Volunteering abroad used to be the preserve of gap year students and/or those on career breaks with plenty of time on their hands but not any more...

The projects we choose to support, offer volunteering in Thailand and Vietnam, and are carefully selected to ensure that even with just a week to spare (and sometimes even less), you can participate safe in the knowledge that your holiday really will be helping to make a difference. The even better news is that most of them are suitable for volunteers of ALL ages so whether you want to bring the family along for the adventure, are aged 7 or 70, as long as you are in reasonably good health then you'll be more than welcome to join in the fun... and yes volunteering isn't just about hard work, it really can be lots of fun... and a great way to mix with the locals and learn hands-on about their culture.

If you'd like to combine a volunteering stint with some additional time exploring the country or perhaps chilling on a beach somewhere, you might also like to check out our ideas for voluntourism itineraries (although we'll be happy to combine any of the volunterering options you see here with other aspects so if you'd like more ideas, just let us know.)

On the right, you will find a few ideas but if you can't see what you're looking for, please do drop us a line or check back soon as we have several other itineraries currently under-development...