Volunteering & Work Exchange

Safe community for work exchange and volunteering

Connects travelers with hosts. Offers insurance and support, making it safer than other alternatives.

• Community
• Safety
• Support

The original work exchange platform

Huge variety of hosts worldwide. From hostels to families, farm work to language teaching.

• Global
• Variety
• Cultural

Volunteering on organic farms

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Perfect for those who want to learn about sustainable living and agriculture.

• Farming
• Organic
• Nature

Help Exchange - work for food and accommodation

A classic platform for cultural exchange. Lists farms, homestays, ranches, lodges, and even sailing boats.

• Variety
• Global
• Budget

Comparison platform for volunteer projects

Filter vetted programmes by cause, country and cost, with transparent fee breakdowns.

• Projects
• Vetted
• Compare

Structured affordable volunteering abroad

One of the largest placement organisations, with in-country support and set weekly fees.

• Affordable
• Structured
• Global

Wildlife and conservation volunteering

Projects focused on animals, marine life and the environment, with an ethical vetting process.

• Wildlife
• Conservation
• Eco

Long-established volunteering and internship provider

Runs staffed projects in many countries, popular with students and gap-year travellers.

• Established
• Support
• Interns

Work exchange with hosts and small projects

Trade a few hours of help for accommodation at hostels, farms and community projects.

• Work exchange
• Hosts
• Skills

Reviews and directory for programmes abroad

Read verified reviews of volunteer, teach and study-abroad programmes before you commit.

• Reviews
• Directory
• Programs

Youth-run global volunteer and internship exchange

Student-led organisation offering cross-border volunteer and professional placements.

• Youth
• Global
• Leadership

EU-funded volunteering for young people

Funded volunteer placements across Europe for people aged 18 to 30, with travel and living costs covered.

• EU funded
• Youth
• Placements