35+ Years of Volunteering Overseas

Charity & Non profit organisation
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Proud Charity & Non Profit Org

Established in 1989, Involvement Volunteers International are pioneers of Volunteer Overseas experiences. Together with our many partners worldwide, our mission is to Educate, fight poverty, improve health and empower change through sustainable volunteer work in developing communities abroad. 

As a Non Profit Org, we’re not motivated by profits, we’re focused on helping people. We fund-raise for materials so that our impact is significant and lasting in the communities we work with.

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35+ Years Of Volunteering Abroad...

And still going strong thanks to the 25000+ volunteers we’ve successfully placed worldwide since 1989. IVI offer a range of standard and specialized programs in childcare, teaching, medicine, nutrition, public health, construction, conservation, agriculture and more!

A volunteer travel experience offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow and can be truly life changing for all involved. Our carefully selected programs are designed to help you actually make a difference.

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Meaningful Volunteering

24/7 Support

We have an excellent safety record, in-country round the clock support & emergency assistance.

Top Accomodation

Secure, safe and clean accomodation. Stay in a homestay for an authentic experience!

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Amazing Record

IVI have successfully placed over 25,000 volunteers in overseas projects.

Quality Projects

We audit our projects to make sure they are ethical and meet long-term goals.

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Why IVI?

Make a Real Impact​

We focus on projects with genuine needs.  Community, Healthcare, Education, Childcare, Construction etc. You’ll leave feeling like you truly achieved something​.

Top Rated

We were voted ‘Top Overseas Volunteering Organisation 2019’ by APAC insider Australia awards. We have thousands of positive testimonies. 

35+ Years in Operation​​

IVI is one of the pioneers of overseas volunteering. Established in 1989 we have trustworthy partners that know the local needs and treat every volunteer with love.

Charity & Non Profit​​

We don’t just send volunteers overseas, we run campaigns and fundraise for materials so that our impact is significant and lasting in communities that need it.

Affordable Placements​​

Why pay thousands to volunteer abroad? It shouldn’t cost that much. We’re a non-profit org so we’re not focused on profits, we’re focused on helping people​. 

Flexibility & Choice​​

We have over 100+ projects in 20 countries. Most of our programs start every week so you have options around destinations, projects and start dates. 

"Best Overseas Volunteering Organisation 2019"
-Involvement Volunteers International-
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Travel with purpose

Explore. Enjoy. Give Back with IVI

Volunteer
Projects

100+ projects | 20 countries.
Make a lasting impact.

School
Groups

Rite of Passage programs for school
students aged 15-18.

Volunteer
Internships

Build your C.V & get hands on
experience in the field.  

Paid
Internships

Obtain TESOL accreditation & get
paid to teach English abroad.   

Our Top 20
Projects

Take a look at IVI’s most popular
volunteer projects!

Tailored
Groups

Tailor-made placements for
groups & corporate teams.

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Featured Project

Turtle Conservation in Bali
$ 475 USD p/person
+ Application fee
  • Sea turtles in Indonesian islands face various threats, including habitat destruction due to coastal development, pollution, and climate change.

    Help at the local sanctuary cleaning tanks, measuring & cleaning turtles, beach cleaning & feeding turtles!

    Includes...
  • Accommodation
  • In Country Transportation
  • 3 Meals a Day
  • In-country 24/7 Support
  • Airport Pickup
PROJECT DETAILS
POPULAR
Lombok Turtle Conservation

“Volunteering was the best experience of my life! The turtles are so cute and it was very fulfilling to take care of them. I met loads of amazing people, visited places that looked absolutely out of this world, and gained lots of independence. I feel as though this experience has changed me as a person, I’ve learnt a lot. The coordinators are amazing: they’re easygoing, funny, dedicated and always there to make you smile. The food and the accommodation was excellent.”

-Maitreyi

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