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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
Why choose International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]?
International Volunteer HQ welcomes people from all walks of life to make a difference on an adventure of a lifetime. With 50+ destinations and over 300 projects, IVHQ offers the world’s most extensive range of fully-hosted volunteering programs, from teaching and childcare to wildlife conservation and medical volunteering. Our programs start from $20/day, enabling volunteers to immerse themse...
International Volunteer HQ welcomes people from all walks of life to make a difference on an adventure of a lifetime. With 50+ destinations and over 300 projects, IVHQ offers the world’s most extensive range of fully-hosted volunteering programs, from teaching and childcare to wildlife conservation and medical volunteering. Our programs start from $20/day, enabling volunteers to immerse themselves in new cultures while giving back. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pickup, accommodation, meals, and 24/7 in-country support, and with our flexible booking policy, you can make free changes and confidently go abroad. Volunteering abroad with IVHQ means you’re more than just a tourist. You become part of the local community, experience new cultures in an authentic way, and lea...
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ] Reviews
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Solo Volunteer over 60
November 06, 2025by: Barbara Loxton - CanadaProgram: Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!IVHQ is a great organization to volunteer through. They provided each step in a clear and organized manner from the volunteer handbook to the many helpful hints along the way. My volunteer placement was perfect for me, and I lookedforward to going there everyday. I also had plenty of tome afterwards to explore Peru. The IVHQ team also checked up on you throughout the entire process, while you were volunteering and afterwards. I appreciated how they kept touch. Overall, it was truly an amazing experience!!
Life changing
October 31, 2025by: Grace Thompson - United StatesProgram: World’s #1 Italy Volunteer Abroad ProgramsEverything was well organized from beginning to end and as a first time traveler I feel very prepared every step of the way. I felt my experience was impactful as I was able to grow and make connections in the community I served.
Best week of my life
October 30, 2025by: Om Soni - United KingdomProgram: Discover Volunteering in Tanzania with IVHQBefore going, I was a little sceptical about whether I’d enjoy this experience or not, and I honestly wasn’t sure if I’d be able to make any friends. But little did I know that just one week later, I’d be calling it the best week of my life! I met so many incredible people from all around the world, people I never imagined I’d have the chance to connect with. We shared unforgettable experiences, supported each other, and created memories that I’ll carry with me forever. Beyond meeting amazing people, I also learnt so much about myself. Being in a completely new environment pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me grow in confidence, independence, and understanding. I discovered how rewarding it can be to give back and to be part of something bigger than myself. The IVHQ application process was super straightforward, and I really appreciated how easy it was to communicate with the team. The support I received before and during the trip was incredible. They were always quick to respond, and I was regularly checked up on to make sure everything was going smoothly. It made me feel safe and cared for throughout the whole journey. Overall, I can’t recommend this experience enough. It truly changed my perspective, introduced me to lifelong friends, and left me wanting to do even more. I’m already planning my next trip with IVHQ and am 100% doing this again
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Laura Jelich
Participated in 2013
Laura was born and raised in Wisconsin, and currently resides in Colorado. She has traveled to several Central American countries as well as Croatia, ...
Laura Jelich
Participated in 2013
I actually didn't start out looking for ways to either volunteer or to get abroad. It was while job searching my senior year of college when I was getting slightly depressed thinking about sitting at a desk in an office all day every day that on a whim I started looking up opportunities working with animals (my true passion). I came across a volunteer program that advertised saving baby sea turtles in Costa Rica. Having never been out of the country by myself before, but thinking it sounded like the perfect fix to my sudden onset of turning-into-an-adult-anxiety, I decided to go for it! My plan was to get it out of my system so that I could happily settle into my professional career once I got home. That completely backfired, obviously, and my trip only ignited a newfound burning need to continue to travel as much as I can!
Ben Brown
Interviewed in 2015
Ben is responsible for risk management and impact at International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) and Intern Abroad HQ. His role supports the development and imp...
Ben Brown
Interviewed in 2015
What inspired you to travel abroad?
Sustainability is fundamentally about balance. It’s about behaving in ways that enable a diverse range of stakeholders to succeed and flourish in the long-term. There are many elements to sustainable volunteering, but some of the aspects for a volunteer to consider include how transparent an organization is in terms of how they identify the projects they support, especially in relation to projects that involve children, the extent to which volunteers will be trained and supported to work with local people in a responsible way, and the ability of an organization to demonstrate the long term impact that their projects have had on supporting genuine community or environmental needs.
Yesim Karasu
Participated in 2015
Yesim is 18 years old and from Sydney, Australia. Fresh out of high school and starting a psychology degree at Sydney University, Yesim has traveled t...
Yesim Karasu
Participated in 2015
It was the end of my HSC and I was bitten by the travel bug. Cambodia was a place theoretically close to my heart, but I had never been there. I empathized deeply with the extreme poverty and corruption that existed there. That is what ultimately pushed me to apply.
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International Volunteer HQ welcomes people from all walks of life to make a difference on an adventure of a lifetime. With 50+ destinations and over 300 projects, IVHQ offers the world’s most extensive range of fully-hosted volunteering programs, from teaching and childcare to wildlife conservation and medical volunteering. Our programs start from $20/day, enabling volunteers to immerse themselves in new cultures while giving back. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pickup, accommodation, meals, and 24/7 in-country support, and with our flexible booking policy, you can make free changes and confidently go abroad. Volunteering abroad with IVHQ means you’re more than just a tourist. You become part of the local community, experience new cultures in an authentic way, and lea...
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
Ready to Learn More?
International Volunteer HQ welcomes people from all walks of life to make a difference on an adventure of a lifetime. With 50+ destinations and over 300 projects, IVHQ offers the world’s most extensive range of fully-hosted volunteering programs, from teaching and childcare to wildlife conservation and medical volunteering. Our programs start from $20/day, enabling volunteers to immerse themselves in new cultures while giving back. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pickup, accommodation, meals, and 24/7 in-country support, and with our flexible booking policy, you can make free changes and confidently go abroad. Volunteering abroad with IVHQ means you’re more than just a tourist. You become part of the local community, experience new cultures in an authentic way, and lea...
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