Heifer International: International Learning Centre Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering at a Heifer International Learning Center offers a hands-on opportunity to see theory put in to practice and connects participants with a community that is actively working to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth! Experience working examples of the type of sustainable agriculture Heifer supports around the world, tend an organic garden, assist in the gentle care and treatment of livestock or help facilitate educational programs.

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Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 2 weeks - 1 month
  • 12 months+
Minimum age
18
Maximum age
90
Age notes
Local volunteers do not need to be 18.
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • None
Application process
Some positions require specific skills or previous experience. All residential volunteer positions provide a monthly stipend. Apply to specific volunteer opportunities as listed on the Heifer International Learning Centre website.

Pricing

Price range
  • n/a
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airfare
  • Airport pick-up
  • Insurance
  • Meals

Organization details

Heifer's strategy is to “pass on the gift.” As people share their animals' offspring with others – along with their knowledge, resources and skills – an expanding network of hope, dignity and self-reliance is created that reaches around the globe.

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