Europe is the classic destination for college students during the summer months. Volunteer service work is increasing becoming a popular option for summer backpackers.
Visit the following organizations offering summer volunteering opportunities in Europe:
Global Vision International (GVI) - Provides over 50 Volunteering opportunities in more than countries including community development projects, teaching English as a foreign language, wildlife rehabilitation programs, marine conservation expeditions and much more. GVI also run a variety of courses to help you with you volunteering experience including language and TEFL courses.
i-to-i International Projects - Provides a variety of volunteer work experiences including teaching English as a foreign language, community development, conservation, construction, and free TEFL training.
Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange - Sends volunteers to work with communities overseas in social and welfare placements abroad for one year or six months.
CIEE – Offers volunteer opportunities abroad around the world.
World Pulse - Provides volunteer abroad opportunities and educational travel vacations to youth worldwide.
Volunteers for Peace - Offers over 2400 affordable short-term volunteer opportunities abroad in 90+ countries.
Concordia - A non-profit making youth organization and registered charity offering international volunteer opportunities.
Earthwatch Institute - An international non-profit organization supporting scientific field research and offering members of the public the opportunity to work with distinguished field scientists.
