Collage of beach yoga, paddleboarding, music, and nature in Butterfly Valley, Turkey – an off-grid eco-retreat experience for volunteers.

Volunteer in Butterfly Valley Glamping Turkey

Timber-framed yurt with white canvas cover under construction at Jah Wa Le off-grid eco retreat in the forests of Durong, Queensland, Australia.

Jah Wa Le off‑grid retreat volunteer project in Durong, Queensland, Australia

Volunteers painting a mural of a toucan, harvesting bananas, and picking pineapples in a lush tropical garden in Ecuador at Finca Del Soul

Help plant fruit trees and reforest the Amazon in Ecuador 🌱

Volunteers smiling and working together on a home renovation project, painting walls, plastering, and handling construction tasks indoors in Madrid, Spain. The friendly and hands-on environment highlights teamwork and skill-sharing as part of a volunteer exchange experience.

Volunteer in Madrid – join a friendly renovation project with free room and meals

Photo collage of volunteer life at Shambala Gatherings in Sweden – scenes include group yoga and painting sessions, music circles in the forest, shared meals by the lake, kitchen teamwork, and peaceful moments in nature – promoting mindful living and community through volunteering at Shambala.

Volunteering at Shambala during autumn and winter in Sweden

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