COMMUNITY
Join Kaya as a community development volunteer and have an amazing time participating in activities to improve the quality of daily life for community members, from the young to the old.
Types of Community Development volunteer projects
These volunteering placements offer you the chance to join a building, childcare, sports and/or women’s empowerment project. Bring your enthusiasm, team spirit and flexibility to work where needed while volunteering and living at the heart of a community.
Our Community volunteer projects
Come and volunteer in Ghana to create a high impact on local community initiatives.
VIEW PROJECTIntern in Cusco for a social centre that supports young mothers
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in Tanzania on a teaching and community work project based in rural Moshi.
VIEW PROJECTCombine study abroad and volunteering this summer in Cusco, Peru.
VIEW PROJECTCombine study abroad and volunteering this summer in Cusco, Peru.
VIEW PROJECTCombine study abroad and volunteering this summer in Cusco, Peru.
VIEW PROJECTDevelop your knowledge of the theory and practical elements in tackling global warming on this Climate Change Internship in Vietnam
VIEW PROJECTJoin this Agriculture Internship in Vietnam and learn about local approaches to improving crop yields, land use, agri policy and more
VIEW PROJECTCome and join us in an NGO in Ho Chi Minh city and develop your CV/Resume and work skills on this Social Work Internship in Vietnam
VIEW PROJECTIf you are under 18 join this initiative Volunteering for 16 and 17 Year Olds in Swaziland
VIEW PROJECTJoin our volunteering for 16 and 17 year olds in India and spend time with other young people developing global citizenship.
VIEW PROJECTJoin our Facilitated Research Internship in Southern Africa and develop your paper in a stunning context
VIEW PROJECTJoin our community Development Internship in Zimbabwe and learn how human wildlife conflict solutions help to secure futures
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer At A School for Deaf Children in The Philippines and share your sign language skills with children and local teachers to improve their education
VIEW PROJECTFilm, Photography and Community Volunteering in Nepal for those with creative and practical skills to share to empower women in a rural community
VIEW PROJECTGirl and women empowerment volunteering in Zambia offers the opportunity to increase access to education, sport, livelihoods and more.
VIEW PROJECTBring your accounting or economics skills to Ghana to assist the local team with their micro-finance project which has already helped 120 Ghanaian women.
VIEW PROJECTJoin our Fair Trade Internship in the Amazon Rainforest at a unique tea project doing sustainable economic development, cultural preservation and conservation.
VIEW PROJECTShare this small business development internship in South Africa to extend your CV/Resume while developing the capacity of a social enterprise.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in Nepal and empower Nepalese women through sustainable agriculture, providing them with the ability to support themselves and their children.
VIEW PROJECTSpend your holidays doing something different and help others through volunteering overseas. Work on 1 of 4 projects in Costa Rica that accept 16 and 17 year olds.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in Cusco and support young mothers and their children in Peru.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in a Children’s Centre in Bolivia managed entirely by local families from a small community.
VIEW PROJECTJoin us in supporting local families by addressing hygiene and sanitation issues by working on our healthy kitchens volunteering in Peru project.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in India and help with the provision of child care to disadvantaged children as well as participating in a range of exciting activities essential to Indian culture.
VIEW PROJECTJoin our NGO Development Internship in Chiang Mai in Thailand and develop your knowledge and practical experience of international development.
VIEW PROJECTLearn about non-profit management, community development, social media in promotion, event management and donor funding while experiencing local culture.
VIEW PROJECTBecome a sports coach and volunteer in Swaziland. Coach disadvantaged children to play football, soccer, tennis, volleyball, netball and more.
VIEW PROJECTBring your whole family and engage in volunteering within a friendly community, and have the adventure of a safari experience in South Africa’s best known National Park
VIEW PROJECTParticipate in a fascinating health promotion and community volunteering project assisting local staff with the daily challenges facing residents
VIEW PROJECTThere are numerous wonderful projects looking for the support of international volunteers to help with NGO and Community Development in Siem Reap.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer on our community education and day care project and support the people of St. Lucia, South Africa where HIV/AIDS rates are high.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in Ecuador on an economic and community development initiative to help families preserve their values, culture and environment and create sustainable livelihoods.
VIEW PROJECTAs a community sports coaching volunteer you will volunteer in South Africa in a Cape Town township where sports coaching is much needed.
VIEW PROJECTBuild a Sustainable Home for Orphans in Belize and support children prepare for adulthood, while immersing them in sustainability initiatives.
VIEW PROJECTBring your caring and sharing approach to life and participate in community volunteering in Southern Vietnam.
VIEW PROJECTBring your family to Nepal and spend your holiday volunteering and give your family the chance to give something back to communities less fortunate than themselves.
VIEW PROJECTBuild interesting volunteering experiences to your itinerary, and meet like-minded new friends and get to know a country before venturing off on your travels
VIEW PROJECTBring your family to Belize and join us on this farming and building project for disadvantaged teenagers.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in Belize this Spring Break and work on a small farm, cultivating sustainable organically grown food for a home that supports abused and abandoned children.
VIEW PROJECTWhy not spend Christmas this year doing something different and volunteer on this building a home for abandoned and abused teenagers project in Belize.
