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By Projects Abroad 29th July, 2025

The benefits of booking early
Unlock benefits by booking your volunteer or intern adventure earlier. Secure the best price, flexible payments, cheaper flights, plus more time to prepare.
Volunteering in the sun in Kenya

By Projects Abroad 17th July, 2025

How a volunteer holiday could result in a ‘forever summer’
Tired of, or already dreading, long and cold wintery nights? Chase the sun, travel south, and volunteer somewhere warm and sunny during your winter.

By Projects Abroad 26th June, 2025

For parents: what to expect when your teen volunteers abroad
It can be hard to know what to expect when researching teen volunteering abroad programmes. Take a look at our step-by-step guide from when you reach out!
A volunteer locks eyes with a curious sea lion while conducting wildlife surveys in the Galapagos Islands

By Projects Abroad 21st May, 2025

Beyond the bucket list: the personal growth behind international volunteering
International volunteering and interning allows you to contribute towards global initiatives, but also to develop your own skills and abilities.
A group of volunteers pose for a picture in front of Angkor Wat in Cambodia

By Projects Abroad 12th May, 2025

How volunteering abroad can benefit your child's education
International volunteering for teens provides a golden opportunity to develop personally and academically while contributing to global initiatives.
Volunteers and staff in Kenya jump for a photo on a hill after a day out

By Projects Abroad 11th March, 2025

What to Expect on Your First Day Volunteering Abroad
Travelling to a new country can feel overwhelming. Learn what we do from the moment you arrive to ensure you land on your feet and have a great time.
Projects Abroad group joins in a traditional Tanzanian dance

By Projects Abroad 29th January, 2025

Understanding Culture Shock When Volunteering Abroad
Find out what culture shock is, how it might affect you when you travel, and learn how you can lean into it for the best experience.
Three Projects Abroad volunteers ride Bactrian Camels in Terelj National Park, Mongolia

By Projects Abroad 03rd January, 2025

5 Steps to Help Plan Your Gap Year
Make your gap year planning easier with our five-step guide, including a few tips on what to do during your gap year to develop new skills.

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