Volunteering as a type of activity has been known since ancient times. It is not aimed at obtaining material benefits and focuses on providing assistance to those who need it. The law of the Russian Federation defines volunteers as individuals who carry out charitable activities free of charge. Volunteering is developed throughout the world; there are many programs that cover a wide range of tasks. Russians and residents of the CIS countries often participate in volunteer programs not only to provide voluntary assistance to those who need it, but also with the goal of going abroad, traveling and seeing the world.

Volunteering: benefits not only for people, but also for yourself

If we do not take into account the moral factor (voluntary help has always shown the best side of a person), then participation in a volunteer program is a very successful and cheap way to travel abroad. This is also an opportunity to make new friends, deepen your knowledge of a foreign language and express yourself in a socially important cause.

The first step is to visit the volunteer center. It is necessary to leave an application for participation in a specific project. Together with her, you need to fill out a form in which you indicate all your personal data. You also need to undergo a short interview with the center’s staff, during which they will try to find out the purpose of the person’s participation in the volunteer program. A big plus for the candidate will be friendliness, a selfless attitude to responsibilities, communication skills and a desire to work. The fact is that in many volunteer programs the number of vacancies is small, and the number of candidates is simply off the charts. Knowledge of one of the common foreign languages ​​(English, Spanish, German or French) will be a big plus.

Is it possible to emigrate through volunteering?

Participation in a volunteer program can be considered as a method of immigration, since participants in international humanitarian missions have the right to obtain resident status of the country in which they are engaged in volunteer activities. As a rule, a residence permit is issued for the period of stay in a given mission on the basis of an official letter from its leadership to the country's immigration service. If the volunteer subsequently wants to stay in this state, then the period of temporary resident status while working in the mission will be counted in the naturalization process.

As a way to move to another country, participation in a volunteer program is ideal for young people who have not yet accumulated sufficient funds and professional experience to emigrate in another way. This point also includes the fact that some countries are extremely closed to foreigners. And it is much easier for a volunteer to get there if he is part of a volunteer organization accredited in these states.

Paid and free volunteer programs abroad

Programs can be paid or free. Paid ones require the volunteer to purchase tickets and pay for certain administrative services when preparing documents, while only food and accommodation are free. The second type of volunteer programs assumes that all expenses are borne entirely by the organizer, and the volunteer travels abroad absolutely free of charge.

The most popular volunteer programs abroad in 2019

"Turtle Teams" is a volunteer program whose main task is to save sea turtles and other endangered inhabitants of the deep sea. Participation in the program (Turtle Teams is its English name) requires that the volunteer must be familiar with diving and have certain scuba diving skills and experience. Small groups of volunteers of this program are scattered across many countries of the world that are washed by seas and oceans.

Conservation Volunteers is an environmental conservation program. It operates in Australia. The scope of activity of voluntary conservationists is the Australian coast, national parks of the Green Continent, as well as support for ecotourism. A British version of this volunteer program has recently been created.

“Volunteer Helpers” is a program for volunteers who help people around the world with housekeeping, in the hotel industry, and in the construction of social premises. The main supplier of orders in this case is the international Help Exchange. A special feature of this program is the need to enter into preliminary agreements with hosts around the world so that they can prepare to receive volunteers.

“Volunteers in Sudan” is the name most often given to the well-known international program Sudan Volunteer Programme. If the applicant is fluent in English, then the road to Sudan is open to him, where volunteers work who teach English to children and students of this exotic African country, and also strive to establish positive interethnic and cultural communication between the residents of Sudan, where the issue of national hatred has been acute for many years in a row .

The accommodation conditions, of course, are not the most favorable, but you won’t have to walk far after work: you can sleep peacefully at school or university. Project participants only pay for the air ticket; other costs are covered. Newly appointed teachers receive a small monthly stipend.

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Volunteer programs 2019 in Russia

In Russia, the volunteer movement is only at the stage of active development, therefore there are not many programs for participation. While in Western Europe and the United States the most popular projects are related to charity, rescuing rare animals and helping the disadvantaged, for Russians the greatest interest is in programs related to numerous domestic reserves.

