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Travellers Worldwide

Choose from over 300 exciting projects in 20 countries!!

Established since 1994, Travellers Worldwide has sent over many thousands of volunteers to over 25 countries. We support Community Development and Conservation throughout the developing world and also organise professional Work Experience Internships, Cultural activities and Language courses. We have a global network of permanent field staff and we have built ongoing relationships with project partners to maintain sustainable projects and worthwhile experiences for our volunteers. 

 

Available Projects

  • Teach English, and other subjects like Music, Maths, Drama, Computers, Science, etc.
  • Rewarding Community Development projects across the globe with, e.g., Townships in South Africa, Indigenous Amazon tribes, Refugees in Australia, Street Children and Orphans in Argentina.
  • Coach & Play Sports, 22 sports including Football, Cricket, Netball and Basketball.
  • Hands-on Conservation placements with Orang Utans, Dolphins, Elephants, Rhinos, Lions, Pandas etc.
  • Professional Work Experience Internships in many fields, including Journalism, Law,  Medicine, Business, PR, Tourism, Veterinary, Architecture, Design and much more.
  • Language Courses. The best way to learn a language is to live it, eat it, breathe it! Learn Spanish in Argentina or Guatemala, Mandarin in China, Portuguese in Brazil, Swahili in Kenya, Singhalese in Sri Lanka, Tamil in India.
  • Educational Courses: African wildlife conservation in Africa, Salsa & Tango in Argentina, Photography, Music, Arts, Martial Arts, PADI scuba, Pilots license and more.

Countries/locations

Argentina • Australia • Brazil • Brunei • China • Cambodia • Ghana • Guatemala • India • Kenya • Malaysia • New Zealand • Peru • South Africa • Sri Lanka • Thailand • Zambia • Zimbabwe

 

No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm! Everyone is welcome on a Travellers programme, whether gap year, undergraduate, on a career break - or even retired! From 17 years old upwards, and all nationalities. Our placements will suit anyone who wants to make a real difference, wants first-hand experience of a different culture and has initiative.

 

Costs vary depending on length of placement and you can participate for up to one year, subject to visa requirements.

 

Included is full support from the moment of booking and throughout your placement to your return home. There are support staff 24/7 in all our destinations worldwide and a 24 hour emergency international telephone line direct to the Head Office. All meals are provided, unless otherwise stated. Accommodation is provided (whether a rented house, a hotel/hostel, homestay, apartment or flat).

 

You will be met at the nearest airport on your arrival by our in-country manager who will take you to your accommodation and give you a full induction into the area. He/she will also be on call 24/7 and you will see them frequently.

 

Pre-departure you will receive comprehensive information about every aspect of your placement and necessary preparations, ranging from what to pack, to visa information, to what to do on your weekend travel in the country. Your safety, well being and happiness throughout your placement are our primary concerns and we will keep in touch with you throughout. International flights not included.

 

 



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