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Group Volunteer Programs in 50+ Destinations Worldwide

Name: Group Volunteer Programs in 50+ Destinations Worldwide
Brand: International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ
SKU: 128496
Rating: 4.94 (18 reviews)

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Small Group (1-15)

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Budget Family Older Travelers Women

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Accommodation Some Activities Airport Transfers Meals

What's Not Included

Airfare Travel Insurance Visa

Last Updated: May 01, 2024

Last Reviewed: Dec 08, 2019

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About Program

Trusted by 136,000+ volunteers, IVHQ offers the world's #1 rated group volunteer programs in 50+ destinations worldwide.

When you volunteer as a group with IVHQ, you have the ability to completely tailor a program to meet the needs and interests of your group. With group options available in a variety of project settings, IVHQ are able to ensure that your group gets the most out of their experience abroad!

To volunteer as a group you are required to have at least 8 members, and can nominate a group leader, who will be in contact with our IVHQ Groups team right from day one. Your group can be made up anyway, whether it be a high school, university, corporate or religious group, we can customize a program for you.

For the past 6 years, we've won the "Top Volunteer Abroad Provider Award" from GoOverseas, so you can trust that you're in the safest hands with IVHQ.

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Program Highlights

IVHQ offers group volunteer programs for community projects, cross-cultural learning, and team-building
Customized itineraries are co-designed for each group, whether student, corporate, family or friends
IVHQ offers 300+ volunteer programs across 50+ destinations with affordable fees from $20 per day
IVHQ is a reliable provider with 15+ years of experience and numerous awards in volunteer travel.

Popular Programs

High School Volunteer Abroad Groups

IVHQ has 15+ years of experience in designing volunteer trips for high school students. They offer customized group options for high schools across 50+ destinations, with a required adult-to-student ratio of 1:8. Prices can be customized to include chaperone fees. Students without guardians can choose from 17 destinations.

Faculty-Led Volunteer Abroad Groups

IVHQ offers faculty-led volunteer programs and custom programming that supplement students' studies, give back to communities, and promote personal and professional development. We create customized itineraries and cost estimates based on faculty needs, and offer in-country support and organization.

College Student Volunteer Abroad Groups

IVHQ provides affordable and flexible volunteer programs for college and university student groups. These programs offer students the opportunity to gain experience in their field of study, support social and environmental initiatives, immerse themselves in different cultures, and earn academic credit. It's a rewarding way for student groups to spend their Spring, Summer, or Winter Break.

Corporate Volunteer Abroad Groups

IVHQ's corporate volunteering programs offer a meaningful way for your team to give back while developing critical skills for long-term success. By donating their time and skills to sustainable projects abroad, employees can foster cross-cultural understanding, stimulate innovation, and become engaged and inspired future leaders. Plus, they'll have a genuine and lasting impact on the communities they serve.

Family & Friends Volunteer Abroad Groups

IVHQ's family and friends volunteer programs offer a unique opportunity to bond while making a positive impact abroad. With safe and affordable programs designed for groups, everything is organized for you, including accommodation, meals, and more, starting at just $275 for one week. Choose from a variety of impactful projects and instill the values of service while creating lasting memories with your loved ones. Children aged 15 and under even get 50% off their Registration Fee!*

Medical & Healthcare Volunteer Abroad Groups

Join International Volunteer HQ's Medical Volunteer Campaigns in 7 unique destinations worldwide to use your medical skills for good. As a group, travel between regional communities alongside local medical professionals, providing health education and treatment. Make a huge impact on under-resourced communities worldwide and gain hands-on medical experience with IVHQ's Medical Campaigns.

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Volunteering through ILCS was everything I hoped it would be but completely different to anything I had imagined! I was a little apprehensive about teaching adults but they were the most incredible, motivated and amazing group of people I could have wished for. Lessons were filled with laughter, learning and exchanges of culture. The commitment and determination of the students saw them learn quickly which made it easy for us volunteers to feel like we were making a difference.
And the program wasn't just about the placement. I was blessed with a super star host family that despite some language barriers treated me like I was one of their own. They cooked incredible meals that they made sure I ate plenty of! I know it sounds cliche, but we formed a bond that has lasted beyond my visit and I hope will last forever.
Lastly, the social structure was a lot of fun. Samad, our wonderful field co-ordinator made sure all the volunteers met up weekly which was a great way to make friends and swap stories.
4 weeks wasn't nearly long enough and I'm already plotting my return :)

Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Sam, thanks for your feedback. It's great to read that you felt well supported by IVHQ, our local team and your host family. It sounds like you had a really positive experience and we won't ever get bored of hearing this from our volunteers. Thanks for being an IVHQer!

