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Every Journey Is Personal
No two volunteer stories are the same—each one is a beautiful adventure of its own. Whether it’s a single week or a longer stay, many volunteers walk away feeling like they’ve just experienced a truly life-changing moment.
Volunteer Abroad
Where would you like to volunteer?
Begin Your Journey With The Cultural Exchange Project
Our Volunteer Abroad Projects thrive because incredible people like you choose to make a difference. 💛
How can you help? Whether you're swinging a hammer to help build a school, capturing moments through your lens to bring the work alive to thousands of people with a marketing project, writing inspiring blog posts, lighting up social media with stories and video, or teaching English to at-risk children in classrooms and language camps — your skills matter.
It all starts with one step. Ready to make an impact?
Grow, Give & Belong 🌱✨
Volunteering isn’t just about what you give—it’s about what you gain. Whether you’re drawn to the calm of nature, craving new friendships, or longing to feel genuinely connected to a place you cherish, we’re absolutely thrilled you’ve found your way here.
From hands-on help to creative sparkles and everything in between, there are many ways to share your time and talents.
Be Part Of The Experience
Being Present
Life’s always tugging in every direction, so showing up for the volunteer project of your choice and for yourself might mean bringing a friend or your partner to share the magic.
Travel With Purpose
If you’re just getting started—don’t fret! You won’t be alone. We’ll make sure you have all the training, resources, and a caring crew ready to welcome you with open arms. 🛠️💛
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Cultural Exchange
Cultural Exchange is part of our name. It is incredibly important in our shared world today. We're very proud of these volunteer-abroad program values. We're The Cultural Exchange Project.
A volunteer abroad experience will look great on your CV or Resume. Contribute a skill that will last a lifetime.
We seek diverse, qualified individuals who are capable and committed to performing this role. We're better together.
General Questions About Volunteer Abroad
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Do I need experience to qualify?
No! You don't need any experience.
We’re always excited to welcome passionate individuals into our community! At The Cultural Exchange Project, we are continually inspired by the people who share our enthusiasm for creating meaningful global impact. Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time, bring your expertise to a project, or take on a more active role in advancing our initiatives, we have plenty of opportunities to get involved.
Joining The Cultural Exchange Project Volunteer Abroad community means being part of a vibrant network of like-minded individuals committed to making a difference. Explore the varied opportunities to find the role that best fits your skills, interests, and goals. No matter how you participate, your contributions will help us grow stronger and achieve even more together.
Take the first step in becoming vital to our journey—because every voice, idea, and effort counts. We can’t wait to collaborate with you and see the incredible things we can accomplish as a team!
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Do I need to know the local language?
There are no language requirements for our building volunteer projects, so you can volunteer without fear. You’ll pick up basic English phrases quickly by living there!
Most volunteer teaching projects prefer that you speak only English and not rely on the local language. This helps the students learn better and rely on English.
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Why do I have to pay a program fee to volunteer?
As a nonprofit organization primarily funded by donations, volunteer fees allow us to run the various volunteer abroad projects and provide a great cultural exchange experience for people from all over the world.
The cost of participation in the volunteer abroad projects varies in price. Each program page clearly indicates the volunteer fee, what's included and what is not included.
We are extremely grateful for the time that international volunteers contribute to our projects. Please know that this fee still does not cover all of our expenses.
Running the volunteer abroad program comes with substantial overheads, including staffing, food, equipment, insurance, transportation, and administrative costs. Making these opportunities possible for such a modest amount requires the support of many additional donors and partners. Your volunteer fee and time both support critical projects on the development of The Cultural Exchange Project, and we are grateful for your support.
You're in safe hands. Every aspect of every project is thoroughly screened.
We're here every step of the way, from when you apply to volunteer abroad to when you return. We're here now, we're there with you, and we're here when you come home.
"I'm an adult with a college degree, but still my parents want to know I'm going to be safe."
Phones are answered by humans 24/7. Everyone associated with The Cultural Exchange Project, both here and abroad, is trained to assist you. It's a lot easier to travel with a purpose when the support is built in.
Every single volunteer project has been vetted and screened. No volunteer abroad project will ever be presented to you that we haven't checked out multiple times first. In many cases, we've had volunteers in that project many times before.
Program Benefits
Support that never ends. We're with you from the moment you apply until the day you return home.
Very clear start dates. Intakes all during the year.
Wide range of ages. 18 to 60+, depending on the country and project, is possible.
When you complete your volunteer abroad project, you leave a lifetime gift.
Location
Details
Volunteer for 3 months in a local school near Paris. Free room and board. Free metro pass. There are only two intakes per year: September and January. No degree required.
2 or 3 months. Native English speakers are preferred, but non-native speakers may also be considered. CEFR C1 and a clear accent will normally result in a placement.
1, 2, or 3 months. Placements are primarily in and around Madrid but also along the west coast of Spain.
2 weeks teaching English in a summer language camp. €300 "thank you" gift. Minimum age is 19.
4 or 8 weeks during the summer as an English teacher in a summer language camp. A degree is not required.