In 2019, anyone can take part in the following volunteer projects:

1. Nature Park "Volcanoes of Kamchatka" The program for volunteers lasts from June to October 2019. The responsibilities of program participants will include developing tourist trails and routes, conducting educational activities and working with visitors. The project organizers will be especially happy to have volunteers who can take photos and videos at a professional level.

   To participate in this program, you must undergo training on safety precautions and rules of conduct in the protected area. In addition, the volunteer must be an adult and have health insurance.

2. “Baikal Project” This volunteer program is organized in the format of a reality show from July to September 2019. Participants will recreate the Great Tea Route project on Lake Baikal and clear garbage from tourist sites. All actions of volunteers will be recorded on camera, and at the end of the shift, each volunteer will receive a memorable film about their participation in the project.

   Preference will be given to applicants who have good physical abilities (the program includes a lot of trekking), have experience in landscape design, or are willing to learn something new.

3. National Park "Yugyd-Va" One of the largest natural reserves in the world, the "Yugyd Va" park, located in Komi, organizes a special program for volunteers from all over the world from July to September. The responsibilities of project participants will include cleaning tourist sites, collecting and separating garbage, building gazebos, installing information stands, and conducting excursion tours.

   When accepting an application, preference is given to organized groups (minimum 2 volunteers), persons who know how to use garden tools and have construction skills. Possession of terrain navigation skills will be an advantage.

   For volunteers who have professional photography and video shooting skills, a special tour of the reserve will be organized, related to the creation of educational materials and information resources.

4. Muravyovsky Park Muravyovsky Park attracts volunteers from all over the world throughout the year. The park requires the help of volunteers in cleaning and clearing the park area of ​​debris and pollution, caring for rare animals and birds, and clearing firebreaks of leaves and dead wood. In addition, the park needs volunteers who are fluent in English and French. Their task will be to translate the park's advertising materials into foreign languages ​​in order to attract tourists from all over the world.

   The park administration offers about a dozen different programs. When studying them, you need to pay attention to the requirements for candidates. Some will require a good knowledge of the biology and physiology of animals and birds.

Video: how to become a participant in a volunteer program abroad and go as a volunteer

“Appalachian Helpers” is a volunteer activity in the area of ​​the mountains of the same name in America, where a large area from Georgia to Maine requires special care. Volunteers’ responsibilities include working as rangers, environmental assistance, building the necessary supporting infrastructure, and planting trees.

UN Volunteers provides assistance in emergency situations in countries that have experienced a natural or environmental disaster. To participate in this program, you must have at least basic skills in providing assistance to victims during natural disasters, and experience working in relevant organizations in the countries of your citizenship is welcome. This program is one of the most popular, since many earthquakes, floods and other manifestations of natural disasters occur in the world every year.

Willingness to work in remote and not the most comfortable places at the UN is always welcome. As it turns out, there are not so few exotic lovers and altruists who want to help starving children in Africa. But not everyone clearly understands the realities of everyday life and work in, say, the Central African Republic, South Sudan or other hot spots.

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“Universal Volunteer” (Peace Corps) is a program somewhat similar to work in Soviet student construction brigades. Its participants can work in any country in the world in the field of social construction, environmental protection, and provide assistance to healthcare employees of a certain state. It’s not for nothing that the volunteers of this program are called universal.

"Agritourists" (WWOOF) is an international volunteer program that provides the opportunity for volunteers from many countries to work in agriculture. Volunteers will be able to provide all possible assistance to farmers in depressed and environmentally problematic areas in 53 countries where this volunteer program is accredited.

EVS is the European Voluntary Service, which is an international project funded by the European Commission. It is very popular among young people in the CIS countries. Young people aged 18 to 30 are allowed to participate in EVS volunteer programs. As a rule, 90% of organizational costs are borne by the founder. As part of this project, it is possible to visit all countries of the European Union, as well as many countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia. Volunteer programs have a broad focus, from participation in cultural events and media support, to assistance in the work of government organizations in countries cooperating with EVS.

There are also many different volunteer programs that are active all over the world. Their voluntary participants today include tens of thousands of residents from all continents of the planet.

