Volunteer Abroad

  • H.U.G. Projects

    Cultural Embrace’s H.U.G. (Help Understand Give) Projects serve as our corporate commitment to empower people in disadvantaged communities.We have selected a handful of local non-profits in the under-served communities of Guatemala, South Africa, Austin, Kenya, and China; and are focusing our efforts to improve their living conditions in five key areas: 1) Education, 2) Diversity & Leadership, 3) Environmental Conservation & Awareness, 4) Healthy & Balanced Living, 5) Creativity.

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  • Volunteer in AFRICA

    Short and long-term volunteer opportunities in South Africa or Kenya. Housing, board, insurance, and pre-departure and local support included.

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  • Volunteer in LATIN AMERICA

    Short and long-term volunteer placements located in Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru. Housing, board, traveler's insurance, pre-departure and local support included. Most projects include Spanish language for the intial minimum duration, and additional classes may be arranged before or during your volunteer placement.

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  • Volunteer in THAILAND

    Discover Thailand through this exciting volunteer and cultural exchange in Singburi (about 2-1/2 hours from Bangkok). This all-inclusive program includes: housing, board, local transportation, excursions, insurance, pre-departure and local support.

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  • Volunteer in CHINA

    Experience China in a way that media or the magazines cannot portray. Immerse yourself with the local Chinese culture and lifestyle in Yangshuo, China (near Guilin). Choose from a variety of options including volunteer projects within the local villages or working with giant pandas. Options to trek Dali mountains and gorges, or relax at beautiful Beihai beach may be added or substituted. This all-inclusive program includes: housing, board, local transportation, excursions, insurance, pre-departure and local support.

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  • Volunteer in INDIA

    Work in another culture to stimulate your personal growth while making significant contribution to the local community. Minimum one month volunteer opportunities with included room, board, transportation, insurance, sight-seeing excursions and cultural activities available in the state of Rajasthan, Goa and Himalayan regions.

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  • Volunteer in CAMBODIA

    Discover Cambodia through this exciting travel, volunteer and cultural exchange. Choose from a variety of options including volunteer projects and extended cultural excursions. This all-inclusive program includes: housing, board, local transportation, excursions, insurance, pre-departure and local support.

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  • Volunteer in VIETNAM

    Discover Vietnam and share your time and culture with the welcoming Vietnamese people. Volunteer, learn about Vietnamese culture, trek, or relax at the beach in this wonderful Southeast Asian adventure! This all-inclusive program includes: a comprehensive week of orientation, housing, board, local transportation, sight-seeing, insurance, pre-departure and local support.

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  • Volunteer in AUSTRALIA

    Protect, preserve and restore Australia's unique and beautiful environment. Work in small groups with an experienced Team Leader on various conservation throughout Australia. Room, board, project-related transportation, insurance, and excursions included. Minimum length of two-weeks projects available.

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  • Volunteer in NEW ZEALAND

    Contribute in a practical way by helping to protect the natural beauties of Auckland, New Zealand. Room, board, project-related transportation, insurance, excursions, two-nights 'jet-lag' recovery package included. Two-weeks minimum.

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  • Teach & Language Exchange

    Short-term unpaid placements to teach a local host family English (and other foreign languages) in Brazil, France, Italy, and Spain. Room and board included.

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"Turning a slope in the Blue Mountains into a set of stairs - very cool and a good sense of satisfaction afterward – a little bit of creativity and a lot of teamwork go a long way! In fact, the entire project was the best I’ve seen and would gladly work on it for 10 weeks straight if I could! Paul is an amazing team leader who made the experience so much better – he was really great (and a good cook on the barbecue, too). Thanks! An excellent experience!" - George, USA ~ Volunteer in Australia

"I just wanted to touch base with you, I've been in Guatemala for two weeks and a few days now, and I absolutely love it. My host family is great, I climbed a volcano and went to a beach by the name of Monterrico. I work at a library with children every day and I love it, and I'll continue Spanish school for my last two weeks as well. Thank you for everything!" – Stephanie, USA ~ Volunteer in Latin America

"India has been absolutely crazy--but definitely wonderful--so far. From Mumbai we went to Lonavala where we were based during the trekking and ashram stay. The trekking was really cool and the Ashram stay was really nice as well. We did yoga twice daily and were also able to get massages, mud packs, etc. during the day which was really well-timed to follow the trek.The food here has also been amazing...I'm going to be working at the ASRO HIV/AIDS Care Center, there are 7 AIDS orphans there (who are all HIV+) and they are on summer holiday from school right now so I will be able to spend a lot of time with them as well which is exciting. The facilities are really nice as are all of the staff that we met today, so I'm really looking forward to working there." – Alyssa, England ~ Volunteer in India & Thailand

"My experience in Costa Rica was truly life changing. Cultural Embrace gave me the opportunity to experience rural life and provided adequate flexibility to allow me to travel and explore Costa Rica. The work was rewarding and the leisure time was always a blast.  Experiencing “farm life,” and contributing to the community were essentials of my C.E. experience, the life-long friendships I established far surpass any other aspect of my trip. Overall, I believe the Costa Rica volunteer program is one of exceptional quality and of immense value to anyone who experiences it." – Joel, USA ~ Volunteer in Latin America

"Thanks for checking in. Patti and I are having the best time travelling...Vietnam is an amazing place. So far our program is great. There seems to be a lot of fun things to come."  – Rachel, USA ~ Volunteer in Vietnam