VIEW PROJECTBecome a sports coaching and community work volunteer in the Andes and help integrate boys and girls into sports, foster technical expertise, team work and gender equity.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in the poorest country in South America, and your family will be welcomed with open arms into a friendly and vivacious community
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in the Bolivian Andes and combine construction work and animal welfare at the city zoo with improvements to a local children's centre.
VIEW PROJECTCombine study abroad and volunteering this summer in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
VIEW PROJECTSpend your Spring Break volunteering in Ecuador and support 50 families to preserve their cultural identity and community.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in Ecuador and the whole family will enjoy living in a tight-knit community, working on small conservation projects in the misty cloud forest.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in Quito and help with the education of children who work upwards of ten hours a day in the markets, streets and countryside of Ecuador to support their families.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer abroad with Kaya in Costa Rica and get hands-on teaching experience with children who will really benefit from international instruction.
VIEW PROJECTDespite being derived from the Spanish for “Rich Coast”, Costa Rica still endures relatively high poverty levels, especially in rural areas.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer on this community and conservation project on health, the environmental and education initiatives.
VIEW PROJECTJoin us in San Jose for a week of community volunteering helping abandoned and underprivileged children in the city’s children’s homes , community and day care centres.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer with a friend and help construct greenhouses on this project for agriculture for Improved Nutrition Volunteer work in Peru.
VIEW PROJECTOur Experience India Tour encompasses charm, culture and care over 2 or 4 wonderful weeks where you will be able to see the sights, learn about the real India and get a taste of volunteering.
VIEW PROJECTBecome a volunteer in Costa Rica and join one of our most unique projects in Central America assisting local communities at 2 cooperatives.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in Zimbabwe and work on teaching and community assistance in Victoria Falls bringing benefit to the most vulnerable in the community.
VIEW PROJECTThe purpose of this project is to allow communities to take things into their own hands and improve their area themselves, with the help of volunteers.
VIEW PROJECTCome to India and join our renovation and building volunteer placement in either Himachal, Goa or Jaipur, to assist local communities in transforming their environment.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in India on this Women’s Empowerment project and help challenge the problems facing women today in local communities.
VIEW PROJECTIntern in South Africa and develop essential skills linked to wildlife conservation and community development.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer and support an eco camp that provides support through employment to a local community cooperative in Malaysian Borneo
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in Nepal and provide extra manpower to help with the task of rebuilding and recovery efforts in a rural community.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in South Africa and assist local nurses and carers by offering support to this busy children’s hospital.
VIEW PROJECTHelp agrarian based families generate an income and volunteer in rural Nepal in a Day Care Centre for the very young and provide education support for older children.
VIEW PROJECTCome and volunteer in Tacloban City in the Philippines and work in an orphanage supporting the vulnerable that have been further affected by the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan.
VIEW PROJECTWork in a young offenders rehabilitation centre in the Philippines and reach out to those who've had a troubled past and give them a chance at a new way of life.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer and help Tacloban residents and communities rebuild their lives on a project dedicated to communities devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in the Philippines and support community development projects by assisting overworked staff at local community centres based in Tacloban.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteers with a passion for the outdoors who are keen to use their physical strength to help to build structures, clear community spaces or assist with agricultural work will enjoy this project.
VIEW PROJECTBecome a classroom and child care assistant volunteer and work on rewarding educational placements in Cambodia’s premier tourist destination, Siem Reap.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer and help improve the lives of abused women in the Philippines by providing skills and education.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer with your family in the Philippines and work on community child support activities targeting those that survived the devastation brought by Typhoon Haiyan.
VIEW PROJECTTravel to the wild coast and participate in family volunteering, care and education for pre-school children in South Africa during your next holiday.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer on a building project in the Philippines and help with the ongoing enormous relief effort needed following Typhoon Yolanda in November 2013.
VIEW PROJECTBy volunteering in Swaziland, you can help to care for orphaned and vulnerable children in need at a daycare centre.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in Swaziland to help to build family homes for needy families using local building materials and techniques.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in Tanzania on a teaching and community work project based on the island of Zanzibar, located just off Africa's Tanzanian coast.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer near the amazing Victoria Falls in Zambia on a project working with local communities and do something extra special this Christmas.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in Zambia on teaching and community work and support local schools with large class numbers and a small number of teachers.
VIEW PROJECTVolunteer in Zambia on our sports development project, teaching sport skills as well as tackling topics such as HIV, nutrition and living a healthy life.
VIEW PROJECTCome and volunteer in the bustling city of Accra and work alongside local staff and beneficiaries on this hands-on Agriculture for Education project.
VIEW PROJECTEasy 3-step application process
APPLY ONLINE
Click here to apply online and pay your deposit to secure your space on your chosen project. Our advisors will then contact you to guide you through the next steps.
TELEPHONE INTERVIEW
Once we’ve received your application, we’ll be in touch to arrange your informal telephone interview with your Kaya Placement Advisor.
GET PREPARED
When you’ve been accepted onto your project we’ll send you your Welcome Pack and lots of other helpful information to assist you with preparing for your placement.
HAVE A QUESTION?
We pride ourselves on providing you high quality placement information throughout your application process and whilst on the ground. Connect with us if you have any questions.
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