For some, volunteering is an opportunity to travel for the benefit of themselves and others, for others it is an opportunity for self-realization, while others use participation in a volunteer program to move to another country.

Video: Volunteering in Europe

Conditions for applicants

For participants in international volunteer programs, there are several criteria that they must meet. First, the candidate must be an adult. This is an indispensable condition for participation in any international program. Secondly, he must know English at a basic level; knowledge of other languages ​​is also welcome. Thirdly, the volunteer should not have bad habits (alcoholism, drug addiction) and not have an outstanding criminal record. For participants in humanitarian missions to provide assistance in emergencies and natural disasters, there are several more conditions for participation in the volunteer program: good health, first aid skills and psychological stability in stressful situations. It is necessary to have a valid passport and no obstacles to obtaining a visa to a specific country where you plan to engage in volunteer activities (for example, deportations in the recent past).

There is no official upper age limit for a volunteer. But as a rule, candidates over 30–32 years of age are rarely approved for participation in programs. This rule does not apply when participating in UN humanitarian missions, where specialized experience is often required.

How to go abroad as a volunteer

If you want to become a volunteer, you should select the program you are interested in, visit the appropriate website and register on it. The second option would be to go to the nearest volunteer center, the address of which is indicated on the program website. In both the first and second cases, you should register by filling out the proposed application form, and also leave your contact information. It is advisable to write a motivation letter in which you talk about the reasons that prompted you to participate in this volunteer program.

In any case, you should understand that the probability of refusal is high, since there are many candidates. At the same time, the volunteer organization is responsible for its participants, so they take the selection of candidates very seriously.

Upon receiving a positive response and after agreeing on all organizational issues (tickets, visas, time and method of departure, etc.), you should begin to pack your bags. We must remember that participation in many volunteer programs requires obtaining visas and purchasing tickets on your own. Therefore, it is important to have a sufficient amount both for these actions and for purchasing tickets home, which is important.

All information about future activities as part of a volunteer organization must be indicated in the contract concluded with the selected candidate. It has legal force, so violation of its terms can be challenged in court.

An official invitation from a volunteer organization includes a “green light” for applying for a visa on your own if you present it to the consulate of the country you plan to travel to. Also, many states issue free visas for volunteers.

It should be remembered that volunteering is a purely voluntary matter. Therefore, a volunteer can at any time refuse to carry out the mission assigned to him (although, in this case, the organization will have to reimburse the funds spent on him). In the same way, an organization that has accepted a volunteer into its ranks can part with him at its own discretion.

Pitfalls of volunteering

Even such a noble activity as volunteering has its pitfalls. You should know them so as not to get into trouble (at the same time - abroad and without money for a ticket home).

An extremely important point when choosing a volunteer program is its reliability.. It is advisable that one of your friends or acquaintances has already completed the volunteer journey as part of it and can thus confirm the reliability of the organization. There are cases when volunteers end up in labor slavery abroad, without the right or opportunity to return home. There are scammers operating in the CIS who, masquerading as official volunteer centers, actually supply free labor abroad. Not falling for their bait is the volunteer’s primary task.

When concluding an agreement with a volunteer organization, you should check the correctness of the data entered into it. By definition, no penalties, disciplinary sanctions, etc. can be provided for in the contract for a volunteer. It is also advisable to check all travel documents before departure. A volunteer has the right to know all the necessary information about the type of future activity, the place and conditions where it will be carried out, as well as all the potential risks with which it is associated.

The basic principle of a volunteer: do no harm. More precisely, do not harm either yourself or people. There are often cases when a person who came as a volunteer begins to engage in non-volunteer activities. This is harshly suppressed by the organization itself, and then the would-be volunteer goes home. Sometimes a person cannot, for some reason, fulfill the duties assigned to him. He does not get along with the team, cannot work, and is terrified of any risks. In this case, the person has every right to interrupt his volunteer activities and go home.

Volunteers often have to work in difficult natural and climatic conditions. In Africa, these can be multiple infectious diseases, in mountainous areas - the danger of earthquakes, mudflows and avalanches. When communicating with marine life, there is a chance of becoming a victim of their aggression. There are many risks, and you should understand this even before registering on the official website of the organization or going to the volunteer center.

