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IVHQ

I am volunteering through International Volunteer HQ or IVHQ. They were established in 2007 and they continue to add more locations and projects to their organization. They partner with other organizations and send their volunteers to those destinations to help out on projects. The categories of projects include childcare, teaching, medical and health, wildlife and animal care, environment and conservation, construction and renovation, arts and music, sports, NGO support, community development, elderly care, and special needs care. They offer so many locations: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Belize, Jamaica, Buenos Aires and Cordoba (Argentina), Brazil, Bogota and Cartagena (Colombia), Quito and Santa Elena (Ecuador), Lima and Cusco (Peru), Belgium, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Victoria Falls, Zambia, Ubud and Lovina (Bali), Cambodia, China, Delhi/Dharamsala/Kerala (India), Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Fiji, Hawaii, and New Zealand. Volunteer programs last 1 week to 24 weeks depending on the location and how long the volunteer wants to stay. 

I was drawn to the endless possibilities, affordability, safety, and the overall vibe and benefit of the organization. I choose Cusco because it offered animal care programs and long term placement. 

Feel free to message me if you have any questions about IVHQ or my program in particular!

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Click here to support Temple renovation - volunteer in Sri Lanka

Hello everyone!!My name is Lily and i am raising money so I may go on an amazing and life changing journey! From July 31st to August 25th I will be travelling to Sri Lanka, i will be participating in a temple renovation project for the 4 weeks I am there. I am doing this project through IVHQ.I h...

Hey everyone I'm going to be volunteering in Sri Lanka this August and need some help raising money to go if you could please share or donate, it would really help me out. Thank you!

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Picture sort of related. I go to #Romania in just a few weeks! Thank you to everyone who made this possible. For those of you who don't know, I'm going to Romania to volunteer with children in care homes through #IVHQ and to visit @lexune and @daaishi_feeling and meet their friends! I will also be meeting my #sponsorchild Alina! I am helping an older lady clean her house to get money for my trip. I am also selling cookies, necklaces, other jewelry, crafts, and bath and body stuff. I'm also doing odd jobs in the community. If you would like to donate or buy something, just shoot me a message! I still need some train fare! Thank you and have a wonderful day. #worldvision #volunteer #volunteering #sponsor #child #friends #thankful #thankyou

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Click here to support Volunteer in Peru by Katarina Clark-Bingham

Who I Am I'm Katarina, a 22-year old female from New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA. I am married to my husband, Joe, and reside in the area. I am a pharmacy technician at a chain retail pharmacy and I go to school online at Spokane Falls Community College. I study American Sign Language and Inter...

Help support my volunteer trip to Cusco, Peru, this coming September! I will be assisting in animal care at a local rescue/shelter as well as doing some work in jungle conservation.  Even the smallest donations are helpful.  If you can’t donate, please share!

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Puntarenas, Costa Rica 1/11/17

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Top 10 Volunteer and Travel Programs That Combine Community Work & Cultural Experience

This mix of volunteering and travel is rapidly gaining popularity across the world. More travelers today want their journeys to feel meaningful—giving their time to a cause while also enjoying local culture, food, and real-life experiences.

The most impactful organizations don’t separate these two elements. Instead, they design programs where volunteering and cultural immersion go hand in hand, creating a smooth and authentic experience from start to finish.

Top Organizations:

Volunteer FDIP

GVI

IVHQ

Projects Abroad

Plan My Gap Year

GoEco

Global Nomadic

Love Volunteers

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10 Best Organizations Offering Buddhist Monastery Stay Programs

10 Best Organizations Offering Buddhist Monastery Stay Programs As travel trends shift toward deeper experiences, Buddhist monastery stays have become a preferred choice for many. These programs allow individuals to step away from distractions and engage in a more mindful lifestyle. The best organizations carefully preserve tradition while offering structured guidance for international participants, ensuring both authenticity and comfort. Top Organizations: Volunteer FDIP Dhamma Global Nomadic GoEco Volunteering Solutions Rishikul Yogshala IVHQ Plum Village

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I just mentioned in my last post something about the volunteer group IVHQ. It is an amazing, safe company that volunteers all over the world in several different categories. You can teach sports in Europe or South America. Do veterinary work in African National parks. Teach English in Cuba. Lots of different placements in lots of different countries. The most affordable volunteer company as well. If you have ever thought about doing something like this, check them out. Don't wait until the time is right either. If you are worried that you are 30 now and can't go until you are 35 and saved up enough, guess what? Wether you do it or not, in 5 years, you are still going to be 35. There is no "right time" to help someone. Just go. Do it. If you don't go now, you might not ever. What's the bigger regret?