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Help with English teaching
4–5 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Education in Tarrafal schools
Tarrafal, Cape Verde
Work alongside the local teachers in Tarrafal and help students discover new words and new horizons. Between lessons, smiles and cultural exchange, you'll find a grounded way to feel part of the Cape Verdean community.
FromUS$920
Helps widen access to local schooling
4–6 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Childcare in Zanzibar
Stone Town, Zanzibar
Take part in everyday life at Zanzibari schools, helping students aged 5 to 14 build a love of learning. An experience of shared learning, personal growth and connection across cultures.
FromUS$920
Helps protect a rare species and supports local reforestation
4–6 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Rothschild giraffe conservation in Nakuru
Nakuru, Kenya
Take part in a unique conservation project in the Rift Valley. Work alongside the rangers protecting Rothschild giraffes, help plant trees with the local communities and discover one of Kenya's most striking areas, between safaris, craters and forests.
FromUS$1,080
Helps widen access to local education
4–6 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Teaching in Nakuru schools
Nakuru, Kenya
Help younger pupils improve their English, build confidence and grow in a stimulating environment, supporting the teachers at the primary schools in Nakuru. Join us for a real cultural exchange that makes a difference for local education.
FromUS$860
Helps widen access to local education
4–6 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Childcare in Nakuru
Nakuru, Kenya
Share games, songs and new words with young children taking their first steps in learning. Work alongside local educators at a community nursery in Nakuru and see the difference your time can make.
FromUS$860
Helps tackle discrimination and violence
4–6 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Women's empowerment in Nakuru
Nakuru, Kenya
Join the work of a centre supporting women survivors of violence and abuse. Through workshops and community sessions, help women build independence and explore new opportunities.
FromUS$860
Supports access to local healthcare
4–6 hours of activity each day
From 2 weeks
Hospital internship in Zanzibar
Stone Town, Zanzibar
Get hands-on hospital experience in Zanzibar. Whether you're a student or a healthcare professional, you can pick clinical or nursing activities to suit your background, supporting the day-to-day work of the wards and getting to know the local culture.
FromUS$1,150
Helps widen access to local schooling
4–6 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Kindergarten support in Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Help the youngest children take their first steps with songs, games and new English words. Join a kindergarten in Ho Chi Minh and have a cultural exchange in the heart of Vietnam.
FromUS$860
Helps improve the quality of life for children with disabilities
4–6 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Support for children with disabilities in Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Support children with special needs at a dedicated centre, helping with small routines and play-based activities. A chance to connect with the local community and see the everyday side of Vietnam.
FromUS$860
Helps get good-quality food to the local community
4–6 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Food distribution in Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Get involved in the daily life of the Smile Food Shop, where hundreds of people find a proper meal each day. Join the team and see local life in Ho Chi Minh City up close.
FromUS$860
Observe clinical practice at a local hospital
4–6 hours of activity each day
From 2 weeks
Hospital placement in Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
See the Vietnamese health system up close, work alongside the professionals on the wards and discover a different way of practising medicine. An experience that brings together clinical learning, cultural exchange and life in one of Asia's most dynamic cities.
FromUS$970
Build and renovate school and community spaces
4–5 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
School building and renovation in Cape Verde
Tarrafal, Cape Verde
Give Tarrafal's schools new life with a paintbrush, a hammer and a bit of teamwork. Through colours, projects and smiles, you'll see Cape Verdean life up close and leave a real mark on the place that hosts you.
FromUS$970
See everyday healthcare in Cape Verde
4–5 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Healthcare project in Tarrafal
Tarrafal, Cape Verde
Take part in life at a modern medical centre in Tarrafal and get a close look at everyday healthcare in Cape Verde. A genuinely useful chance to put your skills into practice and discover a new way of caring for people.
FromUS$970
Helps improve living conditions in the community
4–5 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Building and renovation in Nakuru
Nakuru, Kenya
Get your hands dirty, literally. Help the rural communities around Nakuru build safer homes, better schools and more functional shared spaces. A practical, physical experience with a purpose.
FromUS$890
Helps support early childhood education
4–6 hours of activity each day
From 1 week
Childcare in Tarrafal
Tarrafal, Cape Verde
Work alongside local educators at a community kindergarten in Tarrafal, sharing games, songs and first words in English. Give children your time and attention in a corner of Cape Verde where the sea is just a few steps away.
FromUS$920