Volunteering is a state of mind. Not everyone can become one. At the same time, we can talk about participation in international volunteer projects as a very effective and inexpensive way to move abroad. After all, yesterday’s volunteer can remain in the country he loves and one day become its citizen, since the naturalization process began precisely as part of a volunteer organization.

SEARCHING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE GORNO-ALTAI BOTANICAL GARDEN

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The botanical garden contains exhibitions with plants of the Altai Mountains, Europe, North America and the Far East. For five hours a day, volunteers will study the basics of botany and working with plants, and care for exhibits.

Age: from 18 years old

Requirements: love of plants

What is necessary: write your personal information and send it by email

Conditions: The volunteer pays for travel and 1000 rubles for the registration fee. Accommodation and meals are free.

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMAIESEC

AIESEC is an international youth non-profit organization run entirely by students and recent graduates. The goal of the program is to discover and develop the leadership and professional potential of young people to contribute to human society. Operating since 1948, it is represented in more than 120 countries.

Global Citizen is an international volunteering program that provides opportunities for youth to explore their leadership abilities within an international team. There are four areas: education (teaching English), environmental issues (organizing conferences and lectures about the environmental problems of the country in which the volunteers are located), social entrepreneurship (working with non-governmental organizations on social problems) and culture (volunteers talk about the country’s tourism, filming blogs and preparing articles).

Age: 18 – 30 years old

Period: 6 - 8 weeks, from 22 hours per week. Recruitment for internships is ongoing all year round.

Requirements: be a student or recent graduate

What is necessary: register on the website, indicating your personal data, hobbies, interests and what projects you would like to participate in. Managers invite you to the first meeting, then a Skype interview with the host is scheduled.

Conditions: The volunteer pays for the visa, flight and personal expenses, and accommodation is provided.

Contacts: [email protected]

For example, teaching English in Egypt

Requirements: knowledge of English, teaching it to children or adolescents, participation in events organized by AIESEC

Age: 18 - 30 years old

Opening hours: 12 hours, 5 days a week

What is necessary: in addition to the application, you must record a one or two minute video where you answer the questions “Why did you choose Cairo”, “Why did you choose Egypt?” You also need to answer the question “What is your motivation for submitting?”, and there is a word limit of no more than 100.

Conditions: The volunteer covers the costs of flights, visas, meals, and provides free accommodation for 6 weeks.

UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is based in Bonn, Germany, and operates in 100 countries around the world. You can contribute to improving people's lives by becoming a volunteer. Work can be carried out both locally and online. The main areas of activity are development assistance, as well as humanitarian and peacekeeping operations.

Age: from 25 years old

Period: 6 – 12 months

Requirements: University diploma, at least two years of work in a related field, knowledge of one of the languages: English, French, Spanish. You must also be responsible, be able to work in a multicultural environment, be able to adapt to difficult living conditions, and have organizational skills.

What is necessary: fill out the form on the website, indicating your personal data. You must completely add all the information, representatives of the United Nations will contact you, and if you are suitable, they will assign you an internship. Possible assignments and internships are not published in advance. Registration in the database does not mean that you will necessarily become a UN volunteer

Conditions: the organizers pay for the internship allowance, accommodation, travel expenses, life insurance and medical insurance, annual leave, relocation allowance, which is calculated at the end of the internship

SEARCHING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR A VILLAGE WITH HORSES

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If you love horses, fresh air and just want a break from city life, then this volunteer program is for you. The organizers will be happy to see both those who know how to handle these animals, and those who only dream of learning how to care for horses. You will be taught how to handle horses and horse riding. The hut is located in the Tver region in the Oleninsky district. We invite volunteers to join us in exchange for help with housework.

Age: from 18 years old

Period: There are no specific dates, please notify about the visit a month in advance

Requirements: boundless love for all animals and absence of bad habits

What is necessary: write to the organizer by email, indicating information: education, availability of free time, information about work experience and your expectations from communicating with horses

Conditions: Travel at your own expense, accommodation provided. If you volunteer for more than two months, you get free food

Contacts: [email protected]

RECRUITMENT OF VOLUNTEERS FOR THE WORLD FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPFIFA 2018

Not a single FIFA World Cup or major sporting event can take place without the enormous contribution of volunteers. It is the volunteers who provide vital support in a variety of operational areas, and their friendliness and fun create a fantastic atmosphere at the tournament.

