Volunteer in Asia

With over 40 countries from Japan to Thailand to Pakistan, Asia provides an incredible diversity of learning and service opportunities for international volunteers. China and the former Soviet nations of Central Asia seek volunteer English teachers. India offers dozens of direct service and sustainable development volunteer opportunities. Even countries that used to be somewhat closed to outsiders, such as Mongolia and Vietnam, now welcome volunteers in health, education, and economic development—Volunteer Abroad Editor, Zahara Heckscher.

Global Vision International GVI has a huge range of volunteer programs to suit the environmentally conscious traveler who seeks adventure and new experiences in Asia. Be it teaching English in Laos or Thailand, or trekking amongst the highest peaks in the world in Nepal, you will find a range of exciting opportunities with GVI. Visit our website for further details!
	Contact in USA: 888-653-6028 Website: www.gviusa.com
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How will you touch the world? Volunteer in India or Thailand REAL projects….REAL experience! Work side-by-side with NGOs to find innovative ways to confront development challenges in Asia – from education efforts to eradicate illiteracy and promote natural resource conservation to micro-business consulting to health campaigns to combat anemia, malnutrition, and HIV/AIDS. Dates: Year round start dates; 2 – 26 week placements Cost: Program fees include project work, housing, all meals, onsite transportation, language training, cultural/adventure activities, travel/health insurance, and 24-hour onsite staff support. Program fees can be found on the website. Scholarships and fundraising support available. Contact: ProWorld Headquarters, ProWorld Service Corps, 1215 Taylor Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA Tel: 877.42WORLD (US & Canada), 870.750.7202 (UK & Europe) Email: info@myproworld.org Website: www.myproworld.org

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United Planet Volunteer in Asia United Planet's Quest Volunteer Abroad program offers you or your group a life-changing opportunity to interact with local communities through customized volunteer work, enriching activities, and home stays. Our programs in Asia run from 1 to 52 weeks and welcome volunteers of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds because we know that everyone has something to offer! Visit our website for more information on specific countries!
	Dates: Ongoing start dates. Cost: Varies according to country and length of stay. Contact: United Planet, 11 Arlington St, Boston MA 02116, USA. Tel.: 800-292-2316 or 617-267-7763. Email: quest@unitedplanet.org Website: www.unitedplanet.org
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Volunteer in Asia ELI partners with local organizations in Thailand, India, Nepal, the Philippines, Vietnam, and China to match volunteers with local organizations in need of volunteers. All placements are made on an individual basis depending on the skills and goals of the volunteer, the needs of the organization, and the length of the program. Programs are available throughout the year for lengths of time varying from two weeks to six months.
	Dates: Programs are available throughout the year and dates are flexible. Cost: Program fees start at $515. The cost will depend on the country and duration of the program. Contact: Experiential Learning International, 1557 Ogden St. Ste. 5, Denver, CO 80218 Tel.: 303-321-8278 Email: info@eliabroad.org Website: www.eliabroad.org
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Teaching/Teaching Assistants in the Maldives English is the second language of the Maldives, and is taught in all schools and commercial hubs — however, much help is needed in the teaching of the language. Fully qualified teachers or teaching assistants or those with TEFL or ESOL qualifications are in high demand for short and long term projects. The islands really need your help to make a positive impact on the early learning years of the children. For non-qualified, enthusiastic volunteers who would love to help out in the classroom, we have positions in the mainstream schools working beside the qualified teachers. Alternatively, all islands also have pre-schools where volunteer assistance is also very much needed!
	Dates: Year round, except November & December. Cost: 1,400USD = 4 weeks; 1,980USD = 6 weeks; 2,400USD = 8 weeks; 2,900 USD = 10 weeks; 3,200USD = 12 weeks. Contact: Volunteer Maldives PVT Ltd, Unimoo Building, Orchid Magu, Male, Republic of Maldives. Tel.: 00960 3320993 Email: info@volunteermaldives.com Website: www.volunteermaldives.com
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Volunteer Abroad in Cambodia from US$350 Affordable volunteer opportunities available in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from US$350. Volunteers can participate in Teaching, Orphanage/Childcare, Computer Support and Human Rights. IVHQ sends over 5000 volunteer travelers worldwide annually — one of the world's most popular volunteer placement organizations!
	Cost: Program Fees start from US$350. Dates: Programs start on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Duration: Volunteers can volunteer anywhere from one week to six months. Contact: International Volunteer HQ, PO Box 8273, New Plymouth, NEW ZEALAND. Tel.: +64 6 758 7949. Email: volunteer@volunteerhq.org Website: www.volunteerhq.org
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Volunteer with Children in Laos Volunteer with children and experience the unique culture of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will not only help the local children improve their English, increasing their chances for better education and employment opportunities, but also serve as a role model and respected community member. At the weekend volunteers will be free to sight see and explore the local area. Past volunteers have enjoyed sunsets from the top of Mount Phu Si, swimming in the Khuang Si Waterfalls, marveling at local temples, scenic boat trips up the Mekong to the Pak Ou Caves, trekking, rafting or taking an elephant tour.
	Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates Costs: From $1522 for 2 weeks Email Contact: info@gviworld.com Phone Contact: 888 653 6028 Where do I go from here? Visit the website for more information to volunteer with children in Laos
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Volunteer with Buddhist Novice Monks in Laos Teach English in the ancient city of Luang Prabang, where to escape the poverty cycle, many young men in Laos choose to become monks. While the education provided is inexpensive, it is also over crowded, and as a result teachers are often overwhelmed. By volunteering to teach English you will help improve the quality of education that many receive, which in turn will help many students and their families improve their quality of life. Volunteers will have time off at weekends to explore one of the last places in Asia still left relatively untouched by tourism.
	Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates Costs: From $1522 for 2 weeks Email Contact: info@gviworld.com Phone Contact: 888 653 6028 Where do I go from here? Visit the website for more information to volunteer abroad in Laos
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Globe Aware The Path Less Taken: Laos In Globe Aware’s program in Laos, volunteers will help the gentle citizens of Laos to recover from the heavy trauma the country experienced after bombing in the Vietnam War. Volunteers will work alongside Buddhist monks at both a government orphanage and village schools to complete a variety of community projects. Projects can include general repairs and improvements on facilities, as well as teaching basic English and assembling and distributing wheel chairs for those injured by land mines. Accommodations include a modest hotel in the center of town with hot water, flushing toilets, and electricity. During leisure time, volunteers can boat on the Mekong River, visit famous temples and caves, and get to know the people of Laos. Lend a helping hand in Laos and be part of bringing restoration and recovery to a peaceful society that has endured years of devastation.
	Dates: Please refer to our website for trip dates Cost: $1140 Contact: 6500 East Mockingbird Lane, Suite 104, Dallas, TX 75214 Email: office@globeaware.org Tel: 1-877-LUV-GLOBE Website: www.globeaware.org
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Bangladesh Work Camps Association (BWCA)
Volunteers are placed in 2-week community development camps between October and March to promote environmental, health education, literacy, and sanitation.

