Volunteer Abroad in Your Gap Year

Cultural exchange between locals and worldwide volunteers


Looking for a great experience?

Explore the world's most striking landscapes, help with meaningful work, learn Spanish, meet like-minded people, boost your CV/ resume and increase your employability. [+] Our Programs

We welcome volunteers, interns, Groups

and families regardless of age, experience or background. Spanish is not a requirement - we provide up to 10 free Spanish lessons every week and full on-site support. [+] Learn Spanish

I wanted to do something different, see something new and possibly give a meaning to that experience.
Eva Rampazzo / Copenhagen, Denmark


We are a sustainable grassroots NGO

located in Santa Elena de Uairen, the heart of the La Gran Sabana National Park in Venezuela. We are at the center of one of the world's most impressive biological reserves while enjoying an extremely comfortable climate. [+] Where we are located

We are community based

Our Volunteer and internship Programs are need driven and aim to enhance the life of disadvantaged young people. Volunteers and Interns work in direct contact with the lovely people of Santa Elena and in stunning locations. [+] Our History

I can’t imagine a more beautiful place to be or better people to share my time with.
Kate Bodkin / London, Canada


discover the breathtaking beauty

of the Savannah in the heart of the Canaima National Park in Venezuela. Learn and practise conversational Spanish, experience the local cultures and meet the people.  [+] Treks & Tours

Is Venezuela Safe enough for me?

Our home base is a town with strong social responsibility and a strong sense of community. People here in Santa Elena are very friendly, peaceful and welcoming. [+] Safety Concerns

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http://www.facebook.com/AldeasDePaz

Mix & Match to Customize Your Experience

Youth, Community & Nature

teaching and tutoring local children and youth from disadvantaged families

An unique chance to implement your own ideas and skills enhancing the lives of children
Medicine & Healthcare experience

Be involved in the day-to-day running of a small neighborhood based health clinic
Ecological Building & Maintenance

sustainable building projects and ecological maintenance work

Assist locals with ecological maintenance, building, gardening and landscaping 
Environmental Conservation

volunteer with environmental projects

Make a positive impact and help expand awareness among school children
Live with the Indigenous

Pemon indigenous women making Bread

Gain close insight into the Pemón culture and the daily life of indigenous people
NGO Admin & Management

NGO Management & Administration experience program

Learn from the day-to-day running of a grassroots NGO and be part of a great team
Teach English, Music & Art

Implement your own ideas and skills enhancing the lives of children with creativity
Horse Riding for children

Put your horse knowledge to work

Care for the horses and teach disadvantaged children and youth how to ride horses
Multi - Media  Program

Learn about Multi Media Journalism inan overseas country

Join our exiting Multi Media project and assist young people to tell their story