Asia is a diverse continent with unlimited things to see and do. Take a career break in Asia if you want to get involved in a variation of exciting and worthwhile Asia voluntary work. Immerse yourself Asian culture. Explore tropical islands, stunning rainforests, take in temple visits and learn about Asian religion.
Head out to some of South-East Asia’s best diving stops to begin or advance your scuba-ing adventures! You will be spending your time on and around the Thai island of Koh Tao, where there will be a number of great PADI dive courses for you to pick from - from complete beginner right up to instructor!
The ultimate in rest and rejuvenation! Enjoy surfing lessons, truly heavenly massages in beautiful surroundings. Three options mean your trip can be as active or as restful as you like.
This volunteer programme provides an excellent opportunity to work with Mongolian children and adults and contribute to the local communities in a positive way. Volunteering and traveling in Mongolia will provide you with a truly eye-opening journey as you experience one of the few authentic places left to travel.
Be a role model to children who were born into poverty. Draw up lesson plans, teach English, crafts and health education and help maintain the classrooms. Your presence and encouragement will help them towards brighter futures.
Pass on the basic skills many people take for granted, and make a difference to young lives. Give lessons to children and help local staff develop their leadership skills so they can benefit future generations.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Thailand with one of three tours. Learn about the country’s language and culture, work with elephants and train as a mahout or help out in an orphanage or school.
Children in rural Sri Lanka are eager for education. Volunteers will be teaching English to children aged between 1 and 13 years old. There are also opportunities to organise extra-curricular activities in the afternoon such as music, drama, arts and sports.
Volunteers are greatly needed on this satisfying orphanage volunteer project in Sri Lanka. You can make a substantial contribution to the lives of disadvantaged children, generating more opportunities for them by helping to improve their maths and English skills.
Make a difference to the lives of underprivileged communities in Nepal. This volunteer project gives you the chance to work as a volunteer in Nepal in schools, monasteries and orphanages giving children opportunities they may not have had before, or, work alongside local builders on vital construction projects.
This Martial Arts Academy offers one of the best environments around the globe to be trained in this historic martial art. Situated at the foot of the Mountains of the Fujian Province, South East China, you will study directly from some of the best Masters to be found in China.
Dedicate your skills and energy to villages with little money but lots of spirit. Help repair and decorate schools, day centres and homes, organise children to help clear up their village and teach them about hygiene.
Sri Lanka may be a leading cricketing nation, but sports education is non-existent in many parts of the country. What little does exist is confined to the larger cities and more prestigious schools. This project brings volunteers to local community schools out in the more rural areas of Sri Lanka.
If you have a passion for Indian food then this is your opportunity to travel to India and immerse yourself in its culture while discovering the mysteries and delights of Indian cooking!
The Olympics was a fantastic showcase for China. Now people from all over the world are heading East to discover the delights of this incredibly diverse country. Our four-week programme gives you the perfect opportunity to experience real life China in amongst the amazing peaked scenery of Guilin county. You will spend time learning the language and getting to know the Chinese culture as well as spending time helping to develop the community.
Find yourself in the ‘off the tourist radar’ China, experiencing one of the world’s oldest, most interesting and unique cultures. You may be teaching some of China’s huge population, but you’re bound to learn a thing or two as well!
Help take care of India’s unloved animals – donkeys, cats, dogs, monkeys, camels and elephants. Take part in rescue missions, man the hotline, promote the campaign and assist with vaccinations. A chance for animal lovers to make a difference.
Located in the Borneo jungle, volunteers live and work alongside native communities, playing an integral part in aiding the development of the area whilst retaining traditional ways of life. Time will be spent working in village schools both teaching, and helping with refurbishments.
An amazing opportunity for paid work in one of the greatest travel destinations in the world - China. Participants teach students at some of the best schools in a cultural exchange programme. At the same time you will experience ancient traditions combined with vibrant modern city life.
Work with rescued gibbons, a primate native to Thailand, as they are rehabilitated to be introduced back into the wild. You’ll get to witness this work as you monitor the gibbons adapting to their new environment as well as being involved in the day-to-day activities of the centre. A really great experience!
Ever wanted to travel to China but do more than scratch the surface as a tourist?
This rewarding programme is a great way for you to discover China, its culture, customs
and people. You will be teaching in schools in the stunning province of Guangxi. As a
volunteer your time will be spent mainly teaching conversational English.
Give an isolated community their dignity back. Get involved in teaching English, improving school facilities, setting up health camps, running teaching workshops, planting trees and forging links with local schools.
Put something back into a country that desperately needs volunteers. Whether you help out in an orphanage, a school or a centre for disabled children, your time will be gratefully received.
Give some valuable assistance in a day care centre or school in Himachal Pradesh. Teach English or other subjects, lead creative activities or help decorate the buildings – whatever you do will be greatly appreciated.
Work as a zookeeper and experience hands-on interaction with animals. This is a rewarding programme where you will be taking care of the animals and their daily maintenance in a choice of zoo either just outside of Kuala Lumpur or Taiping.
This India volunteer programme allows you to experience the essence of India. Our Goa volunteer project offers the opportunity to make a contribution to socially deprived areas whilst exploring the Indian mainland in a diverse range of activities.
Experience the best of Japan’s culture and cuisine with trips to sake breweries, markets, traditional inns and even a castle. Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, taking cooking lessons and, of course, tasting the food!
Whet your appetite for Indochina with glimpses of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Take in temples, monuments, markets and bays with trips Angor Wat, Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi and more.
A unique opportunity to interact with the only great ape outside of Africa, the orang-utan. Take part in volunteer work in Borneo to help protect this highly endangered species from extinction.
Feel a huge sense of achievement after trekking to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain - the effort is most definitely worth it! Top it off with a jungle safari and a volunteer placement in a Nepalese village.
The Trans-Siberian Railway is the original and classic great railway adventure from St Petersburg to Beijing, crossing 10 time zones and covering more than 7800km. It is the world’s longest train route and is a unique way to see Russia, Mongolia and China on a career break.
Spend four whole weeks in the powder heaven of Niseko and train for the snowboard or skiing qualification in snow-sports Instruction. With your SBINZ/NZSIA CSI certificate, you will be able to train to level 1 and 2 beginners and find work in resorts in New Zealand and all over the world including the USA.
Earn some money, help out others and experience three very beautiful countries. Get everything you need to find work in Oz and NZ and discover the real Thailand through volunteer placements, trips – and time on the beach!
Discover why so many travellers love this part of the world! Volunteer in India, spend eight weeks in Thailand and work with the wildlife in Malaysia. You’ll get to see things many people miss.
Spend eleven weeks in the powder heaven that is Niseko and become a skiing or snowboard instructor. With your NZSIA/SBINZ Level 1 Qualification, you can find work in ski resorts all over the Globe, enjoying the fun outdoor lifestyle that this career path includes.
After redundancy, Sally decided to see the world. She enjoyed our South Africa Wildlife Course so much that within 48 hours of arriving back in the UK she booked onto the Malaysia Orangutan Experience and the Thai Adventure! Read more..
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