Demand for volunteering trips set to soar this year

07/02/2013

Volunteering with children in East Africa

The number of gap year travellers taking part in volunteering and conservation projects is set to soar in 2013, according to youth travel specialists STA Travel.

Team GB gymnast returns from gap year volunteering in Ecuador

Even Olympic athletes find time to go on gap years. Jennifer Pinches from the 2012 Team GB gymnastic team, who reached the finals of the competition, has just returned from volunteering in Ecuador with Camps International.

Elephant conservation project in Namibia named best for volunteers

Elephant Human Relations Aid in Namibia has been named the world’s best volunteering organisation at the Virgin Responsible Travel Awards.

Why teaching abroad benefits trainee teachers

Teaching is an exciting profession to go into that always keeps you on your toes and allows you to better yourself. If you are thinking of training for the role or you have recently finished your course, you could consider a voluntary work placement abroad.

Where to build homes for overseas communities

Top places to help build homes for communities in need

If you're in the process of planning your gap year, becoming an international volunteer is something well worth considering. Among your options is the extremely rewarding opportunity to build homes for local communities - and you can discover the top places to do so with our guide.

How to make the most of an unpaid sabbatical

There are so many countries to visit and projects to get involved in, it's no wonder the idea of booking a career break can seem so appealing. However, you may be worried about how taking an extended period out of employment could affect your job prospects.

Travel America while you're working there

If you're lucky enough to have secured work at a summer camp or as an au pair in the US, it's worth considering planning an American working and travelling holiday so you see more of the country you're visiting. After all, your job will mean you have money to spend!

Head off the beaten track with volunteer work in Swaziland

Planning a gap year is incredibly exciting, with so many amazing destinations just waiting to be discovered. If you want to have a really unique, rewarding experience during your travels, you should volunteer abroad in Swaziland.

Ideas for voluntary work in the Galapagos Islands

If you're looking for the perfect destination to volunteer abroad while you're travelling, the Galapagos Islands could be the perfect option. These stunning isles in the Pacific Ocean have been a source of fascination ever since Charles Darwin famously visited them.

Want to be an eco volunteer on Catalina Island in the USA?

A brand new conservation project designed to protect the native flora and fauna of a small island off the coast of Southern California is seeking volunteers to help with its work programme this summer and autumn.

A guide to voluntary work in Tanzania

Tanzania is a spectacular country, home to Africa's highest peak Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as vast nature reserves, a beautiful coastline and bustling cities. To get the most out of a trip to the nation, you should volunteer as part of your travels.

5 reasons to volunteer on your gap year (that you haven’t heard before)

How does volunteering enhance travel? We explore why you should volunteer during your year out, with five reasons you may never have thought about before...