HUMANITARIAN WORK PLACEMENTS OVERSEAS

Make a Difference !

Work with the People of Less Advantaged Countries


To work as a Humanitarian Volunteer is a difficult challenge, but then:-

“Nobody makes a greater mistake than he who does nothing because he believed he could only do a little”

  • Our Work Placements are open to all ages from 18 – 80.
  • A variety of placements from 2 weeks to 6 weeks and more.
  • Available anytime throughout the year.
  • No formal qualifications required.
  • The work you do is voluntary and does not carry a salary.
  • There is a charge to participate. This participation fee covers your food and accommodation, meeting you at the airport, transport to and from your placement, support and back up. All you will need is pocket money.
  • A fundraising option may also be available.

Anyone Can Volunteer 18 – 80.

One of the truly great things about volunteering is its egalitarian nature. It does not matter how old or young, skilled or unskilled you are. With a little application and a lot of determination you could find yourself having a life-altering experience.

Your placement will be an excellent entry on your C.V. also.

“ Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness”

Short Term Volunteers.

There are many worthy projects in the developing world that are in need of assistance.

Large organisations provide specialist professionals on long term contracts to provide aid. However, there are very few opportunities for short term volunteers, perhaps inexperienced in development work, to contribute their skills and enthusiasm.

There are many people in the developed world who would like to do short term voluntary work in the third world. These people want to work at the coalface and are seeking a direct and personal way to contribute to humanity. They want to be there, see what it is really like, enjoy a life changing experience, and to genuinely say they made a difference.

Join Humanitarian Volunteers.

Working on Humanitarian Volunteer Projects is not to be confused with typical “Gap-Year” type programmes. You will work with the Poorest of the Poor. It will require total commitment and a lot of hard work. This is not a ticket to travel around Africa , Asia or anywhere else. On the contrary, this is an opportunity to serve mankind.

Humanitarian Volunteers provides a solution. It provides for short term volunteers to make a significant personal contribution, both physical and financial, to development projects in the third world. It gives volunteers a unique view of the life, culture and problems of the people they will help.

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