Volunteer Programs in Mongolia

If you've ever fancied really getting away from it all, forget exotic beaches or desert islands: volunteering in Mongolia on our Nomad Project is the thing for you! Forty percent of the population of Mongolia are from nomad families; people who wander the endless steppe on camels or horses, with their livestock. Sign up for our Nomadic Life placement and you'll join a group of Mongolian nomads and experience a way of living that has barely changed in a thousand years. This project is available for two weeks if you don't have time to join us for a month or more. This project has been selected by our local colleagues as being suitable for short term volunteering for both the host community and the volunteer. Although you will gain a valuable cultural insight and work intensely within the local community please be aware that you may not be able to make the same impact as someone volunteering for a longer period.

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Embark on an adventurous journey across Mongolia, from the central lowlands to the rugged west, immersing yourself in an ancient nomadic way of life—traveling from ger to ger, experiencing Kazakh eagle hunting, and Tuva throat singing. Embrace the challenges of untamed regions, where nomadic herders maintain age-old traditions. In the remote west, assist a local NGO in supporting herding families with nutritional guidance, education, and improved infrastructure. The Mongolia Off the Map program is open to students ages 15-18 and requires an adventurous spirit, a positive attitude, and a keen sense of exploration!

Join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Mongolia’s nomadic culture. Located just outside Ulaanbaatar, this program offers volunteers the unique chance to live with traditional herder families and experience their daily way of life. Volunteers take part in seasonal activities such as herding animals, milking cows, goats, or mares, and preparing dairy products like yogurt, cheese, and dried curds. Depending on the season, you may help with moving livestock, gathering hay for winter, or welcoming newborn animals in spring. You’ll also share in family chores such as collecting water, preparing meals, or teaching basic English to children. Accommodation is provided in a traditional Mongolian dwelling, called a ger, with simple but authentic living conditions. In Ulaanbaatar, volunteers stay in a homestay with modern amenities. Meals are included throughout the program. This is more than just volunteering—it’s cultural immersion. By living and working alongside nomadic families, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Mongolia’s traditions while making a meaningful contribution to preserving one of the world’s last remaining nomadic cultures.

Since 2000, volunteers from all over the world have been participating in our summer programs designed to help improve the vegetable farm in a Children's Home in the Tuv Province of Mongolia. However, between 2014-2018, they decided to discontinue their farming activities due to the lack of human resources and the unavailability of farming land. In 2017, we managed to rent farming land for the Children's Home, and they resumed their farming activities on this new land. As a result, our cooperation with their farm restarted in 2018. One of the main roles of the international volunteers will be assisting with the farming work at the Children's Home. The main works include planting vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, radishes, etc., at the eco-farming camp and organizing leisure time activities with kids from the Children’s home. Volunteers may also work on other tasks, such as making fences to protect the farm. May 25 - June 7, 2025 June 1 - 14, 2025 June 14 - 27, 2025 June 21 - July 4, 2025 June 27 - July 10, 2025 July 4 - 17, 2025 July 10 - 23, 2025 July 17 - 30, 2025 July 23 - August 5, 2025 July 30 - August 12, 2025 Aug. 5 - 18, 2025 Aug. 12 - 25, 2025 Aug. 18 - 31, 2025

Volunteer in Western Mongolia through Altai Blue Horizon's Summer Program! Running from 9th June to 9th July 2025, our Summer Program offers free, inclusive education to 240 children in the remote Bayan-Ulgii Province. As a volunteer, you work with local teachers and NGO members to deliver fun educational activities that boost learning, creativity, and community spirit. Why volunteer with us? Teach and inspire: Lead English or Mongolian classes, run workshops, and organize sports activities. Live locally: Stay with host families and experience Kazakh-Mongolian hospitality with free accommodation and meals. Make an impact: Help bridge educational gaps, giving children access to quality learning during the long summer break. What we offer: Comprehensive orientation: Learn about your role and the local culture. Support and resources: Access teaching materials and receive guidance from our team. On-the-ground assistance: We provide help with visa matters and emergency support.\ Join us! Spend a month teaching, learning, and sharing in Western Mongolia. Apply now and help us bring education and opportunity to children who need it most!