"Granddaddy of the volunteer vacation movement."
- USA TODAY

You can be significant in ways you've never before imagined! Join a team of short-term volunteers contributing to long-term, comprehensive community projects on a volunteer vacation abroad or a USA volunteer program. Live and work with local people on life-affirming service programs for one to three weeks. Extended-service options available in many countries. Volunteer abroad as a family, group or individual.

"Global Volunteers has what are regarded as the best programs in the field."
- Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

"Global Volunteers has, without a doubt, the best programs in the field."
- TravelSmart Newsletter

Working hand-in-hand with local people since 1984, Global Volunteers is a long-standing NGO leader in special Consultative Status with the United Nations, and in partnership with UNICEF and the Food and Agriculture Organization. Each year, we mobilize short-term volunteers and facilitate direct project funding, classroom support, child sponsorships and student scholarships to support some 100 partner communities worldwide.

"We recommend Global Volunteers."
- Travel and Leisure Magazine

"A model that has been replicated worldwide."
- San Francisco Chronicle