Shop Online

Volunteer: A Traveller's Guide

Looking for more inspiration and information? Read up on ways to help out in the comprehensive Volunteer Guide ›

i-to-i Volunteer Travel

Are you looking to do something more meaningful on your travels? i-to-i recruits volunteers for locally-run community, conservation, teaching, building and sports projects around the world.

What's the deal with volunteering?

Almost anyone can volunteer. If you're aged between 18 and 75 you're neither too young nor too old…

What kind of work suits you?

Do you want to work with people or with animals? Do you like kids? Do you have a particular specialist skill? Questions, questions!…

Who offers placements?

Once you have an idea of the kind of work you want to do, how do you find the right volunteer opportunity?…

What to pack?

Here's a tip - pack it and halve it. Another good way to check you've really pared down your kit is to load up your backpack and go for a long walk…

Is my program ethical?

The ethics of international volunteering can be complex. On the surface it sounds like a win-win situation: you help local people to help themselves; you benefit; they benefit…