Participants in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Volunteer Program in Russia will include thousands of people from Russia and other countries of the world who will have a unique opportunity to become part of this tournament, as well as the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. In total, about 5,500 people will be involved in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup events volunteers, more than 15,000 volunteers for the World Cup events. International candidates will be able to apply and complete the selection process from their home countries online.

Age: from 18 years old

Requirements: English language proficiency and teamwork skills. Having previous volunteer experience will be an additional advantage for candidates. Volunteers will provide support in areas such as ceremonies, transport, media, protocol events, language services, doping control and fan services

What is necessary: fill out the online form. To fill out you will need a passport and a photo in digital format.

Conditions: First, the staff of the Russia-2018 Organizing Committee will remotely check how thoroughly the candidate answered the questions and whether he is suitable in terms of age and education. After this, candidates will undergo online testing (for analytical abilities, personal qualities and knowledge of the English language) and an interview at a volunteer center (face-to-face or online for applicants living outside of Russia)

All candidates for FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 volunteers will learn the results of the selection no later than February 2017, and candidates for volunteers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup - no later than February 2018. Candidates who successfully pass the selection will be invited to the next stage - training. Training will take place at 15 volunteer centers for the 2018 World Cup: each volunteer candidate will be assigned to one of them and enrolled in the training group, after which he will receive invitations to classes in electronic format.

VOLUNTEERING IN INDIA

In English-speaking countries, volunteer projects are called Adventure projects, since this particular area of ​​programs provides the opportunity to get acquainted with anywhere in the world on a budget through adventure, language practice and new acquaintances with young people from around the world. International volunteering is a program accessible to absolutely everyone, both in terms of age and financially. This is a unique opportunity to explore the country from the inside, improve your foreign language and just have a great time with people from different parts of the world.

Age

Program date

all year round

Duration

from 2 weeks

Price

What is international volunteering?

• Budget travel.
• An alternative version of tourism.
• Intercultural exchange.
• Language practice.
• Professional experience.

The main idea of ​​volunteering is to unite people from different countries with common interests to spread ideas of peace and national tolerance through intercultural exchange.

The motivation for volunteering is different for everyone. For some, this is an opportunity to see Europe or Asia, gain international work experience and make new acquaintances. For others, it is an opportunity to realize their ideas and ambitions, contribute to the development of society and help other people. For others, it’s practicing a foreign language and self-development.

Maria Kolenikina, senior coordinator of the TravelWorks International Volunteering program for Russia and the CIS countries.

History of creation

The international volunteer movement began in the 20th century on the initiative of young people full of energy and desire to restore the destruction after the First World War. Currently, more than 3,000 volunteer projects operate annually in 107 countries around the world.

The number of people who took part in volunteering from 1987 to 2018 increased from 80 to 320 million.

What is a volunteer project?

An international volunteer project is an international team of 10-20 people who voluntarily come together to accomplish a useful task - for example, organizing a festival for children, restoring an ancient castle, or planting flowers in a national park.

During the project, participants are provided with free food and accommodation, entertainment activities and excursions. Each project has one or more camp leaders—curators of program participants.

A camp leader is a project participant with volunteer experience, often a citizen of the country where the project takes place. He oversees volunteer activities and the cultural and entertainment component of the program, and is the link between the foreign volunteer and the host organization.

Types of projects

Work in a volunteer project is a mandatory condition and a voluntary initiative of everyone. The type of employment in the project can be different - from organizing a world music festival and working with children and animals to archaeological research and restoration work of an 18th century castle.

An international volunteer is not free labor. A project participant’s work usually starts in the morning and lasts 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Since the main goal of the program is to obtain intercultural exchange, volunteers devote all their free time to entertainment, excursions, cooking national cuisine and international communication.

After finishing the project, 93% of our participants share their emotions with us and say that participation in the volunteer project changed their outlook on life, perception of the world and awakened a desire to develop and travel.

Who is the program suitable for?

