Scout & Girl Guide international volunteer trips
Girl Guides and Scouts volunteer abroad projects
Take your Scouts or Girlguiding group on a safe, fully supported volunteering trip overseas. Every programme is tailored to your group’s goals, giving young people the chance to build confidence, develop leadership skills, earn awards, and create lasting memories while making a genuine impact in local communities.
For over 30 years, Projects Abroad has helped young people gain confidence, broaden their horizons and experience cultures beyond the classroom through structured international volunteering programmes.
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“Projects Abroad have been the best partners we could have hoped for. Thank you to all the team.”
– West Region Scouts, Nepal 2023
Why choose Projects Abroad for your next international trip?
Projects Abroad offers a variety of tailored group trips abroad, designed specifically to meet your needs and aims.
Why not take part in a Girl Guiding trip to Nepal and join our Community Development Programme? Our Building Programme in Tanzania is ideal for those looking to take their Scouts trips abroad. Or, why not support conservationists overseas with our Environmental Project in Costa Rica?
Your group will not only leave with a new badge for their collection, they will head home with a range of key skills, memories, and a newfound confidence in themselves.
When you book a group trip with us, your trip will be:
Safe
We provide 24/7 staff support from the moment volunteers arrive. Not only are we a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge holder, but our placements are thoroughly researched, safety audited, and risk assessed in line with the British Standard BS8848 for the Adventure Travel Sector. Through our safety procedures, we ensure everyone feels safe and secure at all times while taking part in both educational and adventurous activities.
Hassle-free
We do most of the organisation, so you don’t have to. We aim to take the stress out of travel, supporting your role as a group leader. Planning a trip abroad has never been easier with our hassle-free approach.At Projects Abroad, we support you throughout the entire process by:We take care of the logistics, allowing you to focus on creating an exceptional experience for your students.Take a look at our reviews, accreditations and awards to learn more about our commitment to quality, safety and educational excellence.
Impactful
Our trips aren’t typical holidays, they’re designed to leave a lasting impact on local communities while helping volunteers develop skills.
Flexible
Every group is different. Let’s discuss how we can cater to your needs and build a trip that enhances your curriculum. Choose where you go, when you go, how long you travel, and what volunteer work you complete.By planning early, you’ll have more opportunities to explore different options and make informed decisions.
What’s included?
Our prices include everything you need to prepare for and complete your programme abroad.
Here are just a few of the services we provide:
- Accommodation, meals, and ground transportation
- Social events and weekend excursions
- A tailor-made itinerary
- A detailed information pack on request
- An in-person or online talk before you sign up
- A Q&A presentation for volunteers
- A full risk assessment before you leave
- Support from the moment you apply
- 24/7 support for the duration of your trip
- Advice on fundraising
- Optional flight inclusions in the package, or support for your flight search
- Induction and orientation upon arrival
- A custom-made reflective journal
How to get started
If you’re ready to begin the journey towards an unforgettable volunteering trip abroad, here’s how to do it:
- Get in touch: Fill in the form below and let us know which projects you’re interested in and your ambitions and needs as a group.
- Review your options: Once you have a shortlist of projects, we’ll send over a detailed proposal and itineraries for you to consider.
- Submit your application form: Start the ball rolling on your overseas volunteering trip!
- Begin your preparations and fundraising: Our group experts are happy to help you with ideas.
Before you know it, your group will be heading out on their adventure and returning with a sense of pride, new skills, and memories to last a lifetime!
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