Internships - Electives - Volunteering Abroad
Programs tailored to you
Affordable professionally managed Volunteering Projects Abroad for all
GAFV are not program resellers - we’re partners in positive change!
Working closely with each in-country project partners, we support the growth (and start) of initiatives, ensuring meaningful outcomes for their communities. Contribute with us makes a direct and lasting impact on community initiated projects where your help is most beneficial.
Our volunteering abroad programs
7 countries│50+ projects
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Joining our volunteer programs abroad
Step 2
After chatting with us
decide on the program
Step 3
Register with us for the program, and pay the deposit
Step 4
Book your flight
Pay us the balance 12 weeks before your arrival
Step 5
We will send you the letters and info to apply for the relevant visas
Step 6
Arrive, meet our in-country managers and partners and have an amazing time on your project
We’re with you each step of the way
Volunteer Overseas:
Projects are for you
Students, school leavers, retirees, over 50s, (over any age past 18!) professionals - opportunities for all wanting to give their time and benefit from amazing experiences.
Build your CV teaching in international schools
Gap Years / career and college breaks
TEFL volunteering
Mental health, dental, medicine, & nursing electives
Social work, psychology, and NGO placements
Individual and group volunteering - from building infrastructure, to painting murals in schools, to teaching, and conservation
Join locally partnered, community initiated projects in 6 countries
Our journey started with Paul in Sri Lanka, where government bodies, schools, and local communities reached out for support. From that moment, our mission has been clear: to empower you to become an agent of change.
At GAFV, we're all about connecting people who want to volunteer abroad and explore the world while making a real difference. We bring together passionate individuals like you with local communities that have invited us to help them create positive change—across 50 community-led projects in 6 incredible countries.
By joining one of our overseas volunteering programs, you're not just traveling—you’re transforming lives. Your efforts open up new opportunities and bring real hope to underserved communities across Africa and Asia.
But we don’t stop at just matching volunteers with projects. We're committed to supporting our partners every step of the way—offering our knowledge and guidance for free to help new organizations grow and make a lasting impact. We believe in nurturing grassroots initiatives because we know that working together is the key to creating meaningful, lasting change.
Our motto, ‘Together we live; together we shape our world’ resonates across the globe. Join us on this journey and be part of something bigger — let’s change the world with changes they want, one community at a time!
Volunteer Abroad programs
Health Electives Abroad
Licenced Health Practitioner Volunteering
Dental Technician
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So, you're thinking about taking a gap year? Whatever you may dream of doing, proper planning can make all the difference. Taking some time to plan ahead before you go, and whilst away, will help you manage your experiences, finances, and personal resources. With a little effort upfront, you can ensure that you make the most of your adventure.
GAFV offer free discovery calls, as well as downloads to help you plan. Read more and make your gap year a success.