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Senior Volunteering Abroad

Senior Volunteering Abroad

Every year hundreds of seniors choose to volunteer abroad with IVHQ - the affordable volunteer travel organization, trusted by over 135,000 volunteers.

IVHQ offers affordable, safe and responsible volunteer travel opportunities in over 50 destinations, including Costa Rica, Peru, Bali, Cambodia, Ecuador, Nepal and India.

You can choose to volunteer abroad with IVHQ for periods ranging from 1 week to 24 weeks in a variety of projects, including Teaching, Childcare, Healthcare, Community Development, Construction and Renovation, Turtle Conservation and Wildlife Conservation.

Senior volunteers are warmly welcomed into the communities where IVHQ works and with our comprehensive pre-departure and 24/7 in-country support, you are always well supported when volunteering abroad with IVHQ. The accommodation options available to you include homestays and private rooms, ensuring for a comfortable stay wherever you choose to volunteer.

With volunteer program fees starting from $250, you will not find a more affordable and trustworthy volunteer travel organization. But don’t just take our word for it, read the reviews below from our IVHQ volunteers…

Senior Volunteers Abroad in Guatemala

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One of my greatest life experiences. My placement at a local school was even more than I could have hoped for. The staff there were fantastic and so appreciative. My homestay with Mama Julia was the best, I would only want to stay there with her if I was to return to Tanzania. I loved meeting the families of the children, receiving their gratitude, working with such appreciative staff and of course, the beautiful children that I got to know. Glenda Bernstein, 55 (IVHQ Volunteer in Tanzania)

The local team were first class and Temple Renovation was perfect for me, meeting the monks and working with my fellow volunteers was absolutely fantastic. I will always remember it as one of the best times of my life. Paul Hyder, 53 (IVHQ Volunteer in Sri Lanka)

The reception of the children and support of the staff was certainly the high points of my experience. I also enjoyed the opportunity to do some sightseeing it is a beautiful country with some very historic sites especially for me. Carol Head, 68 (IVHQ Volunteer in Ghana)

I am so pleased with how organized, helpful, everyone is. Life is spectacular here and I enjoyed everything. I´m learning and love teaching some lovely girls! I am just SO grateful that IVHQ exists. Susan Erdman, 54 (IVHQ Volunteer in Cusco - Peru)

The local team were first class and Temple Renovation was perfect for me, meeting the monks and working with my fellow volunteers was absolutely fantastic. I will always remember it as one of the best times of my life. Paul Hyder, 53 (IVHQ Volunteer in Sri Lanka)

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!