Abroad Escape

Volunteer Abroad or Intern Abroad

Need help choosing the right program abroad?

For students, solo travellers and gap years

Volunteer
Abroad

Community support • Teaching • Wildlife • Eco projects • Healthcare • Culture weeks

A good fit if you want structured project work abroad, local support where included, and help choosing a program that fits your dates, budget and comfort level.

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For students, graduates and career starters

Internships
Abroad

Healthcare • Education • Psychology • Business • Hospitality • Conservation

A better fit if you want practical exposure abroad and need help matching your study field, background and goals with a realistic placement.

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Not sure which one fits?

Tell us your dates, interests, budget and travel goals.

Abroad Escape helps you compare supported volunteer abroad and internship programs, then recommends realistic options before you apply or pay a deposit.

Plan your program with Abroad Escape

You do not need to choose alone.

Tell us your dates, interests, budget and travel goals. We help students, solo travellers, parents and career-focused travellers compare supported volunteer abroad and internship programs before applying.

1. Tell us what you want

Send your age, travel month, number of weeks, interests, rough budget and any comfort concerns.

2. We compare realistic options

We help narrow down destinations, project types and schedules that fit your dates, goals and budget.

3. You review before booking

Your proposal confirms the local setup, price, dates, support, accommodation, meals and next steps where listed.

Transparent local delivery

Abroad Escape helps you plan. Local teams deliver the in-country experience.

Abroad Escape helps travellers choose, compare, request proposals and book. The in-country experience is delivered by trusted local teams and program partners where listed.

Abroad Escape has a close working relationship with The Green Lion. The Green Lion operates many programs on the ground where they are the local partner. Your proposal confirms the local setup before you book.

Partner context

The Green Lion Impact Report 2025 gives useful context about The Green Lion’s wider project network, safeguarding policies and selected examples of community work.


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Since 2006

Why Abroad Escape is different

We help you avoid choosing the wrong program

Most volunteer abroad websites show you a long list of options. That can be useful, but it does not always help you decide which program actually fits your dates, budget, comfort level and reason for going.

Abroad Escape helps you compare destinations, project types, weekly schedules and local support before you apply. We explain what is included, what still needs confirming and what to ask before paying a deposit.

Our founder’s volunteer travel experience and partner relationships date back to 2006. Today, Abroad Escape focuses on personal guidance, clear proposals and transparent local delivery through trusted local teams and program partners where listed.

Realistic guidance We help you narrow down options based on your dates, interests, budget and comfort level.
Clear proposal You can review the price, dates, inclusions, local setup and next steps before booking.
Local delivery Your proposal confirms which local team or program partner supports you after arrival.

New to Abroad Escape?

Abroad Escape helps students, solo travellers and parents compare supported volunteer abroad and internship programs before booking. We explain who supports you locally, what gets confirmed in your proposal and what parents should ask before paying a deposit.

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