Find your own volunteer abroad summer opportunities
Discover opportunities for volunteering abroad in the summer.
There are many external organisations offering a wide variety of opportunities. On this page you will find some work abroad summer opportunities. You will need to apply directly to the programme provider. Check the provider's website for details on dates, deadlines and costs.
There are plenty more out there so do your research.
As these organisations are external to the University, the University of Bristol cannot be held liable for any activity undertaken with them.
Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad
Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad (BVDA) encourages students to make a difference in developing countries through overseas volunteering, whilst working hard to raise awareness of international development within the UK.
For Summer 2024, in partnership with PSD Nepal, a group of volunteers will travel to Nepal for a construction/educational based project. Their applications close on Sunday 21st January, so if you are interested make sure to get in touch with them by then.
Students who take part in a project through BVDA would be eligible to apply for Turing Funding to help cover travel and living costs.
Europe
In-person volunteering opportunities
Archelon
Attendance: In person
Volunteering period: 1 week or more. Flexible arrangements available
Location: Various locations across Greece
Description: Monitor and protect sea turtles, their nests and hatchlings on the beaches as well as rescuing injured and sick sea turtles and treating them at the rescue centre.
European Solidarity Corps
Attendance: In person
Volunteering period: Short term from 2 weeks to 2 months or long term from 2 months up to 12 months
Location: Various locations across Europe
Description: Volunteer with projects to lend a hand where help is needed, learn new skills, spend time abroad or learn a language. The projects cover a wide range of issues such as environment, health, inclusion, digital technologies, culture, sport.
Global
In-person volunteering opportunities
AIESEC
Attendance: In-person
Volunteering period: 6 to 8 weeks
Location: 80 plus destinations world wide
Description: Work towards tackling the issues you're most passionate about while developing your leadership skills. You will volunteer with a project, making an impact and contributing to sustainable development goals.
Contact us
If you have a question or for more information about going abroad.
Summer Abroad Scholarship
This may help you to cover some of the costs of taking part in a summer school.
Keep up to date
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- summer programmes
- information sessions
- funding opportunities
- application deadlines.