GIVE's International Volunteer Trips
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Immerse yourself in each destination’s unique landscape and authentic culture, while having a positive impact every step of the way. Our international volunteer trips range from 1-7+ weeks and provide you with a perfect combination of meaningful project work, cultural immersion, and off-the-beaten-path adventures.From the moment you step off the plane, you will be supported by experienced GIVE guides and surrounded by a group of passionate, like-minded travelers. More than 30% of our volunteers choose to travel with us again, so select your destination and embark on the international volunteer trip of a lifetime!
North America & Hawaiʻi
Volunteer Excursions and Wilderness First Aid & Leadership Courses
Hawaii Volunteer Excursion
Protect & Preserve Paradise, 9-DAYS
- Volunteer on environmental restoration, regenerative farming, and marine conservation projects
- Explore the stunning waterfalls, active volcanoes, and dynamic coastlines of Hawaiʻiʻs Big Island
- Learn from indigenous leaders about Hawaiian history, culture and environment
- Snorkel with green sea turtles and tropical fish amongst vibrant coral reefs
- Experience some of the best stargazing on the planet
Pacific Northwest Volunteer Excursion
Exploration & Conservation in the Cascade Mountains, 7-DAYS
- Volunteer with local nonprofits on environmental restoration & conservation
- Search for wild orcas, humpbacks and other marine life on a whale watching cruise in the Salish Sea
- Hike through old-growth forests, swim in alpine lakes & summit Cascade peaks
- Learn about the Snoqualmie Tribe while tubing the Snoqualmie River and hiking to Snoqualmie Falls
- Unplug and reconnect with nature at a rustic lodge in the PNW wilderness
Pacific Northwest WILD Course
Earn your WILD Certification in the Cascade Mountains, 7-DAYS
- Earn your Wilderness First Aid Certification (WFA) while exploring the Cascade Mountains
- Gain outdoor leadership, risk management & wilderness skills training in the Cascade Mountains
- Snowshoe to alpine lakes, old-growth forests and glaciated peaks
- Ski, snowboard & sled on our private ski hill
- Immerse yourself in some of North America’s most spectacular wilderness
Central America
Nicaragua Volunteer Program & SCUBA Reef Conservation Add-On
Nicaragua Volunteer Excursion
Pacific Coast beaches to Pacific Rim volcanoes, 13-days
- Help to rebuild homes for families displaced by rising sea levels along the Pacific Coast
- Plant mangroves and support a Sea Turtle Head Start Program
- Surf, paddle-board & kayak in the Pacific Ocean
- Sandboard down Cerro Negro Volcano, camp on the rim of Telica Volcano, and see a molten lava lake at Masaya Volcano
- Explore cathedrals and street markets in the historic city of Leon
- Combine with the Scuba Reef Conservation Add-On for a 24-day package!
SCUBA Reef Conservation
PADI Certification & Reef Conservation in the Caribbean, 12-days
- Dive to protect sea turtles, sharks & coral reefs in the Caribbean
- 12 days, 14 dives & 3 certifications
- This international volunteer opportunity involves building artificial reefs, implanting native coral species & conducting underwater research
- Earn your PADI Open Water, Coral Reef Ecology & Ecological Monitoring certifications
Nicaragua Package
Combine the Nicaragua Excursion with SCUBA Reef Conservation, 27 days
Africa
Tanzania Excursion & Mt. Kilimanjaro Add-On!
Tanzania Excursion
Zanzibar Island & Overnight Safari, 15-days
- International volunteer opportunity in coastal villages on the tropical oasis of Zanzibar Island
- Empower a women’s co-op at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro
- See wild lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards and more on a 2-day safari
- Swim with wild dolphins in the Indian Ocean
- Climb Mt Kilimanjaro after your trip & reach the highest point in Africa
*Trips Available For Volunteers Aged 40+ Learn More
Mt. Kilimanjaro Add-On
Climb the Tallest Freestanding Mountain in the World, 7-days
- Experience an entirely new side of Africa after your Tanzania Excursion
- Push yourself to the mental, physical and spiritual limit, climbing 19,340 feet to the Roof of Africa
- 4 days up and 2 days down through lowland rainforest, heather meadows, alpine desert & glaciated peaks
- Reach the summit as the sun rises over the African plains
Tanzania Package
Combine the Tanzania Excursion with Mt. Kiliamnarjo Add-On, 22 days
Southeast & South Central Asia
Thailand & Laos Volunteer Excursions and Elephant Experience Add-on
Nepal Volunteer Excursion and Everest Base Camp Add-On
Thailand Excursion
Hill-tribe Immersion & Elephant Trekking, 14-days
- International volunteer opportunity in remote hill-tribe communities focused on sustainable agriculture and English education
- Interact with Asian elephants in the jungle and support conservation
- Embark on a multi-day bamboo rafting journey
- Take the ultimate leap of faith on a 160-foot bungee jump
- Combine with GIVE’s Laos Volunteer Trip to cross borders & save $500
*Trips Available For Volunteers Aged 40+ Learn More
Laos Excursion
The Best Kept Secret in Southeast Asia, 14-days
- Volunteer at the Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary
- Partner with the remote village of Sop Chem on sustainable agriculture and English education projects
- Meditate with monks in a Buddhist monastery
- Summit limestone peaks in Laos’ rugged mountainous landscape
- Add-on GIVE’s Thailand Elephant Experience and/or Vietnam Wildlife Conservation after your Laos Program!
Elephant Experience Add-On
Elephant Welfare & Conservation, 7-days
- Spend a full week practicing responsible elephant tourism
- Play with baby elephants & hike with a herd of elephants in the jungle
- Travel throughout northern Thailand to support an ethical elephant tourist camp, an Asian Elephant Conservation Center, an elephant sanctuary and a community-based elephant tourism project
- As a responsible traveler, promote elephant welfare and conservation by providing direct financial assistance to local conservationists, veterinarians, animal rights activists and mahouts (elephant caretakers)
Southeast Asia Package
Combine the Thailand & Laos Volunteer Programs, 28 Days, SAVE $500!
Add-On the Thailand Elephant Experience after the Laos Excursion or SE Asia Package!
Academic Credit Add-On
Nicaragua, Tanzania, Thailand, Laos & Nepal Excursions
Earn Academic Credit
UNIV304: International Sustainable Development, 3-5 Credits
- Earn academic credit while volunteering with GIVE
- Significantly enhance your experience with pre/post trip assignments
- Learn the three pillars of sustainability and reflect on your ability to change the world