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What To Expect As A Volunteer Abroad In Costa Rica

Hola! As part of IVHQ’s regular program visits, I traveled to our volunteer program in Costa Rica to check in with our local team, meet with our volunteers, and visit our volunteer placements. For those looking into or thinking about volunteering abroad in Costa Rica, I hope this helps – have fun, Hannah x

Updated on: Jan 7, 2016 By: Hannah Hill-Parker

How To Volunteer Abroad - Volunteer Hacks

Here at IVHQ, we’re committed to providing the world’s best volunteer abroad programs through affordable fees, sustainable programs, superior pre-departure support and in-country services.

Updated on: Dec 22, 2015 By: Ellen Varoy

How To Volunteer From Home

Learn how the IVHQ Crew are volunteering from home and how you can too!

Updated on: Dec 22, 2015 By: Ellen Varoy

IVHQ Announces 2014 Volunteer of the Year Winner

From a community of over 37,000 international volunteers, Colorado’s Cara Lawler has been voted the IVHQ Volunteer of the Year for her dedication to building a more self-sufficient and permanent home for the children of El Shadai Grace Children’s Centre in Kenya.

Updated on: Jan 19, 2016 By: Ellen Varoy

Which Volunteer Abroad Programs Are Best?

Which IVHQ Volunteer Abroad Programs Are Best?

Since 2007, IVHQ has placed more than 113,000 volunteers abroad, contributing a total of over 4 million volunteer hours to communities around the world. So what makes our volunteer abroad programs the best of the rest? It comes down to a few simple things…

Updated on: May 1, 2017 By: Ellen Varoy

IVHQ Responsible Volunteering Update - Nepal

After 16 hours of flying from New Zealand, I’ve touched down in Nepal with Ben Brown (IVHQ Risk and Responsible Volunteering Travel Manager) and Ashlee Bishop (IVHQ Nepal Program Coordinator) excited for a week of work with Bijen and our local Nepalese staff here in Kathmandu.

Updated on: Dec 16, 2015 By: Dan Radcliffe

IVHQ Hangs Out With Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust

IVHQ may be the world’s largest volunteer travel company, but we’re based in a small town here in New Zealand and supporting local community initiatives is important to us.

Updated on: Jan 7, 2016 By: Ellen Varoy

IVHQ Volunteer of the Year Finalists Announced

International Volunteer HQ is proud to share that Kristian Braeuer (AUS), Carolyn Eggart (USA), Hana Kitamura (AUS), Cara Lawler (USA), Zac Lanza (UK) and Vin Kebblewhite (AUS) are the IVHQ volunteers who have been selected as finalists for the 2014 IVHQ Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Updated on: Dec 16, 2015 By: Ellen Varoy

How To Choose A Volunteer Abroad Program

Stuck on how to choose a volunteer abroad program?

Updated on: Dec 22, 2015 By: Ellen Varoy

Volunteer Health and Safety

IVHQ has an unmatched safety record. Find out how we manage health and safety procedures across programs, provide comprehensive support and keep volunteers safe in a Covid-19 world.

Best Volunteer Trips For Solo Travelers 2021 & 2022

Discover the best volunteer adventures for solo travelers to build independence, confidence and compassion, while making a difference abroad.