I gained an insight into a new culture and cuisine. I got to interact with locals at a deeper respectful level and experience and explore a new country! From the experience I just gained an overwhelming sense of gratitude, love and happiness even from a short time! Any one question or unsure, I highly recommend this program and can honestly say the Local Team, make the program what is. After a few volunteering trips this was by far the best & you will not regret it! Don’t be scared if you’re on your own, as you’ll meet like minded individuals and the local program leaders will embrace you like family - you have nothing to lose & it’s truly the best way to travel and experience another country and culture! I’m already planning to return to Laos!
Volunteer in Laos
Go off the beaten trail on International Volunteer HQ’s Laos volunteer abroad program. Choose from a range of trusted Laos volunteer projects, including Teaching, Childcare and Construction and Renovation. Volunteer work in Laos is based in a variety of communities in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Center in northern Laos. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 156,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in Laos.
- 3 meaningful project options available year-round
- Program Fees from $295 for 1 week
- Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals, and 24/7 in-country support
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Accommodation in a dormitory-style volunteer house in Luang Prabang
Key information
Volunteer opportunities in Laos
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $295
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in Luang Prabang
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Assist local staff in childcare centers, providing general support in lessons and free time. Help to arrange games and activities, assist with routine jobs like meals and cleaning, and be an enthusiastic influence for local children.
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $345
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in Luang Prabang
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Help with construction and renovation tasks for a variety of community services including schools, daycare and medical centers.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $295
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in schools and monasteries in Luang Prabang
- Volunteers aged 16+ and families
Help to teach English in primary schools or monasteries, often with students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience
What I gained isn't something that I can put into words. I don't know how to describe it.
If someone is hesitant to join, I'd tell them that they're in good hands. The local team and IVHQ know what they're doing.
My daughter and I volunteered in Laos teaching English as an 18th Birthday and school graduation gift. This was her choice and she chose the location and program. It was such a wonderful bonding time for us as a mum/daughter. As a mum, to see your young adult thrive in her relationships with the children/young people and to see her excel in my own chosen profession of teaching was wonderful.
To anyone who is hesitant to join a volunteer program, I would say just do it! Just sign up before you can overthink it because it will end up being the most rewarding thing you will do! I have found that volunteering is one of the best ways to travel, because you are meeting like-minded people, who also want to make a positive difference which makes it easy to connect with your peers and make friends.
This experience allowed me to really be immersed in and understand Lao culture - but beyond that, it allowed me to see the world through their eyes. I feel happier, stronger, more resilient, and more grateful after completing my volunteer project then I ever have before.
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Popular add-ons & experiences in Laos
Take your volunteer experience to the next level with these popular add-ons and experiences. Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto the IVHQ Laos program.
Explore Laos in a fun packed week where we take you to some of the must visit places and experiences in Laos.
The Culture Week is an awesome way to kickstart your volunteer abroad experience and it covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Laos!
Enjoy a stress free ride from Luang Prabang back to Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ) arranged by our local team.
Explore Laos in a fun packed week where we take you to some of the must visit places and experiences in Laos.
The Culture Week is an awesome way to kickstart your volunteer abroad experience and it covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Laos!
Enjoy a stress free ride from Luang Prabang back to Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ) arranged by our local team.
Check what's required to visit Laos
Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important you monitor this right up until you depart for your trip.