• Looking for options for an interesting holiday.
• For those looking for budget travel options.
• Those wishing to practice the language and improve its level.
• Tired of standard tourist trips.

Requirements for participants:

1. Age: 16-99 years.
2. Basic spoken foreign language and higher.

For those who want to know more:

Leave a request for the program below, or call 8 800 3333 915 - we will be happy to help you go on an unforgettable journey.

10 cool volunteer programs around the world

Sometimes there comes a moment when you want to give up everything and go to the ends of the world. Don't hold back. Go save turtles in Thailand, teach Brazilian children, or sign up as a volunteer at the UN. This way you can see the world, learn foreign languages, find a bunch of new friends and, what can I say, make this world a little better.

We have collected for you ten real volunteer programs around the world. Accommodation and food are free almost everywhere.

Teach children in Thailand

Karenni Social Development Center invites volunteers to train young Karenni people living in northern Thailand. The task is to teach students of the social center English, ecology, international law and basic human rights. You will have to work for four hours from Monday to Friday. The center provides volunteers with accommodation and three free meals a day. You will live close to the beach, so there shouldn’t be any problems with leisure time during the time remaining from work.

Requirements: English language Sign up here: https://sdcthailand.wordpress.com/

Help children in Bolivia

Amanencer helps abandoned and orphaned children in Cochabamba, Bolivia. This is a Catholic organization, but you can become a volunteer here regardless of your faith. The contract is for a period of six months. You can engage in education, child care, psychological and medical care - it all depends on your qualifications. If you love kids and want to do something good, then this option is for you.

Work on a farm anywhere in the world

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms helps people travel the world and learn about different cultures. You will live with a family, and even with full board. You are only required to work on the farm for about four hours a day. Agree, picking pistachios in Israel is not the same as sitting in a stuffy office. You will unwind and look at the world. The scheme is this: you choose a country, a farm where you would like to work, fill out an application and send it. The owner of the farm looks to see if everything suits him, and if everything is ok, then he sends an invitation. Transport back and forth, as usual, is your own, and on site you will be met and surrounded by comfort and not particularly exhausting work.

Rescue turtles in Thailand

If you don’t see any special teaching abilities in yourself, but still want to live in Thailand, then join the environmental project Naucrates. You will save sea turtles. Volunteers’ tasks include monitoring beaches, collecting and processing data. You will tell local residents that turtles are in danger of extinction, and then train new volunteers. The duration of the volunteer contract is 9-12 weeks. This is the only program presented where you will have to pay for room and board.

Teach children in Peru

The Santa Marta Foundation invites volunteers to its training center in Peru. This is where the Incas, Machu Picchu, Titicaca, that's all. At the Santa Marta center they try to help street children and children from poor families. You can teach them a language, conduct cooking or computer courses, teach them art, or offer some kind of direction. Any initiative is very welcome here. You will only have to spend money on a flight to Peru (we know, it’s not cheap), but accommodation and food will be provided.

Teach English in Honduras

At Cofradia, a bilingual school near San Pedro Sela, Honduras' second-largest city, poor children are taught by volunteer teachers from around the world. Lack of experience as a teacher is not a problem. The main thing is to have teaching abilities. In other words, love children and be able to captivate them with your ideas. In Honduras, such a distant country with a strange name, you will get an incomparable experience that will undoubtedly be useful when you return home. By the way, no knowledge of Spanish is required, because all classes are held in English.

Teach drawing to children from Brazilian favelas

About 20 million people live in Sao Paulo, and most of the city's population lives in slums with a beautiful name - favelas. These are shacks built with complete disregard for sanitary standards. MonteAzul strives to give slum children a decent education and the opportunity to eventually escape poverty. Volunteers from all over the world are welcome here. If you have some interesting skills or knowledge (music, drawing, science) that you can teach children, then this will be a plus. The work schedule is quite normal - from eight in the morning to five in the evening. This is a real opportunity to help poor children and at the same time deeply study the culture and way of life of Brazilians.