Contact: 289/2 Workcamp Rd., North Shajahanpur, Dhaka-1217, Bangladesh; fax. 011-880-2-956- 5506; bwca@bangla.net; www.mybwca.org.

Global Crossroads
Volunteer in Asia Combo
In ther Asia Combo volunteer program, Global Crossroad offers a rare opportunity of exploring and experiencing any of two great countries of Asia with one program fee. Global Crossroad's Asia Combo brings some of the most extraordinary travel and volunteer abroad experiences to participants by combing service projects, travel, village stays, and explorations of new cultures. Global Crossroad invites volunteers to take this extraordinary opportunity to further enrich your Asia experience, serve communities in great need – returning home with ever-lasting memories of lifetime with the knowledge that a difference had been made.

Contact: info@globalcrossroad.com, www.globalcrossroad.com

Network for Voluntary Development in Asia (NVDA)
International short- and long-term volunteer projects in Asia and worldwide, where volunteers from all over the world live and work together with local people for environmental and cultural protection, social justice, rural and human development, etc. for 2-3 weeks or 1-12 months.

Visit: www.nvda-asiapacific.org

Princeton in Asia
PiA supports young teachers and professionals working in China, Japan, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam;

Visit: piaweb.princeton.edu

Projects Abroad
Volunteer Projects in Asia
Volunteer work in Cambodia, China, India, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam on a wide variety of projects—from working with orphans to conservation.

Contact: info@projects-abroad.org, www.projects-abroad.org

Right to Play in Asia: SportWorks, SportHealth
Right To Play is an athlete-driven international humanitarian organization that uses sport and play as a tool for development of children and youth in the most disadvantaged areas of the world. Right To Play uses international volunteers to implement projects in Asia and Africa. For further details on volunteer projects, visit the website.

Contact: recruitment@righttoplay.com; www.righttoplay.com

SEA Volunteers Program
Volunteer in Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam
Offers a variety of volunteer programs, including: teaching English; Child Care; and Community Development. Paid teaching programs, internships, and study tours are also available. See their website for details.

Contact: info@see-thailand.com, www.see-thailand.com

Service Civil International Workcamps SCI US
An exchange organization that sends volunteers on 2-3 week international work projects and long term 3-12 month opportunities in over 50 countries, including many in Asia. The $250 application fee covers lodging, meals, and minimal health insurance. SCI promotes voluntary service to impact social, environmental and humanitarian issues.

Visit: www.sci-ivs.org for an application.

VIA (Volunteer in Asia)
Offers a variety of programs and services which facilitate dialogue and understanding between people–a powerful tool for building peace. A Stanford program, VIA promotes full-circle exchange by providing volunteer and service-learning opportunities in Asia, and educational programs for Asian students in the United States. Since 1963, VIA has sent over 1600 volunteers to 14 different Asian countries.  Non-government and non-religion affiliated, VIA is a private non-profit which promotes cross-cultural exchange between Asia and the U.S.  Fellowships and scholarships are available to those who qualify. 

Contact: info@viaprograms.org; www.viaprograms.org

Volunteers for Peace
Volunteer Workcamps in Asia
VFP offers over 2600 projects in more than 75 countries/regions every year, including Asia! Project cost starts at $500, which includes food and accommodation. Types of project include construction, environmental, agricultural, social, work with kids, renovation, art & culture and more! Since 1982, VFP has exchanged over 30,000 volunteers worldwide and organized more than 850 volunteer projects in North America. Start planning your volunteer adventure or learn how to get involved at VFP.org!

Visit: www.vfp.org