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Make the most of your time overseas while spending the least amount of money. Budget travel for the conscientious traveller.

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Going abroad as a student, whether it is for a semester, a year or an entire degree, is one of the most accessible opportunities to live abroad meaningfully.

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More and more people of all ages taking time out to travel meaningfully—a trend that is being encouraged by educators and employers alike.

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Odyssey Expeditions offers sailing, scuba diving, marine biology and island exploration on adventures exploring the British Virgin Islands and Windward Islands. The service, education and adventure voyages feature focused adventures with hands-on marine e ...
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Ecoforest accepts Short-term Volunteers as well as Resident Volunteers. Short-term Volunteers are welcome to stay on the Ecoforest project for six months to one year. They are asked to contribute a refundable deposit of $4000. This money is then used to p ...
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Globalteer has opportunities to work on a range of dynamic and community-run projects to suit all needs. These projects are run responsibly and ethically. We are members of Tourism Concern’s Ethical Volunteering Group and Associate members of Keeping Chil ...
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Volunteering Solutions or VolSol as it is fondly known is an international volunteering travel organization which hosts affordable volunteering projects in over 30 destinations across the globe. Meticulously designed and carefully monitored, VolSol provid ...
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All Access Volunteers provides unique volunteer experiences while assisting in the long-term sustainability of our partner organizations throughout Central & South America. Projects include teaching, health care, conservation, building, community deve ...
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Join leaders in sustainable ecotourism and marine conservation by volunteering aboard our sister companies' Marine Dynamics' shark cage-diving and Dyer Island Cruises' whale-watching vessels. You will assist clients and crew on the ecotourism vessels, edu ...
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Katimavik is Canada's leading youth service organization, and the National Experience offers a life-changing opportunity for youth, ages 17-25, to explore Canada, make new friendships, gain valuable work experience, and contribute to positive change throu ...
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VIP-Ecuador provides volunteer and internship abroad programs in Ecuador, South America. Our volunteer and internship opportunities are available in a wide range of community service projects and academic fields. All our volunteer and internship programs ...
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This is a-lifetime opportunity for you to help children and Masai people in need around Africa. Join us to improve the life of a child and become a hands-on on part of the solution! Make a difference by choosing either to volunteer in Uganda,Tanzania or S ...
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We believe that volunteers can make a real difference in local communities and game reserves, in fact we've seen it with our own eyes! We have over 80 volunteer programs in Southern and East Africa in the areas of community development, teaching, HIV/AIDS ...
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AYNI focuses its initiatives in two major areas, Sustainable Development and Education. The organization works together with the community of Alto de los More to alleviate or address some of the major barriers of living in extreme poverty. Our role is mul ...
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Iko Poran is affiliated with a number of NGOs. Through these organizations, Iko Poran offers volunteer programs to cater to benefit the communities they serve. Volunteers have a unique experience of by actively participating in developing communities for ...
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Gruppi Archeologici d'Italia offers volunteer opportunities to those interested in working on an archaeological dig at various sites across Italy. Projects last for two weeks and include accommodation. For further information in English, contact the Grupp ...
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Combining volunteering and sight seeing this is a fantastic opportunity to get down and dirty helping at a co-operative farm on the outskirts of Pyongyang. The farming volunteer program is a incredible opportunity for you to not only build relationships w ...
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UBECI Foundation aims to reduce the work hours for over 600 children, aged 1-17, who rather than being enrolled in school, work up to 12 hours a day in the markets of Quito. UBECI accomplishes this by providing educational, social, emotional, medical, and ...
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Many people feel empathy towards animals and would love the opportunity to work with them, but feel they lack sufficient training or experience. To participate in an AEI Experience, you need only have a passion for animals and a desire to help – we provid ...
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