Community Volunteering: Programs Abroad

Culture & Community Volunteer Projects Abroad

Khmer project in Cambodia

Whatever type of volunteer placement you choose to do with Projects Abroad you will receive a unique perspective into the culture of the country in which you are working. By choosing a Culture & Community project, you will become an integral part of a local community abroad.

The projects in this Culture & Community section focus particularly on these two elements and place you in the heart of some of the most fascinating communities around the world.

By volunteering abroad on these projects, you will be contributing towards the preservation of some extraordinary ways of life and working with many local people to achieve a common goal.

  • Cambodia – Khmer ProjectsCambodia – Khmer Project Explore the ancient civilizations and engaging culture of modern Cambodia on our Khmer Project. Learn some of the Khmer language, cooking and local crafts and visit the main sites of Phnom Penh and the magnificent temples at Angkor Wat.
  • Jamaica – Maroon Community ProjectJamaica – Maroon Community Project Live with a traditional Maroon community in Jamaica. The Jamaican Maroons were runaway slaves who fought the British during the 18th century. Working alongside members of the Maroon community will help with a wide variety of tasks from teaching reading to cultural preservation projects.
  • Jamaica - Disaster Management ProjectJamaica - Disaster Management Project Help the community of St. Elizabeth be better prepared for the next natural disaster by volunteering on the Disaster Management Project in Jamaica. Working in conjunction with the local St. Elizabeth Parish Council Disaster Coordinator, Disaster Management volunteers raise awareness in schools and within the community, help develop evacuation plans, and coordinate drills.
  • Mexico – Arts & CraftsMexico – Arts & Crafts Learn the art of ceramics by working alongside Mexican artisans in Tlaquepaque, a district of Guadalajara.
  • Mongolia – Nomad ProjectsMongolia – Nomad Project Live and work on the Mongolian steppe with a Nomadic family. Riding horses and camels and collecting firewood are all part of daily life in the desert.
  • Morocco – Nomad ProjectsMorocco - Nomad Project Join a Moroccan nomadic family living in the largest desert on the planet - the Sahara. You will get to help with the livestock, prepare meals, and retrieve water while learning about the nomadic culture and way of life.
  • Peru - Inca ProjectPeru - Inca Project Our Inca Project is a great choice if you are interested in both archaeology and the history of the Inca civilization – and if you don't mind getting your hands dirty! While living the lifestyle of the local Peruvian people, you can gain hands on experience in a range of archaeological and historically-related work as well as help with local community projects.
  • South Africa - Reconciliation ProjectSouth Africa - Reconciliation Project Work in the famous District 6 museum in Cape Town on exhibitions, educational projects, and research.