Many organizations offer volunteer opportunities abroad to help local populations; however some organizations offer specific volunteer opportunities that interact directly with local indigenous populations. These organizations generally work with rural or poverty stricken populations to build better and stronger communities.
Visit the following organizations offering volunteer opportunities with indigenous peoples:
The Chol-Chol Foundation - Offers volunteer opportunities in the most destitute rural areas of the Araucania Region, Chile. Offers volunteer’s the chance to work with the indigenous people of the region.
Hands for Help Nepal - A non-profit non-governmental organization which provide volunteer service opportunities in Nepal. Offers the opportunity to volunteer with the indigenous people of Nepal.
Himalayan Explorers Connection - Promotes responsible and sustainable connections between travelers and the people of developing mountain regions of the world. Offers volunteers opportunities with indigenous peoples.
Jifunze Project - Works alongside individuals living in under-served areas of rural Tanzania to help them create innovative, empowering and sustainable educational opportunities that will expand their possibilities for livelihood and enrich their lives. Offers volunteers the opportunities to work with the indigenous people of Tanzania.
Mosoq Ayllu - Helps people in economically depressed communities in the Peruvian highlands. Offers volunteers the opportunity to work with the indigenous people of Peru.
Tandroy Conservation Trust - Works to support the Tandroy in their efforts to conserve their remaining forest. Offers the opportunity to volunteer to help the indigenous Tandroy population.
