How to Help as a Volunteer from the USA

Last Updated: July 29, 2024

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In our 10 years plus journey we have gratefully enrolled volunteers from different countries, almost 20% of these volunteers were from the United States. Participants from the USA have helped the communities of different countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka, Kenya and Ecuador.

Today, based on the shared experiences and feedback of your previous volunteers we would like to share this valuable information on how you can help as a volunteer from the USA. Here we give you some details of the international volunteer opportunities that you can participate in while traveling from the USA.

Best Volunteer Abroad Programs for US Citizens

41.9% of the people of the USA participate in some kind of volunteering or humanitarian work, which is a significant figure. Because of their readily friendly attitude and adaptive nature, the US citizens are welcomed in most parts of the world.

From supporting wildlife conservation efforts in Kenya to helping the Buddhist Monasteries of Kathmandu , people from the USA have been participating in different volunteer abroad programs to help the local communities.

To help you pick the suitable program for you, here we would enlist some of the best volunteer abroad programs that you can participate as a international volunteer from USA

SN	Countries	Volunteer Programs
1	Nepal	Buddhist monastery teaching program Meditation and childcare program Psychology volunteer program
2	Kenya	Wildlife volunteer program Group medical program
3	Costa Rica	Teaching project Marine conservation project
4	Sri Lanka	Childcare project Elephant care project

Medical Volunteer Abroad for Students and Professionals from USA

Boasting some of the top universities in the world, the medical health education of the United States has prepared some of the best medical students in the world, also advanced medical practices and cutting-edge technologies has prepared highly skilled medical professionals. Enrollment of such educated and skilled participants would be ideal for any healthcare aspirant looking for medical volunteering.

The destinations like Peru, Kenya, Nepal or Sri Lanka would kindly welcome any interested individuals or group from the USA who would like to make their contributions.

High School Volunteer Abroad for US Students

As mentioned above, highly reputed academic institutions have produced highly skilled students in the United States. Participation of the enthusiasts as high school volunteers would be ideal for any student willing to help the communities overseas.

From helping the children of Kathmandu, to taking care of Elephants of Galle, there are multitude of opportunities you can enroll as high school student volunteers from the US.

International Volunteer Opportunities for Americans

The people of the USA are widely welcomed and appreciated in the international community. Reflecting such warm gestures from the global community, anyone from the USA can join the international volunteer opportunities that fits into their interests, skills and qualifications.

Honorable Mentions of Our Previous Volunteers from USA

Andrew from St. Louis has helped a lot in the community of Nepal while working in wildlife and sustainable farming program, Patrick from Oregon helped with teaching in Buddhist monastery, Grace from San Francisco helped the Buddhist Monks, Darryl arrived all the way from Denver to help in the childcare and meditation program, Olesya from Los Angeles participated in our meditation volunteer program.

These ,and the rest of our volunteers from the USA will always be remembered by our team, local communities and everyone who has been helped by their selfless act as an international volunteer.

FAQs

How do I volunteer internationally from the USA?

To volunteer internationally from the USA you will have to pick the organization and project that suits your interest, then you have to book a flight, make the arrangements of visa and travel insurance, get vaccinated and then you are ready to go.

Which country can I participate in as an international volunteer?

Almost every country like Nepal, Sri Lanka, Kenya , Ecuador that provides you a VISA based on your US passport, you can participate as a volunteer.

How much does it cost as an international volunteer from the USA?

Cost to volunteer abroad from the USA depends on your flight, accommodation and personal expenses.