About Abroad Escape.
Abroad Escape is a UK-registered volunteer abroad placement agency helping travellers choose, plan, and book supported volunteer and internship programs abroad.
Tell us your dates, interests, budget, and travel goals. We’ll help you compare realistic destinations, understand what is included, and receive a clear program recommendation before you apply.
Programs are available in 21 countries, with local support on many programs and volunteer travel experience and partner relationships dating back to 2006.
What Makes Abroad Escape Different?
We are not trying to be the biggest volunteer abroad directory. Our role is to help you choose more confidently, understand the full price, and know what happens before and after arrival.
UK-Registered Agency
Abroad Escape Ltd is registered in England and Wales and helps travellers arrange supported volunteer and internship placements abroad.
Personal Guidance
We help you compare destinations, project types, dates, duration, budget, and support before you apply.
Clear Program Information
We explain what is included, what is not included, how local support works, and what the next steps are before you book.
Local Support Abroad
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.
We Help You Choose the Right Program
Many people know they want to volunteer abroad, but they are not sure where to go, which project type fits them, how long to travel, or what the real costs will be.
That is where Abroad Escape helps. We guide you through the main choices, recommend realistic options, and send a free proposal with the program, price, inclusions, and next steps clearly explained.
Before You Apply
We help you compare destinations, project types, travel dates, duration, budget, safety questions, and practical requirements.
Before You Travel
We help you understand what to prepare, what is included, what is not included, and what to expect after arrival.
After You Arrive
Your local team supports the in-country experience, including orientation, accommodation, meals, project coordination, and local guidance where included.
How Our Local Support Model Works
Abroad Escape is the customer-facing guide before you travel. Local teams and program partners deliver the in-country experience in each destination.
This means you receive personal help when choosing and preparing for your program, while local coordinators support you after arrival with the services listed for your destination.
Abroad Escape Helps With
Choosing your destination, comparing programs, understanding pricing, requesting a free proposal, preparing before travel, and knowing what to expect.
Local Teams Help With
Airport pickup where included, orientation, accommodation, meals, project placement, local coordination, and in-country support.
Many programs are delivered locally through long-standing responsible travel partners, including The Green Lion, whose wider international program network has operated since 1998. Abroad Escape’s own volunteer travel experience and partner relationships date back to 2006.
Our Standards
Clear Pricing
We show program pricing clearly and explain what is included before you book.
Real Local Projects
Programs are connected to active local projects and community needs, not artificial experiences created only for travellers.
Local Support
Many programs include arrival support, accommodation, meals, local orientation, project coordination, and emergency contact procedures.
Suitable Placement Matching
We help match you with a destination and project type based on your age, goals, interests, experience, dates, and budget.
Safeguarding and Requirements
Programs involving children, vulnerable adults, medical settings, or specialist work may require background checks, qualifications, screening, or relevant study experience.
Who We Help
Abroad Escape supports first-time volunteers, solo travellers, students, gap year travellers, young professionals, career breakers, and people who want a structured way to volunteer or intern abroad.
Most participants are aged 18 and over. Some specialist programs may have additional age, study, qualification, or background-check requirements depending on the destination and project type.
First-Time Volunteers
Best if you want a supported start, clear arrival process, shared accommodation, and help choosing a realistic project.
Students and Young Travellers
Best if you want a meaningful travel experience, practical exposure, or an international placement during a gap year, study break, or holiday period.
Career-Focused Travellers
Best if you are looking for selected internship-style programs, medical exposure where available, or structured international experience.
Parents and Families
Parents are welcome to contact us before booking. We can explain accommodation, support, arrival, safety, inclusions, and what happens after the participant arrives.
Not Sure Which Program Fits You?
Start with a free recommendation. Tell us your dates, interests, budget, and travel goals, and we’ll suggest a realistic destination, program path, and next step.
"Volunteering with Abroad Escape was the best trip and the best experience of my life. Full stop. I did not expect to say that before I left — but that is exactly how I feel having come back."
"The teaching program was a great experience. The children I worked with were smart, enthusiastic, and genuinely willing to learn — which made every session rewarding. The structure of the program meant I knew what I was doing each day, which made it easy to focus entirely on the work."
I had an amazing time in volunteering with Abroad Escape. I was happy with the whole experience and would love to go back in the future!
Last reviewed: May 2026