Professionally Managed Volunteering Projects Abroad

Dentistry Placements

Teach in schools, & monasteries

Gap Year Volunteering

Medical, Nursing, Midwifery Placements

Group Volunteering

Wildlife Volunteering

Join locally partnered, community initiated projects in 6 countries

GAFV was founded to match people who want to experience the world and make it a better place, with those who have asked us to support them to change their world on over 50 community led projects in 7 countries.

Your participation on our overseas volunteering projects abroad delivers real change in people’s lives, increasing their opportunities, and providing genuine hope to underserved communities in developing countries in Africa, and Asia.

volunteer abroad with gafv.global

Our journey began with Paul in Sri Lanka, who was asked by government bodies, schools, and local communities to support their development, empowering you to become an agent of change.


Our commitment to our partners goes beyond just connecting volunteers with organizations. We offer our expertise and support, free of charge, to new organizations seeking to establish themselves and make a positive mark. We believe in nurturing local initiatives and amplifying their efforts, knowing that collective action is the key to driving change.

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Volunteer Overseas: we have projects for all

students, school leavers, retirees, over 40s, professionals - opportunities for all wanting to give their time and benefit from amazing experiences.

Volunteer project abroad Dr in Ghana hospital gives medicine to baby
Female volunteer first time plastering a wall with support Sri Lanka
  • 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

volunteer abroad with GAFV.global
Youth group volunteers teach English to monks in Sri Lanka to monks