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VOLUNTEER ABROAD WITH PERSONAL OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT (POD)

PoD is a leading non-profit organisation that helps people to volunteer abroad and make a real difference. You may be on a gap year, career break or wanting to volunteer as a working holiday.

 
Find a volunteer project
 Choose from a wide range of volunteer opportunities, volunteering with people, animals and the environment 
 
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Volunteer in incredible locations including: 
Belize, Cambodia, Nepal, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand & Vietnam
 
Only have a few weeks?
 A range of 1 week - 1 month volunteer projects and working holidays that can fit into travel and holiday plans 
 
Why volunteer with PoD?
We are passionate about volunteering and are dedicated to providing well supported projects where there is genuine 2 way benefit
 
What our volunteers say
"I would like to thank you for providing me with one of the best experiences of my life...I think what you do for people and communities is absolutely amazing." - Rachael, Thailand volunteer
 
Student Volunteering
 PoD is pleased to support Student Volunteering Week - students needed now for a range of projects. 5% discount for NUS Card holders
 
 

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE - FINANCIAL PROTECTION, INSURANCE & ASSOCIATIONS

PoD has a Total Payment Protection Policy (topp) insurance policy to protect all monies that you have paid to PoD in relation to your trip. This meets all EU and UK travel regulations.  In the unlikely event of PoD’s failure before you travel you would be refunded your money.

PoD has public liability insurance cover of £2 million and chooses to take out additional specialist crisis management insurance. PoD is also a member / partner of:

 


Volunteering in a Gap year

- Comprehensive 1 week-6 month programmes for challenging and fun gap years. PoD offers a wide variety of opportunities for volunteers to work in the most incredible parts of the world on their gap years. We also offer summer mini gap projects for 1-8 weeks in the summer holidays designed for people who aren't taking full gap years or University students during their summer holiday. Detailed information on both our gap years and summer mini gap volunteering programmes are available.



Career Breaks

- 1 week-6 month programmes providing the essentials for a fulfilling career break, which can also be incorporated into existing travel plans. Our career break volunteers programmes are designed for over 21s and those looking for a more independent volunteer placement, making a difference to people, animals and the environment. More details about career breaks and voluntary work are available.



Working holidays

- not everyone can spare a month or two to join an overseas project. For a week or more people who care can take a working holiday or ethical holiday and join our ongoing voluntary work programmes of support and development in local communities. We have an exciting selection of short working holidays and ethical holiday volunteer programmes.



Looking for volunteer work abroad?

- If you are looking for volunteer work abroad our website can help. From orphanages in Malawi to wildlife rescue in Thailand, our website offers a variety of choices. If you are looking for volunteer work abroad we can help you find what you are looking for.



Voluntary Work Abroad

- We have relationships with many different voluntary work organisations, and we have helped people from all over the UK and other countries volunteer for good causes all over the world. If you are looking to work with voluntary work organisations we are confident we can help you find what you are looking for.

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