Volunteers | Volunteer World

First Steps

Is volunteering abroad the right thing for me

Discover if you are made for volunteering abroad.

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How to find the right volunteer project

Read through this guide to learn how we can help you to find a suitable volunteer program.

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How old do I have to be to volunteer abroad?

Read this article to find out if there’s a minimum or maximum age to volunteering abroad and where to find this information.

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What qualifications do I need to volunteer abroad?

Are you unsure whether you’re qualified to join a certain program? This article shows you how to find out.

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Do I need a visa

Read this article to get some advice on visa arrangements.

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Do I need an academic background for volunteering

Find out whether you need an academic background for you volunteer program.

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How to edit my profile

Follow these instructions to learn how to apply changes to your profile.

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Application

How to contact a volunteer organization

This article will show you how to get in touch with your favorite volunteer organization.

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How to apply for a volunteer program

Use this guide to learn which steps you have to take to apply for a volunteer program.

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What do I do when I need to change the dates of my application?

This article will help you understand how you can change the dates of your volunteer trip.

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What is the process of my application

Read this guide to gain a deeper understanding on how Volunteer World's application system works.

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What happens if an application is canceled

Read this article to discover what to do after an application is cancelled and learn more about Volunteer World's refund guarantee.

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Why Volunteer World?

Platform Service

Your extra security layer for international volunteering. Check your advantages by planning your social journey with Volunteer World.

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Support & Mediation

Our Support Team is there to help you with any problems before and during your journey.

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Flex Option

Our Flex Option offers you the possibility to use your paid deposit for a different program if you want or need to switch it.

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Refund Guarantee

Our Refund Guarantee ensures that you get your money back in the event of a cancellation by the organization.

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Best Price Guarantee

Our Best Price Guarantee ensures you’ll never pay more for using Volunteer World.

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Fees & Services

How Do I Redeem a Gift Card or Promo Code?

Read through this guide to learn how to redeem a gift card or promo code.

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Why do I have to pay a deposit

Discover why you as a volunteer need to pay a deposit.

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How Volunteer World secures a save payment process

This article will inform you about the safety of Volunteer World's payment process.

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How to use the budget filter

If you’re traveling on a budget, you can use our budget slider to filter the prices. Learn how to use the budget filter in this article.

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Why do I have to pay to volunteer abroad

Discover why you need to pay for your volunteer work and why the fees vary among different social projects.

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When and how do I have to make my final payment

This article provides guidance on when and how to arrange your final payment with the project.

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Payment Methods to Pay your Deposit

Your can securely pay your deposit via PayPal or credit card. As a fallback option, you also pay by bank transfer (SEPA/SWIFT).

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Health & Safety

How to get a travel insurance

Learn more about travel insurance and how to get one. Did you know? You can even buy a travel insurance policy if you're already travelling.

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Which vaccinations do I need?

Volunteering abroad means traveling to another country. Thus you might need further vaccinations. Learn more by reading through this guide.

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Volunteer Abroad Tips

How to prepare my volunteer abroad stay

Read this article to learn how to prepare yourself for your volunteering abroad trip.

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How to raise funds for my volunteer abroad trip

Discover more about how to raise funds for your volunteering trip by reading this article.

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Turtle seasons around the world

Read this article to discover when and where to support sea turtle conservation.

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