Volunteer Travel Guides
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![Volunteering with my sister on the IVHQ Costa Rica Program.](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/pages/posts/2024/teens-sister-volunteer-turtle-conservation-costa-rica/turtle-conservation-in-costa-rica-rithanyaa-kumar-hero-3.jpg?w=375&h=223&fit=crop&crop=center)
Volunteering with my sister on the IVHQ Costa Rica Program
Over the summer my older sister (age 20) and I (age 16), experienced our first trip abroad on our own on the IVHQ Turtle Conservation Project in Costa Rica! Before embarking on this incredible journey, naturally we had a few questions. Why did we choose to volunteer abroad? Is it safe for two teenage girls to travel on their own? Is the experience truly worth it? Don’t worry, I’ve got these answers for you!
![How I spent my summer volunteering with turtles in Bali with IVHQ.](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/pages/posts/2024/summer-volunteering-turtle-conservation-bali/turtle-conservation-in-bali-jennifer-makin-header.jpg?w=375&h=223&fit=crop&crop=center)
How I spent my summer volunteering with turtles in Bali
If you’ve been asking yourself “What should I do during my summer break?”, “Where do I want to go?” and “How do I want to make a difference this summer?”, then keep reading to get the answers that changed my life!
![Christmas Volunteering Opportunities Abroad in 2024 with IVHQ](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/blog/christmas-volunteering-2019/ivhq-christmas-volunteer-opportunities-2019-header-8.png?w=375&h=223&fit=crop&crop=center)
Best Christmas Volunteer Opportunities Abroad To Give Back This Christmas
Want to give back this Christmas? Discover the best Christmas volunteer programs abroad to give back to communities, wildlife and places in need…
![Mother Daughter volunteering with IVHQ.](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/pages/posts/2023/mother-daughter-blog/family-volunteering-abroad-mother-and-daughter-in-ecuador-hero.jpg?w=375&h=223&fit=crop&crop=center)
Why I Recommend Mother & Daughter Volunteering Abroad
Want to getaway and make a difference with someone you love? Consider family volunteering abroad! Get inspired by Jennifer’s story - a mother who volunteered with her daughter in Ecuador with IVHQ…
![Best Wildlife Conservation Volunteer Programs for 2024 & 2025 with International Volunteer HQ.](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/pages/posts/2021/best-wildlife-conservation-programs/best-wildlife-conservation-volunteer-abroad-programs-ivhq-hero.png?w=375&h=223&fit=crop&crop=center)
Best Wildlife Conservation Volunteer Programs for 2024 & 2025
Want to protect endangered animals in some of the world’s most beautiful destinations? Go into the wild on IVHQ’s Wildlife Conservation programs…
![Volunteer abroad for college students - the ultimate guide](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/blog/2018_volunteer_abroad_for_college_students/volunteer_abroad_for_college_students_header.png?w=375&h=223&fit=crop&crop=center)
Best College Student Volunteer Abroad Programs in 2024 & 2025
Discover the best volunteer trips for college students and find out why volunteering abroad with IVHQ is an incredible way to spend your spring, summer or winter break…
![How To Get Cheap Flights For Your Volunteer Abroad Trip with IVHQ](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/pages/posts/2023/cheap-flights/how-to-book-cheap-flights-volunteer-abroad-hq-header.jpg?w=375&h=223&fit=crop&crop=center)
How To Get Cheap Flights For Your Volunteer Abroad Trip
Want to score some seriously cheap flights? Check out these insider tips to help you book the most affordable airfares for your volunteer vacation!
![Cheap volunteer abroad programs 2024 with IVHQ](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/blog/affordable-volunteer-programs-header.png?w=375&h=223&fit=crop&crop=center)
Cheap Volunteer Abroad Programs 2024 & 2025
Looking for cheap volunteer abroad programs in 2024 & 2025? Check out these affordable and impactful volunteer opportunities in some of the world’s most sought after destinations.
![Which Conservation Volunteer Project Should You Join with IVHQ?](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/blog/conservation-volunteer-project-quiz.jpg?w=375&h=223&fit=crop&crop=center)
QUIZ: Which Conservation Volunteer Project Should You Join?
Interested in joining a conservation volunteer project abroad, but not sure where to start?
![Best Hidden Travel Gems with IVHQ](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/pages/posts/2023/hidden-gems/best-hidden-volunteer-travel-gems-header.jpg?w=375&h=223&fit=crop&crop=center)
Best Hidden Travel Gems
If you’re looking for adventures that go beyond the bucket list and away from the typical tourist hotspots, this Hidden Travel Gems Guide is for you. We’ve rounded up our favorite authentic travel experiences that enable you to truly connect with cultures and communities in an immersive way.
![Medical Mission Trips with IVHQ](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/blog/medical_blog-website.png?w=375&h=223&fit=crop&crop=center)
Best Medical Mission Trips 2024 & 2025
Top medical mission trips with IVHQ for medical professionals, dentists, college students and pre-med students in hospitals and clinics in over 15 destinations around the world. Plan your medical mission trip here…
![Best Environmental Conservation Programs Abroad for Eco Volunteers with International Volunteer HQ.](https://ivhq.imgix.net/images/pages/posts/2020/2020-04-21-best-environmental-conservation-programs/200422_WorldEarthDay_Volunteers_Blog_Header1.png?w=375&h=223&fit=crop&crop=center)
Best Environmental Conservation Programs for Eco Volunteers
We’ve rounded up our favorite Environmental Conservation programs abroad to help you find the program that best suits your skills, goals and personal interests.