Volunteer Projects and Internships Abroad

Projects Abroad is one of the largest volunteer abroad organizations in the world. Founded in 1992, we send over 8,000 people abroad each year on a variety of service projects and internships overseas. All participants receive unparalleled in-country support from our full-time, professional staff to ensure that the experience is safe, worthwhile and fun.

Projects Abroad Inc
347 West 36th Street, Suite 903, New York NY 10018 US Toll-free: 1 888 839 3535 info@projects-abroad.org

Some of the media Projects Abroad has featured in:
The Times, The Guardian, EL DIARIO, San Francisco Chronicle, Newsweek, Ok! Magazine, The New York Times, The Vancouver Sun, ELLE, BBC, CNBC, Travel and Leisure, BusinessWeek, The Irish Times

The Times, The Guardian, EL DIARIO, San Francisco Chronicle, Newsweek, Ok! Magazine, The New York Times, The Vancouver Sun, ELLE, BBC, CNBC, Travel and Leisure, BusinessWeek, The Irish Times

Volunteer Abroad

Volunteer abroad in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe or Latin America with Projects Abroad. We offer overseas voluntary work placements including teaching, care, conservation & environment, medicine & healthcare, journalism, law & human rights and business projects. View a full list of volunteer projects.

Gap Year Abroad

Many young people take part in Gap Year projects with Projects Abroad before starting university or even after graduation. All our volunteer projects run from one month upwards, so you can choose whether to spend all or just part of your gap year volunteering abroad.

Volunteer Vacations and Voluntourism

Voluntourism - also known as Volunteer Vacations - are a growing trend. As part of your next vacation or career break, travel alone or with a partner to volunteer with us. We work in Latin America, Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe. View a full list of destination countries.

Peace Corps Alternatives

The Peace Corps and Projects Abroad have important similarities and differences. Each program offers volunteer opportunities, but you may find that some projects are more appropriate for you. For more information on what we offer, please see our Projects or Destinations pages.

Doctors Without Borders Alternatives and Medecins Sans Frontieres Alternatives

Doctors Without Borders and Projects Abroad have important similarities and differences. Each program offers volunteer opportunities, but you may find that some projects are more appropriate for you. For more information on what we offer, please see our Projects or Destinations pages.

Short Term Volunteer Options

We can often arrange last minute volunteer projects abroad, or projects that are as short as 1 week.Short term volunteer options are quickly becoming a significant source of volunteer man-hours around the world. Even if you are currently employed, a high school or university student, or a recent graduate, you can probably still do one of our projects.

Volunteering Overseas and International Volunteer Opportunities

We specialize in making international volunteer work possible for as many people as possible. Sometime people refer to this experience as a volunteer mission. For more information on teen and high school trips, please see our 2-Week Specials.

Volunteer Service Trips Abroad

Group Volunteer Service Trips are available for teens and college students over the fall, summer, spring break, or winter break. Go by yourself and join a group, or go with your friends. For more information on teen and high school trips, please see our 2-Week Specials.

Summer Placements for High School and College Students

Summer placements are available in all our destinations for students in high school and college. You can choose to volunteer during the summer for one or two months; or, if you are 16 to 19, you can also choose one of our 2-Week Specials projects.

Is Projects Abroad a Scam?

Projects Abroad is not a scam or a hoax. When it comes to our own legitimacy, we know that you can’t just take our word for it. Any fraud would not work if it admitted to being one! We know that trust is important when traveling far from home, and that your trust must be earned. Here's how you can check to see if Projects Abroad is real.

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