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Volunteer Abroad as a Family
The concept of volunteering abroad with your family is growing in popularity. Some people, while taking a career break or pause in full-time education, cannot or do not want to leave their families behind while going overseas. Other people see their service trip as a great way to teach their children to grow emotionally, learn a new skill, or explore a new place. Regardless of motivation, our volunteering families find that living and working together on an international service project brings them together in a way that nothing else could.
When setting up arrangements for a family to volunteer together, we always keep in mind that there is no such thing as a “normal” family, work hard to personalize your project and accommodations to your personal situation. To find out what we can set up for you, give us a call or email to discuss your personal circumstances.
Kids: Can I Bring my Children?
Yes. Projects Abroad has many projects where you can bring your kids – if they are at least 4 years old. The appropriateness of each project depends on the age of your children, your needs and the details of the placement on-the-ground.
- Ages 0-3: Projects Abroad cannot allow volunteers to travel with children younger than 4 years old.
- Ages 4-14: Small Children can be accommodated with their parent or guardian for the “Extra Month” program fee on our Rainforest Conservation project in Peru as well as in the following countries: Bolivia, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Nepal, Senegal, South Africa and Sri Lanka.
- Ages 15+: Children ages 15+ may volunteer with their parent or guardian at the standard per-person program fee. Siblings who are aged 16 or older may volunteer without the accompaniment of a parent or guardian.
Depending on the individual needs of your placement and family, your children can either go to work with you on a daily basis, or we can suggest options for convenient local day care (which is not included in the standard Projects Abroad program fee.)
Couples: Can I Bring my Spouse or Significant Other?
Yes. Friends, significant others, and husbands/wives are certainly welcome and, if you like, we can arrange placements where you can live and/or work together.