Volunteer, Gap Year & Responsible Travel

Don't just travel as a tourist - with Kaya Responsible Travel experience the real world and make a difference. Kaya gives you the opportunity to volunteer abroad, learn a language abroad, gain valuable work experience overseas, take a gap year or become TEFL qualified.


Volunteer in Central and South America, Africa or Asia-Pacific and get involved in environmental and conservation research, building projects, teaching and education, wildlife conservation, community development, child care and sports coaching. Check out our excellent medical and health placements, for those with experience or studying medicine or a related health science.


We have projects that suit both skilled and unskilled volunteers and we cater for many different types of people:- individual volunteers, family volunteers, all kinds of group volunteers including social groups, corporate groups, school groups and university groups. Also, if you are travelling as a couple, you might want to check out our honeymoon volunteer projects - you don't have to be on your honeymoon to enjoy the benefits these projects have to offer!


If you do want to see the world why not travel responsibly one and try one of our Adventure combo tours that combine the perfect mix of tourism and volunteering.


With over 200 volunteer projects and work experience opportunities in more than 20 countries, Kaya can offer you a world of choice to make a difference!

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Teach basic health and sanitation to help save children's lives.

Join a teaching project and share your skills with the world!

Help conserve endangered species across the globe.

Join Marine Conservation projects in Belize, Borneo, Mozambique and Thailand.

Build the foundations for a brighter future.

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