Volunteering in the Peace Corps

Volunteering in the Peace Corps is not suitable for someone who just wants to travel around the world, look at others and show off themselves. It’s worth signing up here if you really want to make the world a little better and are not afraid to overexert yourself. Because you will have to work on par with ordinary employees of the organization. You can choose one of 75 countries around the world and feel free to go there. The areas of work are: agriculture, education, healthcare, ecology. It's not very difficult to get there, but when you return home you will have a recommendation from a very respected global organization. They pay for the flight, full provision on the spot and even medical insurance. You will also receive a monthly stipend.

Save children in Mexico

Can you forget about your problems for a while to solve other people's? Go to Mexico to teach orphans what is good, reasonable, and eternal. NPH USA can help you channel your energy and connect with Latin American culture. To work with barefoot and grimy children, it is not necessary to have a pedagogical education. The main thing is a great desire to help children, and the opportunity to go there for six months. If you don't want to go to Mexico, you can choose another South American country. By the way, volunteers can go in married couples. We are sure that such an adventure will greatly refresh your relationship.

Volunteering at the UN

Participation in the UN Volunteer Program is as serious as the Peace Corps, but there are many more opportunities. You can choose from one hundred and thirty countries. Where haven't you been yet? Volunteers usually work from six months to a year. During this time, they also receive a stipend, full board, health insurance and a killer resume entry with a recommendation from the United Nations.

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If the program description does not indicate a cost, then the program is completely free. In any case, the basic requirement is knowledge of the English language; it is also necessary to attach a resume (CV) or motivation letter to the application for participation in the program (what exactly will be indicated in the response letter to the application request).

Photo Marathon In Reykjavik (Iceland)

Dates: 06/7/2016 - 06/16/2016.

Volunteers will attend seminars and lectures on the art of photography, explore the sights of Reykjavik, take photographs and ultimately take part in a social photo exhibition. The main goal of the program is to attract the attention of the local population to social problems through photographs of participants. Volunteers will be accommodated in a local hotel, food costs are included, but they will have to cook themselves. Participation fee - 220 euros.

Talking Walls/Creative Arts (India)

Dates: 07/18/2016 - 07/31/2016.

Volunteers will be required to paint walls on the RUCHI campus. The main themes of the drawings are love and peace, global warming, intercultural communication and learning. Volunteers will live in the village of Bandh, in a volunteer camp. Meals are included, but program participants will be required to assist the chef in preparing food from time to time. Participation fee - 200 euros.

Muktuk Adventures (Canada)

Dates: 05/15/2016 - 07/15/2016; 07/15/2016 - 10/15/2016.

The Muktuk organization in Canada is looking for volunteers for dog shelters and offers many different jobs: caring for animals, cooking, security, cleaning rooms, serving shelter visitors. A mandatory requirement is a love of dogs. Accommodation and travel are paid for by the organization, the working day is from 8 to 12 hours. If you love dogs and dream of visiting Canada, then this offer is just for you!

Youth for Youth Project (Nepal)

Dates: 08/13/2016 - 08/25/2016.

Volunteers will be required to help organize events in certain sports and social events aimed at attracting the attention of young people to entrepreneurship. It will be possible to engage in leadership and direct organization or presentation of material to the youth of Nepal. Accommodation - in local families or hostels in Kathmandu, meals included. Participation fee - 230 euros.

Archeology and Culture (USA)

Dates: 07/09/2016 - 07/23/2016.

Volunteers will be located in the city of Allegany, in rural New York State. The area of ​​work includes small towns, forests and farms. No experience is required as volunteers will be trained on site by experienced archaeologists. This is an archaeological field school where volunteers learn about excavation techniques, soil sampling and artifact processing. The working day starts at 8:00 and ends at 17:00 (Monday to Friday). Volunteers will be housed in apartments located within walking distance of the excavation site. Power included.

To register for the program, you need to follow this link, add the program to your “Cart” and register. More information about the program can be obtained.

Center of the World (Türkiye)

Dates: 07/21/2016 - 07/31/2016.

Volunteers will mainly communicate with local youth in order to help them learn English. From time to time you will need to help with painting schools or landscaping local streets and parks. Volunteers will live in a hostel in the city of Aksehir, meals are included.

