Peru, South America – Amazon Animal Orphanage & Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm
This is a really cool free volunteer opportunity for those interested in ecology and conservation. Live in the jungle with some really cool animals! The Amazon Animal Orphanage & Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm is near the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon – Iquitos. It’s a rescue and temporary orphanage for wildlife which houses animals in [...]
Sudan, Africa – Sudan Volunteer Programme: teach English in schools and universities
A great free volunteer opportunity where housing and a stipend is provided. Sudan Volunteer Programme Based in London, this charity connects undergraduates and graduates with Sudanese universities, secondary schools and groups of adults. University semesters are from September to January and January to April. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one semester, but [...]
Chile, South America — I Love Chile: English media organization
Free volunteer opportunity: I Love Chile offers internships in their English language media groups (including radio, television, online newspaper and a monthly newspaper). Looking for interns in the following: • Journalism (includes online and print magazine) • Sales and Marketing • Marketing and Communications • Business Development • Graphic Design • Radio (production and coordination) [...]
Tanzania, Africa — Mkombozi: agency and transition house for neglected children and youth
Free volunteer opportunity: http://www.mkombozi.org/ Education, research, advocacy, outreach and housing support for neglected children and youth. The general aim is to get children off the streets and educate, empower and care for them. What they’re looking for: In particular, we are currently seeking assistance in the following areas… Mental health / Social workers: Trained and experienced [...]
Ghana, Africa — Rescue Centre for Orphans: care and education for child laborers, exploited and deaf children
Free volunteer opportunity: http://recogh.webs.com/ From their website: Rescue Centre for Orphans -Ghana is a non-governmental organization that works for the rescue, rehabilitation and empowerment of Children working in Cocoa Farms, Fishing Communities and sexually exploited women and children. We run a residential school for the children of the sex workers and the children rescued from the [...]
Ecuador, South America — Katitawa school: rural alternative school
Free volunteer opportunity (room and board available): http://www.katitawa.blogspot.com/ Originally posted on Volunteer South America. Volunteer at a rural school with an indigenous community in Salasaca, Ecuador. Their website is a blog on the school going back to 2007 with tons of photos and stories. There’s also many links to accounts from people who have volunteered, for example here, [...]
Costa Rica, Central America — Abriendo Mentes: educational, technological and social programs
Free volunteering opportunity: Website: http://abriendomentes.org/ Originally posted on: http://omprakash.org/ Continuing education and extracurricular classes in the rural village of Playa Potrero. From website: We always need assistance planning and teaching our daily classes: English, creative arts and tutoring for exams. We also encourage our volunteers to create their own lesson plans or art projects, and take a truly [...]
Bolivia, South America — Luz del Mundo: centre for disadvataged children
Free volunteer opportunity: http://www.volunteersouthamerica.net/LuzDelMundo/ldm_index.htm Posted on Volunteer South America. A child minding, cultural and educational centre for disadvantaged children in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. From their site: We need volunteers to help with teaching English and we would also welcome volunteers with a background in music, theatre or any other skills that could help our organisation. The Centre is [...]
Laos, Asia — Big Brother Mouse: book publishing and education
Free volunteering opportunity: www.bigbrothermouse.com Big Brother Mouse works to improve literacy and education in Laos. They publish books to distribute in poor, rural areas as well as offer English lessons. Travelers are encourage to buy their books and bring them to rural communities or give as tips. Volunteers are needed in Luang Prabang to help [...]
Peru, South America — Bemelsa: housing, education, medical for those in need
Free volunteer opportunity (with room and board): http://bemelsa.org/ Originally posted on Volunteer South America. Providing food and a safe place for children in need. Also work with elders and the disabled, provide educational and social services. From website: We are a very flexible and laid back program with the primary goal of enriching the lives [...]