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Summer Break Volunteer Trips 2024

Summer Break 2024 with International Volunteer HQ

VOLUNTEER ABROAD AND MAKE IT MATTER

Summer is just around the corner, and this year’s your chance to get out of your comfort zone, to explore the world and make a genuine impact where it’s truly needed.
Join forces with other IVHQ volunteers who are passionate about making the world a better place through meaningful travel experiences. It’s time to take a vacation you can feel good about this summer.

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Why volunteer abroad with IVHQ this summer?

Take a trip that’s organized for you by the world leaders in impact travel
Choose from 40+ countries and explore the world in a sustainable way
Immerse yourself in a new culture and live like a local
Meet like-minded travelers and make lifelong friends from around the world
Make a genuine impact and give back to important causes
Join the world’s only certified BCorp for volunteer travel!

What does a summer volunteer program with IVHQ look like?

Imagine all the best bits of a summer vacation - exploring beautiful places, enjoying the sunshine, meeting new people and trying delicious foods - plus more.
A summer volunteer program will open your eyes to a world beyond your own. It will push you out of your comfort zone and empower you to make a real difference. Best of all, it will fill you with gratitude, direction and a new perspective on life.

Bali - Summer Break
Make an impact with other Summer Breakers in beautiful Bali
Volunteer abroad in Bali during Summer Break with IVHQ
US$325
Start every Monday
1 to 12 weeks
Volunteer house
Ubud and Nusa Penida
24/7 Support
Unmatched Safety Record
Meet Likeminded People
Organized By Experts
Costa Rica - Summer Break
Join the students making a difference during summer in colourful Costa Rica
Summer Break in Costa Rica with IVHQ
From US$370
Start every Monday
1 to 24 weeks
Homestay/hostel
Based in San Jose, Manuel Antonio and coastal locations
24/7 Support
Unmatched Safety Record
Meet Likeminded People
Organized By Experts
Cusco Peru - Summer Break
Help on meaningful projects in the incredible Peruvian landscape
Volunteer abroad in Cusco on Summer Break with IVHQ
US$320
Start every Monday
1 to 24 weeks
Homestay/Dormitory-style
Cusco and surrounding valleys
24/7 Support
Unmatched Safety Record
Meet Likeminded People
Organized By Experts
Guatemala - Summer Break
Give back in Guatemala thi summer and discover rich ancient cultures
Volunteer abroad in Guatemala on Summer Break with IVHQ
US$320
Start every Monday
1 to 24 weeks
Homestay/Dormitory-style
Antigua and the Pacific coast
24/7 Support
Unmatched Safety Record
Meet Likeminded People
Organized By Experts
Vietnam - Summer Break
Take a volunteer vacation on impactful projects in Vietnam
Volunteer abroad in Vietnam during Summer Break with IVHQ
US$275
Start every Monday
1 to 24 weeks
Dormitory-style Volunteer House
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest city
24/7 Support
Unmatched Safety Record
Meet Likeminded People
Organized By Experts
Lima Peru - Summer Break
Help on meaningful projects in the incredible Peruvian landscape
Volunteer abroad in Lima on Summer Break with IVHQ
US$250
Start the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
1 to 24 weeks
Volunteer house or homestay
Lima, the capital city of Peru
24/7 Support
Unmatched Safety Record
Meet Likeminded People
Organized By Experts
Tanzania - Summer Break
Join the volunteer adventure of a lifetime in Tanzania
Volunteer abroad in Tanzania during Summer Break with IVHQ
US$270
Start the 1st and 15th of the month
1 to 16 weeks
Volunteer house or homestay
Arusha and surrounding suburbs
24/7 Support
Unmatched Safety Record
Meet Likeminded People
Organized By Experts
Spain - Summer Break
Discover Spain’s iconic cities while helping important causes
Summer Break in Spain with IVHQ
From US$625
Start the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
1 to 12 weeks
Dormitory style hostel
Based in Barcelona
24/7 Support
Unmatched Safety Record
Meet Likeminded People
Organized By Experts
South Africa - Summer Break
Make an impact with other Summer Breakers in South Africa
Volunteer abroad in South Africa on Summer Break with IVHQ
US$250
Start the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
1 to 24 weeks
Volunteer house
Muizenberg, 30 minutes from Cape Town
24/7 Support
Unmatched Safety Record
Meet Likeminded People
Organized By Experts
Ghana - Summer Break
Transform local communities with likeminded volunteers in Ghana
Volunteer abroad in Ghana on Summer Break with IVHQ
US$270
Start the 1st and 15th of the month
1 to 24 weeks
Volunteer house
Rural villages and townships within Accra
24/7 Support
Unmatched Safety Record
Meet Likeminded People
Organized By Experts

How to get started

Pick a destination + project and apply for free
Meet your personal volunteer travel expert
Pay the Registration Fee to secure your place and upgrade your MyIVHQ account
Get ready to volunteer abroad, we’ll support you every step of the way!