Since the organizing country is Turkey, the official website of the program is in Turkish. But don't be sad! To participate in the program, you need to register online (in English) and choose one of 50 programs offered by Genctur. In this case, we are interested in the Center of the World program with code GEN -22. More information about the volunteer camp can be obtained by sending a letter to: [email protected].

Maki Farm (Japan)

Dates: 06/15/2016 - 06/26/2016.

Volunteers will help Japanese farmers in rice fields and vegetable fields with weeding, planting various crops, as well as caring for animals and doing housework at Kyodo Gakusha Maki Farm in Nagano Prefecture. Be prepared to work for quite a long time - from 5:30 to 18:00 with breaks.

Marburg (Germany)

Dates: 06/18/2016 - 07/2/2016.

Participants will engage in manual work to prepare Marburg's squares for the holidays. This includes cleaning the area, gardening, decorating, setting up tents. Working hours: 4 to 5 hours a day, four days a week. Volunteers will live in the camp. Each group is separately engaged in purchasing groceries and preparing food. There are lectures and/or excursions almost every day. Basic knowledge of German is required. Participation fee - 160 euros.

Sustainable Development Camp (Thailand)

Dates: 06/13/2016 - 06/25/2016.

Volunteers will teach residents of local villages (Klongla district) English using a creative approach. Help will also be needed in building houses for the volunteer camp. But still, the main goal is to communicate with Thais. Accommodation - in a local hostel, meals included. Additional participation fee - THB 9,000.

Teaching With Volunteer (Uganda)

Dates depend on the chosen program.

This organization supports communities in rural areas in southwestern Uganda. The main goal is to help achieve constant, sustainable development of infrastructure, increase the level of education, create new jobs, and improve public health. Volunteers can choose activities based on their interests. There are opportunities to educate both children and adults, become a researcher into the causes of poverty in Uganda and look for ways to solve this problem, or even try yourself as a football coach.

Cultural Heritage Preservation and Promotion (China)

Dates: 07/05/2016 - 07/14/2016.

The history of the city of Fuzhou has had a profound impact on Chinese culture as a whole, but currently the authorities are worried about the loss of interest in folk art. The organizers of the summer camp invite volunteers to study Chinese, calligraphy, traditional wood carving, organize charity fairs where folk art items will be put up for sale, and also participate in discussions on the topic of preserving cultural heritage.

International Humanity Foundation

The dates depend on the choice of priorities when filling out the questionnaire.

The company offers many opportunities for volunteers not only in the summer, but also at other times of the year. The IHF strives to provide volunteers with a broad picture of poverty around the world. If you become a volunteer at one of the IHF centers, you will undergo practical training and help the poor, as well as learn administration and general management of the organization.

There is an opportunity to work either from home or while traveling. The organization needs volunteers in centers in Thailand, Indonesia and Kenya, and IHF can take you on an amazing journey to begin volunteering in one of the suggested countries. If you're interested in volunteering from home, you'll be able to perform tasks that require 1 to 4 hours per week and range from paperwork to website maintenance. You will be able to choose for yourself what kind of work you would like to do.

Blue Mahal - Art of Living (India)

Dates: 08/1/2016 - 08/14/2016.

The main goal of this project is to attract attention to environmental problems in India from local residents. The work involves teaching children from poor families and marginalized communities in English mathematics, hygiene and health, and how to interact with the environment. The basis of learning is creative, includes games, singing, and so on. Accommodation - in a rented house with shared rooms in the city of Jodhpur, meals - Indian cuisine three times a day. Please note there is an additional charge of INR 14,000.

Maya Universe Academy

Volunteers can try themselves in any role in the fields of education, construction, agriculture and management. The organization helps select jobs for volunteers by matching their interests, experiences and desires with the needs and resources of the camps while volunteering. This summer, volunteers are sent to either a school in India or an agricultural camp in Kathmandu. The company covers all food and lodging expenses for long-term volunteers, but short-term volunteers must contribute $10 per day.

YMCA Fairthorne Group

Dates depend on the choice of program.

The YMCA is looking for volunteers to work with children and youth as instructors and group leaders. Volunteers will be trained to conduct various active games and activities such as water games, rope games, forest survival skills training. You can also conduct English classes for other volunteers.