School projects 🏫👩🏼🏫
Explore volunteering opportunities in schools, including primary and secondary schools, community education projects and other learning environments around the world.
Activities vary between projects and may include classroom assistance, language practice, sports, arts and creative workshops, libraries, environmental activities or after-school support. Not every school project involves formal teaching.
Volunteering in a school
Read each announcement carefully to understand the age groups involved, the volunteer’s responsibilities and any experience or qualifications required. Ask who supervises participants and how the role supports the school’s regular staff. Volunteers should not be used to replace qualified teachers or other essential employees.
Projects involving children should have appropriate safeguarding procedures, clear role boundaries and rules concerning photographs, personal information and one-to-one contact. Voluntouring.org promotes 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 for adults aged 18 and over.
For further guidance, read our information about volunteering with children and safer alternatives.
How to use this page
Check the publication date and read the complete listing before applying. Confirm the activities, schedule, supervision, minimum stay, accommodation, meals and any fees or other costs directly with the host.
Before travelling, check the visa or permit requirements that apply to your nationality and activities, and make sure your insurance covers the placement. Publication on Voluntouring.org does not constitute verification or endorsement of a school or programme.
Related opportunities: Education, Teaching, Teaching assistant and Teaching English abroad.
Last reviewed: September 2026.
Browse volunteering opportunities in schools 🏫👩🏼🏫
Browse the school projects below and use “Older Posts” if available to explore earlier listings. Always confirm current availability before applying.
Do you represent a school or educational project looking for volunteers? You can submit your opportunity to Voluntouring.org for editorial review.
