Global Volunteers

Global Volunteers Working on six continents in over 100 host communities, we have engaged volunteers in life-affirming service opportunities since 1984.
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Engaging volunteers under local leadership since 1984 on comprehensive development projects to create, nurture and sustain the wellbeing of the world's children. Global Volunteers is a private, non-profit (501C-3) tax-exempt organization working at the invitation and under the direction of local leaders to deliver the 12 Essential Services to partner communities worldwide.

A passport stamp can mark where you’ve been. Service can shape who you become.Some trips are measured by the places you ...
06/10/2026

A passport stamp can mark where you’ve been. Service can shape who you become.

Some trips are measured by the places you saw. Others are remembered for the people you met and the impact you made.

Volunteering abroad transforms travel into something more personal. You don’t just pass through a destination. You spend time as a part of the community, contribute to meaningful work, and experience daily life in a way that stays with you long after you return home.

The memories that last are often the ones tied to connection, shared purpose, and the feeling that your time truly mattered.

If you could begin a meaningful journey anywhere in the world, where would you choose?

For volunteers serving in Crete, Greece, the experience becomes far more than travel. It's the opportunity to support st...
06/08/2026

For volunteers serving in Crete, Greece, the experience becomes far more than travel. It's the opportunity to support students, immerse in daily life, and build meaningful relationships with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

From helping students strengthen their English skills to sharing conversations over home-cooked meals, the experience was shaped by genuine connection, kindness, and a sense of community that stayed long after the service program ended.

One of the most unexpected parts was the people met along the way, fellow volunteers who brought different perspectives, warmth, humor, and friendship to each day of service.

Sometimes the experiences that impact us most are the ones that allow us to contribute, learn, and connect all at once.

What’s a place or experience that completely exceeded your expectations?

What if this summer became more than a break from routine?Not filled with distractions, but with meaningful work, genuin...
06/01/2026

What if this summer became more than a break from routine?

Not filled with distractions, but with meaningful work, genuine connection, and experiences that leave a lasting impact.

Through service, you have the opportunity to support local communities, step into a new perspective, and spend your time in a way that truly matters.

A summer of purpose can stay with you long after the season ends.

If you could spend this summer anywhere making a difference, where would you go?

Summer can be more than a break from routine. It can be a time to do something meaningful with your time.When you choose...
05/27/2026

Summer can be more than a break from routine. It can be a time to do something meaningful with your time.

When you choose to volunteer, your experience becomes rooted in purpose, supporting community-led initiatives while building real connections along the way. It’s an opportunity to travel with intention and contribute to work that matters.

What you gain often goes beyond the season itself. It’s the relationships you build, the perspectives you carry forward, and the quiet ways the experience continues to shape how you see the world.

If you could spend your summer anywhere making a difference, where would you go?

Some lessons stay with you long after the program ends.They show up in how you listen, how you connect, and how you move...
05/25/2026

Some lessons stay with you long after the program ends.

They show up in how you listen, how you connect, and how you move through the world with a broader perspective. Service has a way of teaching things that can’t always be put into words but are felt in everyday moments.

For many Global Volunteers alumni, the experience becomes something they carry forward, shaping their choices, relationships, and sense of purpose over time.

Alumni, what’s one lesson that’s stayed with you since your service program?

Connection doesn’t require perfect words.Across cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, there’s a shared understanding t...
05/20/2026

Connection doesn’t require perfect words.

Across cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, there’s a shared understanding that goes beyond language. It’s found in a smile, a gesture, a moment of presence, and the willingness to meet someone where they are.

Through service, many volunteers experience this firsthand. What begins as unfamiliar often becomes deeply human, reminding us how much we have in common, even in the most different places.

Tag someone who reminds you that connection goes beyond words.

Some questions stay with you longer than others.This one invites reflection, not just on what we achieve, but on how we ...
05/18/2026

Some questions stay with you longer than others.

This one invites reflection, not just on what we achieve, but on how we show up for the people around us. Service doesn’t have to be grand to be meaningful. It’s often found in the consistent choice to contribute, to listen, and to care.

Through experiences like volunteering, many people begin to explore that question in a deeper way, discovering how their time, skills, and presence can support something beyond themselves.

And in that process, perspective often shifts, bringing greater clarity, connection, and purpose.

Share this with someone who inspires you to show up for others.

There are moments in service that stay with you long after you return home.Often, it’s not a single task or accomplishme...
05/15/2026

There are moments in service that stay with you long after you return home.

Often, it’s not a single task or accomplishment, but the faces, the conversations, and the connections that bring a deeper sense of clarity. In those moments, many volunteers begin to see their role in the world in a new way.

Service has a way of making impact feel personal. It turns effort into relationship, and experience into understanding.

For those who have volunteered, you may recognize that feeling. And for those considering it, this is often where the meaning begins.

Past volunteers, we want to hear from you. Share a moment that stayed with you from your experience.

Some of the most meaningful lessons don’t come from a textbook.When students step into real-world service, learning beco...
05/13/2026

Some of the most meaningful lessons don’t come from a textbook.

When students step into real-world service, learning becomes something they experience, not just something they study. Through structured, guided programs, they gain perspective, build connections, and begin to understand the impact they can have in a global community.

Service-learning invites students to think differently, engage more deeply, and carry those lessons with them long after they return home. It’s an opportunity to grow not only academically, but personally.

Experiences like these don’t just shape what students know. They shape how they see the world.

If you could give students one life-changing experience, what would it be?

Mother’s Day is almost here, and we have the perfect gift for the terrific mother figure in your life! For the price of ...
05/09/2026

Mother’s Day is almost here, and we have the perfect gift for the terrific mother figure in your life! For the price of a bouquet of flowers, you can deliver nourishing meals, vital health care, and much-needed love and care to the moms in our partner communities.

Show your mom you gave in her honor with a free digital certificate outlining the impact of your gift.

Click the link to learn more!
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/global-volunteers/a-gift-for-mother-s-day

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