Volunteering abroad for university students

University is a time for discovery and challenge, both inside and outside the classroom. Make the most of your university years by volunteering abroad or joining an international internship and make travel part of your university experience.

Whatever your motivation for travelling abroad, we can help you find the programme that works best for you. On our volunteer and intern projects, perfect for independent travelling, you can choose when to start and how long you want to travel for.

Looking for something to do on a gap year? Check our dedicated Gap Year Programmes for extended travel experiences.

Volunteering overseas as an undergraduate

Your undergraduate years are the perfect time to pursue experiences to complement your studies and grow your CV. In addition, some students are required to spend a time away as part of their degree, like a Medical Elective for example.

Our international volunteer opportunities guarantee you have a productive and enjoyable time, while removing the stress of organising important details like accommodation, placements, meals, and domestic transportation.

We have dozens of placements that complement university studies. If you are studying Ecology or Geography, volunteer on a Conservation Project and if you are majoring in English or Media Studies, join a Journalism Project. Looking to get clinical experience as part of your medical degree? Join a medicine and healthcare project.

Students in the same department or club can also work together to arrange a custom group trip to fit your academic and personal goals.

Summer volunteering abroad for university students

Summer is often the most convenient and popular time for students to pursue volunteering or interning abroad. Our flexibility ensures that we can find a great programme for any student, even if you have a packed schedule for the summer holidays.

Over summer holidays, we recommend joining our Volunteer or Intern Abroad projects, where you can be independent, but still have support from our staff when you need it.