Free and Low Cost Opportunities to Volunteer Abroad
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Welcome to VAOPS.com your source for free and low cost opportunities to volunteer abroad. Search our online directory of free and low cost volunteer positions by destination or interest.
Featured Organization
Isara Foundation in Thailand
Volunteer with the Isara Foundation
Isara Charity Organization was founded in 2005 and provides help directly to those who are in need. The help comes in the form of free resources and scholarships for education, campaigns and tools for personal safety, opportunities for improving environmental conditions and for fostering increased personal effectiveness through interactive projects with web-based users and local volunteers.
If you know of a free or low cost volunteer opportunity, send information regarding cost, location, language requirements, and activities volunteers will be expected to perform to webmaster@vaops.com
Featured Organization
children of the light and leadership initiative
Light and Leadership Initiative in Peru
The Light and Leadership Initiative provides assistance to the women and children of Lima, Peru. They work to break the cycle of poverty by offering literacy and other educational programs. The Light and Leadership Initiative offers a rare combination of worthwhile programs, exceptional accommodations, and reasonable fees.
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ProFauna  - Very low cost volunteer positons available in Indonesia with a focus on protecting the environment, preserving habitat, and rehabilitating wildlife.
Pisco Sin Fronteras  - Help rebuild a community still recovering from a devistating earthquake in 2007. Build homes and provide education to familys in need.
Why Program Costs Vary so Greatly
If you have searched online for volunteer placements, you quickly learned that you can spend a thousand dollars or more for a short term volunteer assignment. Some organizations provide airport pickup, volunteer orientation, language lessons, and a full range of services. Other organizations welcome your assistance with their free volunteer programs, but offer no housing or other services. Due to the wide variety of programs and accommodations, the associated costs can range from free, to low cost, and up to thousands of dollars per month. Every volunteer’s travel experience and desired involvement differs so be sure to find the volunteer program that best fits your needs, interests, and budget.