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Founded in 2012 in Australia, we specialise in creating community-focused travel programs that emphasize social development and building strong community connections.
Our travel initiatives promote cultural exchange, understanding, and learning while supporting people and areas in need.
Grown to over 30 country destinations across the globe, our grassroots operations on the ground are still very much family-run by dedicated and passionate teams. We believe in.
putting in more than we can get out.International Volunteers Abroad is the first choice for meaningful and eco-friendly travel around the world. We are pioneers in eco-tourism and create fun, adventurous, and community-centric programs which focus on enhancing your travel experience without compromising our eco-system or adversely affecting the lives of the communities and animal and plant habitats that are dependent on it.
Through the years our strong emphasis on investing in lives and social development through our partners has enabled us to become leaders in our field. The immense work we have done at the grassroots level has helped us become an integral part of the various communities and agencies we support and collaborate with. Our environmental and conservation efforts are not just regular tourist programs, but place a strong emphasis on protection, rehabilitation, and creating workable long-term solutions. Our work involves knowledge sharing and educating local communities' dependant on these eco-systems through which we ensure peaceful and sustainable co-habitation.
We have over 200 projects in over 30 different Countries for you to volunteer and make a difference.
Voluntourism is a unique form of travel that combines volunteering with tourism. It offers participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in new cultures while making a positive impact on the communities they visit. Unlike traditional tourism, which often centers around sightseeing and leisure, voluntourism focuses on giving back, fostering connections, and promoting cross-cultural understanding.
Participants engage in activities that support local initiatives, such as education, healthcare, environmental conservation, or community development. For example, in projects like Circus for Humanity, volunteers co-create performances and bring joy to disadvantaged communities, blending artistic expression with humanitarian outreach.
Voluntourism is more than just helping others; it’s about learning from those you serve, broadening your worldview, and creating meaningful, lasting memories. At its heart, it encourages responsible and sustainable travel that respects local customs and fosters mutual growth and understanding.