Projects Abroad
Why choose Projects Abroad?
Projects Abroad was founded in 1992 with the aim of encouraging young people to volunteer in worthwhile programs in developing countries. Each year, we send at least 10,000 participants abroad on a wide range of service projects and internships. Our participants receive topnotch in-country support from our staff to ensure their experience is safe, worthwhile, and fun. We are building a multination...
Projects Abroad was founded in 1992 with the aim of encouraging young people to volunteer in worthwhile programs in developing countries. Each year, we send at least 10,000 participants abroad on a wide range of service projects and internships. Our participants receive topnotch in-country support from our staff to ensure their experience is safe, worthwhile, and fun. We are building a multinational community whose members have a passion to serve, learn, understand, teach, inspire, and be inspired. We provide trusted volunteer programs that make a real impact to the world. Our programs help you to discover new cultures, impact the communities, wildlife and environment across five continents, and gain valuable work experience which will add value to your resume. Choose from childcare, wi...
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by: GersendeProgram: Physical Therapy in Nepal with Projects AbroadC’était une vraie immersion, j’ai observé comment travaillaient les autres kines , ils ont voulut voir comment je travaillaient, nous avons échangé nos connaissances et compétence en toute humanité pour que chacun grandissent
c est une experience remarquable que je referai avec project abroad
by: BEGARINProgram: Projects Abroad in Kenyaj était admiratif et comble pour se projet
We had the best time of our life !
by: Océane Dumet - FranceProgram: Volunteer Abroad in Tanzania with Projects AbroadWe came in this program as a school doing volunteering. We did construction work on a school. The work was nice, the team was patient and kind. Kids and teachers from the school were awesome. The activities were great ! We did Safari, coffee tour, waterfall hike, restaurants, massai market, dancing class, … Our students had so much fun ! We were staying in family houses. We had a great time sharing moments with them. And most of all, Glory and her team from project abroad were a...
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At Projects Abroad, we’re passionate about travel with a purpose. Since being founded in 1992, more than 130,000 volunteers have traveled to over...
Participating in a Medicine & Healthcare Internship in Nepal is a unique experience, wherein you will learn from some of the most skilled practit...
Peru is an amazing destination to work with children in kindergartens and care homes in South America. Located on the Pacific Coast of South Amer...
Doing your medical and healthcare internship abroad with Projects Abroad can provide a number of benefits, including: * Gaining hands-on experie...
Projects Abroad Ecuador is based on the Galapagos Islands, one of the world’s most incredible island chains. Spending some time here on a volunte...
Give back and gain practical childcare experience at the same time! This is a wonderful way to volunteer with disadvantaged children at a kinderg...
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Rachel McMillan
Interviewed in 2014
Rachel had been working as a Program Advisor for Projects Abroad since 2010.
Rachel McMillan
Interviewed in 2014
What inspired you to travel abroad?
Normally I am a fulltime Program Advisor in the Projects Abroad office in New York, but this last summer I spent three months in Nepal as a coordinator on the Care and Community High School Special program. It is based in Kathmandu and includes a weekend trip to Chitwan National Park.
Jessye Kass
Participated in 2013
Jessye traveled abroad for the first time to volunteer with Projects Abroad in Ghana in 2009. Inspired by her experience, she returned the following s...
Jessye Kass
Participated in 2013
I had a semester off before starting university and I wanted to do something worthwhile with my time. I had never left the country before. I knew I wanted to teach abroad, so I researched volunteer programs where I could teach in some form.
Ben Chung
Participated in 2014
Hailing from the American Midwest, Ben Chung is a young Korean-American who plans on attending the University of British Columbia Vancouver come fall ...
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