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Volunteer Abroad for 1-2 Weeks

So you’ve been daydreaming all week about ditching your routine, packing up, and spending your life volunteering abroad. While it’s tempting to leave everything behind for the adventure, most people can’t afford the time and costs of long-term commitments. Instead, short-term volunteer trips, lasting 1-2 weeks, offer a more realistic way to satisfy your passion for helping others while fitting into your busy life.
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

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At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 9...

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African Impact

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Female Empowerment Volunteer Project in Zambia

Girls are a powerful force for change in Africa, so investing in ...

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

Top Animal Welfare Volunteer Programs & Internships Abroad

GoEco offers more than 60 wildlife and animal conservation volunt...

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Volunteer for the Visayans

Volunteer and Intern in the Philippines

Find out why it's more fun and meaningful to volunteer with us! V...

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lions in Zimbabwe
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Kaya Responsible Travel

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Lion, Elephant and Wildlife Conservation in Zimbabwe

Volunteer in our Lion, Elephant, and Wildlife Conservation projec...

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MAXIMO NIVEL

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Top-Rated Volunteer Abroad Programs in Latin America

Maximo Nivel is a locally based organization in Costa Rica, Guate...

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The Real Uganda

Agriculture, Conservation, and Food Security in Uganda

The Real Uganda's volunteers assist our partners with a variety o...

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African Conservation Experience

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Go Behind the Scenes at a Big 5 Wildlife Reserve

Help preserve the famous Big 5 safari reserve, seeing a side of P...

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IMA-PA/Pre-PA
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International Medical Aid (IMA)

Global Health & Pre-Medicine Internships Abroad | IMA

IMA offers an opportunity to enhance your medical and healthcare ...

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Roots Interns

Sustainable Development Micro-Internship in Costa Rica

Embark on a two-week internship that will educate and inspire you...

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Kiara Street Children Foundation

Volunteer and Transform Lives at Hope House, Uganda

Join the Kiara Street Children Foundation at Hope House in Mbarar...

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Encounter My Way

Turtle Conservation in Osa

Join us in Osa, Costa Rica, for an unforgettable volunteer experi...

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All Hands and Hearts

All Hands and Hearts | Disaster Relief Nonprofit

All Hands and Hearts provides community-inspired, volunteer-power...

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9.910 reviews

Volunteer International Adventures

Social Work, Education & Youth Development in South Africa

This youth development project was started to provide young peopl...

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Bucara Voluntours

Social Impact Adventure in Bucaramanga, Colombia

Bucara Voluntours offers a meaningful way to connect with communi...

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Sibuya Wilderness Experience

Nature and Coastal Wilderness Conservation in Sibuya

The Sibuya Wilderness Experience welcomes participants from all w...

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LET´S GO VOLUNTEER

Let's Go Volunteer - Children's Program in Colombia

We need your help! Join Let’s Go Volunteer in the beautiful commu...

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Pacific Discovery

Hawaii Summer Expedition | Pacific Discovery

Are you ready for the ultimate summer adventure? Join us in O'ahu...

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Penda Photo Tours

Humanitarian Photography Workshop, South Africa

Experience the power of visual storytelling during this unique hu...

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Volunteering With India

Elephant Volunteer Work & Animal Conservation in India

Join VWI as a volunteer and help care for elephants in Heritage C...

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A Guide to Volunteering Abroad for 1-2 Weeks

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Frequently Asked Questions

The definition of short term volunteering can vary. In general, short term volunteering is any type of volunteer placement that lasts for under three months.

There is no strict definition for how long short term volunteering is. In general, short term volunteering is any volunteer experience that lasts for less than three months. It can even be as short as one week!

You can volunteer abroad pretty much anywhere short term. To make the most of the experience, consider volunteering closer to home. For Americans, this could mean the US, or Central and South America. Europeans can consider Europe and North Africa.

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Life Changing Experience

September 17, 2025by: Thijs de Waard - NetherlandsProgram: Teaching & Community Support in Kenya
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I had an incredible time during my three weeks at BetterMe, to teach, play, and learn from the children at the school was simply amazing! The support from the BetterMe team was amazing, they surely helped with making this time more fun, memorable, and entertaining! Looking back at this period, it greatly helped me with getting out of my comfort zone and becoming more confident in myself. Personally, I visited together with my girlfriend. It was a great experience to share together. For the solo travellers: they have a good intake process, and will let you know how many volunteers there will be at the time you plan to go.

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