A quick look at volunteering in the USA…
- Volunteer trips in USA are available year-round with start dates every Monday
- Choose to volunteer in Chicago, New Orleans, Philadelphia or San Diego
- 4 meaningful volunteer project options: Community Development, Environmental Sustainability, Construction and Renovation or Youth Support
- Volunteers are hosted together in dormitory-style accommodation or hostels
- Program fees from only US$520 (approximately AU$724) for 1 week
- Available to all ages with volunteer opportunities for under 18s
- Included in your USA volunteer trip: airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, some meals and 24/7 support in the USA
Absolutely amazing project. I would definitely recommend! I definitely felt like I made a difference within the local community, my only compliant is I wish I could’ve stayed longer to volunteer more! The people at the volunteer projects and the local community were so grateful for our help and also our time. The accommodation hosts offered us great food and were always happy to provide for us! The were so lovely. Perfect hosts!
Volunteer opportunities in the United States
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from AU$877
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Help support Chicago’s disadvantaged communities and directly benefit the lives of vulnerable people by assisting in food banks, homeless shelters, missions, clothing banks and other community initiatives.
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from AU$696
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Help a range of community initiatives providing assistance to vulnerable people in a range of ways. Volunteers can assist in food banks, homeless shelters, warehouses, churches or farmer’s markets.
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from AU$870
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Help Philadelphia's low income, homeless and marginalized populations by collaborating with community centers, homeless shelters, food banks, and missions to address the needs of health, wellness and hunger.
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from AU$842
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Help support San Diego’s rapidly growing low income and homeless populations by coordinating food outreach campaigns, renovating homeless shelters, sorting and distributing donations and more.
Supports community development
4-8 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from AU$766
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
For those with an appetite for physical work, help local building and renovation projects on worthy community initiatives.
Conserves the environment
4-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from AU$877
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Help tackle Chicago’s pollution problem and ease the devastating effects of global warming on a range of sustainability initiatives such as nature conservation, tree planting, recycling and environmental education.
Conserves the environment
4-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from AU$696
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Assist on a range of community-based sustainability initiatives including in gardens, parks and warehouses that all aim to better the local environment.
Conserves the environment
4-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from AU$870
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Help combat pollution and protect Philadelphia’s ecosystems by assisting in sustainability initiatives such as river clean ups, urban farms, removal of invasive species and environmental education.
Conserves the environment
4-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from AU$842
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Help protect San Diego’s delicate plant and animal populations from the terrible effects of global warming by maintaining coastal ecosystems through tree planting, beach clean ups and environmental education.
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from AU$696
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
Help local organisations working with young people from disadvantaged communities by providing tutoring and structured activities to foster positive development.
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- Most affordable fees - as the world leader in affordable volunteer travel, we’re able to keep our fees low by partnering with a local organisation in United States to support meaningful community projects and local employment.
- Superior support - your experienced IVHQ Program Manager, teamed with our local team in United States will ensure you feel supported every step of the way - from planning to volunteering.
- Responsible projects - we’re dedicated to ensuring that our projects are responsibly run and have sustainable positive impacts that are supporting local needs.
- Online training - as soon as you register on an IVHQ program, you will gain access to our interactive volunteer training to ensure you’re well prepared for your program.
- Safety-first - volunteer safety is a top priority for IVHQ and we have clear standards for risk management on each program. You can feel confident that you are placed with trustworthy institutions, organisations and families that have been screened by our local teams.
- New friendships - as an IVHQer, you’ll always be in the company of friendly locals and like-minded volunteer travellers who will quickly become your life-long friends.
- Epic weekend adventures - you’ll have your weekends free to explore United States with your new-found friends.
