A guide to volunteer work abroad in Australia.
Australia is one of the most popular destinations for international volunteering. Famed for its natural wonders and wide open spaces, Australia is perfect for a summer volunteer abroad expedition or volunteer vacation.
Visit the following organizations offering volunteer abroad opportunities in Australia:
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.
Help Exchange - Volunteer abroad work in exchange for free accommodation and food (bed and board) in Australia, New Zealand and Europe on farms, backpacker hostels, lodges and other properties.
Volunteer Travel - Individual and group volunteer abroad placements in Australia. Conservation projects, teaching, farming, and animal rescues feature in their options.
Youth Challenge Australia - Offers youth volunteers the opportunity to volunteer abroad on a range of powerful, community initiated development projects in South and Central America, Asia and the Pacific.
Global Volunteers - Sends teams of volunteers abroad to work on short-term development projects in Australia and worldwide. Coordinates over 150 teams per year.
Conservation Volunteers Australia - Offering more than 2000 volunteer conservation projects overseas across the country each year.
Earthwatch Institute - An international non-profit organization supporting scientific field research and offering volunteers the opportunity to work with distinguished field scientists abroad.
Volunteers for Peace: Australia - offers over 2400 affordable short-term volunteer opportunities abroad in 90+ countries, including 5 in Australia.
Amizade Volunteer Vacations - Provides volunteer abroad opportunities in Australia and worldwide.