The 5 Types of Volunteer Opportunities

Adam J. Cheshier
5 min readJul 29, 2020

You’ve taken the time to consider your motivation for volunteering abroad and considered possible alternatives: Now, it’s time to learn more about the different types of volunteer opportunities out there.

Volunteering, like everything in life, takes all forms and capacities. It is difficult to imagine the individual qualities of each organization, and especially the style that suits you best. In general, we have found that there are five different types of volunteer programs and that can have many varieties.

Depending on the reasons for volunteering abroad, the information for each of these categories can help limit the choice of program. Each type of volunteer program has its advantages and disadvantages. So before you start your research, think about making a list for yourself.

With that in mind, let’s get started. This guide, designed to help you find the right volunteer, should give you all the information you are looking for. You will also learn the questions you need to ask to improve your search and find the right volunteer program for you and your goals.

5 Volunteer Opportunites for You!

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Adam J. Cheshier

Documenting obscure pockets of the world across long-distance overland expeditions. Recently celebrated 7 years of nomadism. https://linktr.ee/adam.cheshier