By IVHQ on February 19, 2016

This program has been a lifechanging and incredible experience, from the people I have met in and outside off the program. If you wish to immerse yourself to a completely different environment then India is the place. My time at the slum school was terrifying at first, but later on became one of the most life changing experiences and I definitely learned more from these children than they could ever hope to learn from me. My host family not only fed me and gave me a place to stay but they made me feel like part of the family. Never have I met such a funny, and loving group of people in my life and there was never a dull moment when I was with them. If you wish to come to this program, let me tell you, it won't be easy and it will leave you on sensory overload at all times. The things you see outside of the program will leave you in shock at times and you will feel a culture shock once you are here. If you want comfort and luxury living then maybe this isn't for you, but if you're willing to handle all the beautiful mayhem that India has to offer then try it. I promise you won't regret it. My biggest advice when coming here is to stay as open minded as possible and let yourself get immersed in the culture and your family as best you can because you will learn so much from them. These aren't life changing experiences for nothing because you will have to work for it. IVHQ is an incredible program and I wish whoever wishes to join a safe voyage/

Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hey Stephany, It's great to hear from you! Thanks for sharing a little from your time in India with IVHQ. We are so glad that you experience was so rewarding and we hope to welcome you on another program again in the future. Thanks for being an IVHQer!

By IVHQ on February 22, 2016

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

Our university had worked with IVHQ in the past and had gotten great reviews, so we decided to follow their example and travel to Guatemala. The previous class before us had posted amazing photos of their Guatemala experience and we had a chance to hear about their trip, so we were all very excited to choose this program to travel to Guatemala.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

The great thing about working with IVHQ is there is very little that we had to do to organize our trip. They provided us with date options as well as a list of excursions and the costs for each. As a group, we voted on the excursions and IVHQ handled all of the coordination.

All of our clinic sessions were also set up for us, so it was nice that we did not have to organize much at all on our own, which made the trip very stress-free.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

I wish I had stayed longer! The program was amazing, but once I arrived in Guatemala, I realized there was a lot that I wanted to do that I would not have time for in a week. I would have also loved to stay longer and get more clinic experience because I felt like I learned so much and grew as a person during the week we were there.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

During the week, we were provided breakfast by our host family at 6 am, then we would travel to clinic and provide medical services to patients in a local community between 7 am - 12:30 pm. Each day, we traveled to a different town, so we were presented with a variety of experiences.

In the afternoons, we had free time where we could either explore or go on an excursion, such as visiting Mayan ruins, visiting a coffee farm, etc. We had weekends off, which we used to book excursions, such as hiking volcanoes. We were able to do an overnight volcano hiking experience, which I would highly recommend.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear is that I was going to Guatemala knowing little to no Spanish. During our trip, we had an amazing coordinator who was fluent in both English and Spanish, which helped me a lot.

Because I had experienced so much Spanish immersion during the trip, I started picking up on some basic Spanish. This experience has made me very interested in learning Spanish for future trips, but for someone who is not fluent in Spanish, I would not let this stop them from going on the trip.

What was your favorite excursion experience?

We did an overnight volcano hike and this hike was very intense. We were not quite prepared for the difficulty level of the hike, but the challenges we faced ended up making this an incredibly rewarding experience.

There is nothing quite as impressive as seeing a volcano erupt at night and seeing different cities in Guatemala from a volcano. This was such an amazing experience and I will always have great memories of our volcano hike.

What was the most rewarding clinic experience?

We provided medical services to a group of coffee farmers. This was a very touching experience because we provided hand-washing education, a toothbrush, toothpaste, vitamins, anti-parasitic medications and medical services to the farmers and their families.

Many of the people we saw were so grateful and thankful to wash their hands that it was a very humbling experience. I can say for certain that I came back from this experience as a different person and I would recommend most people have an experience like this because it really does help shape your perspectives.

Deborah Baronian

2017 Alum

Sarah OToole

2016 Alum

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International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) brings people together from all walks of life to make a difference on the adventure of a lifetime. We offer the world’s #1 rated and largest range of volunteer programs with 300+ projects across 40+ countries - from teaching and working with children to medical missions, conservation and wildlife volunteering. For...