Abroad Escape trust guide

Is Abroad Escape legit?

Yes. Abroad Escape Ltd is a UK-registered volunteer abroad placement agency. We help students, solo travellers and parents compare supported volunteer and internship programs, request a clear proposal and understand what is included before paying a deposit.

Abroad Escape helps with planning, choosing, proposal support and booking guidance. Your in-country experience is delivered by trusted local teams and program partners where listed, including The Green Lion on selected programs.

Company registration

Abroad Escape Ltd is registered in England and Wales. Company No. 14937484.

What we do

We help you compare destinations, projects, prices, support and schedules before you book.

Local delivery

Programs are delivered locally by trusted in-country teams and program partners where listed.

What Abroad Escape actually does

Abroad Escape is not a cheap volunteer-abroad directory where you are left to compare every option alone. We act as the guidance and proposal layer before you book.

You tell us your dates, age, interests, budget, comfort level and travel goals. We help you narrow down realistic options and build a simple schedule you can review before making a decision.

The aim is simple: help you avoid choosing the wrong destination, project or schedule.

How the process works

1. You send your details

Tell us your travel month, number of weeks, age, interests, budget and any concerns.

2. We recommend realistic options

We help you compare destinations, project types, local setup and what needs confirming.

3. You receive a proposal

Your proposal explains the destination, project, price, inclusions, local support and next steps.

4. You decide before paying

You can ask questions before committing. The proposal helps you make a clearer decision.

Who runs the program locally?

Abroad Escape helps before departure. We help you compare programs, understand pricing, request a proposal and prepare before you book.

Your in-country experience is delivered by local program teams and trusted program partners. Where The Green Lion is the ground partner, the local team handles accommodation, meals, airport pickup, orientation, local coordination and day-to-day project support where included.

Your proposal confirms the exact local setup before you pay a deposit.

Is Abroad Escape the same as The Green Lion?

No. Abroad Escape and The Green Lion are not the same company.

Abroad Escape helps travellers choose, plan and book supported volunteer abroad and internship programs. The Green Lion operates many programs on the ground where it is the ground partner.

We explain this openly because students and parents should know who helps before departure and who supports the traveller locally after arrival.

Read how Abroad Escape works with program partners

Can parents trust the setup?

Parents usually want practical answers, not sales language. The important questions are simple: who picks them up, where do they stay, who supports them locally, what is included, what is not included and what happens after arrival.

That is exactly why we recommend asking for a proposal before booking. A good proposal should explain the destination, project, accommodation, meals, local support, price, deposit, exclusions and next steps.

If you are a parent, you can contact us before your son or daughter commits. We can explain the setup and what still needs confirming.

What should you check before booking any volunteer abroad program?

Who picks you up at the airport?
Where will you sleep?
Which meals are included?
Who supports you locally?
What is not included in the price?
What project role is realistic for your background?
What happens if local schedules change?
What should you arrange yourself, such as flights, insurance or visas?

Reviews and proof

You should not rely on one review, one social post or one promise before booking. Read the reviews, ask practical questions and make sure the proposal explains the local setup clearly.

Abroad Escape publishes participant reviews on the website. You can read those before requesting a proposal.

Read Abroad Escape reviews

Partner context: The Green Lion Impact Report

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

We use this as partner context. It does not mean Abroad Escape personally delivered every result in the report, and it does not mean every project is available for every date. Ask us which current programs fit your dates and goals.

Read The Green Lion Impact Report summary

Frequently asked questions

Is Abroad Escape a real company?

Yes. Abroad Escape Ltd is registered in England and Wales as Company No. 14937484.

What does Abroad Escape do?

Abroad Escape helps travellers compare volunteer abroad and internship programs, understand prices, request a proposal and prepare before booking.

Does Abroad Escape operate the projects locally?

Usually, no. Abroad Escape is the planning, proposal and booking guidance layer. Local delivery is handled by in-country teams and program partners where listed.

Is Abroad Escape the same as The Green Lion?

No. Abroad Escape helps travellers choose, plan and book. The Green Lion operates many programs locally where it is the ground partner.

Can parents ask questions before booking?

Yes. Parents can contact Abroad Escape before booking to ask about the proposal, local setup, accommodation, meals, airport pickup, local support and what still needs confirming.

What should I send to get advice?

Send your age, travel month, number of weeks, interests, rough budget and any comfort concerns. We will help you compare realistic options before you book.

Want to check if a program fits you?

Send us your dates, age, number of weeks, interests, budget and travel goals. We’ll help you compare the options and send a clear proposal before you book.

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