Volunteer Abroad & Internships with Abroad Escape
Abroad Escape helps students, gap-year travellers and career-focused travellers choose, plan and book volunteer abroad or international internship programs.
Programs are available in 21 countries, with local support on many programs and volunteer travel experience and partner relationships dating back to 2006.
Not sure where to start? Send us your travel month, duration, interests, and budget. We’ll recommend the most realistic options.
Not Sure Where to Volunteer Abroad?
You do not need to choose alone.
Tell us when you want to travel, how long you can go for, what kind of work interests you, and your rough budget. We’ll recommend the most realistic destination and program path before you apply.
Unsure travellers and first-time volunteers
Useful if you are comparing destinations, travelling alone for the first time, choosing between project types, or want to understand the total cost before applying.
A realistic destination and route
We can help you choose a suitable destination, project type, example schedule, total price, what is included, what is not included and the next steps.
Start with no payment or commitment
Send us your travel month, interests and budget, and we will help you narrow down your options before you apply.
Need help choosing? Send us a WhatsApp message or request a free proposal. We will recommend the most realistic options for you.
Popular Volunteer Abroad Programs
Start with the destinations most people ask about first. Choose a lower-friction European or medium-haul option, or go classic with Bali, Thailand, or Zanzibar.
Best for First-Time Volunteers
A supported island program in Tarrafal with community, culture, conservation, and adventure options. Good if you want a clear, Europe-friendly volunteer abroad option without choosing alone.
Explore Cape VerdeBest for Europe-Based Volunteering
A practical volunteer option in Lisbon with teaching, childcare, food rescue, construction, and local community projects. Good if you want a lower-friction program in Europe.
Explore PortugalBest for Volunteering or Internships
Join supported programs in Valencia, including teaching, childcare, special needs support, and selected medical internship options. Good if you want Europe with a more structured placement feel.
Explore SpainBest for a Classic First Trip
A popular Asia option with teaching, kindergarten support, turtle conservation, environmental projects, construction, and cultural introduction weeks. Good if you want a classic volunteer abroad experience.
Explore BaliBest for Flexible Asia Programs
Volunteer in locations such as Hua Hin, Chiang Mai, or Koh Samui, with teaching, conservation, construction, culture week, and animal-related options where available.
Explore ThailandBest for Coastal Africa Projects
A supported East Africa option with medical, teaching, childcare, environmental, and ocean conservation projects. Good if you want a memorable coastal setting with local support.
Explore ZanzibarNot sure which destination fits you? Tell us your dates, interests, and budget. We’ll recommend the most realistic option before you apply.
Volunteer Programs, Internships, or Help Choosing?
Most Abroad Escape programs are volunteer abroad placements, but selected destinations also offer internship-style programs for students, graduates, and career-focused travellers.
If you are not sure which route fits you, we can help you compare destinations, project types, dates, support, and total pricing before you apply.
Volunteer Abroad
Join supported community, teaching, childcare, conservation, construction, culture, sports, or animal-related projects abroad.
Explore VolunteeringInternships Abroad
Explore selected internship-style placements for students, graduates, and career-focused travellers in available destinations.
Explore InternshipsHelp Me Choose
Tell us your dates, interests, duration, and rough budget. We’ll recommend the most realistic destination and program path.
Get Free ProposalHow Abroad Escape Helps You Choose and Book
You do not need to decide everything alone. We help you compare realistic options, understand what is included, and move from idea to proposal to booking with clear next steps.
Tell Us Your Plans
Send us your travel month, duration, interests, budget, and any destinations you are considering.
Get a Recommendation
We suggest a destination, project type, and simple schedule based on your plans.
Receive a Free Proposal
Your proposal explains the program, price, inclusions, support, and next steps.
Secure Your Place
Reserve your placement with a €200 deposit deducted from your total program price.
Prepare and Travel
We help before departure, and your local team supports you after arrival where included.
Why Abroad Escape is different
Personal Volunteer Abroad Guidance, Backed by Long-Standing Experience
Abroad Escape helps you choose, plan, and book supported volunteer and internship programs abroad, with clear guidance before you apply.
Instead of asking you to compare every destination and project alone, we help you narrow the options based on your dates, interests, budget, and travel goals.
Your in-country experience is delivered by trusted local teams and program partners, with support such as accommodation, meals, airport pickup, orientation, and local coordination included where listed.
Ready to Find the Right Volunteer Abroad Program?
You do not need to choose alone. Tell us your dates, interests, budget, and travel goals, and we’ll recommend a supported volunteer or internship program that fits your plans.
Start with a free recommendation before you apply. We’ll help you compare realistic destinations, understand what is included, and see the next steps clearly.
"The volunteering was mind-expanding and deeply rewarding. The local people are the friendliest I have encountered anywhere in the world. That alone would make it worth doing, the work on top of that made it something I will carry with me for a long time."
"The program was well run and the support from the coordinator was wonderful throughout. These were the best two weeks I have had in a long time — I felt genuinely helpful, and genuinely part of the program rather than an observer. I enjoyed every single minute of it. Thank you."
"I had a really meaningful time. I learned a great deal about the culture and the people — their daily life, their traditions, the way they treat each other. By the end it was actually starting to feel like home. The people and the children were so warm and welcoming. I loved spending time with them. Thank you for making this possible."
Last reviewed: May 2026